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"Brian was a wonderful person. I always enjoyed Ref lections on Leadership
sitting with him at lunches because we had so much
in common. We would talk about family, the state December 11, 2023
of education in Arizona, how wacky some board Taking Your Team to the Next Level
members could be, and at the end of the conversation, "The task of the leader is to get people from where they are
how we had just solved all of the world’s problems in to where they have not been."- Henry Kissinger
forty five minutes. The world is truly a better place Leadership is about motivating individuals, teams,
because of the life and times of Brian Mee. May he and organizations to reach for and achieve higher
Rest in Peace." goals. Leaders are visionaries and innovators who
-Tim Leedy, Retired SBO & Past President have proven their idea of success and can motivate
and inspire others to rise to the same level. This
quote is another fitting description of leadership. It
suggests the power of encouraging people to reach
beyond their comfort zone to push the boundaries
of what is acceptable and possible. Leaders are like
navigators, charting a course for others, guiding them
through unfamiliar terrain, and showing them how
to discover new opportunities. They can instill hope
into followers, empowering them to take risks and
grow into the best version of themselves by striving
for greater things. A great leader is open to different
perspectives and will communicate this vision with

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