Leadership Styles Today

Why Do Some Leaders Fail?

2011-11-28T07:51:00.000-08:00

By Mark Bowser

Why do leaders fail? This is a tricky question. One with multiple depths of answers. However, I believe there are two shining pillars that are always missing from leaders who fail. Sometimes, these failing leaders are missing both of these pillars and at other times they are missing just one of them. But, if either is missing, failure is inevitable.

What are these missing pillars? They are Character and Vision. Let’s take a few minutes to explore these pillars a bit deeper.

Hitler was a man of great vision. A man who succeeded a great deal. But, Hitler was a lousy leader. Why? Because of a lack of moral character. Yes, he thought he had character. Yes, many others thought he had character too. But, to the masses of the world and of history, he lacked the basic moral character of honesty, uprightness, and love for fellow human beings. Because of this, he eventually failed. We could get into the theological reasons for this failure, but that is one for another discussion. All leaders who lack character at their core will fail. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but someday.

The second pillar that is missing from leadership failures is vision. Vision is vital. Vision is critical. King Solomon in the book of Proverbs said, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” And perish indeed they will. Where there is no vision or direction, people wander around in chaos with no purpose. The human experience needs purpose. We not only need purpose, we crave it. Vision provides the purpose of the destination before the journey ever begins.

Successful leaders continually develop their two pillars. They are mindful of their character and where they are going. Would there be an America without a Washington? Would there be two countries if not for Lincoln? Would England have survived World War Two without Churchill. Will your organization thrive without you? A you focused on incredible character and a vision worthy of the moon. Some thoughts for us all to ponder.

The Two Most Important Training Elements to Have Are...

2011-09-28T08:15:00.000-07:00

By Mark Bowser

Without a doubt, there are two elements that all successful people share. If that is true, and it is, then shouldn’t we seek the same knowledge and training if we want to be successful too? Of course. It makes sense, doesn’t it?

Well, then what are these two elements of knowledge? The two elements that all successful people share are Leadership Perspective and Selling Success. If was John C. Maxwell who said, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” And, Zig Ziglar expressed, “Nothing happens until someone sells something.”

Let’s take a peek at these two elements and see how they fit in with our lives. Let’s start with Leadership. We are all leaders. No, you may not lead an organization, a department, or a social club, but you are still a leader. The first person you lead is yourself and from there you lead the people around you.

In his book, Spiritual Leadership, J. Oswald Sanders defines leadership with one word and one word alone. That word is “influence.” The truth of the matter is that we all influence people every single day. It may be as simple as influencing your co-workers on where to eat lunch today or as important as influencing your 15 year old daughter not to get on drugs. We are all leaders…and it is vital that we improve and increase our influence for the sake of not only ourselves, but more importantly for all the people around us.

The second element is Selling Success. This is one where many people get confused. You may be thinking, “Mark, I’m not in sales. Don’t even want to be. Nothing against salespeople, it just isn’t my thing.” Well, let me correct you right there. Selling is your thing. That is, if you want to be successful. Listen to Zig’s words again, “Nothing happens until someone sells something.” We sell every single day. No, you may not be in the world of selling as a career but you still sell. We sell ourselves, our ideas, our beliefs, our knowledge, etc… If you can’t sell these things, then nothing happens in your life. You are like a boat on a lake with no oars. You get pushed and shoved by the waves of life with no control, no direction, and no focused success.

Earlier, we said that leadership is “influence.” Couldn’t we say the same thing about selling. Think about that teenage daughter pondering about taking drugs. Doesn’t it take a selling influence to persuade her not to walk that path? Parents are some of the most influential sales professionals on the planet.

Now, let’s talk just for a moment about the people who are in the world of selling as their career. Our whole economy is based on selling. Successful selling creates growth for a nation. We, as a nation, need to be grateful and appreciative for our sales professionals. In a very real sense, we all have jobs because someone went out there and sold something.

How do we get out of a recession? How do we create more jobs? How do we springboard this economy? By taking unnecessary regulations off the back of American business’ and by training effectively at least 4 million sales professionals throughout the nation. I can help us with that. That is what I do. I train leaders and I train sales professionals. That is my contribution to the marketplace. And I am committed to doing everything I can to increase my influence in these areas. So, let me close today with two questions. Where is your influence? And, are you willing to commit to increasing that influence? Now, go out there…and make it happen! God bless you!

Lead Yourself First!

2011-09-26T13:00:00.000-07:00

By Mark Bowser
http://www.markbowser.com/

It was Zig Ziglar who said that “You must manage yourself before you can lead someone else.” Not a truer statement was ever said. Let me give you a thought to ponder. If you are reactive, blowing off some steam, and saying a few choice, shall we say, colorful descriptions, is it conceivable that your children will do the same thing? You may be thinking, “But, Mark, I don’t say those words in front of my children?” Are you sure? Our character is with us all the time. They will pick up on it in very subtle ways.

Let’s say you are a supervisor of a team of 50 sales professionals. They will treat your customers and prospects the same way that you treat them. Are you honest, kind, helpful, motivational, and positive in all your dealings with them?

The truth of the matter is that we all drop the ball. None of us is perfect. I encourage you to focus on your own personal development and growth. This is where your leadership needs to begin and end. When your leadership development is bookended with yourself, you will discover that much of the middle will take care of itself.

Example is Great Leadership!

2011-09-19T06:25:00.001-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

Here is a great Leadership Thought to start out our week.

"Example has more followers than reason."
Christian Bovee

Now, go out and set a great example for your team. God bless you!

Mark

Leadership Lessons: Coach by asking Questions

2011-09-02T12:02:00.000-07:00

Good afternoon Leaders

As a leader, we do a great deal of coaching. Wouldn't you agree? Well, to coach effectively, we have to listen to our team members. As we approach this holiday weekend here in America, I encourage you to ponder the following thought.

"When coaching (and leading), don't do too much telling. Continue to ask questions, listen...then teach if needed."
Mark Bowser

Have a great Leadership Day. God bless!

Mark
Jeremiah 29:11

Integrity is Everything for a Leader

2011-08-16T05:54:00.000-07:00

Good morning Leaders,

Here are some words to ponder as you go through your leadership day.

"Guard your integrity as a priceless element...because it is."
Mark Bowser

Make it a great leadership day full of influence. God bless you.

Mark

JEREMIAH 29:11

Influence Someone Today by Helping Them Help Themself

2011-04-28T06:19:00.000-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

It was Henry Ford who said, "Time and money spent in helping men to do more for themselves is far better than mere giving." Wise words. Serve the men and women on your team by teaching them to help themselves.

Make it a great day! God bless you!

Mark Bowser

Corporate Leadership Training: Great Leaders Capture the Power of Vision

2011-04-26T05:39:00.000-07:00

By Mark Bowser
Motivational Business Speaker

Mark Bowser knows his stuff when it comes to Corporate Training and Leadership Success. Enjoy this inspiring article from one of the world's best corporate trainers.

MarkBowser.com Editor

Throughout time, great leaders have always had vision. Vision is one of the most important elements to being a champion. The Ancient Writer states it this way, "Where there is no vision, the people perish. Vision keeps us on track. It even shows us where the track is. So, if vision is so important to success and happiness then where do we get it? That is not an easy question. One way is to ask yourself where you want to be ten years down the road? What will you have accomplished? Where will you live? Who will be with you? Questions like these will help you discover your inner vision for your life.

I believe that there are two elements we have to keep in mind if we are to be successful with our leadership vision. One, the vision needs to be a challenging vision to stretch you and your team (REMEMBER: In order to reach your vision, you are going to need to get people on board with it which means you have to lead them. Every great leader has a vision that is worthy of following and the confidence and integrity to get people to follow them).

When I think about a leader with a challenging vision, I think of President John F. Kennedy. In 1961, he stood before the nation and said, "I believe this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before the decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to earth." That would be a challenging vision for NASA to repeat today let alone in 1961.

Let me remind you where we were when JFK made that statement. In 1961, we had just successfully launched Alan Shepherd into space as the first American into space. Up until that point we had had failure after failure. It was a miracle we didn't kill Alan Shepherd in the attempt to get him up there. Rocket after rocket had blown up in our faces. The Soviet Union was stomping on us in the space race.

Then, we have one success and President Kennedy said we are going to the moon. Our scientist probably wanted to send him to the moon. What an outrageous statement. Did we know how to accomplish it? Probably not. Was it possible? Some of them probably weren't sure. But what happened at 4:17 P.M. in the afternoon on Sunday July 20, 1969? The spacecraft ever so smoothly landed on the lunar surface. Neil Armstrong called back to earth, "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed." Later, as he and Buzz Aldrin stepped out of Eagle onto the moon, Neil said, "That is one small step for man one giant leap for mankind." We had done it! We had landed two men on the moon and we did return them safely back home to earth. You see, a challenging vision isn't one you necessarily have all the answers to at the beginning, but one that will stretch you to accomplish something you didn't know you were capable of. It makes you stronger and better.

The second thing we have to keep in mind in order to make our vision a reality is the courage to put it into action. Michele Borba tells a story about Rocky Lyons. When Rocky was five years old, he and his mother Kelly were traveling in their pickup truck down a country two lane road. Rocky was asleep with his legs resting on his mother's lap. When they turned onto a narrow bridge, the truck hit a pothole. Trying to get the truck out of a rut, Kelly sped up and turned the steering wheel. Rocky's foot got caught between the steering wheel and Kelly's leg and she lost control of the vehicle. The truck tumbled over a 20-foot ravine.

The crash woke up Rocky. He looked at his mother and said, "What happened, Mama?" Kelly was hurt bad. She was covered with blood. Rocky said, "I'll get you out, Mama." He crawled out the window and tried to pull his mother out of the truck. It didn't work. He climbed back into the truck and somehow used his 40-pound body to push his 104-pound mother out of the wreckage.

Rocky was planning on climbing to the top of the ravine to get help for his mother. Fearing he would get hurt, Kelly refused to let him go by himself. Inch by inch they struggled along. Rocky not only had a vision to save his mother, he also knew how to motivate her to success. He told his mother to remember that little train. He was referring to the train in that children's classic The Little Engine that Could. In Rocky's own version of that famous line, he kept motivating his mother by saying, "I know you can, I know you can."

