The Power of

SILC BEACH Conference March 30- April 1, 2014

DEFINING POWER• The ability or official capacity to exercise

control; authority.• Strength or force exerted or capable of being

exerted.• The ability or capacity to perform or act

effectively.• The capacity or ability to direct or influence

the behavior of others or the course of events.

THE POWER OF YOU

INDIVIDUAL POWER

COLLECTIVE POWER

THE POWER OF US

INDIVIDUAL POWERThe power of one man or one woman doing the right thing for the right reason, and at the right time, is the greatest influence in our society. -Jack Kemp

COLLECTIVE POWERIndividually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.

—Ryunosuke Satoro

The Power of FOCUS• You move in the direction of your focus

• Your focus affects your attitude, and your attitude affects your focus

• A compelling goal propels you forward

I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.

- Claude M. Bristol

The Power of FOUNDATIONS• Know and accept who you are

• Clarify your values; know what’s important to you

• Think things through, then follow through.

You can't build a great building on a weak foundation. You must have a solid foundation if you're going to have a strong superstructure.

-Gordon B. Hinckley

The Power of FEEDBACK• Cultivate curiosity; ask questions;

gather information

• Stay involved and connected to others

• Feedback Loops: action, information, reaction

Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who'll argue with you.

-John Wooden

The Power of YOU & US

The capacity or ability to perform effectively; the capacity to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.

I am not interested in power for power's sake, but I'm interested in power that is moral, that is right and that is good. -Martin Luther King, Jr.

PEOPLEThe emPowerment of

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

-Bill Gates

It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed.

-Napoleon Hill