Life Leadership has always been about making a difference, and when the founders of the company committed to the vision of setting people ‘functionally free,’ they didn’t waver in their promise to execute a game plan! Recently, the Life Leadership world headquarters in North Carolina recognized the need for improving literacy in the region and intentionally stepped in to fill it. In fact, prior to (CEO) Chris Brady’s announcement of the LIFE on Life Initiative, corporate office employees were already receiving training with the Triangle Literacy Council (TLC) in order to tutor adults and teach them to read. Currently, six employees are trained and eager to play a part in this vision.
“The Triangle Literacy Council embodies everything that is good in the fight to bring functional freedom to individuals in our community.” -Chris Brady
According to TLC, literacy skills are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with Level 5 reflecting the highest skills and Level 1, the lowest. Generally, those adults who score at Level 1 have difficulty performing such everyday tasks as locating an intersection on a street map, reading and comprehending a short newspaper article, or calculating total costs on an order form.
According to the Adult Literacy Estimates based on the 2014 U.S. Census, 17% of Wake County’s population is at “Level 1.” Based on a population in Wake County of 998,691 adults, 169,777 adults are at Level 1.
To say that illiteracy is ‘on the rise’ is an understatement; it’s actually becoming an epidemic and unfortunately there is little being done to raise awareness.
However, TLC and Life Leadership have chosen to be the exception. That is why Chris Brady and (COO) Rob Hallstrand have made it a priority to support programs that specifically tackle the issue of illiteracy.
“It is so easy to get caught up in our busy lives and not realize how big problems like illiteracy are. I’m so thankful for organizations like TLC that not only bring attention to the issue, but are actively helping people on the front lines. It is such a natural partnership, since one of LIFE Leadership’s primary objectives is to assist people in becoming functionally free and being able to read is one of the core skills needed.” -Rob Hallstrand
So, in addition to corporate office employees becoming TLC tutors, Chris Brady announced that the company would also be financially supporting TLC and other literacy organizations as part of its LIFE on Life Initiative. Chris and Rob scheduled a time to formally present one of the first of many checks to TLC on Wednesday, August 12th, 2015 – totaling over $11,000!
“Life Leadership, as part of the LIFE on Life Initiative announced in June, is proud to make its first contribution to the Triangle Literacy Council. This check represents a portion of the funds being donated by the company for every Life Leadership subscription we process each month. Therefore, this is something that each Life Member can be proud of, knowing that every Life Leadership subscription they sell is making a difference in the fight against illiteracy.” –Chris Brady
“We are so excited to partner with Life Leadership on improving literacy throughout the Triangle! The financial support that Life Leadership is providing will have a major impact on our programs and services. Their generosity will allow us to increase the number of people that we serve and allow us to expand our programs throughout the region. One of our major focuses is on job skills and workforce development and we anticipate being able to hire a full time specialist to fulfill our goal of moving people successfully into the workplace so they may better support their families and contribute to society in a meaningful way. In addition, our Juvenile Literacy Center will add new instructors to focus on improving literacy and life skills for at risk youth and their families. Life Leadership staff are already participating in tutor training and will be volunteering to work one on one with our students. Thank you so much to Life Leadership and their staff for this wonderful opportunity. We look forward to continuing to make a positive change in our communities.” -Laura Walters (President and CEO of TLC)
There is something special about a company that works together to make a difference in the lives of people who struggle with the things that so many of us take for granted. Imagine millions of dollars being poured in monthly to programs that support and promote literacy around the world – that’s where we are headed, and we are just getting started! For that we want to thank you for also playing your part in this corporate LIFE on Life Initiative!
Life Leadership: The Life You’ve Always Wanted
Tina Abernathy says
Blessing Lives in our Lifetime! Love Life Leadership and all we do to walk the talk not just talk.
Kieran Smale says
Love Life Leadership! Amazing company.
Ben Debus says
Absolutely Kieran! It’s great being a part of this company!
Nancy Monsipapa says
I LOVE being a part of this organization! Out changing lives in every way we can.
Orrin Woodward says
Great job guys! Those who are blessed should be a blessing. LIFE Leadership is having fun, making money, and making a difference!
Iantha says
Thank you to yourself and the other founders for creating this wonderful organization that is striving to make a difference in our WORLD!!!
Christie marquez says
It is truly a blessing to me to be able to give back from the great bounty God has blessed us with. Thank you life leadership for making this a reality…
Kelli Sager says
I love what Life Leadership represents ! Changed lives and helping people !
Phil Wall says
LIFE Leadership walking the talk. Thanks for setting the great example
Scott Staley says
Amen. ‘Spines are stiffened in the presence of the bold’ ~ Claude Hamilton I know that the example being set (leading from the front) will inspire more of the same types of activities from those who are watching, following, and soon to be participating!
Bryan says
Awesome!
Renee Oettinger says
what an incredible feeling of hope for those who have struggled to read to have that door opened, now knowing they can care better for themselves and their families. Thanks Life Leadership for caring.