Well, they made it to the top and Rocky flagged down a vehicle. They got Kelly to the hospital and after 8 hours of surgery and 344 stitches, she was put back together. She looks much different today then she did before the crash. BUT SHE IS ALIVE! She is alive because a five-year-old boy had a vision to save his mother and the courage to put it into action. Rocky just did what he had to do. He wasn't trying to be a hero. He just did what he was called to do.

That is what vision is all about. A challenging vision which will get you out of your comfort zone and the courage to put it into action. What is your vision? Is it to change the entire world or just your corner of it? Whatever it is; wherever it is, GET THAT VISION AND MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Take some time right this moment to think about and answer the following questions. Then, come up with 3 action steps to start the ball rolling towards your vision.

1. If you knew you could not fail, what would you want to accomplish?

2. Where do you want to be in your career in five years?

3. Where do you want to be with your relationships in five years?

4. If you were able to hear the eulogy at your funeral, what would you like to be said about you?

Corporate Training: The Influential Leader Empowers

2011-01-27T12:13:00.000-08:00

By Mark Bowser

It was leadership experts John Maxwell and Jim Dornan who said When you empower people, you're not influencing just them; you're influencing all the people they influence. But, what exactly is empowerment? It is a buzz word that we hear all the time, but what does it really mean? Well, the word empowerment can be defined as to give the ability to. So, when we empower someone we are actually giving them the ability to do something.

The problem with empowerment is in how we give it to someone. We walk up to team member Jane and we say, Jane, project ABC is now your baby. It is your project. Make it happen. Oh, by the way, if you need to make any changes, then come check with me first. Do you see what just happened? We just handcuffed Jane. We gave her the responsibility for project ABC but we didnt give her any authority. That is not empowerment.

Empowerment is actually an equation. It is not an equation original with me but very accurate and very powerful.

Empowerment = Responsibility + Authority

That is true empowerment. We give Jane the ability to do project ABC by not only giving her responsibility but also the authority to make decisions to make it happen. That not only empowers her but also begins developing her leadership skills. It also frees us up so that we can focus on the things that only we can do. We must never micro-manage people. When we empower Jane, it frees her and us to be our best. It also makes the team stronger. We become a leadership focused team where we are developing everyones leadership abilities.

You might be saying, But what if Jane messes up? If she does, that is not a big deal. Use it as a teachable moment. We all mess up from time to time. When we learn from our mistakes, they actually make us stronger and draw us closer to our goals completion.

Another point to remember is that we cant empower every team member the same way. Why? Because not everyone has the same experience or gifts. If we over-empower someone then they are over their head and they begin to drown. I have seen this happen and it not only is devastating for the team member but also the team. Everyone is an individual and we must lead them to success at their own pace. Help each member on your team be the best they can be..and your success (and theirs) is secure.

So, how do we do this? Well, we start with what are the qualifications to empower. Do we have the qualifications to empower this team member? It is a good question. Lets explore the answer together. There are four qualifications that I believe must be present in order to effectively empower someone.

One, position. Fred Smith said, Who can give permission for another to succeed? A person in authority. Others can encourage, but permission comes only from an authority figure: a parent, boss, or pastor. Mr. Smith is right. Are you a person of authority with this person you seek to empower? If not, you cant empower them. You can motivate and inspire them but not empower them. You must have the position to truly empower someone.

Two, relationship. You must have some sort of a relationship with them. If they have very little contact with you, then you wont be able to effectively empower them. Even if you are their boss, you cant empower them unless you have a working relationship with them.

Three, respect. There has to be a mutual respect with each other for the empowering relationship to be truly effective.

Four, commitment. There needs to be a commitment on your part as a leader. You are in it for the long haul. You dont give them their assignment and then disappear to another project. As a leader, you need to be available. Available for guidance, available for strength, and available for help. The team member needs to be committed to you as their leader and to the organization to do the very best job they can. The commitment to go the extra mile, to give that extra amount.

Those are the four qualifications to empower someone. Once they are in place, we can move to the empowering process itself. There are also four keys to empowering people.

How To Empower People

1. Discover their strengths

2. Develop their strengths

3. Give them a project

4. Help them succeed

First, we have to discover their strengths by observing them. Second, like a great coach, we must help them develop their strengths. Their strength is like a muscle. Without use, it gets weak. With constant use, it grows strong and powerful.

The third thing we must do to empower them is give them a place to use it. A basketball player might have a sweet jump shot but it doesnt really do any good until the coach puts him in the game. We must put them in the game. Once they are in the game, we move to the fourth thing which is to help them succeed. Chances are they will make some errors. Not a big deal. Coach them to success. Even Michael Jordan needed a coach. We all do. A great coach can pull out the best from their team members.

So, do you sometimes feel overwhelmed at work? Too much to do and not enough hands to do it? Or is it you havent empowered those hands to do it? Take a good look at your winning team and start empowering them today.

Make 2011 a Great Year of Influence

2011-01-05T07:46:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year Leaders!

Here is a simple reminder for all of us of what leadership is really all about.

"Leadership is influence."
John C. Maxwell

Now, let's go out and work to increase our influence. God bless you!

Mark Bowser

Leadership by FDR

2010-12-14T05:33:00.001-08:00

Good morning Leaders!

Here is a great thought to ponder about FDR and how he led.

"The quality of Roosevelt's being one with the people, of having no artificial or natural barriers between him and them, made it possible for him to be a leader without ever being or thinking of being a dictator."
Frances Perkins

Make it a great leadership day. God bless you!

Mark Bowser
JEREMIAH 29:11

The True Height of a Leader

2010-12-07T08:01:00.000-08:00

Good morning Leaders,

What does it take to be a leader? Well, for one thing it takes height. No, I am not talking about how tall you are. So, what am I talking about? Check out the following article.

"The True Height of a Leader" An article about Abraham Lincoln by Mark Bowser http://short.to/1piee

Make it a great leadership day. God bless you.

Mark Bowser

Leadership: George W. Bush

2010-11-10T11:38:00.000-08:00

Good afternoon Leaders!

I encourage you to check out President George W. Bush's new book "Decision Points." Whether you agree with his politics are not, he is a leader. A leader worthy of learning from on how to make tough decisions.

Go to your favorite bookstore today. God bless!

Mark Bowser
JEREMIAH 29:11

Communication is One of a Leader's Most Important Tools

2010-11-01T13:20:00.000-07:00

Leaders,

Here is a fantastic quote to ponder from lee Iacocca.

"You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can't get them across, your ideas won't get you anywhere."
Lee Iacocca

Have a great Leadership Day. God bless you!

Mark Bowser
JEREMIAH 29:11

2010-10-30T15:07:00.001-07:00

Jim Rohn said, "Tyranny knows no restraint of appetite." Let's choose our leaders wisely this election.

God bless,

Mark Bowser

Are you ready to lead?

2010-09-08T05:43:00.000-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

There is a Latvian Proverb that says, "The ready back gets all the loads." Are you ready to lead? Have you prepared yourself? Do you want to lead? These are important questions for us all to ponder as we pursue greater influence in our world.

God bless you,

Mark Bowser

Leadership Thought by Bill Gates

2010-07-29T11:59:00.000-07:00

Good afternoon Leaders!

Here is a leadership thought to ponder from Bill Gates:

"As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others."

Bill Gates

So, true. So, true. Now, let's go out and do it!

God bless,

Mark Bowser

Mark E. Bowser

President/CEO

Empowering Enterprises, Inc.

7723 Tylers Place Blvd. #280

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Leadership Focus: Success & Goals

2010-07-08T06:35:00.001-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

Here is a great quote to ponder:

"Success only breeds a new goal. The golden apple devoured has seeds. It is endless."

Bette Davis

Make it a great Leadership Day! God bless you!

Mark Bowser

JEREMIAH 29:11

Mark E. Bowser

President/CEO

Empowering Enterprises, Inc.

7723 Tylers Place Blvd. #280

West Chester, OH 45069

(513)252-GOAL

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Leadership Article with Mark Bowser

2010-07-07T10:52:00.001-07:00

"The Styles of Leadership" article by Mark Bowser: http://is.gd/1260b

Mark E. Bowser
President/CEO
Empowering Enterprises, Inc.
7723 Tylers Place Blvd. #280
West Chester, OH 45069
(513)252-GOAL

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Success is Hanging Out with the Champions

2010-06-22T12:56:00.001-07:00

By Mark Bowser

It was the great George Washington who said, “Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation, for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.” What great advice the father of our country has given us. Who we hang around is who we will shortly become. If we truly want to be champions in life then we have to be very particular in who we associate with.

So, let’s think about it for a moment. Who do you see on a consistent basis? What kind of influence do they have on your character, your reputation, and your life? Tough questions but extremely important. I encourage you to pull out a piece of paper right this very moment and write down your answers to these questions. Go ahead, I’ll wait. I will be here when you get back.

All done? Alright, let’s take a peak at your answers. Do you have any relatives on your list of not so helpful of people to be around? What do you do with them? Well, you might have to see Uncle Harry on holidays but you don’t have to hang out with him at other times. What about your co-workers, any toxic people there? Same thing as with Uncle Harry. You might have to work with them but you don’t have to have lunch with them on a consistent basis.

Now, take a look at the people who are a positive influence on your life? Look what they accomplish in life. They get consistent positive results, don’t they? Start hanging out with them more often. You see, if you want to be a champion you have to get around the champions. That is why we don’t see any eagles hanging out with the chickens. If you want to soar with the eagles, you have to fly up where they live. So, get out of your rut of a nest today and soar up with the eagles around you and before you know it, you will be accomplishing more then you ever thought possible. Why? Because you are a champion.

Mark E. Bowser

President/CEO

Empowering Enterprises, Inc.

7723 Tylers Place Blvd. #280

West Chester, OH 45069

(513)252-GOAL

Superior Training, Superior Results!

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What do you think? Leader thought!

2010-06-14T06:21:00.001-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

Here is an interesting quote to ponder. From a leadership perspective, what do you think?

"To ask the hard question is simple."

W.H. Auden

Go out and make it a great leadership day. God bless you!

Mark Bowser

JEREMIAH 29:11

Mark E. Bowser

President/CEO

Empowering Enterprises, Inc.

7723 Tylers Place Blvd. #280

West Chester, OH 45069

(513)252-GOAL

Superior Training, Superior Results!

