Of course, there are several ways you could interpret that.  A bulldozer is an incredibly powerful piece of machinery.   It has the capacity to shift a huge load from point A to point B.  If something is in its way, a bulldozer will simply move it.  When I say, “be a bulldozer,” I don’t mean you should flatten whoever or whatever is in your path to get the job done.

Have you ever seen a bulldozer in operation?  A bulldozer works at peak efficiency when its load is overflowing.  Watch and you’ll see how it’s always losing a little off the sides.  The bulldozer operator doesn’t bother to stop and try to scoop up the overflow.  That would be an enormous waste of time.

When I say, “be a bulldozer,” I mean you shouldn’t worry about being a little overloaded.  Think of it as an excellent way to make sure that you’re spending your time and energy on the most important things. When a bulldozer isn’t overflowing, it’s actually under utilizing its power.  It’s the same with people.  If you keep your load too light, you’re probably not using your gifts and abilities to their highest capacity.

So if your load feels a little too heavy, try to see it as a good thing – as an opportunity to maximize your potential.  Focus in on your highest priorities.  Yes, some tasks and projects will fall to the side.  But if you’re prioritizing right, what gets dropped won’t be anything critical.  If it is really important, you can always get it moving again on the next load.  You may even realize that what gets dropped is a task you shouldn’t be doing anyway.

Keep in mind that even a bulldozer needs to stop and refuel, so make sure you have margins in your life for rest.  And if the load is really unmanageable, you may need to ask for help.  Two bulldozers are often better than one.

Leonard Buhler is President of Power to Change Canada, formerly Campus Crusade for Christ, Canada. Leonard formerly was in the agricultural business specializing in production and retail. He also directed the Power to Change Manitoba campaign. Leonard served as a board member from 2001-2003 and he was installed as President in February 2004. Leonard and his wife, Debbie, have been on staff with Power to Change, Canada since September 2003. For updates from Leonard you can follow him on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.

LeaderImpact invites you to mark your calendars for September 16th. Join us for a fantastic day of golf with celebrites like Mike Gartner, Wes Jarvis and new “Order of Canada Member” Paul Henderson. This event sold out in 2012, don’t miss out this year!

A Full Value Day
A fantastic welcome and thank you package for participating in this fundraiser.
A great round at the exclusive Emerald Hills club link course in Stouffville.
Excellent prizes.
Awesome value at the silent auction (cash, cheques and VISA only).
Superb meal and refreshments.
Then you will not want to miss the after dinner panel interview as Paul Henderson, Wes Jarvis, and Mike Gartner share hockey and life stories.
Our special guests are all hockey veterans, personal friends and supporters of our great causes. This promises to again be a highlight of the day.

SPONSORSHIPS AND AUCTION ITEMS
As this is a charity fundraiser, we are most appreciative of any and all responses to both sponsorship opportunities and donations of items or cash for the silent auction. For either category please contact the names below.

Sponsored by LeaderImpact Ontario. Co-beneficiary Tiempo del Paz, an inner city mission for children run by LeaderImpact partners in Medellin, Colombia.

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Schedule:
12:30pm – Shotgun Start
6:00pm – Reception & Dinner

For more info on sponsorship, please contact:
Denis Cordick
905.795.3788
denis.cordick@amjcampbell.com
OR
Denis Frappier
905.284.0216
dfrappier@amjcampbell.com

General Contact Info:
Christina Zimbalatti
Christina.zimbalatti@aiccorp.com
OR
John Havercroft
johnh@leaderimpactgroup.com

Changed lives, relationships that matter, uncommon opportunities…LeaderImpact offers an environment where leaders can discover the relevance of faith in Christ in their professional and personal lives.

You are invited to join the network of Christian leaders who want to impact Mississauga. Mark your calendar for this time together in June to hear how God is working in the marketplace across Canada and in Mississauga and how you can be a part of this.

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Contact Info:
Rob Schellenberg
robs@leaderimpactgroup.com
416.919.8549

The biggest sale I ever landed happened almost 12 years ago. I finally worked up the courage to close on the deal, and my fiancee said yes. My wife and I courted for 3 years. During those three years we got to know each other (do you know your customers well?). We learned to compromise, we learned how to get over disagreements, but most importantly we learned how to care for each other’s needs. You learn quickly in a relationship that lying won’t get you far and taking advantage of someone won’t last long. Until there is mutual respect and trust, the relationship will always be on thin ice.

So what makes others respect and trust you? Your accolades may get you in the door but your character is what will get you invited back. Sales above all is relational. Price and product do matter but who you are makes or breaks any relationship and deal.

Things have changed substantially over the past 30 years. You can see it in the movies we watch. The theme of many movies in the 80′S was about making millions of dollars, riding in square limousines and talking on brick cell phones. “The Secret to my Success” with Michael J. Fox is a prime example of the ideology of the 80′S. It appears that our culture is moved by different things these days. Movies like “Seven Pounds” show us that our ideology is changing. Roy H. Williams wrote a book called Pendulum that expresses the movement from a “ME” to “WE” society. I believe this change is evident in how we do business today, and for the foreseeable future.

A sale today is less and less about what you’re selling, and more and more about who is selling it. In order to be successful at any long term sales position, you need to be authentically trustworthy. You need to be someone people can respect and even like, and you need to work at being that person every day. If I didn’t work at caring for my wife, her needs and ensuring I was someone she can trust and respect, I suspect that I would be a lonely man. You want to sell more? Earn it. Tell the truth, be sincere, don’t give pat answers, don’t make your customers work harder. YOU find solutions to their problems and do it because you care about them and their success. Do this consistently and your problem won’t be selling but adequate staffing.

