ORRIN WOODWARD - CASE STUDY - FRED HARTEIS - LEADERSHIP LESSONS
Woodward: Fred what do you see as the primary role of IBOAI?
Fred Harteis: (IBOAI), Independent Business Owners Association Int’l, is dedicated to representing the interests of IBO’s, independent business owners powered by Quixtar.
Orrin Woodward: Was IBOAI founded in 1999 with launch of Quixtar Inc?
Harteis: Independent Business Owners have been represented by this board for more than 45 years, Orrin.
Orrin Woodward: That’s a little before my time, Fred.
Harteis: 45 years, means the IBOAI and its board dates back to the time of Rich DeVos, the founder of Amway Corporation, Orrin.
Orrin: Fred, I’ve heard your focused leadership style compared to Vince Lombardi’s.
Fred Harteis: Lombardi is an excellent role model in sports and business.
Orrin Woodward: I understand the sports analogy. The concept of TEAM is very important to me, too. But why in business, Fred?
Fred Harteis: Lombardi’s work ethic is as critical to business success as it is in building teams, Orrin.
Woodward: You have an incredible recall of motivational ideas, Fred. What’s one of your favorite Lombardi motivational reminder?
Harteis: Work comes to mind. Lombardi said that the only place success before work is in the dictionary. And he’s right. That thought gave me great encouragement when I was a young business man. I wasn’t sure that I was the smartest person who ever chose to go into business. But I knew that I could make the decision that no one would out work me.
Orrin: Why was that important, Fred?
Harteis: Because that was something that was within my control. It’s self deception to expect your ship to come in, if you haven’t sent one out.
Woodward: Any other team leadership wisdom to share, Fred?
Fred Harteis: Yes, Orrin. Faith, hard work, mentorship along with the right business vehicle - anything is possible in
Harteis Information: Harteis owns several global companies like Harteis International.
Orrin Woodward Information: Orrin Woodward is co-founder of TEAM