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Steve Price is a Senior Human Resources Executive with Dell Computer. He was a quarterback with the Denver Broncos back in the day. He is a nice approachable gentleman and has begun to speak and write on his concepts of Leadership.

I had the opportunity to listen to one of his speeches and was moved by a story he told about his father. When Steve was a teenager his father was a heavy smoker in bad health. He realized he was not setting the foundation of a good role model and leader for his son. One day he told Steve that they would begin running together everyday. Steve reports this was some time before jogging became fashionable and he was a bit embarrassed as they ran. But they did and as Steve’s father health improved, Steve unleashed a passion for health and competition that led to his successful football and executive careers.

Steve asks his audience to think of a leader who has had the most impact in your life as a result of their personal influence on you and to list the attributes that describe them. This is a simple exercise that results in deep reflection.

Honest / Trustworthy / Caring / Committed to Others Success / Good Listener / Holds People Accountable / Treats People With Respect / Encourages Others / Retains a Positive Attitude / Removes Barriers to Success

All of these traits are behaviors and behavior is a choice. What choices have you made?

Inspired by Steve I began running with my 12 year old son every morning at 6 am 8 weeks ago. We are happier, healthier, have a stronger bond that is a joy and have learned together the reward of setting and helping each other accomplish goals.

Thanks Steve for a great lesson and application of meaningful leadership.