Evan Drisner is on the Board of Directors with the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce. He currently holds the role of Business ~ Development with ~ Nu-Fab Building Products and with a focus on their KitchenCraft Cabinet Division. He and his Wife moved to Saskatoon in 2003 and are very active in their community. Along with their two young boys they are proud to call Saskatoon home.

The objectives of an Ambassador Tour are to give business leaders exposure to some of the Province’s top trading partners and to offer added value opportunities to Saskatoon leaders by helping them discover the relevance of faith in God in their professional and personal lives.

This Foreign Ambassador Tour included meetings with the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, Ministry of the Economy, STEP (Saskatchewan Trade and Export) and a Breakfast Reception that involved the Mayor, two Federal MPs and a Provincial Cabinet Minister as well as many top business leaders.

We also toured a number of businesses. One was hosted and led by Willie Unger, LeaderImpact Saskatoon City Chair, and President and CEO of COMCO Controls. They do business around the world, designing and building electrical control and automation systems for companies that operate in the grain, animal feed, mining, and material handling industries. Willie toured the Ambassadors through his manufacturing facility and then brought them up to the boardroom to do a presentation about his company, highlighting the values that make it strong and how his personal faith in Jesus gives him the strength to live this out. At the end of his presentation, the High Commissioner from Bangladesh remarked, “This is the most profound presentation I have ever heard. Can I get a copy of it?”

For the price of 3 plane tickets, the Ambassador thrust us into contact with and branded us with over 100 of the top leaders in Saskatoon.

Come join us for a special breakfast with Paul Henderson. Paul played professional hockey for 18 years, mainly in Detroit and Toronto. However, he is most known for scoring the “Goal of the Century”, the winning goal that clinched the victory for Canada against Russia in the 1972 Summit Series. Paul has been inducted into several Sports Halls of fame including Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.

Since retiring from professional hockey, Paul has co-authored several books (the latest “The Goal of My Life: A Memoir”) and has developed into a top motivational speaker. He draws on his experience from the competitive professional sports world to help leaders in the business world navigate through issues like teamwork and leadership.

Join Paul as he shares his powerful faith journey and how it relates to life, leadership, character, and family.

*Tri-cities include Kitchener, Waterloo & Cambridge

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Contact Info:
John Havercroft
johnh@leaderimpactgroup.com

They also spoke at a Business School for Master’s programs, both to younger business students and to an Executive Master’s program for accomplished business leaders. Shan spoke well on his topic: Re-inventing Yourself. The question period following all of his talk had the leaders attending very much engaged. Leaders heard how Shan and Lisa’s personal faith in God impacted both their personal and business lives.

You are invited to a LeaderImpact Group Forum hosted at IDC Communications with Eric Wiens. Eric creates communities. As Vice President and leader of Stantec’s Winnipeg operation, he is responsible for creating communities within his office to successfully deliver building and infrastructure projects that enhance communities throughout Manitoba and north western Ontario. He has a distinguished career spanning almost 30 years in the planning and delivery of infrastructure and building projects across western Canada.  Under Eric’s direction, Stantec’s Winnipeg operation has grown from 40 to 250 people in the last 12 years.

Leading the growth of Stantec’s Winnipeg operation has taught Eric the importance of following a recipe to achieve above average long term organic growth in his office. Through this journey he discovered the significance that his relationship with God plays in living a successful life. He will give you glimpses into his business and personal life as he shares the secrets of his growth recipe as well as his recipe for personal success.

This Group Forum is hosted by a group of leaders who meet weekly to discuss the relevance of faith in God for their personal and professional lives. Topics include leadership development and value systems. There will be an opportunity to hear how the Group environment has benefited Eric and may interest the attendees as well.

Coffee and muffins will be provided.

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Contact Info:
Lorne Plett  lorne.plett@idccomm.mb.ca
Justin Plett  justin.plett@idccomm.mb.ca

You are invited to a LeaderImpact Group Forum hosted at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. This informal event is a unique opportunity to hear local business leader, Dennis Pottage, share about the lessons he has learned in business as well as life in general.

This Group Forum is hosted by a group of leaders who meet weekly to discuss the relevance of faith in God for their personal and professional lives. Topics include leadership development and value systems. There will be an opportunity to hear how the Group environment has benefited Dennis and may interest the attendees as well.

Coffee and sandwiches will be provided.

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Contact Info:
Robert Nickel
rfnickel@gmail.com
204.227.8061

An unbelievable buffet dinner was served at the exclusive Calgary Petroleum Club. This event was set up for the local LIG member and their spouses to meet other group members and to be inspired to go deeper with their relationships and their spiritual lives.

We invited Neil and Sharol Josephson (Family Life Directors) to inspire us in our marriages as they talked on making our relationships ‘Great by Choice.’ Another highlight for me was hearing members of the Calgary City Team share about the benefits of their involvement with LIG.

Bruce & Sandy shared about his benefits personally in his Leadership and Spiritual growth, and she shared how he is a more attractive husband and leader in the home as a result of being in a LIG Group.

The evening was capped off with a variety of heavenly desserts as more deeper friendships were developed late into the night!