Check out our Complimentary Success Newsletters at www.MarkBowser.com & www.TakeActionSales.com

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Lee Iacocca on Leadership

2010-06-07T17:22:00.001-07:00

Leaders,

Here is a great quote from Lee Iacocca to ponder:

"The primary skill of a manager consists of knowing how to make assignments and picking the right people to carry out those assignments."

Lee Iacocca

Now, go out and make it a great leadership day. God bless you!

Mark Bowser

JEREMIAH 29:11

Mark E. Bowser

President/CEO

Empowering Enterprises, Inc.

7723 Tylers Place Blvd. #280

West Chester, OH 45069

(513)252-GOAL

Superior Training, Superior Results!

Check out our Complimentary Success Newsletters at www.MarkBowser.com & www.TakeActionSales.com

Come follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/MarkBowser

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A Success Article by Mark Bowser to help Leaders Succeed

2010-05-13T13:36:00.000-07:00

How to Change Ourselves and Succeed

By Mark Bowser

Have you wondered why you make some of the same mistakes over and over again? Have you ever struggled with becoming successful? Have you ever wanted to know if there are some tips and secrets that can help you go completely over-the-top?

It was the great Jim Rohn who said that, Unless you change how you are, you will always have what you’ve got.” Today we are going to talk about how we can change ourselves in order to become more successful. There are three strategies that we need to do in order to make this happen. One, set goals. Two, be proactive, and number three, have a personal development program. If you put this in action, you will be able to overcome your challenges and become more successful.

Let’s get started. One, set goals.

Did you know that 90% of all people have no set goals? 5% of all people have set goals but aren’t reaching them which creates a lot of frustration. And the last 5% goes to those people who have set goals, write them down, and lives their dreams. Most every motivational speaker on the planet talks about goal setting.. Goals are what make it happen. Goals are what help you reach your success. Without them, you will struggle to be mediocre at best.

Now, I am not going to talk about how to set goals today. There are many good goal setting programs, including my own. But today, I just want to emphasize the importance of setting goals. Set your goals and write them down. There’s a power when you write it down. Writing it down makes it real, makes it tangible, and can increase your chances of success. In fact, it goes from chance to reality.

That leads us to our second step which is to be proactive. In his wonderful book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Dr. Stephen R. Covey talks about the importance of being proactive. In fact, being proactive is Dr. Covey’s number one habit. Dr. Covey says that being proactive is the foundational habit. Of all the seven habits, this is the primary one. All the others stem on this one right here.

To be proactive means to choose how to respond. We are given choices. We can choose to be positive or we can choose to be negative. The choice is ours. Have you ever noticed, that the unsuccessful people in our lives are reactive? . Something happens that’s not going quite their way, so they explode. They blow up. They make the matter worse. We all know people like this.

Sometimes, we have to admit that we react the same way. But we don’t have to be that way. We can choose how to respond. We can let our logic and our values lead our emotions. Emotions are good but they are chaotic. Emotions are good but they aren’t always reliable. Let your logic of how the situation could be solved and your values of what you believe is right, lead the way. It’s not easy, but the most successful people are the proactive ones.

So, we are committing to set goals and write them down. We are choosing to be proactive rather than reactive. That leads us to our third step, which is to have a personal development program.

Having a personal development program is what takes you over the top. The Japanese have a word “kaizen” which means constant improvement. That’s exactly what a personal development program is designed to do. It’s about improving ourselves continually.

I have a very simple suggestion for you today. Here it is: Read one book a month in whatever area you want to develop yourself in. That’s it. Read one book a month. Now, I don’t care if you read the book, listen to the audio book, or get an audio/video program on the subject.

Research shows us that if we commit to this challenge, that in five years we will be in the top 5% of experts in the world in that particular area. That’s powerful. But it also tells us how few people are likely to do this. If you take this challenge and commit yourself to this program, you will be amazed at your progress and you won’t recognize yourself one year from today.

So, there you have it. Three simple steps to change yourself and succeed. One, setting goals. Two, choosing to be proactive. Three, a personal development program. When you take action on these three steps you will change yourself…and succeed. Now, go out there and make it happen.

Mark E. Bowser

President/CEO

Empowering Enterprises, Inc.

7723 Tylers Place Blvd. #280

West Chester, OH 45069

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Leadership Article by Mark Bowser

2010-04-22T06:24:00.001-07:00

Dear Leaders!

Below, you will find a link to one of my leadership articles. I think you
will find it enjoyable and helpful.

Make it a great Leadership Day. God bless you!

Mark Bowser

The Art of Influencing is Leadership. Read my article. http://bit.ly/8sAHbY

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Great Leadership Quote by Steve Jobs

2010-04-13T08:08:00.001-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

Here are some words of wisdom to ponder from Steve Jobs.

"A leader leads by example, whether he intends to or not."
Steve Jobs

Make it a great Leadership Day. God bless you!

Mark Bowser
JEREMIAH 29:11

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Two Success Articles by Mark Bowser

2010-03-31T20:57:00.001-07:00

Success: The P.U.S.H. Principle of Success

By Mark Bowser

Have you ever thought you were doing the right thing only to begin doubting yourself? Have you ever known you were doing what God wanted you to do but were still not succeeding? What is going on here? Does God want us to fail? Is He playing a trick on us? Of course not!

Not too long ago, I came across a wonderful story with an incredible principle for success. It goes something like this. Once upon a time, a man was sleeping peacefully in his cabin when all of a sudden the room filled with a brilliant blazing light. When the man’s eyes adjusted to the piercing light, he was shocked to see Jesus Christ standing in his room. The Lord said to the man, “Friend, I have work for you to do. Out in front of your cabin you will find a large rock. You are to push against that rock with all your strength.”

The next morning, the man awoke with more energy than he could ever remember having. Was it a dream he had of his visit with Jesus? Was it real? The man didn’t know whether it was a dream, vision, or what, but he knew what he was supposed to do. He was to push against the large rock outside his cabin.

The man got dressed and immediately went outside. He thought to himself, “I’ll get this rock moved for the Lord before breakfast.” The man pushed and pushed but the rock didn’t budge. Sweat began to pour off the man’s forehead into his eyes. Perspiration began to soak his shirt. Push after push, hour after hour, the man worked on his mission.

The days came and the days went and still the rock stood fast. One day, after many years of faithful pushing, the man’s spirit began to get discouraged. What was he doing this for?

Sensing the man’s discouragement and frustration, the Devil began placing evil thoughts into the man’s mind. “What are you doing? You are wasting your time. You have wasted your time for years. You are never going to move that rock.”

Discouraged, the man planned to not work as hard. He would only push a little bit. He was going to put in his time and rest for a change. However, the man finally decided to make it a matter of prayer. He said, “Father in Heaven. I don’t understand. I have worked hard at what You want me to do. Why am I not succeeding? Please guide me Lord Jesus. In Jesus’ precious Name I pray Amen.”

The Lord lovingly spoke to the man, “My child. I love you! When I asked you to serve me and you agreed, I asked you to push against that large rock. I never told you that you were to move the rock. You have been faithful and pushed with all your strength. Friend, don’t think your work was a waste of time. Look at yourself. You have grown through the struggle. The muscles in your arms are as strong as iron. Your back is like a fortress protecting a city. Your legs are like Redwood trees. You are better now than when you began. I will now move the rock.”

Many times we expect to move the mountains of our lives. The Bible tells us that if we have faith as small as a mustard seed then we can say to our mountain “MOVE!” and it will MOVE! But it doesn’t say we will move the mountain. God moves the mountains of our lives. All we have to do is believe and P.U.S.H. – Pray Until Something Happens!

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Mark Bowser is one of the top Corporate Trainers, Professional Speakers in the country today. He is also the author of 3 powerful books. He can be reached at his website www.MarkBowser.com or email info@MarkBowser.com.

A Champion Succeeds Through Power Communicating

By Mark Bowser

It has been said that public speaking is a fear worse than death for many people. Well, the truth is that we will not be as successful as we could be unless we improve our communication skills. In this article, we are going to explore some insights and action steps, which lead to more effective communication. The only way to really conquer a fear is to confront it and jump right in. With that in mind, let's get started.

1. Realize that communication may be the most important skill we can learn. We all need to be able to express our thoughts effectively. We are creatures of relationships. Relationships are very important to us. In order to make our relationships better we must make our communication better.

2. Guard our tongues. Sometimes the most important message is the one we never give. Have you ever said something and then wish we could take it back? I think all of us have. Controlling our tongues is one of the most important and most difficult communication challenges. In another chapter in this manual we go into more detail on how to accomplish this task.

3. Decide that communication is a priority. If something is a priority then what do we usually give it? ANSWER: Time and Commitment.

4. Talk with people not at them. Have you ever been talked DOWN to? How did it make you feel? How did you feel at that moment about the person talking to you? Not too good right? We need to talk WITH people. We need to make our communication conversational and user friendly. We need to ask ourselves, "How can I uplift this person as I express my thoughts and opinions?" This will help us communicate our messages in a more compassionate way. Even if we have to communicate some ugly message, compassion will see us through.

5. Have an open door policy. We must make time for people. If we lived in President Lincoln's day and wanted to speak with the president all we would have to do is walk in the White House and sit outside his door. When he came out, we would be able to speak with him. We need to do the same thing. If it worked for the president, it will work for us. If at that moment it is not appropriate, then make an appointment with them.

6. Understand what Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc. believe when they say, "Communication is built on trusting relationships." If people don't trust us, then why would they listen to us?

7. Prepare, prepare, prepare. Speakers USA, Inc. was a national speakers association, which helped train me. They used to tell us that if we want a talk/presentation to look impromptu then make sure it is not. In other words do your homework and practice, practice, prepare, prepare, prepare.

8. Don't give a public presentation/talk unless you are passionate and knowledgeable about the topic. If we are not passionate about the topic then it will come across flat and boring. If we are not knowledgeable about the topic then our credibility will drop.

9. Make sure your body language, tone of voice, and message are congruent. Suppose I came up to you and said in a very gruff tone, "Sure, I would love to have the boss over for dinner!" Do you think I really want the boss to come over for dinner? You don't think so? Why? ANSWER: Because I wouldn't be congruent. When we aren't congruent in every way, then we give mixed messages to our listeners.

