Leaders are always looking for ways to improve.
A leader does not accept the status quo and will not look to just get by. They understand when you are not growing you are not staying the same either. You are actually regressing because everything around us is continuing to move forward, especially with as fast as things are changing today with the technology and resources currently available.
To reach your full potential you have to be looking to improve on a regular basis.
Even when things appear to be going well a leader knows there is still room for improvement. They will not accept being comfortable because they know that being comfortable is just one step ahead of being complacent. When you are either comfortable or complacent you are not performing at your full potential.
The best leaders are always looking for ways to improve because they want to do their best and want the best for their people.
About willieryder
Willie Ryder spent 10 years in the United States Marine Corps working in Communications and Information Technology in multiple different Leadership roles. He then went to work at Microsoft where he has been for almost 15 years now working in Engineer, Manager, and Leadership roles.
Willie is very passionate about his personal and professional development and also helping others grow. Especially our next generation. He was an active member in Toastmasters for 8 years where he worked on his Communications and Leadership skills and has mentored many others in these areas.
Willie has been a year round youth basketball coach at www.YesICanBasketball.com for 13 years where he has had the wonderful opportunity to work with and coach 100's of kids of all ages. The past 6 years he has regularly volunteered to speak about character traits and mentor kids at the nearby public elementary schools. Over the last 3 years he has been a volunteer mentor with the nonprofit organization www.RightMovesForYouth.org where he tries to make a positive impact on some of the local High School students.
Willie has been married to Jennifer for 24 years. They have 2 daughters, a son, and a Siberian Husky. In his free time he enjoys spending time with family, attending and serving at Elevation Church, Coaching youth basketball, Writing, Public Speaking, Reading, and Running.
Willie Ryder - A Dreamer on a Journey 