Toy Box Leadership: Leadership Lessons from the Toys You Loved as a Child
- 2h 21m
- Michael E. Waddell, Ron Hunter Jr.
- Thomas Nelson
- 2008
Reach back into your childhood and recapture the leadership principles you learned from your favorite toys.
What can LEGOS teach you about building your business through connection? How can Slinky Dog demonstrate the value of patience when you're growing your organization? What has every little boy learned from his Little Green Army Men that he can use in business strategy? Whether you are an executive, a manager, or a parent, in Toy Box Leadership you will find the toy box a great place for lessons to successfully influence and lead others.
About the Authors
Ron Hunter Jr. serves as Executive Director, President & CEO of Randall House Publications in Nashville, Tennessee, where his distinct approach to leadership touches new arenas through his creativity and vision. Previously, he served for eleven years in ministry in Florida and Tennessee and was co-owner of a full service advertising agency. Ron's military experience includes the Army's Jump, Rigger, Air Assault, and Infantry officer training schools. Today he travels nationally as a speaker doing leadership training and consulting.
Michael E. Waddell has experience as a minister, educator, speaker, and consultant. Traveling the nation, he addresses critical issues of life and business. Michael has a master's degree in communications, and his love for the subject is reflected in his writing and speaking. He currently serves as the chairman of the board of directors of Randall House Publications where his committee placement allows him to impact thousands of young people every year in matters of leadership development
In this Book
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Introduction
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LEGO® Bricks—Relationships Building Begins with Connecting
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Slinky® Dog—Vision Pull—Then Be Patient
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Play-Doh®—Mentoring the Mold Makes the Man
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Yo-Yo—Creativity it Only Happens When You Let Go
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Mr. Potato Head®—Communication the Right Face for the Right Place
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Rubik's Cube®—Ethics Making the Right Turn
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Rocking Horse—Efficiency all Show and No Go
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Little Green Army Men—Strategy Success is in the Setup
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Lite-Brite®—Message Illuminate to Communicate
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Weebles®—Endurance Staying down is Not an Option
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Conclusion—Putting Away the Toys
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Notes
