Hunter, Ron, Jr.

Toy Box Leadership: Leadership Lessons from the Toys You Loved As a Child Hunter, Ron, Jr.

Brief Description: According to the authors, the childhood toy box is a great place to learn lessons to successfully influence and lead others. What can LEGOs teach about building a business through connection? How can Slinky Dog demonstrate the value of patience when a company is growing?Table of Contents: Introduction -- Chapter 1. LEGO Bricks -- Relationships -- Building Begins with Connecting -- Chapter 2. Slinky Dog -- Vision -- Pull, Then Be Patient -- Chapter 3. Play-Doh -- Mentoring -- The Mold Makes the Man -- Chapter 4. Yo-Yo -- Creativity -- It Only Happens when You Let Go -- Chapter 5. Mr. Potato Head -- Communication -- The Right Face for the Right Place -- Chapter 6. Rubik's Cube -- Ethics -- Making the Right Turn -- Chapter 7. Rocking Horse -- Efficiency -- All Show and No Go -- Chapter 8. Little Green Army Men -- Strategy -- Success Is in the Setup -- Chapter 9. Lite-Brite -- Message -- Illuminate to Communicate -- Chapter 10. Weebles -- Endurance -- Staying Down Is Not an Option -- Conclusion: Putting Away the Toys -- Notes -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors.

Contributor Bio:  Hunter, Ron, Jr. Ron Hunter Jr. serves as Executive Director, President & CEO of Randall House Publications in Nashville, Tennessee. He travels nationally as speaker doing leadership training and consulting. Ron also served in ministry both in Florida and Tennessee for 11 years. After enlisting, Ron later became an officer and during his time of serving completed the Army's Jump, Rigger, Air Assault, and Infantry training. He has been married to his college sweetheart Pamela since 1987, and they have two enjoyable kids, Michael and Lauren. Contributor Bio:  Waddell, Michael E Michael E. Waddell has years of experience as a minister, educator, motivational speaker and communication consultant. Michael has a Masters degree in Communications. He currently serves as the chairman of the board of directors of Randall House Publications, and his committee placement allows him to impact thousands of young people every year in matters that affect their leadership and spiritual development. Michael and his wife, Marianne, are the proud parents of three boys: Malone, Mack, and Manning.