Tamie Belanger says
I think it is great that we can stretch out a helping hand to yet again help make the world a better place. Thanks life
Joce Dionne says
This is great! Thank you for posting this. It makes me feel honoured to be part of Life Leadership.
Scott Staley says
We’re super excited to have you guys come to share with us in Ontario in September!
Tracey says
Amen!!
Cynthia Dionne says
Love Life Leadership!
Melanie Gingrich says
I think Life Leadership is absolutely incredible at seeing needs in our world and changing people’s lives! There are so many people in need of literacy….(and most illiterate people are either in poverty or close to it) and this is definitely going to give hope to those in this specific area of need. If we can help people learn to read, etc they can then go on and get an education…thereby decreasing the poverty rate….and leave a legacy for their children.
Alex Nickerson says
Great post!!
Paul Lagatdu says
Amazing! This really embodies the Life Leadership culture. People helping people. Love Life Leadership.
darlene says
Hi I am interested in helping literacy. I think that I would be good at it because l know how it feels . I started at a level 3.
Scott Staley says
I love your servant heart Darlene! We appreciate all that you do for our local group and are excited to watch the example you set for those around you.
Alex Nickerson says
This is an amazing article that shows the power of a community getting together to make a difference. I am excited to see more updates from TLC.
Tara says
I feel the same way Alex! So proud of this community
Kim & Al Bantten says
We are so proud to be a part of Life Leadership and who they stand for and how they have one mission in mind and that is to help people .
Sheila Fleming says
How exciting is this!
Murray Mason says
So true Alex, Chris and the founders are totally on the ball by making the choices that make a difference.
Iantha says
Thank you to yourself and the other founders for creating this wonderful organization that is striving to make a difference in our WORLD!!!
Iantha says
I can wait to read the positive reports of the peoples lives that are helped by teaching them to read!
Jenny says
So exciting and heart warming!
Sandra Saunders says
So proud to be associated with a group of servant leaders who are focused on making a difference!
Natalie Carroll says
So proud to be associated with Life Leadership which is dedicated to changing the life of others.
Jenny says
So wonderful! Blessed to be a part of such an amazing organization!
Chris Purcell says
Wow what an amazing way to give back. It’s unbelievable that the illiteracy statistics are so bad. Incredible how Life on Life is giving back communities
Alex Nickerson says
I agree Chris the stats were quite staggering to me as well, This is a great cause.
Harlene Wiseman says
I am so excited about Life on Life as now we can help change lives everywhere! This partnership is a wonderful thing and inspiring to all of us. I have 2 adult friends who just this year have learned to read. It has dramatically changed their lives not just in what they now can understand but in their feeling of self worth. Proud to be part of an organization that cares about everybody.
Jenny says
That’s awesome Harlene!!
Christine Hendriks says
Thanks for sharing….what a great side effect. Isn’t that what Life leadership is really about? The awesome side effects!
Zach Withrow says
Wow! That is fantastic! I can’t wait to hear the stories from some of the people TLC impacted. Life leadership is changing lives.
Karen Withers says
This is what Life Leadership is all about – paying it forward. We are truly blessed to be part of this awesome organization. Love Life Leadership!
Marc-André says
”A person who won’t read has no advantage over one who can’t read” Life leadership is now helping both!
Eva Knelsen says
This is absolutely fantastic! I can’t imagine not knowing how to read. I’ve learned sooooo much through Life Leadership just from reading alone and now we’re helping others in such a tremendous way. Thank you to everyone who has put this together! I love having fun, making money and MAKING A DIFFERENCE with Life Leadership!!!
Scott Staley says
You guys rock! Thank you for making a difference in my life, and the lives of the people you touch. Cindy and I super appreciate you guys for all you do, and are looking forward to the many improved lives that you guys will play a role in!
Eva Knelsen says
We’re learning from the best of the best. You and Cindy have blessed our lives greatly and I look forward to passing the blessings on. Thanks for all you do!
Nathan says
Yes thanks for everything everyone has done I love lifeleadership and have learned a lot though reading listening and associating
Marc Mercier says
Literacy is one of the many freedoms most of us take for granted. My wife and I are proud to be associated with a company that strives to ensure it is available for all. Love LIFE Leadership!
Sheralee MacEwan says
Wonderful to see an organization dedicated to making lives better for so many. Poor literacy is a societal issue and can only be corrected by the determination of dedicated people and organizations like this.
Charles-Edouard McIntyre says
Fantastic initiative! What better way for a leadership organization to lead by example.
Kelsey Withrow says
Amazing! To whom much is given, much is required. So proud to be a part of such an incredible movement. Can’t wait to see how we can broaden the scope and get Nova Scotia, Canada being blessed by LIFE on life initiatives!
Eric Ethier says
That is awesome!! I am so proud to be involved with a company that makes a real difference in the World. Love Life Leadership!!
Pam says
Amazing! I am so happy to be part of this organization.
