Submissive Leadership: Is It Possible?

Reconciling my Christian faith and my success is sometimes not as easy as I'd like. Throughout the good book we are reminded to be humble. The merits of being so are echoed through many verses. It is easy to lead by taking charge, barking out orders and getting things done, but, leading in a more submissive fashion takes a considerable amount of skill. The balance between being meek and a leader rather than meek and walked all over is a razor's edge.

I struggle with this one too. I've been reading a lot about the principle of being "meek." I didn't understand how you can lead and be submissive at the same time. The key to great leadership is service. When you serve, you are humble. This is what being a public servant is all about. As I get older, being the "guru" or the center of attention doesn't mean much to me. I'm not into impressing people. I'm learning more and more that people care much less about what you know and mainly care about how much you care.


People can be naturally put off by those of us who are successful. The fact is most people are "not much" people. You call them up, "Hey Tom, what's been happening?" "Not Much!" So when you talk about your success it reminds them of their lack. So it's best to tread lightly.

Networking is 100 times stronger if you spend 90% of your time asking people about themselves anyway. So it's good practice!

All the best!Bill White

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Don't Be An Internet Marketing Statistic


I had this great blog post here..it was paragraphs long and unfortunately lost it. You know the kind where you get into that flow and everything you say just seems to come out right?

The thing I was saying was that I released the video that links to the title of this post 2 days ago. It's not an Emmy award winner to be sure. I really stink at video production.

No I'm not talking about the video below this post that shows how fat I've gotten! (Walking briskly and changing the diet...I promise!)It's ok...I'm cool with it. I don't want to stay fat, but it's been fun being here once. I was always the guy who couldn't gain when I was younger! I find it funny...now I know it's true, fat people really are jolly! Enough about my need for more exercise....the video..

Never the less, I had to release it because I'm sickened by how many people are looking for an answer to their financial dilemna and want so bad out of the 9 to 5 rat race and then get tangled up in the internet marketing chase the rainbow down for the pot of gold strategy.

It's a sad truth...we are all used to being employees. Since no one has been an entrepenuer in most families for at least 2 generations we don't have the skills to navigate a successful business. I was there, until I learned. I know.

The video shows the formulas and metrics I use to run my business.

I get so tired of these "snake oil" salesmen who feed on your greed and milk you for cash. I've had the displeasure of working for and with them. They are all too common.

Let me tell you what success is. Success doesn't come down to how many zeros you have in your bank account. It's all about being solid. Being true to your core values...in deed not just word. Consistently operating from ground zero. Dependable. Steadfast. When you operate this way you can sleep standing up. Trust me, ask my wife she'll swear I can do this.

Bottom line, when you speak the truth, you don't have to cover a lie. You sleep well. You exude confidence. You are SOLID. Do you know how attractive that is?

I've been going the extra mile for a long time now. Ask any client of mine how much time I give them they didn't have to pay for. I can't believe how many so called "business gurus" haven't figured out that if you under promise and over deliver people always love you!

Anyway, this isn't about me really..it's about you. If you want to be a total long term success...don't be like the swindlers I used to drink with a decade ago running the streets of Ocean View in Norfolk, VA... say what you mean, mean what you say and deliver on your word. That my friends is the stuff champions are made of.

I love you all...seriously..in a strange agape way I truthfully do.

Be blessed!

All the best!
Bill White
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Partnership versus Competition In Success

Something I hear quite frequently when I listen to other motivational and success speakers is the principle of helping others if you want to achieve greater success. I've always believed in this if nothing more than from a pure belief in "what comes around goes around." Let's face it, it's a good thing to be a good person. That's why I frequently get surprised when I deal with companies who are supposed to be about "success and motivation" that are operating from a fear that you'll devour them with competition or an elitist attitude that says "you can't join our club."

From my perspective, success is a team sport. You have to find people who are willing to share ideas, you have to be willing to listen to those ideas. You have to trust people enough to let them work with you.

Jeffery Combs mentions this speaking about collaboration in his new streaming video More Heart Than Talent - Live from the Heart(Video Stream) which I highly recommend. I just spoke with Jeffery and he told me he would consider doing an interview for Successradio1111.com which would be really terrific. If you have never heard him, let me tell you he can create a huge shift in your mindset really fast! Go to his site goldenmastermind.com and check him out. Tell him I sent you and ask him to please do the interview!

I've been really pleased with the results of the book launch. 101 Great Ways To Improve Your Life Volume 2 has been getting some great response!

Ineke Van Lint and I have a new book coming very soon, "Enthusiasm, Day by Day" which should be off to press at the end of the month. I'll keep you posted on it...I really think if you like success you're going to love this book!

I'm wanting to get a "virtual" Mastermind Group going to perhaps meet 1 Saturday morning per month on a teleconference line. If you're interested send me an email at Bill White

Have a great weekend!

All the best!
Bill White
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