Yesterday, Lance and I went to the monthly PowerLunch hosted by the Apartment Association of Metro Denver. Normally (or so I’m told!) they have just average speakers that don’t really make an impact on you, but yesterday was definitely different. While it was geared towards sales and leasing consultants, Ryan Avery’s message resonated with everyone, because he gave small pieces of advice that are easy to change and better yourself.
The title of Ryan’s seminar was “Go from “A” to “THE”: Stop being a leader and start being THE Leader. Immediately my thoughts went to my alma mater, The Ohio State University. People will ask me where I went to school, and I always say “The Ohio State University.” I’m not trying to be snotty about it, but it’s the legal name. Back in 1878, they were on to something. With over 125 colleges and universities to choose from in Ohio alone, and with 2 other prominent nationally known OSUs, The Ohio State University knew that they were THE leader: