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Celebrity life coach and best-selling author Johnny Wimbrey penned a book titled From the Hood to Doing Good: From Adversity to Prosperity Through the Choices We Make, where he talks about how he overcame a life in the streets as a drug dealer to become an inspiration and beacon of light for people trapped in their circumstances. His speaking platform is about second chances and he shares his personal story “to inspire everyone from inner-city youth to corporate moguls and celebrities” — from Africa to Australia, India to Italy, Sweden to Spain.
He’s co-authored several volumes of Multiple Streams of Inspiration and Conversations on Success. Johnny also anchors Think and Win Big, a powerful DVD collection offering mental strategies and wisdom for success.
In addition to the From the Hood murder tale that saved his life, so did his wife, Crystal, who gave him three beautiful children. Check out one of the sweet rewards of being his life partner in the video above.
Meet native Texan Johnny Wimbrey.
Please describe your leadership style as CEO
“My 3 Fs Of A Great Leader:”
Firm – a “do” attitude is mandatory. No room for “try-babies” on the team!
Fair – As a leader I must Be open to being corrected and open to apologizing when I am wrong to anyone on any level. Meekness is not weakness!
Friendly – Create an atmosphere of emotional stability. Smile and be conscious of opportunities to share positive affirming impact.
What is your mission statement?
To empower the masses to have a moral consciousness of perpetual increase for the mind, body, spirit and soul. Success begins within, it is a journey it’s not a destination, and there will always be room from increase.
What three skill sets are critical for the future executive that you hire for your organization?
Be coachable, Be trainable, and be teachable and I will show you how to become unstoppable!
How does having an advanced degree benefit you and your clients?
I don’t have one. I have an advanced mindset.
How do you utilize technology to benefit your organization?
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Periscope, SnapChat
In today’s world you must be a friend of the trend. Show me a company that’s not on social media and I will show you a company that’s building in their backyard and soon to be going out of business. You must desire expansion nationally and globally and social media and the Internet are the No. 1 tools of expansion.
Finish the sentences:
Team work is important because … Teamwork makes the dream work. And none of us are as powerful as all of us.
The best way to recruit great talent is … Find an eaglet who is hungry to spread their wings… The most loyal talented individuals are born from within and grow from within. Don’t always seek the exsisting best talent be willing to create nurture and Be a part of the birthing process. They become more loyal and more vested in your visions.
Speaking a second language is important because … because money is currency and currencies expands beyond many languages. Speaking currency requires a global tongue.
What social media platforms do you engage in the most?
Same as above … IG and FB mostly.
What professional organizations do you support?
I am not an active member of any corporate organizations. I do business in over 30 countries the USA is not currently my most lucrative market.
Describe your networking style.
Fun and free. I’m attracting many to me because I promote the freedom to have fun and promote a life of fulfillment. If what you are doing has no fulfillment, you are just existing and not living.
If you were giving a graduation speech to college students, what would the title of your speech be and give three reasons for that title.
You were born to win! Because we all fall, make bad decisions, and we all will let people down at some point … winning is not just coming in first place it’s finishing the race. We have too many quitting throwing in the towel walking away from responsibility and giving up on life… you can’t make permanent decisions in temporary situations. Life is a game And we must play to win! Our TV culture promotes if you don’t fit in change yourself … no … you were born to win as you!!!
Name your two favorite vacation destinations to relax and recharge why?
Sydney, Australia, something about being on the other side of the world seeing that God is beautiful regardless of where you are.
Monaco… it’s just historically amazing and geographically positioned with spectacular views.
What are you reading and what are your two favorite books?
Bishop Jakes, Destiny
Les Brown – It’s Not Over Until You Win
Proverbs, Holy Bible
Name three leaders who inspire you.
President Barack Obama, T.D. Jakes and Steve Harvey
Favorite sports team and hobby?
Dallas Cowboys. … no jokes!!!!
Traveling to extreme exotic locations around the world.
What is your favorite motivational quote?
“Adversity causes some people to break and it causes others to become record breakers.” William ward