Scott Staley says
I love LIFE Leadership and they truly give life and exemplify the passage(s) from Mathew 5:14 – 16 ‘You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.’
Thank you for setting an example of not only what we should do, but also giving us something that we can do in order to play a role in this and help others.
Eva Knelsen says
Amen!!!!
Lindsay McKean says
To a million!!!!
Great post Scott !!
This is such an incredible business not like conventional that’s for sure … It’s sad really , more companies need to follow that !!
See ya soon !!
Lucy Lalonde says
This is awesome! What a great way to offer a “hand up” and have an impact on so many more lives. Blessed to have the privilege to be part of such a great organization:)
Lucy Lalonde says
Awesome! What a great way to offer a “hand up” and make a difference in so many more lives. Blessed to have the privilege to be part of such an amazing organization!
Julie Conquergood says
Life leadership has helped so many people in so many ways and now helping people around the globe to read is just incredible. Reading gives you so much freedom. What next will they come up with, will not be a surprise but truly excitement. This is the best business ever and so proud to be part of Life Leadership.
claver conquergood says
LIFELEADERSHIP, Changing the WORLD!!! Proud to be a part of such an Amazing Culture! To Orrin Woodward, Chris Brady and the rest of the policy council, a huge THANK YOU for your Brilliant LEADERSRSHIP and VISION, together we can make a difference!
Paul Ferrusi says
So proud to be part of a community that gives back. Tara and I love Life Leadership and everything it stands for. Thanks for leading by example!
Iantha says
We are blessed in so many way as a result of being part of this community and it is great to see the community being a blessing to those less fortunate.
Tara Ferrusi says
Being a mom of three, soon to be four little ones. I know the importance of literacy. Being a homeschool mom my focus is teaching my children literacy. I believe teaching and focusing on Literacy that my children can teach themselves anything. I thank Life Leadership for what it is doing and what it stands for.
Morgan Travis says
I agree Tara. As a homeschooling Mom of four, reading is our life.
Iantha says
As a Mom who helped both my children through learning to read, I completely agree with you, Tara.
Pat Tefel says
As a former social worker, I believe literacy is a hugely worthy cause to take on for our culture in Life Leadership. I have had great improvement in my personal life by making reading a daily habit, and that has made me realize how beneficial reading will be for all.
Great job Life Leadership!!
Darcy and Tobi Bennett says
WOW! I am so proud to be part of an organization that has found yet another way to make an amazing difference. Great job!
Rick Parker says
Great to see Life Leadership making a difference in people’s lives in so many ways. Great job!
Ed switzer says
What a fantastic initiative!
Imagine the impact in a few short years. As volunteer tutor time in and monetary support add up, a committed community working together to better each other… those literacy stats will change! The ripple from that will be massive for the community, and will spill beyond for sure.
This is what community should be.
Mike Bercier says
Awesome news from LIFE Leadership. Let’s win the battle on illiteracy one person at a time. I’m honoured to be a part of this amazing company.
Leslie Page says
Another reason why I am proud to be associated wih Lifeleadership to help make this world a better place .
Lori Taylor says
I have the privilege of teaching 6 and 7 year old children to read and watching those lights come on for them. What an honour to be part of an association that helps to provide this opportunity for adults! I am proud to be a part of Life Leadership!
Sandra "Ally"Martin says
WAY TO GO!!! We are the change we want to see in the world! And I’m proud to be a part of this amazing association with wonderful people doing wonderful things!
Tracey says
Amazing post! Thank you for continuously updating all of us on all of the amazing things being done throughout the world in the name of Life Leadership!! The illiteracy issue is such a growing epidemic and I am so blessed to be a part of a company who is working hard to change that!!
Lindsay McKean says
Amen ! Couldn’t of said it better !!
Changing lives one person at a time !
Eric Travis says
To think that this is just a small part of a much, MUCH, MUCH larger picture of how Life Leadership is helping this world be a better place is the exact reason why everybody should know who we are and do what they can to help!
Morgan Travis says
Your so right Eric. Even this huge act of service is just one drop in the ripple effect that LIFE Leadership is creating!
Sheila Fleming says
As a high school educator, I often teach students who read at an elementary grade school level. The more assistance children and families can receive in addition to school throughout the community is gold! Thank you so much Life Leadership to educate, inspire and lead by example! Life Leadership has made an impact on many of my students. Looking forward to the future!
Deb Wright says
It is such a blessing to be part of a business/organization that is encouraging people to step up to the plate and help others learn to read. This is one of our daily routines that we take for granted, reading and to be able to help others learn is so rewarding as you are helping that person see the world through knowledge. A lot of people do not understand the advantage and freedom of being able to read until it is lost. I can’t wait for the day that we can see LIFE Leadership having helping hands and eyes in own communities.
Iantha says
I agree Deb, as thank you for inviting us to join this fabulous community!
