Billy Florence: Fred Harteis: Leading By Example

Success of business or a country rises or falls on leadership and character. My friend Fred Harteis, models great business leadership-style as head of Harteis International and founder of I-Team, Biznet Productions but also as husband and father. Fred doesn’t just talk the talk -- he walks the walk. – Billy Florence

Billy Florence : Fred, who in history has influenced your leadership style?

Fred Harteis: Abraham Lincoln is one.

Billy Florence: Why Lincoln , Fred?

Fred Harteis: Lincoln had to unite a divided people and lead for the good of the nation.

Billy Florence: What else do you see as a secret of Lincoln's leadership style?

Fred Harteis: His faith, love of reading and caring for people.

Billy Florence: Reading?

Fred Harteis: Lincoln placed a high value on reading good books and continuing his education. The majority of his education was in a home school environment.

Billy Florence: Have you benefited personally, Fred from studying the life of Lincoln?

Harteis: Yes! I'd suggest to anyone interested in leadership to read the book "Lincoln on Leadership."

Billy Florence: If there some characteristic of Lincoln that comes to mind, Fred?

Fred Harteis: Lincoln was a humble man who was wiling to over look the weaknesses of those around him, to focus on what they could accomplish to help the nation.

Billy Florence: Any final tip, Fred?

Harteis: We all have great potential; most just lack the direction and inspiration. I encourage people to find an atmosphere that provides and promotes personal and professional development.

Fred Harteis: President of Harties International, Inc. & BizNet Productions.

About Billy Florence and Peggy Florence

Billy and Peggy Florence are members of IBOAI, the official trade association of Quixtar IBO’s serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners leadership team includes Don Wilson, Billy Florence.

Billy Florence leads Team Dream Chasers International (DC International) Organization. Billy Florence founded Equad News, it provides news, opinion, and motivational editorials.

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