Toy Box Leadership: Leadership Lessons from the Toys You Loved as a Child

Ron Hunter Jr. and Michael E. Waddell

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What can LEGOS teach you about building your business through connection?

How can Slinky Dog demonstrate the value of patience when you're growing your organization?

What has every little boy learned from his Little Green Army Men that he can use in business strategy?

Whether you are an executive, a manager, or a parent, in Toy Box Leadership you'll you will find the toy box a great place for lessons to successfully influence and lead others.

Ron Hunter Jr. serves as Executive Director, President & CEO of Randall House Publications in Nashville, Tennessee. He travels nationally as speaker doing leadership training and consulting. Ron also served in ministry both in Florida and Tennessee for 11 years. After enlisting, Ron later became an officer and during his time of serving completed the Army's Jump, Rigger, Air Assault, and Infantry training. He has been married to his college sweetheart Pamela since 1987, and they have two enjoyable kids, Michael and Lauren.
Michael E. Waddell has years of experience as a minister, educator, motivational speaker and communication consultant. Michael has a Masters degree in Communications. He currently serves as the chairman of the board of directors of Randall House Publications, and his committee placement allows him to impact thousands of young people every year in matters that affect their leadership and spiritual development. Michael and his wife, Marianne, are the proud parents of three boys: Malone, Mack, and Manning.

	Introduction	ix
1	LEGO Bricks Relationships • Building Begins With Connecting	1
2	Slinky Dog Vision • Pull, Then Be Patient	21
3	Play-Doh Mentoring • The Mold Makes the Man	39
4	Yo-Yo Creativity • It Only Happens When You Let Go	55
5	Mr. Potato Head Communication • The Right Face for the Right Place	75
6	Rubik's Cube Ethics • Making the Right Turn	91
7	Rocking Horse Efficiency • All Show and No Go	111
8	Little Green Army Men Strategy • Success Is in the Setup	129
9	Lite-Brite Message • Illuminate to Communicate	147
10	Weebles Endurance • Staying Down Is Not an Option	165
	Conclusion: Putting Away the Toys	181
	Notes	185
	Acknowledgments	191
	About the Authors	193

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