Rob Eden says
The life leadership motto of “have fun, make money, make a difference” is truly what this company is about. Although the making a difference part is truly what they focus on! I am so proud to be a part of this organization.
Chris Garner U.E. says
I’m so proud to a part of an amazing group of friends and family. #lovelifeleadership
Milly Tamusuza says
I’m proud to be a part of a Company that cares about the well-being of its Community!! This is the way to go brothers and sisters. Well done LIFE Leadership Corp.
Iantha says
That’s right Milly.
Jane Terdik says
Actions truly do speak louder than words. A true leader leads through his or her own example. It is encouraging, inspiring, and enlightening to witness the power of positivity and the value of investing in your own mind. Life Leadership is changing lives.
Jamie Walz says
Great article. So proud and blessed to be part of a community that promotes teaching and educating. I just said to my mentor Paul Ferrusi last night, I can’t even imagine what my life would be like without LIFE Leadership. One person at a time we will change the world!
Milly Tamusuza says
This is wonderful!
Morgan Travis says
There are so many things that we take for granted and literacy is definitely one of them. I could not imagine what it would be like to try to function in society with out being able to read. It feels good to be a part of an organization that gives back and I love having the opportunity to help serve the community and help people to become functionally free.
Danielle and Jerry Robbins says
This is absolutely amazing. When we initially heard about the literacy focus, we were so excited. And to see it all coming to fruition just warms the heart, and puts us over the moon. We are so looking forward to all the different ways LIFE Leadership is going to make a difference in this world. One person at a time.
Murray Mason says
This is a great fit for Life Leadership, People helping People.
Imagine the impact we will have as such a large team of hungry and caring individuals;
-Each one of us reaching out and changing lives
-learning and growing as individuals and leaders
As an adult who can read, and for years had decided not to, making a decision to pick up a book and read again has been life altering for me. It is a gift that i would definitely like to give to others. I am so proud to be a part of Life Leadership.
What a great movement, the Life on Life initiative, in our own communities, as well as giving well needed monetary assistance to foundations who are also fighting for change in the world. Pulling together to help individuals right where it counts. Life Leadership and our allies in this fight represent 100’s of thousands of people, and with such LASER focus it can only mean that we will see a ripple effect across North America and the World.
Keep Leading, Life Leadership!!
Tracey says
Awesome post! Paying it forward…the impact and ripple effect will be amazing!!
Leanne Mason says
What an awesome post!! It is truly awesome to be part of such a caring organization. The support that we have received by our own group within the organization has changed our life so much that it makes us want to go out and help others do the same. It’s hard to believe that there are so many unfortunate individuals that don’t have the simple skills that we take for granted, like reading. I am baffled by what I have been ‘taught’ my whole life by the world around me. I am dedicated to making a difference, without prejudice, first in my home and then in my community. There are so many people that are afraid to ask for help and I intend to reach out to as many as I can.
I am blessed to be on the path to greatness, to be able to make a difference for the right reasons and to help someone grow personally. These skills I have learned from being a hungry student of Life Leadership and I am forever indebted for the opportunity I have been given. Thank you LIFE ON LIFE, for out-doing yourselves, once again.
Iantha says
Changing the WORLD one reader at a time. Teach a man to fish he’ll eat forever, Teach a man to read and the World is an open book for him to explore. It is an honour to be part of such an AWESOME business!!!
Tracey says
I so agree,Iantha! I was blessed enough to be able to volunteer for years as a parent in my children’s classrooms,helping the youngsters learn how to read. To be part of a business that is doing the same for many is amazing!!
Debbie says
Life Leadership is an unbelievable company that I am proud to be a part of!
Audra says
I have learnt that people don’t seem to care how much you know until they know how much you care. THANK YOU TLC & LIFE for taking action and initiative!! You truly care!! With this we can change the world!!! I can’t wait to hear updates and about expansion!!! Great article!!
Jenny says
Well said Audra!
Christopher Nolan says
When you can give of yourself through time or money, it lifts everyone up. Life leadership has done more than that with this. It has not only lifted my spirit up, but has strengthened my belief in this whole organization that I am so proud to be part of.
Krista Debus says
Absolutely incredible! Life Leadership changing lives one person at a time!!
Marianne Keller says
I agree and we are so proud and humbled to be part of such a great community !!!
Rob Duxbury says
Wow this is amazing! What a difference Life on Life is making one person at a time!
kim ansty says
Always proud to hear about the awesome things Life Leadership is doing.
Christie marquez says
Life Leadership has truly blessed and changed my life beyond my imagining… Now I have the opportunity to pass that blessing on and I feel more blessed than those we are helping. Love Life Leadership
Michele Lewis says
Christie, you have such a big heart for people. You are a blessing to the whole team.
Marianne Keller says
I have to say ditto.
Joseph P Keller says
Just as you have changed ours!!!
Aaron Knelsen says
This is, like my good friend Wayne MacNamara always say, PHENOMENAL!!!! To be part of an organization that can help anyone at any age. Fired up!
