4. Arthur Bentley, Step Grandfather “PaPa” PaPa Bentley was a major influence in my life between the ages of 8 to 17. Both of my Grandfathers and one Grandmother had died before I reached the age of 7. It was a great day when my Grandmother married Arthur Bentley. He was a towering presence at 6ft 4in tall, and over 350 …
100 Days to 50: Day 98 – The Most Influential Men in My Life
3. Ernest Ingram, Mentor and Friend Ernest was my best friend when I was age 14. He was age 74. He was a deacon in our church, and for some reason he took a personal interest in me. Regularly, he took me fishing and rabbit hunting. He was such a good influence that my dad would allow to stay out of …
100 Days to 50: Day 99 – The Most Influential Men in My Life
2. John C. Maxwell, Life and Leadership Coach I had never heard his name until 1992, when a friend invited me to one of his first leadership seminars in Atlanta. I was 28 years old and way over my head, attempting to lead a large church and school with over 90 employees. In frustration and discouragement, I had just written …
100 Days to 50: Day 100 – The Most Influential Men in My Life
As part of my “100 Days to 50” journey, I will be covering the ten most influential men in my life thus far. Today, I will be starting with the one man who has been the MOST influential in my life, my dad. 1. Alfred William Wright, Father My dad was the most influential man in my life for 48 …