10. Have patience. Communication, particularly public communication, is not easy. Be patient with yourself. You won't become an expert overnight. Keep practicing and keep improving.

11. Look for the benefit of our differences. We need to constantly remind ourselves that different doesn't necessarily mean wrong.

12. If agreement cannot be made then agree to disagree. A great way to keep the peace.

13. Keep your cool when someone improperly states something. They may not be trying to insult you. Have you ever thought you were being insulted but were not sure? Instead of reactively attacking back, just wait. They may have just said something in an awkward fashion. Don't jump to conclusions. Believe me, if they were actually trying to insult you and they thought you didn't get it, they will insult you again. And if they were insulting you then just simply tell them that you don't appreciate it and that you forgive them.

14. Always try to part on a positive upbeat ending. Nobody likes to leave with a sour attitude in his/her stomach. Always try to make peace before you end a conversation.

15. Loyalty many times comes from private conversations. Build trust by keeping confidences.

16. Use stories to illustrate your points. Jesus Christ always used stories when He taught the crowds. Abraham Lincoln believed in stories too. Lincoln said, "They say I tell a great many stories. I reckon I do; but I have learned from long experience that plain people, take them as they run, are more easily influenced through the medium of a broad and humorous illustration than in any other way...." REMEMBER: ALWAYS HAVE A POINT TO YOUR STORY.

17. Learn to speak off the cuff (extemporaneously). Lincoln said, "Extemporaneously speaking should be practiced and cultivated. It is the lawyer's avenue to the public. However able and faithful he may be in other respects, people are slow to bring him business if he cannot make a speech." One way to practice this is to grab your local paper and read a few headlines. Practice speaking on those topics for 1-2 minutes for each topic.

18. Join a Toastmasters club. Toastmasters International is an international speaking club designed to help people of all walks of life become more effective communicators and thus more successful. I was a member of Toastmasters for years and I really enjoyed and benefited from the experience.

19. Remember, we don't have to make a long speech in order to be effective. Just say what needs to be said and then stop talking. I remind you of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

20. Use Millard Bennett's 30-10 Power Formula. What is the 30-10 Power Formula? First you read for 30 minutes everyday in whatever area you want to develop yourself in. This will build up your knowledge base. Of that 30 minutes, read out loud for 10 minutes. Reading out loud will improve your communication skills. It will improve your pronunciation, voice inflections, stamina, etc.... Of that 10 minutes, read part of it in a whisper, maybe a minute or two. Reading in a whisper will eliminate all those um, ahh, and all those other verbal fillers. This formula is one of the simplest formulas to practice but one of the most powerful. Try it for a month and see what you think.

21. Understand that an inspiring talk can change the face of an organization, nation, family, or an entire world. I remind you of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech, JFK's challenge to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade, and Reagan's "Mr. Gorbachov tear down this wall."

I am convinced that if you really practice and work on these 21 steps you will become a POWER COMMUNICATOR and a greater success. Make it happen and have fun.

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Mark E. Bowser

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Model Leadership Giants

2010-03-29T04:17:00.000-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

How do you improve at leadership? How do you gain more influence? Well,
one of the best ways is to learn from successful leaders. Here is a great
quote to ponder:

"If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants."
Isaac Newton

Now, go out and make it a great leadership day. God bless you!

Mark Bowser
JEREMIAH 29:11

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Leadership & Communication Training by Mark Bowser & John C. Maxwell

2010-03-11T12:03:00.001-08:00

Corporate Leadership Training: The Styles of Leadership

By Mark E. Bowser

There are three basic styles of leadership. All of us use these three
styles. Now, let me pause here for a minute and say that I am not
suggesting you change your style. What I am suggesting is that you become
flexible with the styles. Would you agree with me that your style works
some of the time and fails miserably some of the time? Why is that?
Because one style doesn't fit every situation. What I am suggesting is that
you use a more flexible situational leadership when it comes to the
Leadership Styles. Use the style that best fits the situation and the
people involved.

Having said that, what are the three Leadership Styles? The styles are:
1. Autocratic
2. Democratic
3. Free Rein

Let me explain what each style is and when to use it. Autocratic: The
Autocratic Leader is more like a general. The commander of an army. They
are quick decision makers and they tell others what to do. We saw this
style a great deal in the corporate world in the 1950's through the 1980's.
We still see it today but not quite as much as those earlier decades. Why
did we see it so much in the past? Well, where did the CEOs and Presidents
of organizations get their training? Many of them came out of the military.
Is autocratic leadership a good style for the military? Absolutely.
Particularly in war time. Why? Because we are in crisis or emergency mode.
Decisions had to be made and made quickly or people would die. Autocratic
leaders took action and won wars.

After the war, these leaders came back and took their place in the corporate
world. They discovered that their civilian counterparts didn't take to
orders like their military counterparts. This caused them some challenges.
The leaders discovered that their style didn't work in every situation.
They learned that they had to be flexible in their leadership styles.
There is still a place for autocratic leadership in the corporate world
because we have emergencies and other situations that require quick
decisions and quick actions. But what we have to do in order to maximize
our effectiveness is not get stuck in one style. Use the style that best
fits the situation.

Democratic: The second style of leadership is the Democratic style. This is
the leadership style of teamwork. It is run by democracy. We put things to
a vote to make decisions and the majority rules. This is great for building
team loyalty and participation but let me ask you a question. Should every
decision at your office be put to a vote? Of course not. So, when is this
a good leadership style to use? When you need to get buy in (by having open
discussions where you can answer questions and sell your vision) and when
the decisions aren't a major importance. Use this style to create rapport
and teamwork.

Free Rein: In this style of leadership, we get out of the way and let our
team do their thing. It is a style where there is definitely no micro
management. That is good. The challenge is that your team members have to
be excellent, well trained, and go getters for it to succeed. If you have
a lot of entry level workers or workers who are new to the job, this is not
the best style to be in. Those workers will need more of your input and
guidance for at least the short term.

Well, there we have it. Three styles of leadership: autocratic,
democratic, and free rein. They all have their pluses and they all have
their minuses. Use the style that best fits the situation and the team
members involved and you will find yourself succeeding in all leadership
situations.

Vision, Connection, & Direction: The Pathway to Effective Communication
John C. Maxwell

By communicating a message of hope and significance to his oppressed
countrymen in Poland, Pope John Paul II played a lead role in toppling
communism in Europe. He affirmed the dignity and humanity of Poles, rallying
them to resist communism, while at the same time teaching them to show
restraint when confronting the communist authorities. The vision,
connection, and direction he conveyed to people in his homeland as they
struggled against a repressive regime altered the course of world history.

VISION
When Pope John Paul II spoke, the world listened. A powerful, personal
vision gave force to his words. It was a vision birthed in tragedy and
refined through years of patient suffering.

As a young man Karol Wojtyla experienced firsthand the horrors of Nazi
Germany. As the Nazis swept into Poland, they shut down the university he
was attending, executed several of its professors, and carted off many of
his Jewish friends. Enduring the cruelties of the German occupation and
witnessing the violations of his country fueled Wojtyla's passionate vision
of the rights each human ought to have.

In World War II, the Soviet Union "liberated" Poland. In reality, one system
of tyranny simply replaced the other. As a young priest and then bishop,
Wojtyla learned how to operate under the watchful eye of a restrictive
communist government. He carried out his duties within the church boldly yet
shrewdly, expanding its influence without provoking official backlash from
the government. The experiences shaped his vision, schooling him in the
strategies that would later aid him in undermining communism as Pope.

CONNECTION
Pope John Paul II connected to people because he identified with their
hopes, their troubles, and their fears. Journalist Neal Ascherton, who
accompanied the Pope on his early visits to Poland, marveled at his ability
to connect with the audience-even when crowds numbered in the hundreds of
thousands. "Each person got the impression the Pope was really speaking to
them, that he was exclusively available for them." John Paul II valued
people, and since he understood them, he could offer a hopeful message that
made them feel significant. His optimistic words stood in stark contrast to
the bleak, unpromising future that communism seemed to have in store.

DIRECTION
Soviet-style communism relied upon propaganda, or officially sanctioned
lies, to sustain itself. The government manipulated the public debate by
controlling the media, and consequently, people were exposed to a steady
diet of misinformation. Through time, it became confusing for them to
distinguish between reality and fiction.

John Paul II gave the people of Eastern Europe a moral compass to guide them
as they navigated life in a communist system. His ideals served as a
reference point, helping them to distinguish between right and wrong, truth
and farce. Thanks to his position as head of the Catholic Church, the Pope
could freely voice ideas that were distasteful to the existing communist
authorities without having to fear reprisal.

Even though he inspired people to seek freedom, John Paul II was very subtle
in his criticisms of communism. He was careful not to provoke the crushing
retaliation of the Soviet military by fomenting a violent revolution.
Through the papacy, John Paul II modeled the strategy by which communism
would be undone: persistence of belief coupled with patient, restrained
resistance.

SUMMARY
To say that one man toppled communism in Europe would be an overstatement,
but perhaps nobody contributed more to its demise than Pope John Paul II.
His prowess as a communicator allowed him to attain enormous influence
within the subjugated nations of the Eastern bloc. By voicing a compelling
vision, connecting emotionally with people, and modeling the direction
forward, he transformed the political institutions of Europe.

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The Keys to Empowered Leadership

2010-02-24T07:41:00.001-08:00

By Mark Bowser

The big question we have to ask today is what is leadership? Leadership is probably the most important element to our success. Leadership can be defined as motivating one or more people to move in a certain direction. That move can be in the form of taking some action and/or acquiring a new belief. So, by this definition, leadership can also be defined as Influence and it also can be defined as Sales. Both are fundamental elements in your success. You may have never thought of it that way. Be honest, how many of you thought becoming better at Leadership, Influence, and Sales would help prosper your life? Probably not very many of you. However, I am going to give it my best to “influence” you on the absolute truth of that fact.

Effective leadership is the most vital element to any organization. With it and you can reach the stars. Without it and the murkiest swamp will become your home. As John Maxwell says, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” So, what is effective leadership and how do we become that kind of leader? I believe one of the best definitions comes from author J. Oswald Sanders’ when he described leadership as “Influence.” Sound familiar? We all influence people everyday. It may be as simple as influencing your co-workers on where to go eat lunch or as vital as influencing your teenager not to use drugs.

