Leadership
Leaders are always looking for ways to improve.
As a leader you must be capable and willing to take calculated risks.
In order to have their people want to follow them a leader must be willing to let their guard down and let them know who they really are.
A leader needs to communicate openly, honestly, and at times be vulnerable.
When individuals are not given a “Vision” they tend to create their own. Leaders must have and share a “Clear Vision” with their people.
To be a leader you must have the courage to be the candle in the night, especially when it’s darkest.
During times of significant struggle one of the things people need from their leaders is the hope that things will get better.
Sometimes the best thing a leader can do is just be visible and available for their people.
There are those leaders that have the ability to make others better through support, guidance, development, and mentoring. Then there are those rare special leaders that are capable of helping others to be great and fly towards their potential through vision, belief, trust, and empowerment.
Good leaders know when to lead and great leaders not only know when to lead but also when to follow someone else, and when to just get out of the way.
Be the leader you would want to follow.
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 