Scott Staley says
Amen.
Aaron Knelsen says
Like my good friend Wayne MacNamara always says, this is PHNOMENIAL!!!!! Proud of Life Leadership!
Monique Hoffer says
Wow. This is great.
I can’t wait to see what great change LIFE leadership will do for the future of families on all of our countries.
Kody says
The Life on Life initiative has really taken effect! This is phenomenal and can’t wait to hear what is next for Life Leadership!
Michele Lewis says
Great article. This initiative is such a great fit for Life, reading is an integral part of what we do and teach. So as we all enjoy our monthly Life subscriptions we are also helping solve the problem of illiteracy; Love Life Leadership!
Marianne Keller says
Life leadership is phenomenal it is so exciting know that the subscriptions we enjoy will make a difference in illiteracy!!!!
Joseph P Keller says
You are so right and this is just the beginning
Emily Koopmans says
Amazing!!
Kathryn Kunkel says
Life Leadership is definitely changing lives all around, one person at a time! This article is absolutely awesome!
Well done!!
Scott Staley says
For sure!
Tim Hatfield says
Every time I read something from life leadership, I am more impress every day. I can’t wait to hear what’s next with Life Leadership!!!
Douglas Robertson says
Matthew 25: 40
And the King shall answer and say unto them, verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my breathern, ye have done it unto me
Sandra McDonald says
Amen
Ema Game says
Precisely! That’s what it’s all about.
Dan O says
Thank you Chris and everyone working with Life on Life. You opened my eyes to issues that are overlooked in our own communities! Love life leadership and what we stand for!
Roman says
Couldn’t have said it better myself
Irene says
This is so exciting! So proud to be part of this incredible organization.
Marianne Keller says
I agree we could not be with a better organization/ community
love live leadership and all the people with in
Kaizen Virtuous
Eric says
So proud to be part of the Life Leadership organization.
Lance says
Awesome! Life Leadership is changing lives!
Dan Donohue says
So blessed to be part of an organization like LIFE Leadership!
Yoann says
I love all the leaders in this amazing organization.. They are here to support every one of us .. I like to read great things like this.
Jay and Tara says
We are so thankful to Life Leadership for the commitment they have made to people to help change lives. We are so proud to be a part of this organization. This is truly something we can all do to improve our lives and the lives of others around us.
Thanks Life
Christie marquez says
Helping people learn to read opens a whole new world to them…thank you life leadership for giving people opportunities to change their lives forever in such a positive and powerful way.
Marianne Keller says
Well said Christie I agree whole heartedly
Darlene Parker says
I think this is awesome
Jeff Doucet says
Great initiative. Honoured to be associated with these fantastic leaders.
Marlene says
Everyone deserves to read – this is truly a great cause – but that is what Life Leadership is all about – helping people
Michele says
Absolutely. Love this initiative that really puts some legs to the blast part of our motto “have fun, make money and make a difference”. Thanks Chris and all the Life founders!
Angella woods says
Wow this is amazing! Proud to be a part of Life Leadership !
Richard Pichette says
I love what Life Leadership represents ! Changed lives and helping people !
Terry Franks says
I love the way Life Leadership helps those that need it with a hand up. Proud to be in business with such great people!
Peter Schmitt says
Love LIFE Leadership and the direction the Leaders are steering the ship. LIFE will make a huge impact in our culture with a far reaching ripple effect into future generations. Blessed to be part of such a worthy cause.
Doug Sheldon says
Life Leadership is all about reaching out to the community where it is people helping people. Way to lead the charge Mr. Chris Brady!
Marcus Zwierecki says
My wife and I are excited about Life on Life and are simply blessed to be a part of Life Leadership. If there is any one thing we can say it’s we are right where we need to be. That’s with a selfless company who sees others before themselves.
Tracey says
Selfless. That sums up the company and our founders perfectly!! Well said!!
Lyle Haney says
Love Life Leadership…..great article ……great organization….changing one life at a time !
Aaron Hutchings says
Literacy is so important. It’s funny how as parents we push literacy on our kids, even mandate reading time, but can so easily stop reading ourselves…..
Mark Goudy says
So blessed to be part of such a great organization that is actually making such a positive significant difference in so many lives! Thank you for making it possible.
Sheila Fleming says
Life Leadership is an amazing business organization that prides itself on character, integrity and service to others all done with humility and grace.
Jonathan Hall says
Thanks for sharing! We are so blessed to be associated with a company that truly wants to make a difference!
Jessica Zwierecki says
Life leadership has taken the business to a whole new level. The leaders hearts are in the right places and fighting for a much needed cause. I’m so proud to be part of an amazing organization where people truly want to give back to others. This is only the start to a revolution of change and progression for those in need of support.
Kim moulton says
Totally amazing. LIFE LEADERSHIP. Changing people’s lives everyday.