The first thing I think we need to understand is that there is a difference between an “Influential Leader” and a “Positional Leader.” The Positional Leader has the title. I am the President. I am the Director. I am the King of the nation. Well, that is great. But that doesn’t in and of itself make you influential. The Influential Leader may be the peasant of the kingdom or the entry level employee. Influence is about inspiring and moving people into action in order to reach a desired goal. I hope you have the position, but I also hope you have the trust, respect, and heart of your people. Whatever your position is at this time, I want to help you develop into the Influential Person that you were born to be.

Before we can go any further, I believe it is important that we dig a little deeper into the explanations and actions of leadership. Let me ask you a question. Is there a difference between a leader and a manager? There is, isn’t there. Ok. What does a leader do? What is the first action that they take? Right. They create a vision. They may not create a vision for the entire organization but they definitely do for their part of it. Alright, what does a manager do? Right. They make it happen. They implement the vision. The leader creates where we are going and the manager breaks the vision into manageable parts and assigns the tasks to the right people and assures that it happens. Ok, let me throw another concept out there? What does a coach do? A coach motivates, inspires, teaches, provides resources, disciplines when necessary, etc…

Which are we? A Leader, a Manager, or a Coach? That is right. We are all three. I don’t think we can separate it anymore. We have to be all three. We are a Leader/Manager/Coach. Now, that makes our task a little more daunting but will make us much more effective and successful in the long run. As I close this article, I encourage you to let this concept be a seed in the fertile soil of your mind. Let it grow. Let it develop and before you know it, so will your influence.

Make it a great day! God bless you!

Mark Bowser

JEREMIAH 29:11

Mark E. Bowser

President/CEO

Empowering Enterprises, Inc.

7723 Tylers Place Blvd. #280

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What Can Ben Franklin teach leaders about success?

2010-02-11T04:27:00.000-08:00

Good morning Leaders!

Check out my article: "Ben Franklin's 13 Virtues of Success" article by
Mark Bowser: http://short.to/fq6k

Make it a great day. God bless!

Mark Bowser
JEREMIAH 29:11

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Leadership & Freedom

2010-02-03T14:36:00.001-08:00

American Conservatism: A CALL TO FREEDOM

By Mark E. Bowser

“Congress shall make no law…” so begins the first amendment to the United States Constitution. What does that mean and why were the Founding Fathers so adamant to including a Bill of Rights to the Constitution? The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution are two of the most impressive and important governmental documents ever written because they put the focus

where it needs to be—The People. This country was founded on the foundation that the people lead the way, not the government. The government exists to serve the people not the other way around.

The Founding Fathers put guarantees into the Constitution to make sure the people lead the way. They called it the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution. These ten rights are the basis of America. They are the fundamental difference between this great land of ours and some of the awful dictatorships, Communist regimes, and other tragedies in world history.

Today, we are going to reacquaint ourselves to one of those pivotal amendments. Please join me for the next few moments as we take a deeper look at the first amendment and what it means for us, our families, our work, and America.

The first amendment says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise there of; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

Let’s take a look at this amendment step by step and see what it

means. The first part talks about religion. What did the Founders really mean? Well, the first part of the amendment means that Congress can’t set up a state religion. Our country was founded on religious freedom. The first Americans started migrating across the great ocean because of religious persecution. They did not want to be a part of the State Religion – The Church of England.

So, when it came time to start this country, they wanted a guarantee that this persecution would not happen again. The amendment also says, “'or prohibiting the free exercise there of…” The Founders wanted to insure that the government also would not get involved with how a religion was to be carried out in daily life. You might be saying, “Ah, the separation of church and state.” Now, let me say something that might shock you. The Separation of Church and State philosophy

is not found anywhere in the Constitution. In fact, it goes against the intent of the Founding Fathers. “What?” You might say. “I was never taught that!” I know. The way the press and the liberal educators preach it so much one would think it was written in the amendment itself.

The phrase “Separation of church and state” is not in the Constitution. It is found in a letter that Thomas Jefferson wrote. It was only a letter. It was not an agreed upon philosophy of the Founders. When discussing the Founding Fathers, respected historian Paul Johnson says, “Even the doubting and the unenthusiastic were quite clear that religion was needed in society, especially

in a vast, rapidly growing and boisterous country like America.” Even Jefferson believed religion was important. To prove this, all we have to do is read the Declaration of Independence, which he penned so beautifully.

Having said all this, what is government’s role in religion. The government’s role is to be tolerant and support the free practice of every faith. But it does not mean that government can’t be involved in religion. If that were the case then why does it say “In God we trust” on our money and why does the U.S. Senate have a chaplain? Paul Johnson says, “It certainly did not inhibit Congress

from identifying itself with the religious impulse as such or from authorizing religious practices where all could agree on their desirability.”

The Founding Fathers saw religion and education as vital elements if this American experiment were to succeed. In fact, they saw them going hand and hand. They believed that an educated morally driven America was the best America. In confronting Tom Paine who did not see the need

for religion, Benjamin Franklin wrote, “He who spits in the wind spits in his own face…If men are wicked with religion, what would they be without it?”

Religion and the free exercise of it was important to the Founders. So much so that the day after the First Amendment was passed, on September 25, 1789, The House of Representatives passed by a two to one majority a resolution calling for a day of national prayer and thanksgiving.

The next part of the First Amendment gives us the freedom of speech. Without this we cannot be free. Just ask anyone who lived in the old Soviet Union. Or ask those students in Communist China who confronted those tanks a few years ago. The right to speak up for or against our government gives us the free exercise of debate. America is strongest when with candor and politeness we can debate our differences. What unites us as Americans far outweighs what divides us. We grow stronger (and more free) when we take hold of the best ideas of all America.

Our next freedom found in the First Amendment gives us the freedom of the press. Without this freedom, you would not be reading this letter right now. We don’t have to agree with the press, but we must respect its freedom to print what it pleases. For example, there are many newspapers and magazines I don’t think are worth the paper they are printed on, but I will always fight for their

right to express their ideas. Having said this, I think that with the birth of the internet, we as a nation are going to have to continue some strong debates on where we draw the line of freedom of speech and the press. For example, I believe that there is never an argument in support of child pornography whether it is found on the internet or somewhere else.

Our next freedom given us in the First Amendment is the “'the right of the people peaceably to assemble…” This means that we can gather together as a group for any purpose as long as it is done peaceably. The government can’t stop us from meeting together in clubs, organizations, or even protest marches. This freedom in a way brings the freedom of speech to its highest level---unity.

The last freedom found in the First Amendment is for justice. It reads, “'and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” It is our freedom to have wrongs committed against us made right. It is the freedom to not be taken advantage of. The freedom of fairness. The freedom of right and truth.

So, as we embark on our daily routine, I challenge each of us to be conscious of our freedoms as Americans. We must never take them for granted. We must never allow them to be watered down or stripped away, and we must never give them up. For as Thomas Jefferson said, “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.”

Mark E. Bowser

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The Three Facts of Leadership by Mark Bowser

2010-01-14T08:09:00.001-08:00

Corporate Leadership Training: The Three Facts of Leadership

There are Three Facts of Leadership. If we understand these facts then our influence has the opportunity to grow. And when our influence grows so does our effectiveness as leaders.

THREE FACTS OF LEADERSHIP

1. One person can make a difference

2. Start leading today

3. The office doesn’t make the person

Fact Number One: One Person Can Make a Difference

This is probably not a new saying to you, but what pictures came to your mind when you read that statement? If you are like many people, it was pictures of Billy Graham, Martin Luther King, Jr, Mother Theresa, Ghandi, and many others. However, do you see someone missing from that list? I do. That someone is YOU!

Mother Theresa didn’t go out to become a saint, she went out to save one dieing person. She was walking down the street and saw a person dieing in a gutter. She said to herself, “That is not right. Everyone should die with dignity.” And the rest they say is history. Great leaders, great physicians, sales champions, and consultants figure out how their influence can touch a life and by doing that their influence may touch hundreds, thousands, and maybe even millions of lives.

So, the question is where can your leadership grow to make a bigger difference then you are today? You are probably making a difference, but how can your leadership grow? You make a difference and people need you!

Fact Number Two: Start Leading Today

Many times, young leaders for example will say, “I’m not ready to lead. I will wait till I read that leadership book, or go to that seminar, or learn that skill, etc….” Now, those are all important things and I encourage them but the truth of the matter is that your organization and your team can’t wait. You need to start leading today…and learn as you lead. None of us will ever know all there is to leadership. It is a continual growing process. We can’t wait till we know all there is to leadership or we will do absolutely nothing. We must become influential today and grow throughout our leadership journey.

Fact Number Three: The Office doesn’t make the Person

Leadership is not about the corner office. Have you ever worked for someone who thought it was? They were more concerned with their promotion, their prestige, and there accolades. In the process, they lost their team (and many times their customers) as a result.

Now, please don’t misunderstand me, I have no problem with comfortable offices and a comfortable work environment. In fact, I am actually for it. But we must not put the cart before the horse. Today, my family’s company, the Bright Corp. has a comfortable work environment and the executives have nice offices. But it wasn’t always that way. My dad and my uncle made sure the horse came before the cart and now the company has the resources to support that type of environment. They were more concerned with helping their team succeed and serving their customers then they were about having a cushy sofa and a picture window in their office. As a result of this wise decision, they don’t have a revolving door for their team or worst yet for their customers. Their team has tremendous loyalty. They have team members that have worked for the Bright Corp. for over twenty years. They have customers that also go that far back. How rare is that? Very!!! Focus on your team and focus on your customers and the rest will take care of itself.

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President George H.W. Bush on POWER

2010-01-07T11:42:00.001-08:00

Good afternoon Leaders!

Here is a great reminder from former President George H.W. Bush

"Use power to help people. For we are given power not to advance our own purposes, nor to make a great show in the world, nor a name. There is but one just use of power, and it is to serve people."

George H.W. Bush

Amen! Make it a great day. Now, go out and use your power to serve someone. God bless you!

Mark Bowser

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Responsibilities, Privileges, and Obligations

2010-01-04T04:21:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year Leaders!

