Sharecropper's Wisdom: Growing Today's Leaders the Old Fashioned Way
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (503 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0991651529 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 226 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From the tiny seedbed of Falkland, North Carolina grew highly respected leaders in business, military, education, and civil rights. Unlock the secret by walking the fields of wisdom with humble sharecropper Roy Gorham and reap your own harvest. Roy "Joy" Gorham--fondly called Daddy--masterfully modeled leadership: Plow resistant hearts with respect, humility, and old-fashioned work ethic.Plant tiny seeds of truth and transformation.Grow continuous crops of ageless wisdom.Lead from the power of strong character and values.Seasoned leaders--looking for fresh, organic ideas to add to their storehouses --or aspiring leaders who are just getting started, will find a wealth of deeply rooted wisdom spanning one of the most tumultuous times in American history.
His extraordinary wealth of personal experience and education, coupled with his warm, Southern charm, makes JR a favorite motivational and leadership speaker with young people and business leaders. Department of Public Safety. Thankfully, he had Daddy-sharecropper Roy Gorham-who set him straight. Then, at the age of 18, he joined the United States Army and later the North Carolina National Guard. At the age of 14, this freshman won the election to s
"An absorbing account of one man's journey toward a future filled with rich reward, told with courage and vivid descriptions of a life transformed at the hand of his sharecropper father." Cassandra Bell Author of Mississippi Blues, After the Storm, News Anchor WITN-TV "Sharecropper's Wisdom is good storytelling packed with rich, memorable life lessons, humorous anecdotes and practical wisdom." Virginia D. It was my pleasure to serve as his Colonel and to witness his transformation into a role model General and lifelong friend known for his leadership, character, and integrity." Gary Pendleton Brigadier General (Ret.) "Sharecropper's Wisdom is a powerful proof that success and happiness are not dependent on material wealth, but rather, on fulfilling our moral duty to God, family, and neighbors. His father's frank and down to earth advice gave J.R. Hardy, PhD Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs East Carolina University "Sharecropper's Wisdom is
"Plow - Plant - Grow - Lead: A must read by a Veteran and Sharecroppers's Son" according to Perry Martini. This is a highly inspirational story about a descendant of a wise and loving “Daddy” who led by example. Deeply embedded in the roots of his heritage as a sharecropper’s son, the metaphorical stroke of sharing his personal story demonstrates a harvest of life and heart that led to a lifetime of reaping. Roy “Joy” Gorham (Daddy) masterfully modeled leadership by ensuring his children respected others regardless of race or creed and to be always wedded to an old-fashioned work ethic. As the author works his way through life he lives out those values of . A Must Read for Every Young Person After receiving my book in the mail, I immediately started reading it. I couldn't put it down. I think I finished the book in 3 days. This book is wonderfully written and easy to read. The lessons that General JR Gorham's dad taught him are so on point. Every young person needs to read this book because it's good old fashion lessons that our parents taught us growing up the importance of hard work, respect, good moral habits that follow you throughout your life. Having grown up in Farmville and knowing many of the people referenced in the book, it brought back so many fond memorie