Ernie Robinson says
I worked in broadcast journalism a couple of years ago and did a story on literacy in Nova Scotia. Much of the unemployment was caused by the fall of resource-based work in favour of literacy-based work. In essence, those not able to read will have a hard time finding a job now that the manual jobs are declining. Good on LIFE Leadership for showing just that — leadership!
Steven Moulton says
This is amazing. Great job to everyone who is changing lives
Gwen Good says
Love this Business called LIFE…..it really is our purpose to make a difference and we will !!
Thank you Chris Brady and your Team 🙂
Katy says
Life Leadership is amazing!! I love being a part of this community!!! #lovelifeleasership
David Phillips says
Doing well by doing good. Our leaders have always shown us by example how to walk the walk, and to follow Christ in extending a helping hand.
Sharlene says
So proud to be part of an organization that truly makes a difference in people’s lives!
Catherine Redden says
What a wonderful initiative! I am so proud to be a part of this organization! Cathy Redden, Kaizen Rascal
Sundance says
I can’t imagine what the illiteracy numbers are on a National scale! Clearly it’s too big a job for Government! Good on Life Leadership for stepping to the plate! Happy to be getting on this train! Where’s my seat?
Jared says
Life leadership rocks, I’m proud to be a part of an organization that makes it it’s mission to truly change everyone’s life! #lovelifeleadership
Cheryl says
We are so thankful to be a part of this amazing organization. Changing lives, one household at a time.
Anne Crane says
Awesome! It is great to have Life Leadership lead by example!
Trevor Long says
As a current principal of a classical Christian school I appreciate the importance of learning the skills of writing and reading. I am excited to be part of another organization which also values the importance of helping those who have not yet acquired these essential life changing tools of learning which will be life-transforming.
Terry Walsh says
Life Leadership is making a difference.
Ernie Robinson says
In university I took one course called Reading Part 1 — and much of it was learning strategies for teaching reading. The Cloze technique would have the child fill in the last word that the sentence’s meaning would lead them to, e.g., “When I put on my sneakers I will go for a _ _ _.” and so on (the answer would be run). Once armed with the teaching tools, we coached kids in a school program. I started to consider how much of a gift teaching reading would mean to a child’s life, now and in the future.
Life Leadership is supporting this literacy vision and I am proud to be a new Professional Business Owner in the Life Leadership organization in Eastern Canada!
Tracey says
Sounds like an awesome program, Ernie. LIFE has barely scratched the surface yet of all of the strategies that can be used for literacy around the world. I have 100% faith that the best is yet to come!! Great post!
Jeff says
I so love being part of the Life Leadership! In this business we have a lot of great leaders helping change lives! Thanks to Orrin Woodward, Chris Brady and the rest of the policy council members and their wives, for a business that gives you a chance at living the life you have always wanted!
Jeanne-D'arc Pichette says
Life Leadership has always been about making a difference in peoples lives.
Letha Walsh says
So proud to be part of an organization that is leading the way to reach out and lift up our brothers and sisters who face such challenges. Way to go Life Leadership!
Richard Pichette says
Changed lives and helping people ! I love what Life Leadership represents !
Marianne Keller says
” Imagine millions of dollars being poured in monthly to programs that support and promote literacy around the world – that’s where we are headed, and we are just getting started!”
It is so exciting to be part of a company that has vision and not just for the company …
Love life leadership and the difference it is making in peoples lives.
Kaizen Virtuous
Michele says
Just one more way Life is not just the best company in the world, but the best company for the world!
Jeanne-D'arc Pichette says
Life Leadership has always been about making a difference and helping people.
Phil Wall says
Helping people get to the point where they are “Functionally Free”. I love it. roll on Life leadership
George Pringle says
Wow!!! Amazing post and lovin’ LIFE. I couldn’t be more proud to be part of such a tremendous company. Love watching and helping as the ripple affect of how LIFE on life reaches all over.
Kim Miner says
So, so awesome!! With the leadership that is steering this ship you know this is just the beginning of many, many great initiatives to give a hand up, not a hand out. So honoured to be associated with such a high class organization.
Daniel and Stephanie Dery says
It’s great to be part of a bigger picture, of something that truly matters and truly blessed people….this initiative is awesome !
Let’s keep being a mighty force for good and advancing the Kingdom of God.
“Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end….”
I’m fired up about the future of LIFE Leadership !
Catherine Wall says
There is such a tremendous need for organizations like TLC. And those organizations need corporate partners to step up. LIFE Leadership is answering the call – I’m so proud to be affiliated with a corporation that has such an amazing sense of social responsibility.
Janie and Peter Verhoeven says
We already loved everything LIFE stands for prior to LIFE on LIFE. This initiative meets a fundamental need of every person. There may be people who never get exposed to Life Leadership in their lifetime, but there should be no one who doesn’t get taught how to read! Chris Brady’s “Turn the Page” book should be part of the start-up.
Tracey says
An awesome place to start!! Great idea!!