Ponder these words by President John F. Kennedy as we start 2010:

"Our privileges can be no greater than our obligations. The protection of
our rights can endure no longer than the performance of our
responsibilities."

John F. Kennedy

Make it a great start to this new year. God bless you!

Mark Bowser
JEREMIAH 29:11

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Christmas Gift of Greater Leadership & Influence: Invest in Yourself in 2010

2009-12-23T08:49:00.000-08:00

Dear Leader,

With the new year just around the corner, you need to do something to make sure 2010 is not just another year. How about giving yourself a Christmas gift of improving your Leadership & Influence. With that in mind, we recommend you invest in yourself, and there has never been a better time ...

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Team

2009-12-17T12:37:00.001-08:00

Good afternoon Leaders!

Here is a great quote for you to ponder.

"A group becomes a team when each member is sure enough of himself and his
contribution to praise the skills of the others."
Norman Shilde

Have a great Christmas season. God bless you!

Mark

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Why Sarah Palin's Leadership is Important for America

2009-11-23T08:22:00.000-08:00

by Mark Bowser

Sarah Palin’s tremendous popularity is a very interesting phenomenon. It is also a very important one for our country too. Why? Because of a number of important issues that need to be brought to the forefront.

A Lack of Leadership: There is a leadership vacuum in Washington, D.C. today. Many Americans feel that an agenda is being shoved down our throats vs. a vision that is shared by the American people. Because of this lack of leadership, Governor Palin has become a voice shouting in a dark valley. It is a light that is giving voice to millions of American’s frustrations, concerns, and beliefs. I believe as Ronald Reagan that America is a “shining city on a hill.” Our best days are ahead of us….but we need leadership to get there. I don’t know if Palin will run for President or if she will be elected. But I do believe she is a leader who is pointing the direction for America’s better future.

Free Enterprise Principles: Governor Palin is a staunch believer in free enterprise and free market principles. This voice definitely needs to be heard. For our economy to prosper, all we have to do is look back at our history. The free market works when we allow it to do its job. In its simplest form, the system is designed to re-adjust and adapt to economic upheavals. It works when we for the most part don’t muck up the inner workings. The bailouts, tax increases, government run healthcare, etc… are bricks around the neck of our economy as it is heaved to the bottom of the river. The bricks must be removed so that buoyancy can be brought back to the economy. Now, I am not saying we don’t have to do something about our healthcare system. We do. It needs reformed within the free market system, not inside a government bubble that looks more like Marx instead of Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Franklin.

Energy Independence: This country is richly blessed with the resources, the scientific knowhow, and the gumption to get it done. Governor Palin knows this as well as anyone because Alaska could lead this charge. Then why aren’t we doing it? Because of Partisan Politics, Bad Science, and Special Interest Groups. Remove these and energy independence is closer than we think. If we could rebuild the navy after Pearl Harbor in 1941 and win World War II in 4 years then we can do it. If we could put a man on the moon in less then a decade then we can do it. This is the greatest country in the history of the world. We can do it…if we decide to.

Family Values: Governor Palin doesn’t come from a perfect family. None of us does. She is a great example of what to do when life’s temptations, wrong choices, and circumstances invade your family. Family values isn’t about being perfect. It is about standing for the principles laid down in the Bible of right and wrong. It is about being forgiven and forgiving.

This is why Governor Sarah Palin’s leadership is important for America. Let’s not just stay tuned to see where she is going, but let’s pick up the microphone with her and make our voices heard. Together, we can make America great again.

Leadership Yearning

2009-11-20T04:24:00.001-08:00

Good morning Leaders!

Ponder this great thought by master motivator Zig Ziglar.

"You enhance your chances for success when you understand that your yearning power is more important than your earning power."

Zig Ziglar

Make it a great Leadership Weekend with your family. God bless!

Mark

JEREMIAH 29:11

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Heart Leadership!

2009-11-11T08:14:00.000-08:00

Good morning Leaders!

Ponder this thought from the great basketball player Michael Jordan:

"Heart is what separates the good from the great."

Michael Jordan

Go out there and make it a great leadership day! God bless you!

Mark Bowser

JEREMIAH 29:11

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Conquer your Leadership Fear

2009-11-10T04:22:00.000-08:00

Good morning Leaders!

Has fear ever grabbed you by the ankle and just wouldn't let go? Well, here
is a Power Nugget for you to ponder today. But, just don't ponder, take
prayer action.

"Shine the spotlight on your fears. By exposing them in words, you weaken
their hold on your mind. Then, give them to God in childlike prayer and
allow the Father to release you from them."
Mark Bowser

God bless you!

Mark Bowser
JEREMIAH 29:11

Are There Leadership Lessons from Tuesday's Elections?

2009-11-06T07:34:00.000-08:00

Good morning Leaders!

I just have a few questions for you and me today. What can we learn from Tuesday's elections? Is it a statement about Obama's leadership? Is it a rejection of his policies? How can we implement the lessons into our own leadership life?

Make it a great day. God bless you!

Mark Bowser

Jeremiah 29:11

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Leadership Integrity

2009-11-02T11:39:00.001-08:00

Leaders,

I have a question for you? How important is integrity? If you were to rank the top ten qualities of leadership, would integrity make your top ten? How about your top 5?

Brian Tracy said, "Integrity is the most valuable and respected quality of leadership. Always keep your word."

Amen! Make it a great leadership day. God bless!

Mark

JEREMIAH 29:11

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Setting the Path

2009-10-29T12:04:00.001-07:00

Leaders,

Are you following the crowd or are you setting the path? Here is a great quote from John Maxwell

"To go nowhere, follow the crowd."

John C. Maxwell

Now, go out a make it a great leadership day. God bless you!

Mark Bowser

JEREMIAH 29:11

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What is Success?

2009-10-27T03:59:00.001-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

What is Success? It is a question that people have asked for generations. There are many answers to that question. This morning, let me share one of the best.

"Success isn't accumulating possessions, wealth, or power. Success is obeying God. It means having those closest to you love and respect you the most."

John C. Maxwell

Well said. Go out there and let's all live it. God bless you!

Mark Bowser

JEREMIAH 29:11

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Happiness Designed

2009-10-19T05:17:00.001-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

It has been said that leadership is influence, and it is. But how much time do we spend influencing ourselves? Here is a great thought from Jim Rohn.

"Happiness is not an accident. Nor is it something you wish for. Happiness is something you design."

Jim Rohn

Let's influence ourselves today. Make it a great Leadership Day!

God bless you!

Mark

JEREMIAH 29:11

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Leadership Example Works Best!

2009-09-25T12:33:00.001-07:00

Good afternoon Leaders!

Here is a great thought by Leadership expert John C. Maxwell:

"People are changed, not by coercion or intimidation, but by example."

John C. Maxwell

Take the Leadership Thought to heart and you will find that your influence will grow. Make it a great leadership day. God bless!

Mark Bowser

JEREMIAH 29:11

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Be a Servant Leader Like Jesus

2009-09-21T04:05:00.001-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

Here is a great quote to start out your work week from leadership expert John C. Maxwell:

"Leadership is servanthood. Observance of this truth keeps your motives pure and protects you from ambition. It also makes you like Jesus.

John C. Maxwell

Make it a great day! God bless you!

Mark Bowser

JEREMIAH 29:11

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Great Leaders Inspire Great Ideas

2009-09-14T07:17:00.001-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

Here is a great quote to chew on today from science fiction writer H.G. Wells.

“Human history is in essence a history of ideas.”

H.G. Wells

Make it a great Leadership Day! God bless you!

Mark

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Read Great Books; Create Greater Influence!

2009-09-12T12:15:00.001-07:00

Good afternoon Leaders!

Here is some outstanding advice from Andrew Carnegie the great businessman.

"A man's reading program should be as carefully planned as his daily diet, for that too is food, without which he cannot grow mentally."

Andrew Carnegie

Awesome advice. Now, let's go live it. God bless you!

Mark Bowser

JEREMIAH 29:11

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The Founding Fathers Speak

2009-09-03T06:40:00.001-07:00

By Mark Bowser

FACT 1: Did you know that the US Congress printed the first "English" speaking Bible in America in 1782.

FACT 2: What? The Congress printed a Bible? Yes, it was called The Bible of the American Revolution.

FACT 3: Why? They tell us why, "...for the use of our schools.” Really? The Founders wanted the Bible taught in American schools? Interesting. This isn’t the American history we were taught, is it? Truth leaks out!

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The Leadership Gap

2009-09-02T13:07:00.001-07:00

Leaders,

Are you happy with the direction that America is heading? I sure am not. We have a leadership gap in United States. A gap of quality individuals leading our country. I encourage you to read John C. Maxwell's book "The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader." This is what a good leader looks like.

Make a great Leadership Day. God bless!

Mark

JEREMIAH 29:11

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The Keys to Empowered Leadership

2009-08-27T08:09:00.000-07:00

By Mark Bowser

I would now like to invite you to receive our FREE Ezine Newsletter "The Empower Newsletter" at my website http://www.MarkBowser.com . From Mark Bowser of http://www.TakeActionSales.com . Thanks for reading today.

Mark Bowser is one of the top Leadership Trainers and Speakers in the world today. He is the author of three books Power Nuggets, Unlocking the Champion Within, and Three Pillars of Success.

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Success Wisdom from Jim Rohn

2009-08-24T04:13:00.001-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

Here is a great quote from Jim Rohn to start your work week out right.

"Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying basic fundamentals."

Jim Rohn.

Now, go out there and make a great Leadership Day!

God bless,

Mark Bowser

JEREMIAH 29:11

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Leadership Training: Great Leaders Capture The Power of Vision

2009-08-14T05:02:00.001-07:00

By Mark Bowser

Throughout time, great leaders have always had vision. Vision is one of the most important elements to being a champion. The Ancient Writer states it this way, "Where there is no vision, the people perish….” Vision keeps us on track. It even shows us where the track is. So, if vision is so important to success and happiness then where do we get it? That is not an easy question. One way is to ask yourself where you want to be ten years down the road? What will you have accomplished? Where will you live? Who will be with you? Questions like these will help you discover your inner vision for your life.

I believe that there are two elements we have to keep in mind if we are to be successful with our leadership vision. One, the vision needs to be a challenging vision to stretch you and your team (REMEMBER: In order to reach your vision, you are going to need to get people on board with it which means you have to lead them. Every great leader has a vision that is worthy of following and the confidence and integrity to get people to follow them).

