Sheila Murray Bethel

Biography

Dr. Sheila Murray Bethel`s client list reads like a Global Who`s Who of Business, Trade Associations, Education and Government. With over 3,000 presentations to over two million people in 20 countries, she brings; a broad view of current trends and relevant issues that maximize human resources, solve people problems and increase bottom line results. Business savvy and people smart, she understands how to help people be their best and what it takes to build and sustain a successful business. She is a thriving entrepreneur, a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame and CEO of Bethel Leadership Institute who`s mission is " ... expanding the global dialogue about 21st century leadership and change."

Sheila holds a PhD in Philosophy with a major in Communications, and has served on the adjunct faculty of Indiana Purdue University, San Francisco State University, and the University of Southern California. She is a currently a member of the Advisory Council for Amsted University based in Malaysia. Her books are used as course material and are in libraries in 127 universities and colleges worldwide

Her latest of five books, A New Breed Of leader: 8 Qualities That Matter Most In The Real World, What Works, What Doesn`t and Why is published in English and Chinese and is winning global praise such as:
"... uniquely in tune with the times ... right book right era."
"... should be read by every business leader."
"If you wonder whether you are the kind of leader needed in the twenty-first century, you`re about to find out."

She has been featured in and written for numerous hard copy and on-line publications: USA Today, The Washington Post, The San Francisco Examiner, Investors Daily, Dallas Morning News, Newsweek Australia, The Sydney Sunday Telegraph, Leadership Excellence, Successful Meetings Magazine, and Incentive Magazine; to name a few.

In addition to wide experience in the profit and non-profit world Dr. Bethel has worked on programs with four U.S. Presidents, Governors, Members of Congress, the Justice Department and the Military. She served on the Board of Advisors of America`s Promise with General Colin L. Powel. Working with the Bush White House in 1990, she and her husband Bill founded the first business school in the old Eastern European block, located in Opole, Poland. Sheila has served on many Board`s of Directors in both the profit and non-profit sectors.

Publications

A New Breed of Leader

The rapid-fire changing world of the twenty-first century presents new challenges -- and new opportunities -- for leadership. The ideas, concepts, and attitudes that once drove the nation to success need to be updated. To be an authentic, inspiring leader, you`ll dramatically increase your success as you meet head-on modern society`s issues by cultivating new insights and perspectives.

This book offers valuable insights and teaches you how to take advantage of the immediately usable action steps. You`ll enjoy the quizzes that help you assess your own leadership potential. The 21st century leadership puzzle lets you see how all eight qualities fit together to form the new breed leader. This indispensable volume is your road map to become the best leader you can be for yourself and your organization.

Titles

Inspirational Leadership ... Keeps People Engaged and Moving Ahead

The Quantum Leap from Manager to Leader

The Art and Skill of Creating and Leading Dynamic Team

Leading Others Through the Gauntlet of Change

Unforgettable Customer Service Begins With Great Leadership

Where the Rubber Hits the Road ... Exceptional Frontline Customer Service