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Putting “You” in the Denominator: The Renaissance of Self

The Oracle of Delphi told Socrates that he was the wisest man in all of Athens. After many years of reflection, Socrates had the answer. He was the wisest, because he knew he wasn’t the wisest. Pretty cool, huh? Leaders know the road of self-knowledge and self-discovery are never ending. This yellow brick road leads to many rewards, but not pot of gold. The rewards found here are contained within the journey, not the destination. You see, there is no destination for leaders. Knowing yourself means separating who you are and who you want to be from what the world thinks you are and wants you to be. Most of us, including myself, lived up to other people’s expectations for years before discovering the power of the space between stimulus and response, and the freedom and responsibility of choice.

There are four lessons of personal renaissance:


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About the Author

Dr. Greg Gillum is the Chief Learning Officer of WealthBridge Connect (www.WealthBridgeConnect.com). As CLO, his primary role is writing leadership and management curriculum for the international faculty of WealthBridge Connect that helps members drive their business to new heights. In addition, his role at WealthBridge Connect includes lead executive coach and trainer, specializing in leadership development applications, business performance coaching, emotional intelligence, and guiding transformational change in individuals and organizations. Dr. Gillum has also served as the CEO of the humanfusion group of companies (www.humanfusion.com) since 2004. He is a frequent keynote speaker in the areas of human performance and potential. Dr. Gillum spent six years on the faculty of the Medical College of Virginia, and eight years in marketing and senior management with GlaxoSmithKline. To read Dr. Gillum’s complete biography, click here.

Meet Arlene Johnson, author of SuccessMapping

Now more than ever, everyone from students to CEOs need a plan for lasting and meaningful success. Filled with inspiring anecdotes and focused on actual achievement, Success Mapping cuts through doubt and confusion with a simple yet rigorous set of actions.

In August, we were privileged to host Arlene Johnson, Founder and President of the Sinequanon Group and author of Success Mapping: Achieve What You Want…Right Now!, on the StrategyDriven Podcast. During our interview, Arlene shared her insights on how to identify personal success blockers, create a life strategy, and execute the actions necessary to realize your vision of success.

Success Mapping describes how to identify the eight success blockers that are keeping you from achieving all you can. As you head toward a career or life goal, your Success Map engages you with motivational exercises and checkpoints to mark your progress. As you develop your Success Map, you will learn how to:

  • Focus energies on exactly what you want to achieve
  • Seize opportunities and leverage personal strengths
  • Make wise decisions and take actions with no regret
  • Collaborate with others for needed support or resources
  • Manage change to prevent self-sabotage
  • Create a Success Map for what you want in your life and career!

Success Mapping ensures that you take the necessary steps to create your own life strategy and follow it through to success. No more excuses. Believe in yourself and get started. Success Mapping will guide you, step-by-step!

Meet Arlene Johnson in Person!

Where:
Barnes & Noble – Minneapolis
801 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota

When:
Thursday, October 29 at noon – 1 pm

RSVP: [email protected]


“I love this book! It’s the perfect guide for achieving success in the twenty first century. Don’t open it unless you want to change your life.”

Sue Dark
CEO DeepNines Technologies

Additional Information

In addition to the incredible insights Arlene shares in Success Mapping and this special edition podcast are the additional resources accessible from her Success Mapping website, (www.SuccessMapping.com). Arlene’s book, Success Mapping, can be purchased by clicking here.


About the Author

Arlene Johnson, author of Success Mapping, is Founder and President of the Sinequanon Group. Arlene is an internationally known speaker, author, and consultant with more than two decades of experience in executive leadership, change management, and sales performance coaching. She serves as trusted advisor to many Fortune 500 clients including American Express, Hewlett-Packard, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Texas Instruments, and Lockheed Martin. To read Arlene’s full biography, click here.

Meet Arlene Johnson, author of SuccessMapping

Now more than ever, everyone from students to CEOs need a plan for lasting and meaningful success. Filled with inspiring anecdotes and focused on actual achievement, Success Mapping cuts through doubt and confusion with a simple yet rigorous set of actions.

In August, we were privileged to host Arlene Johnson, Founder and President of the Sinequanon Group and author of Success Mapping: Achieve What You Want…Right Now!, on the StrategyDriven Podcast. During our interview, Arlene shared her insights on how to identify personal success blockers, create a life strategy, and execute the actions necessary to realize your vision of success.

Success Mapping describes how to identify the eight success blockers that are keeping you from achieving all you can. As you head toward a career or life goal, your Success Map engages you with motivational exercises and checkpoints to mark your progress. As you develop your Success Map, you will learn how to:

  • Focus energies on exactly what you want to achieve
  • Seize opportunities and leverage personal strengths
  • Make wise decisions and take actions with no regret
  • Collaborate with others for needed support or resources
  • Manage change to prevent self-sabotage
  • Create a Success Map for what you want in your life and career!

Success Mapping ensures that you take the necessary steps to create your own life strategy and follow it through to success. No more excuses. Believe in yourself and get started. Success Mapping will guide you, step-by-step!

Meet Arlene Johnson in Person!

Where:
SMU Barnes & Noble – Dallas
3060 Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, Texas

When:
Tuesday, October 20 at 5-7 pm

RSVP: [email protected]


“I love this book! It’s the perfect guide for achieving success in the twenty first century. Don’t open it unless you want to change your life.”

