My Path to Leadership
I grew up during the hardships of World War II in a family with limited income and a father devoted to racing pigeons left behind by two brothers who didn’t return from war. Life was tough.
Holidays spent at a fishing village with cousins having limited education opportunities taught me the value of teamwork, improvisation, and creativity to lead successful and fulfilling careers.
From being shy, my athleticism led to a range of different sports, and I played with and against some of the greats, including three Australian legends. I found my sport, coaching, life experience, and the study of creativity, held the leadership skills which enabled me to reach the fast lane of business.
The rewards were balanced by stress and lost family time that I regret. I could not have reached my selfish goals without the love, support, and sacrifices made by my dear wife Jann.
My grandfather surprised me when thirteen years old with seven magic words that helped shape my attitude to life. I believe my story and what I’ve learnt show how to improve motivation, learn new skills, and enhance self-esteem.
Other Books By This Author
Ron has published a series of crime/thriller novels featuring a former World Cup footballer for Poland who was enticed to move to Australia as a marquee player in the A-league. Len is a tough individual having grown up in a Soviet military town on the border of Afghanistan.
Len now coaches having an ambition to coach an A-league team and is he continually distracted as he moves to each new assignment by criminal attacks on friends, supporters, and relatives. His nomadic lifestyle has led to no permanent female relationships but he is respectful and protective due to the violence he witnessed in the military town.
‘Passcodes to Peril‘ is Len’s first assignment, to coach the UNSW premiership team, only to become embroiled in the recovery of the stolen research device belonging to the team captain, and bringing the foreign theives to justice.
‘Lake Friction‘ is Len’s next assignment that takes him to Lake Macquarie where players relatives are attacked, a young girl murdered, and environmental activists plan sabotage. Len experiences the pleasures and the dangers of lakeside living and the attention of a lady supporter prior to tangling with the criminals.
‘Lake Rage‘ records Len’s next problems at the same location when an assinnation attempt is made on a Government Minister, the father of a player, and Patron of the club. Len’s neice was travelling with the minister to holiday with Len and is kidnapped. The search for the criminal mastermind draws Len and his lady friend to an alpine adventure and a new commitment.