Joseph P Keller says
Life leadership was a true blessing in disguise but the addition of Life on Life is truly going to change the world. I myself never read a book until getting into this opportunity my spelling was so atrocious to the point that I would never write anything down for fear of someone else reading it. I would never get up in front of people to talk afraid of not being good enough. Growing up I was told I was slow the truth of the matter was I just wasn’t ready back then but then I got involved in this and many others poured their time into me changing everything.
I love the fact that we now have the vehicle (Life on Life) to give back in an area that can make such a difference allowing people to get their dignity back and have the ability to learn comprehend and take control of their lives moving forward. Thanks for the article I loved it and look forward to many more.
Tracey says
Wow, Joe! You do such an amazing job all
of the time in front of people, I never would have guessed. Wow!! You’re such a commanding speaker. Full of energy and so confident! The information in this business does so much ‘behind the scenes’. And now, not only making it an initiative to help people learn to read, but having the right information to help them change the rest of their lives too. Sorry, but all I can say is, wow!!
Lindsay McKean says
Wow!! I had no idea that percentage was so high, your right we do take for granted the things that come naturally to us.
Being involved with Life leadership has truly opened my eyes in more ways than one!
Orrin you’re right when you say we’re blessed we should bless others !
Rick’s Grandmother always said “It’s impossible for you to spread sugar around the world without sooner or later some landing on your own lap”
This is just the beginning, creating history and spreading the sweet sugar of literacy to those in need!
Having a portion of each subscription is amazing as everyone is doing their part in the life community and that’s incredible feeling all in itself 😉
Thank you Chris Brady , you’re a Rockstar !!
Tracey says
Amen!!!
RAYLENE MACNAMRA says
I love that quote about sugar Lindz it’s so right!!
Christine Hendriks says
Well said Lindsay!
Nathalie Meganck says
This is so inspiring, thank you Life Leadership!
Natalie says
This is so inspiring. Thanks Life Leadership for contributing to such a worthy cause
Michael smith says
‘Making a difference’ truly is what LIfe LEadership is all about and Vincenza and I are so fortunate to be a part of it! Great article!
mike rocheleau says
It is such an honor to be associated with such a great organisation, thanks for posting!
Alicia Pilon says
This is a fantastic initiative. One that fits perfectly into what LIFE Leadership stands for. I have never been prouder to be a part of such a great organization!
Sue says
What an opportunity to make a difference! Life on LIFE is so needed to help change the quality of lives. Excited to hear more and inspired to do the same locally.
Scott & Andrea Seeley says
What a amazing story and cause! We are so blessed to be a part of Life Leadership and all the good that they have done and will continue to do.
victoria conrad says
WOW LOVE BEING PART OF LIFE LEADERSHIP
Jacqueline Richard says
What a great initiative! Thank You Life Leadership for taking action and showing us by example how to help others to better their lives in practical ways!
David Girvan says
Literacy is so relevant in every aspect our culture and the long term negative repercussions of a society that can not read are absolutely disastrous from politics to the various professions and our educational system. Thank you to the leaders at Life Leadership for this initiative to help put the brakes on such a massive epidemic problem in our country.
Wendy Farmer says
We are so proud of being a part of Life Leadership and what they stand for. What other company would be willing to give so much back to the people in need. The TLC corporation will open the doors for so many lives. Way to go guys!
Lynn Vandervelde says
As a special education teacher and teacher librarian, I have been promoting reading and a love of literacy for years. How wonderful to belong to an organization that is now doing the same! Changing people’s lives for the better in every possible way!
John Lewis says
Thank you LIFE Leadership for developing the Life on Life initiative! It’s shocking to me that such a large portion of the population still lacks the basic skills that many of us just take for granted. Thank you for being a difference maker in this area!
Pursuing Excellence;
John
Joan says
This is a great example of leaders being examples and paving the way for all of us to make a difference. It’s awesome that a portion of the Life subscription income is contributed to a great cause. Making a difference… changing lives in practical ways. I love being part of Life Leadership.
Sasha Star says
The positive attitude from Life Leadership is inspiring and gives me a driving force to be better and knowing that the money we bring in goes to a greater cause Makes me feel proud knowing I’m a part of that.
Marie says
Awesome initiative!
Pat Tefel says
Each one reach one with literacy. Imagine the impact! Great Job Life Leadership!
Tony Tefel says
I was a poor reader as a child. I remember in fourth grade (1956) we had a special reading program SRA (Science Research Associates). It was a color coded progressive reading self directed program. There were ten modules, Starting with “drop out” Olive, up to “teachers pet” Orange. You read several paragraphs then answered questions. The score tested your comprehension. I never made it out of “drop out”, nor did I reach the coveted, “brown nose” and certainly not, “teachers pet”. That’s what I called the Blues and Oranges.
