Discerning how to Connect with the Right People

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THE “SECRET RECIPES” OF LEADERSHIP - By Jerel Benjamin

"Surround yourself only with people who will lift you up."

- Oprah Winfrey

Leadership involves the ability to make difficult decisions. Including those with whom you should surround yourself. Leaders have the responsibility of not just leading by example, but qualifying those whom they choose as associates to influence their decisions for the greater good.

Note the most important part of that previous statement is "the greater good". Most people choose what is comfortable. Including those they choose as close business associates. They want those who naturally agree with them. Those who won't seriously challenge their decisions and the values behind them. This type of selection may make life easier, but it also isolates and limits greatly one's effectiveness as a leader. Reason being: Leaders must be of strong character. This does not mean pushing ahead without regard for others and the long term result of your actions. Strong character means the ability to step outside oneself, observe the best course of action for all involved, and making the decision based upon core principles that benefit everyone involved. This also means that if the situation is not plausible, challenging the person or systems that are not best for the overall morale of those affected. Leaders surround themselves with those whose core values make the world a better place. Is this the case with the company you keep? Do they show this by their actions? More importantly, do you show this by yours? This will define your leadership. Therefore, connect with the right people that will give you the best opportunity to succeed as a leader.

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For the past 19 years, Jerel Benjamin has been a serial Entrepreneur in serving as founder of six corporations all without the assistance of Angel and/or VC Funding. His accomplishments in international product sales and distribution, national sales and marketing strategies, as well as design and construction as a General Contractor, has earned his work a place in Architectural Digest, Image Magazine, UCLA Anderson Riordan Programs, and USC MBA Alumni programs. His import company pioneered glass tile into the U.S. Market in 2002 and served as the number one ranked glass tile importer for the Western United States through 2005. Mr. Benjamin has developed the culture of Leadership Gold through utilization of his amazing skill of being able to reach the core of both the challenges and the solutions when dealing with professionals and executives of small, medium, and large corporations. This unique ability makes our organization uniquely adept at detecting and resolving multiple challenges from todayâ€™s complex corporate environment. Mr. Benjamin lives the belief that there is no pinnacle for education, caring for your client, and giving back to the lives of those you are privileged to impact. It is with this passion that Mr. Benjamin serves as CEO for Leadership Gold
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