‘Live2Lead’ Focuses On Leadership Skills
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WHEELING - A program to inspire leadership skills took place Wednesday at the Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack.
The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Live2Lead, described as a "half-day leadership development experience that allows attendees to walk away with new perspectives and takeaways that they can apply in their everyday life."
About 100 signed up for the event, according to Laurie Conway, marketing and communications director for the chamber.
Featured speakers included John C. Maxwell, a best-selling author and leadership expert; Patrick Lencioni, founder and president of the Table Group; and Tim Elmore, author and international speaker.
Those in attendance had various takeaways from the talks.
Valerie Piko, program development manager with the Regional Economic Development Partnership, said a discussion about the six types of "working genius" resonated with her, and she recognized each within her own workplace.
"It reflected on my own office group, and what we may need to work on to shift to a better utilization of talent," she said.
Entrepreneur Karen Gerardi of Zia's Baked Goods indicated sometimes people can sabotage their own success in business.
"I learned to get out of your own way when leading- and that it's about others, not you," she said.
Tyler Harto owns the Living My Best Cigar Life shop in Moundsville, and he said his biggest takeaway from the session was the need to nurture employees and build a culture at your business.
"To be a good leader, you have to find people who build your weak spots," he said. "You need to find people who are better at some things than you."
Amanda McWhorter of Wheeling coaches those who have burned out from their existing jobs.
"I help clients find jobs that are a right fit," she explained.
She noted the discussion of the six work genius types plays into finding the right person for the right job.
"I learned about being a good leader, and what it means to take yourself out of it," said Beth Hinebaugh, owner of Noah's Ark daycare in Wheeling. "I learned that we lead by example, and that it is important to be a good communicator.
"I have learned so much to help me be a better and more confident leader. I can see using a lot of this in my future endeavors."
The chamber has plans to host similar events in the future, according to Conway.
"This is the first time we've sponsored something like this, and we would like to continue bringing it back as the years go on," she said. "Next year, maybe it will be a lot bigger."