Sue Dark
CEO DeepNines Technologies

Additional Information

In addition to the incredible insights Arlene shares in Success Mapping and this special edition podcast are the additional resources accessible from her Success Mapping website, (www.SuccessMapping.com). Arlene’s book, Success Mapping, can be purchased by clicking here.


About the Author

Arlene Johnson, author of Success Mapping, is Founder and President of the Sinequanon Group. Arlene is an internationally known speaker, author, and consultant with more than two decades of experience in executive leadership, change management, and sales performance coaching. She serves as trusted advisor to many Fortune 500 clients including American Express, Hewlett-Packard, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Texas Instruments, and Lockheed Martin. To read Arlene’s full biography, click here.

Meet Arlene Johnson, author of SuccessMapping

Now more than ever, everyone from students to CEOs need a plan for lasting and meaningful success. Filled with inspiring anecdotes and focused on actual achievement, Success Mapping cuts through doubt and confusion with a simple yet rigorous set of actions.

In August, we were privileged to host Arlene Johnson, Founder and President of the Sinequanon Group and author of Success Mapping: Achieve What You Want…Right Now!, on the StrategyDriven Podcast. During our interview, Arlene shared her insights on how to identify personal success blockers, create a life strategy, and execute the actions necessary to realize your vision of success.

Success Mapping describes how to identify the eight success blockers that are keeping you from achieving all you can. As you head toward a career or life goal, your Success Map engages you with motivational exercises and checkpoints to mark your progress. As you develop your Success Map, you will learn how to:

  • Focus energies on exactly what you want to achieve
  • Seize opportunities and leverage personal strengths
  • Make wise decisions and take actions with no regret
  • Collaborate with others for needed support or resources
  • Manage change to prevent self-sabotage
  • Create a Success Map for what you want in your life and career!

Success Mapping ensures that you take the necessary steps to create your own life strategy and follow it through to success. No more excuses. Believe in yourself and get started. Success Mapping will guide you, step-by-step!

Meet Arlene Johnson in Person!

Where:
Samuel Lynne Galleries
1105 Dragon Street
Dallas, Texas

When:
Thursday, October 1 at 5-8 pm

RSVP: [email protected]


“I love this book! It’s the perfect guide for achieving success in the twenty first century. Don’t open it unless you want to change your life.”

Sue Dark
CEO DeepNines Technologies

Additional Information

In addition to the incredible insights Arlene shares in Success Mapping and this special edition podcast are the additional resources accessible from her Success Mapping website, (www.SuccessMapping.com). Arlene’s book, Success Mapping, can be purchased by clicking here.


About the Author

Arlene Johnson, author of Success Mapping, is Founder and President of the Sinequanon Group. Arlene is an internationally known speaker, author, and consultant with more than two decades of experience in executive leadership, change management, and sales performance coaching. She serves as trusted advisor to many Fortune 500 clients including American Express, Hewlett-Packard, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Texas Instruments, and Lockheed Martin. To read Arlene’s full biography, click here.

Meet Arlene Johnson, author of SuccessMapping

Now more than ever, everyone from students to CEOs need a plan for lasting and meaningful success. Filled with inspiring anecdotes and focused on actual achievement, Success Mapping cuts through doubt and confusion with a simple yet rigorous set of actions.

In August, we were privileged to host Arlene Johnson, Founder and President of the Sinequanon Group and author of Success Mapping: Achieve What You Want…Right Now!, on the StrategyDriven Podcast. During our interview, Arlene shared her insights on how to identify personal success blockers, create a life strategy, and execute the actions necessary to realize your vision of success.

Success Mapping describes how to identify the eight success blockers that are keeping you from achieving all you can. As you head toward a career or life goal, your Success Map engages you with motivational exercises and checkpoints to mark your progress. As you develop your Success Map, you will learn how to:

  • Focus energies on exactly what you want to achieve
  • Seize opportunities and leverage personal strengths
  • Make wise decisions and take actions with no regret
  • Collaborate with others for needed support or resources
  • Manage change to prevent self-sabotage
  • Create a Success Map for what you want in your life and career!

Success Mapping ensures that you take the necessary steps to create your own life strategy and follow it through to success. No more excuses. Believe in yourself and get started. Success Mapping will guide you, step-by-step!

Meet Arlene Johnson in Person!

Where:
Legacy Book Store
7300 Dallas Parkway
Plano, Texas

When:
Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 pm

Introduction by Jim Falk, President of World Affairs Council


“I love this book! It’s the perfect guide for achieving success in the twenty first century. Don’t open it unless you want to change your life.”

Sue Dark
CEO DeepNines Technologies

Additional Information

In addition to the incredible insights Arlene shares in Success Mapping and this special edition podcast are the additional resources accessible from her Success Mapping website, (www.SuccessMapping.com). Arlene’s book, Success Mapping, can be purchased by clicking here.


About the Author

Arlene Johnson, author of Success Mapping, is Founder and President of the Sinequanon Group. Arlene is an internationally known speaker, author, and consultant with more than two decades of experience in executive leadership, change management, and sales performance coaching. She serves as trusted advisor to many Fortune 500 clients including American Express, Hewlett-Packard, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Texas Instruments, and Lockheed Martin. To read Arlene’s full biography, click here.