When I think about a leader with a challenging vision, I think of President John F. Kennedy. In 1961, he stood before the nation and said, "I believe this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before the decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to earth." That would be a challenging vision for NASA to repeat today let alone in 1961.

Let me remind you where we were when JFK made that statement. In 1961, we had just successfully launched Alan Shepherd into space as the first American into space. Up until that point we had had failure after failure. It was a miracle we didn't kill Alan Shepherd in the attempt to get him up there. Rocket after rocket had blown up in our faces. The Soviet Union was stomping on us in the space race.

Then, we have one success and President Kennedy said we are going to the moon. Our scientist probably wanted to send him to the moon. What an outrageous statement. Did we know how to accomplish it? Probably not. Was it possible? Some of them probably weren't sure. But what happened at 4:17 P.M. in the afternoon on Sunday July 20, 1969? The spacecraft ever so smoothly landed on the lunar surface. Neil Armstrong called back to earth, "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed." Later, as he and Buzz Aldrin stepped out of Eagle onto the moon, Neil said, "That is one small step for man one giant leap for mankind." We had done it! We had landed two men on the moon and we did return them safely back home to earth. You see, a challenging vision isn't one you necessarily have all the answers to at the beginning, but one that will stretch you to accomplish something you didn't know you were capable of. It makes you stronger and better.

The second thing we have to keep in mind in order to make our vision a reality is the courage to put it into action. Michele Borba tells a story about Rocky Lyons. When Rocky was five years old, he and his mother Kelly were traveling in their pickup truck down a country two lane road. Rocky was asleep with his legs resting on his mother's lap. When they turned onto a narrow bridge, the truck hit a pothole. Trying to get the truck out of a rut, Kelly sped up and turned the steering wheel. Rocky's foot got caught between the steering wheel and Kelly's leg and she lost control of the vehicle. The truck tumbled over a 20-foot ravine.

The crash woke up Rocky. He looked at his mother and said, "What happened, Mama?" Kelly was hurt bad. She was covered with blood. Rocky said, "I'll get you out, Mama." He crawled out the window and tried to pull his mother out of the truck. It didn't work. He climbed back into the truck and somehow used his 40-pound body to push his 104-pound mother out of the wreckage.

Rocky was planning on climbing to the top of the ravine to get help for his mother. Fearing he would get hurt, Kelly refused to let him go by himself. Inch by inch they struggled along. Rocky not only had a vision to save his mother, he also knew how to motivate her to success. He told his mother to remember that little train. He was referring to the train in that children's classic The Little Engine that Could. In Rocky's own version of that famous line, he kept motivating his mother by saying, "I know you can, I know you can."

Well, they made it to the top and Rocky flagged down a vehicle. They got Kelly to the hospital and after 8 hours of surgery and 344 stitches, she was put back together. She looks much different today then she did before the crash. BUT SHE IS ALIVE! She is alive because a five-year-old boy had a vision to save his mother and the courage to put it into action. Rocky just did what he had to do. He wasn't trying to be a hero. He just did what he was called to do.

That is what vision is all about. A challenging vision which will get you out of your comfort zone and the courage to put it into action. What is your vision? Is it to change the entire world or just your corner of it? Whatever it is; wherever it is, GET THAT VISION AND MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Take some time right this moment to think about and answer the following questions. Then, come up with 3 action steps to start the ball rolling towards your vision.

1. If you knew you could not fail, what would you want to accomplish?

2. Where do you want to be in your career in five years?

3. Where do you want to be with your relationships in five years?

4. If you were able to hear the eulogy at your funeral, what would you like to be said about you?

Mark E. Bowser

President/CEO

Empowering Enterprises, Inc.

7723 Tylers Place Blvd. #280

West Chester, OH 45069

(513)252-GOAL

Superior Training, Superior Results!

American Conservatism: Reigniting the Flame by Mark Bowser

2009-08-12T06:27:00.001-07:00

The American dream has always been about being your best, going for our dreams, and reaching for the stars. But lately, this hasn’t been the case. For the last 30 years or so, the liberals have been in the business of creating dependence, severing the self-esteem, and stomping on the American dream. I am talking about The Great Society or otherwise known as welfare.

Our welfare system is not only a drain on the American economy but is a clogging up the artery leading to the American spirit. In the next few moments, you and I are going to discuss a different path. A path we as a nation need to unite behind. I am going to talk about four specific changes we need to make to our welfare system. Changes I believe will reignite the flame of the American spirit and the American success story.

THE BALLS IN OUR COURT! ARE WE GOING TO HIT IT?

Whose responsibility is it for the poor? Is it the government? Is it us? The answer is us. Not us as a government but us as neighbors, family, friends, and churches. You may not like what you are about to hear, but the truth of the matter is that when Uncle Sam began trying to pick up the tab for the poor, then the rest of us got lazy. What happened to neighbor helping neighbor in time of need? What happened to family taking care of its own? What happened to being with your best friend through thick and thin? Sure, these things still happen but not enough. WE MUST HIT THE BALL AGAIN! It is in our court.

2. INCOME SUPPORT AND TRAINING

I am not against the government helping out people in need. What I am against is the government creating an entire new class of people. The government has created he Dependent Class. We have families with generations on welfare. This is ridiculous and destructive. We have people collecting welfare (mind you yours and my tax money) who don’t want a job. They would rather sit home and mooch off you and me like a leach around our necks. This is wrong and the government has to take part of the responsibility for teaching this. Individuals have to take responsibility for their attitudes and actions. The government has begun to see the errors of its ways and is starting to come up with new ideas. What I suggest is that the government does give limited funds to people in need to help them during an interim period so they can get back on their feet. We also must help pick them up, dust them off and put them on the right track through training and job placement.

MENTORSHIP

Another big part of success training is mentorship. I have mentors in my life who have helped teach me what I need to know to succeed. A mentor is someone who is willing to give his or her time, knowledge, contacts, etc...to help someone else succeed in life. Some programs are already in place such as Big Brothers and Big Sisters. I am also familiar with a retired executive program. These retired business leaders help the next generation follow in their footsteps. We need to help connect people with mentors. We need to be mentors! Is there someone in your life who you could take under your wing?

LETTING THEM FLY WITHOUT A SAFETY NET

Eventually every mother bird has to urge her young out of the nest. They must learn to fly on their own if they are to truly succeed. Now, that doesn’t mean we aren’t there to help and support them but it does mean we give them the chance to succeed or fail. We eventually have to cut off the apron strings and let them move out of the house. In other words, we have to get them off welfare. We have to quit sending them a monthly check. You might be saying, “That is harsh!” Maybe you’re right, but we have to have tough love. The mother bird believes in her children so much that she won’t allow them to stay in the nest. We must do the same if we truly want to help people. It’s hard but it is necessary if we truly love them.

I believe this is the direction we must pursue if we want to reignite the flame. In closing, let me remind us all of the words of Alex Hailey, “The way to succeed is never quit. That’s it. But really be humble about it.... You start out lowly and humble and you carefully try to learn an accretion of little things that help you get there.”

Now, go out there and make it a great day! God bless you!

Mark Bowser

Mark E. Bowser

President/CEO

Empowering Enterprises, Inc.

7723 Tylers Place Blvd. #280

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Leadership Attitude

2009-08-07T08:01:00.001-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

Here is a great quote to ponder from Leadership Expert Dr. John C. Maxwell:

“Your attitude is either your best friend or your worst enemy, your greatest asset or your greatest liability.”

John Maxwell

Where is your attitude today? Make it a great Leadership Day! God bless you!

Mark Bowser

JEREMIAH 29:11

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God & Leadership!

2009-08-03T09:02:00.001-07:00

Leaders,

Have you thought about bringing God into your Leadership? Did you know that our Founding Fathers thought it was very important to bring God into their leadership? All but about 12 of the 250 Founding Fathers were Christians. They believed fervently that they needed God in order to lead this nation effectively. This is historical truth. I know the media, liberals, and certain historians want us to think otherwise.

But, it is hard to argue with truth. Look it up. Read excerpts of George Washington's farewell address for example. Check out how many times they had national prayers asking for help from God and national prayers for thanksgiving during the War of Independence. Even better, look up how long the prayer/Bible study was on the very first day of the very first meeting of the Continental Congress. This was no dinky prayer session.

If memory serves, 29 of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence had seminary degrees. Really? Absolutely. It is truth.

If letting God lead was important to our Founding Fathers, shouldn't it be important to us?

Give is some good thought today. Make it a great LEADERSHIP day. God bless!

Mark Bowser

JEREMIAH 29:11

"The evidence of God's presence far outweighs the proof of his absence."

Dr. Mike Murdock

Mark E. Bowser

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7723 Tylers Place Blvd. #280

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Change or Accept

2009-07-30T10:31:00.001-07:00

Hey Leaders!

Here is a great quote to ponder from Dr. Mike Murdock:

"What you can tolerate, you cannot change."

Mike Murdock

Pretty good stuff. Make it a great leadership day!

God bless,

Mark

JEREMIAH 29:11

Mark E. Bowser

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Empowering Enterprises, Inc.

7723 Tylers Place Blvd. #280

West Chester, OH 45069

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Leadership Article: Mark Bowser featured in "No Limits" Magazine

2009-07-28T06:00:00.001-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

I have a leadership article featured in “No Limits” Magazine. Check it out at

http://www.nolimitsforme.com/NL015_Mark_Bowser.html

Make it a great day. God bless!

Mark

Mark E. Bowser

President/CEO

Empowering Enterprises, Inc.

7723 Tylers Place Blvd. #280

West Chester, OH 45069

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The Heart of a Leader!

2009-07-20T07:19:00.001-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

Here is a great quote from awesome leader President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

“Whatever America hopes to bring to pass in the world must first come to pass in the heart of America.”

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Make it a great day. God bless you!

Mark Bowser

Mark E. Bowser

President/CEO

Empowering Enterprises, Inc.

7723 Tylers Place Blvd. #280

West Chester, OH 45069

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Obama: Leader or Deluder?

2009-07-15T07:41:00.001-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

Is President Obama a great leader in American history or will he be known as the great deluder?

