EMPLOYEE NAME	POSITION	BIRTHDAY
Tony Cooper	Service Director	6-4
Naylin Hernandez	Housekeeping	6-4
Chase Gaddy	Chevy Tech	6-4
Dominick Rios-Oquendo	Lube Tech	6-5
Erick Santiago	Kia Tech	6-5
Jonathan Mcguire	P/O Sales N	6-7
Pablo Moreira	Kia Sales	6-8
Ryan Campbell	Finance Closer	6-8
Darrious Wise	Kia Sales	6-9
Mark Brigham	Chevy Tech	6-11
Doug English	Chevy Tech	6-11
Austin Carrigan	GMC Sales	6-14
Patrick Jeune	Chevy Tech	6-16
Steve Chilton	Chevy Service Manager	6-18
Vickie Canady	BDC Receptionist	6-20
Christian Santiago	Body Shop Helper	6-21
Chayton Wodecki	Honda Sales	6-22
Alexis Rylott	North Cashier	6-23
Calvin Byrd	Detail	6-24
Kelli Woodside	Accounts Receivable	6-24
Maribel Rodriguez	Housekeeping	6-24
George White	Wholesaler	6-27
Mike Boswell	GMC Sales	6-27
Kayla Rodriguez	Internet Sales	6-28
Erin Harrison	JMA/Payables	6-29
Adrian Ramirez	BDC Reception	6-30

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6

What are the traits of a good leader?

Well, believe it or not, a good leader does not think he or she has all the answers. (Imagine that!) In fact, a new study from the University of Buffalo has shown that compared to egotistical bosses, humble bosses…

1. …lead by example,
2. …admit their mistakes, and
3. …recognize their followers’ strengths.

A pretty good start, I’d say.

Obviously, leaders make things happen. They bring about change. And great leaders communicate clearly their vision and goals. They have clear direction and the ability to motivate others to join them. Sometimes this is for good, sometimes it is for evil. Real leaders delegate. They trust in others to get the job done. Micro-managers constantly destroy the morale of those they are called to lead.

All of these are key traits of leadership…

…but what separates good leaders from great leaders?

I believe it’s one thing – courage.

The courage to do what is right, to do what needs to be done, especially when the heat is on and people are grumbling and the times are hard. Great leaders have the courage to lead others to carry out their vision no matter what the cost.

Where does this kind of courage come from? This courage can be found in the Lord. Leaders, God’s Word says, “Be strong and courageous.”

Strength and courage – key factors to all great leadership.

How many great leaders do you know?

Name	Position	Birthday
Mike Greenhow	Honda Sales	5-3
Ray Taylor	North ASM	5-5
Tamesia Akrey	Title Clerk	5-6
Andrey Caro	South P/O Sales	5-7
Amy Mercado	Service Assistant	5-7
Darrel Montgomery	GMC Sales	5-7
Gabe Dejesus	North P/O Sales	5-10
Phoenix Mattair	Chevy Service Tech	5-10
Herman Mendez	Chevy Service Tech	5-10
Chris Montry	Kia ASM	5-12
Pete Roussos	Finance Closer	5-13
Ed Ortiz	North P/O Sales	5-15
David Hampton	Van Driver	5-19
Donna Scott	Kia Cashier	5-19
Carolyn Thompson	BDC Reception	5-19
Jeff Bass	Finance Closer	5-20
Richard Muschiano	Van Driver	5-23
Larry Dunn	Van Driver	5-27
Kim Gessner	Parts Shipping/Receiving	5-27
Lisa Cheshire	Internet/BDC Reception Manager	5-28
KC Clarke	Body Shop Manager	5-29
Gabe Concepcion	North Service Tech	5-31
Alex Figueroa, Jr	Kia Service Tech	5-31

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord” Isiah 55:8

We want things work out in our lives in certain ways, but experience teaches us that we don’t always get what we want. We have a plan for the day, and suddenly something unexpected and unwanted happens–and our plan must change. At times like this, we can choose to trust God or to be upset.

Since being upset won’t change anything, why waste time doing it. Choose to trust that God can work out the change for your good and do something even better than what you had planned. Ask him for anything you want to ask Him, but trust Him to give you what is best.

“Father, thank You for directing my life according to Your plan, not mine. In Jesus’ name. Amen”