Daniel Southern Leadership Group
My blogs
| Industry | Consulting |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Professional Services |
| Location | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Links | Audio Clip |
| Introduction | Daniel Southern’s story of overcoming personal adversity to become a Crusade Director for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) for 20 years, is nothing short of remarkable. Possessing a true global resume, he has lived in such diverse places as Moscow, New York, Seoul and London. For twelve years following his career with Billy Graham, Dan was President of the American Tract Society. He has addressed leaders at the Pentagon and three of the Service Academies (West Point, Coast Guard and Air Force) on more than one occasion In April 2007 he was awarded the Russian International Peacemaker Star in Moscow. He has had the privilege of knowing the most famous of celebrities, royalty, athletes, politicians, CEOs, visionaries, musicians and philanthropists. He has published many articles on leadership training, organizing, promotion, negotiations, public speaking, mobilizing volunteers, team-building, fund-raising, writing, board leadership and motivation. |
| Interests | DSLG Team Members include - Rocket Ismail, Stephen Baldwin, Daniel Southern, Ron Anderson and Bobby Richardson. |
| Favorite Movies | Speech Topics include "The Way Up Is Down" - Have you ever been embarrassed or ashamed only to discover later that your experience was supremely valuable? Maybe your failure affected your life in such a way that nothing else could have. I don’t seem to learn very much when everything is going great. What about you? I have found that down is the way up. Anyone can handle success. How you handle failure is a sign of greatness. Most leaders will suffer setbacks and discouragement; it goes with the territory if you are trying to accomplish something great. Those who are playing it safe will never find out what kind of stuff they are really made of. |
| Favorite Music | "Untying the “Nots” of Leadership" - There are all kinds of leaders. It is almost easier to define leadership by what it is not, than by what it is. Leaders are not passive. They do not give up easily and they certainly are not intimidated by circumstances. I have come to believe that leadership is primarily a state of mind that flows out of life. You may not picture yourself as a leader. I never really did. I only knew that when there was something that needed to be done, I wasn’t content to wait for someone else to step up to the plate. Let’s start by coming up with a new model for success that does not necessarily equate activity with productivity. While it is true that you will never accomplish anything without doing something, it is also true that too much busyness can actually blur your ability to think strategically and use your resources to their greatest advantage. |
| Favorite Books | "Let’s Get Real" Have you ever had an experience where what you saw was NOT what you got? This was my experience when I came face-to-face with the powerhouse wrestler Hulk Hogan. I met him in Denver. The Hulkster was not all what I expected. Yes, he was tanned, muscular and huge, but he was also quiet and humble in his demeanor – the polar opposite of the TV persona he had so skillfully crafted over the years. I have had the privilege of knowing many famous people like Steve McQueen, the Queen of England, Coretta Scott King, Tom Landry, Jimmy Carter and Bob Marley. Underneath all the glamor, humans are all the same. Everyone is searching for meaning and purpose in life and shares the same basic human needs. Showmanship is one thing, but don’t be fooled by your own act. |