Our first president and father of our country George Washington said, "The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves."

I believe that what President Obama has achieved in the last six months is nothing short of astonishing. I also believe it is radical, harmful, and devastating to what George Washington and our founders wanted for this nation. We must never forget why and how this country was birthed. Our founders believed in God and they believed in liberty. Do we today? Each one of us has to make this decision for ourselves.

A leader must be bold and stand up for truth. I say today that I am honored, blessed, and humbly believe in our Judeo-Christian beliefs that founded this nation. I am saved by grace through Jesus Christ. Let us not forget our history.

God bless you,

Mark Bowser

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Empowering Enterprises, Inc.

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Leadership Peace of Mind

2009-07-13T08:24:00.001-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

Here is a great quote from Brian Tracy to start out our work week.

"Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organize your life around it."

Brian Tracy

Make it a great Leadership Day! God bless!

Mark

JEREMIAH 29:11

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Complimentary Leadership Tele-Conference with Mark Bowser

2009-07-09T13:19:00.001-07:00

Hey Leaders!

Join me for a free tele-conference to help boost your leadership skills. Register Now!

http://maestroconference.com/engage/MarkBowser

Have a great day. God bless!

Mark

JEREMIAH 29:1

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Leadership Success: Overcome Your Fears!

2009-07-06T05:51:00.001-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

Fear stops many people in their tracks. But not you, and not me. Here is a great quote from Brian Tracy to help us push forward to our success.

“The history of the human race is the history of ordinary people who have overcome their fears and accomplished extraordinary things.”

Brian Tracy

Keep up the great work! God bless you!

Mark

JEREMIAH 29:11

Mark E. Bowser

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Leadership: Try Something New

2009-06-26T04:16:00.001-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

Here is a wonderful, humorous quote to ponder from Mark Twain.

“Take your mind out every now and then and dance on it. It is getting all caked up.”

Mark Twain

Now get out there and try something new. Be creative. Make it a great leadership day.

God bless you!

Mark Bowser

Leadership Success: Making a Difference!

2009-06-25T12:01:00.001-07:00

Good afternoon Leaders!

Here is a great quote to ponder:

"The greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more."

Jonas Salk

Make it a great leadership day. God bless!

Mark

JEREMIAH 29:11

Mark E. Bowser

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The Influential Leader Enlarges People

2009-06-22T17:42:00.000-07:00

By Mark Bowser

“See the person you want to mentor as they can become,
not as they currently are.”
Mark Bowser

“Mentoring is pouring your life into other people
and helping them reach their potential.”
John C. Maxwell & Jim Dornan
(Authors, Becoming A Person of Influence)

“Lead them step by step to the person they can become.”
Mark Bowser

Once you know an individual’s strengths, the next step is to enlarge them. Enlarging people is mentoring them. There are four steps to the successful enlarging/mentoring process.

How to Enlarge People

One, give them access to a training library. A training library is having access to personal development books, audio, video, DVD programs. Encourage them to become readers. Research shows that if we all commit to reading one book a month in whatever area we choose to develop ourselves in, that in five years, we will be in the top 5% of experts in that area in the world. That is powerful, but it also shows how few people take action on this. So, what kind of time commitment are we talking about for the average reader to read one book a month? About 15-30 minutes a day. That’s it. A small discipline that can lead to your success. Go to the website address below to Executive Books where you will find a listing of great books that you can purchase. http://toolscart.com/comersus6f/store/affiliates/standard_default.asp

Research also shows the value of listening to audio programs. For example, I think it was the University of Southern California who discovered that if we live in a metropolitan area, that in our commute to work we could gain incredible knowledge by listening to audio programs. They found out that we could gain the knowledge of a college associates program in three short years just by listening to audio programs during our commute. Incredible! For a listing of great audio programs you can purchase, then visit my websites at www.MarkBowser.com and www.TakeActionSales.com.

Two, open them up to new growing experiences. A growing experience can be just about anything. It can be being a member of a committee, a project team, or attending a training seminar. Growing experiences not only help us improve, they help motivate us too.

Three, challenge them to success. This means stretching your team member outside their comfort zone. There is no real growth without stretching. Just like an athlete who stretches before competition, stretching outside our comfort zone prepares us for future and greater success. One caution: don’t over stretch your team member. In other words, stretch them outside their comfort zone but not too far outside their comfort zone. Just like a baby doesn’t go from crawling to running, we must let them walk before they run.

Four, set them up to succeed. Remember, success breeds more success! Our job as leaders is to provide our team members with everything they need to succeed. If that is training, then give them training. If that is resources, then give them resources. If that is help and support, then give them help and support.

Believing in and Enlarging your team members is a prerequisite for your team’s success. Do this and you are virtually guaranteed success.

The Three Facts of Leadership by Mark Bowser

2009-06-19T12:06:00.000-07:00

There are Three Facts of Leadership. If we understand these facts then our influence has the opportunity to grow. And when our influence grows so does our effectiveness as leaders.

THREE FACTS OF LEADERSHIP

1. One person can make a difference
2. Start leading today
3. The office doesnt make the person

Fact Number One: One Person Can Make a Difference

This is probably not a new saying to you, but what pictures came to your mind when you read that statement? If you are like many people, it was pictures of Billy Graham, Martin Luther King, Jr, Mother Theresa, Ghandi, and many others. However, do you see someone missing from that list? I do. That someone is YOU!

Mother Theresa didn't go out to become a saint, she went out to save one dieing person. She was walking down the street and saw a person dieing in a gutter. She said to herself, That is not right. Everyone should die with dignity. And the rest they say is history. Great leaders, great physicians, sales champions, and consultants figure out how their influence can touch a life and by doing that their influence may touch hundreds, thousands, and maybe even millions of lives.

So, the question is where can your leadership grow to make a bigger difference then you are today? You are probably making a difference, but how can your leadership grow? You make a difference and people need you! To read more click this link http://www.markbowser.com/Corporate%20Training%20-%20%20The%20Three%20Facts%20of%20Leadership.htm

Great Leaders Capture the Power of Vision

2009-06-15T07:56:00.001-07:00

By Mark Bowser

Throughout time, great leaders have always had vision. Vision is one of the most important elements to being a champion. The Ancient Writer states it this way, "Where there is no vision, the people perish. Vision keeps us on track. It even shows us where the track is. So, if vision is so important to success and happiness then where do we get it? To read more click here http://www.markbowser.com/Corporate%20Training%20-%20%20Great%20Leaders%20Capture%20the%20Power%20of%20Vision.htm

Leadership & Mediocrity

2009-06-09T05:49:00.000-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

Here is a great quote for us to ponder:

"Anybody who accepts mediocrity--in school, on the job, in life--is a person who comprises, and when the leader compromises, the whole organization compromises."
Charles Knight

Make it a great leadership day. God bless you!

Mark Bowser

www.MarkBowser.com

Leading At Home

2009-06-08T12:57:00.001-07:00

Ronald Reagan said, “All great change in America begins at the dinner table.” As we are all so busy, many times the ones who want and need our leadership the most are the ones who get it the least. Let’s all re-commit ourselves to lead our family today, often, and always as a servant.

Make it a great day. God bless you!

Mark

Mark E. Bowser

President/CEO

Empowering Enterprises, Inc.

7723 Tylers Place Blvd. #280

West Chester, OH 45069

(513)252-GOAL

Superior Training, Superior Results!

2009-06-07T10:41:00.001-07:00

Question: What is the greatest asset for a Leader?

Answer: Their people

Are you taking care of yours?

God bless,

Mark Bowser:-)

Pick Up Where Other Leaders Left Off

2009-06-04T06:29:00.001-07:00

It was Thomas Edison who said, "I started where the last man left off."
Pretty good advice for leaders. We don't always have to start from scratch.
We can stand on the shoulders of the leaders who came before us. Give it
some thought. Whose project and influence can you build upon today?

Make it a great Leadership Day. God bless!

Mark

Mark E. Bowser
President/CEO
Empowering Enterprises, Inc.
7723 Tylers Place Blvd. #280
West Chester, OH 45069
(513)252-GOAL

Sales Management Leadership - Your Daily Routine

2009-06-03T06:01:00.000-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

Here is a great thought from Mike Murdock:

"The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine."
Dr. Mike Murdock

What do you do on a consistent basis? Is it moving you toward your success or away from it?

God bless,

Mark Bowser
www.MarkBowser.com

Leadership Decisions

2009-06-01T07:52:00.000-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

I hope your week is starting out in a great way. Well, here is a quote to think about this week. It is from a very influencial leader by the name of Dr. Mike Murdock.

"Champions make decisions that create the future they desire. Losers make decisions that create the present they desire."
Dr. Mike Murdock

Something to think about it, isn't it? Make it a great Leadership Day. God bless you!

Mark Bowser

2009-05-30T05:46:00.001-07:00

Leaders,

Yesterday, I presented a very successful Time Management Seminar. Time is a huge asset for leaders. Do you know where yours is invested?

Mark

Leadership & Twitter!

2009-05-27T07:42:00.001-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

Is Twitter a good tool for leaders? Yes, particularly if you want to have an influence that goes beyond your own team, community, or even country. I use Twitter to build my ezine lists as well as to spread my philosophy. That is influence.

Check out and follow my Twitter accounts:

http://twitter.com/TakeActionSales

http://twitter.com/LeadershipToday

http://twitter.com/MarkBowser

Have a great day. God bless!

Mark Bowser

Why Do so many Sales Managers Fail as Leaders?

2009-05-26T06:38:00.001-07:00

Good morning Leaders!

Today, we want to answer the question why sales managers many times fail as leaders. Well, there can be many reasons for this but the big one is that they aren’t trained as leaders.

Here is the situation. Sales Person is so successful at selling that they are promoted to sales manager. Just because a person is successful at selling doesn’t mean they will necessarily be successful at leadership. They are two different skills sets. But the organization just expects them to succeed at leadership. So, they never give them any leadership training. Without leadership training, failure is a very strong possibility. This is why many sales managers fail at leadership.

Make it a great leadership day! God bless!

Mark Bowser

Superior Training, Superior Results!

2009-05-25T07:53:00.001-07:00

Happy Memorial Day!

On this special day, let us remember all the leaders and their teams who sacrificed for our freedoms. God bless you!

Mark Bowser