"15 Minute Advantage" with Dr. Bill Dyment: Show Notes, Podcast #5--September 3, 2008: "Count the Cost, Experience the Joy- An Interview with Don Schoendorfer, FreeWheelChairMission.org"

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Essential Reading on Personal Excellence

Dr. Henry Cloud: "Integrity : The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality"
When we think of "integrity" we generally think about moral character, i.e., not cheating on your taxes. Dr. Cloud reveals that morality is only one small part of having integrity or being "whole." For example, if you've ever wondered why some people have great strengths but are derailed by seemingly small obstacles, you have just witnessed their lack of "integrity" in action. How much integrity do you have?
David Allen: "Getting Things Done"
Do you pride yourself in being a multi-tasker or carrying a lot of to-dos and facts in your head? Why? Allen challenges us to use our brain for much higher-order functioning than merely storing information we can easily have at our fingertips. His system helps us to "free up the RAM" that can grind productivity to a halt and run at a level of efficiency most people never achieve. What suffers when our minds and schedules are full with low-level information and tasks--the very activities that make life worth living for ourselves and others.
Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz: "Never Eat Alone"
By the time you've finished the first 50 pages of Keith's book, you'll be convinced you "don't get out enough" and that being smart has far less to do with success than cultivating enriching friendships for mutual support and fun. Keith also challenges the time-honored maxim of keeping your personal and business life private by encouraging you to do business with those you can soon call friends.

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John Maxwell: "The 360 Leader"
Maxwell's latest installment in his leadership series takes a unique angle. He encourages his readers to step up into leadership at whatever level within the organization they currently find themselves. His admonition is: "Don't wait until you are at the top to begin to lead."
Marcus Buckingham: "Now Discover Your Strengths"
In this addition to Buckingham's best-selling series on leadership and management, he argues cogently that successful people must know their top five skills and he has the assessment to deliver them. With the purchase of the book comes a passcode for an online assessment which reveals your strongest work skills out of a possible list of 33 abilities. Top performers know these areas instinctively and continually "prune" their work activities so that over time they are spending nearly all their efforts in the areas they function best. Know what your five areas are truly affords you with an almost unfair leadership advantage.

September 05, 2008

Show Notes, Podcast #5--September 3, 2008: "Count the Cost, Experience the Joy- An Interview with Don Schoendorfer, FreeWheelChairMission.org"

In this podcast, we visit with Don Schoendorfer, head of FreeWheelChairMission.org based in Irvine, CA. Don was recently awarded one of three "Above and Beyond" awards given to civilians who have performed extraordinary acts of service. The award is chosen by another group of extraordinary individuals--those who have themselves received the Congressional Medal of Honor for acts of bravery defending our country on the battlefield.

To date, Don has given away over 340,000 wheelchairs--a wheelchair he originally designed in his garage in Orange County, CA. His recipients are among the poorest of the poor around the world. His goal: To distribute 20 million wheelchairs, 20% of the estimated world need. We wish him every success and hope in some small way this podcast will help further his dream. He is truly doing God's work. To see the impact of his efforts, visit his website and watch any one of the many video clips showing the journey from the dirt to dignity that Don's work makes possible for so many.

Guest Contact Information:

Don Schoendorfer, www.FreeWheelchairMission.org

Phone: 949.273.8470

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