As an adult, I took the Franklin Covey Leadership course. I proceeded to “FAIL” the Personality Test. Ask Chris Brady, he was my mentor at the time, he didn’t believe it either but I have the failure notice to prove it. Whats my point, you ask, thank you for asking. Reading is vital to becoming more then you currently are. Chris, through the CD’s of LIFE Leadership and his personal mentoring taught me different ways to read and understand what I was reading, even if I had to read over and over again. I also have a dictionary with me whenever I read. It takes me more time then the “Orange People” but I’m getting it done. Thank you Chris for what you have done for me, and thank you for Life on Life. Together, all of us, with who we are and what we do, will put a dent in the Universe of the lives of people who will be able to put imagination to words and back again.
Tony Tefel
Sandra McDonald says
I agree Tony. I have taught literacy in my earlier days and their success warmed my heart. I am looking forward to doing it again in our community. How many eyes will be able to see when the light appears. Life Leadership rocks : )
Marcus Zwierecki says
Tony, I have to say I look at you as our role model. You have installed in is a love for reading that we forgot was there. I to was put in a lower reading level in grades 3-6 and understand now that we all have different ways of learning. A standardized test does not accurately prove our level of comprehension. Thank you Tony and Thank you Life on Life for giving people a hand up not a put down.
Ernie Spadzinski says
I am so proud to be associated with such an amazing company as LIFE Leadership! This LIFE on life initiative is making a difference in the world already and will continue to grow as we grow to a million! Thanks Orrin, Chris, Claude and the rest of our awesome leaders in leading from the front! We will make a difference in this world!!!
Lynn says
So inspiring. Way to lead and set a terrific example Life Leadership! My daughter, who struggled with reading herself due to a learning disability, is now talking about volunteering at schools to work with our struggling readers. Who else out there will pick up the gauntlet?
Sandra McDonald says
Thank You so much to the Founders for their vision, Staff for all that they do for us, and the Leaders that mentor us, so we can work together to make a difference in the lives of people who struggle with the things that so many of us take for granted. Can’t wait to see all the future developments in such a fantastic company that will rock the world over time. Look out Canada here we come and our group in Ontario are gearing up with our fearless leader to make a difference : )
Frank Richard says
So glad and honored to be associated with a company with values and amazing people!
Peter Cyngot says
Love how there is a real concern for helping to change lives for the better. Being able to read and write can make all the difference.
Dave Parlee says
This is close to my heart. Life circumstances were that I did not learn to read until I was twelve years old. At age 19 I was reading at a grade 3 level. I am more than excited that I am involved with a team of people that want to help others become the people they were meant to be.
Ben Debus says
LIFE is always striving to improve. I am proud to be a part of a team that is out to change the world!!
RAYLENE MACNAMRA says
Me too Ben!!
Crystal Flemming says
Awesome! Life Leadership is making a difference in so many people lives! Blessed to be part of the community.
Michael Pellegrino says
Love this story and I love the new LIFE on Life initiative!! I can’t wait to start participating in events in my hometown of Niagara!! It’s only a matter of time before people see the impact and difference Life Leadership and Team Kaizen Dynasty is making in people’s lives!! 🙂
Keep up the great work!
Pat Tefel says
Life Leadership “adopting” this cause will absolutely make a difference in people’s lives.
Pay forward what we have been blessed with in our own lives.
RAYLENE MACNAMRA says
I was also shocked at the percentage, and I wonder how many people can’t and don’t say it. Now with Life on life initiative more of these people can be reached and helped to develop these skills that are so amazing and incredible to have. Reading can add so much joy and value to your life whether it’s reading stories to your children, reading the bible, reading marriage, leadership, and parenting books to better yourself, or just reading for pure enjoyment. I’m so happy Life chose this as one of their focuses, and initiatives, it’s sad to say but I never really thought about people who couldn’t read, I mean I knew there was a few, but I personally have only ever known one maybe two people – so I didn’t realize the scale of it overall.
Christine Hendriks says
I’m with you Ray…
I didn’t realize the scale being much larger than I thought. I’m so glad Life Leadership came into my life! It is an awesome company doing incredible things. Helping people in all areas of personal development! And now helping with the ability to read those good books for those that can’t! On the topic of good books, I’ve never read so many life changing, positive, worth while books in my life! Let alone a year! 🙂
I’m always impressed with my Life subscription! When I first started getting it I thought….boy that was an awesome book, they won’t be able to do that again. Sure enough, they did! Sometimes better! And I would thing…Wow…didn’t think they would be able to do that…and every month…sure enough…they are just getting better and better! Same it’s the CDs!
Always the best from Life Leadership…something we can all strive for! Being the best version of ourselves!
Marianne Keller says
I agree with you Raylene I too was shocked at the percentage. We take it for granted that most if not all people can read. It is such a valuable asset to have in life. This reading initiative Life Leadership has
started opened my eyes. I am so excited that a portion of our subscriptions will go to fighting literacy!
Sandra McDonald says
I agree with you Marianne & Raylene it is a lot more than we realize, so thankful for our Leaders in vision
Mark Berry says
Life leadership is making a great difference in so many lives. Glad to be a part
Lorrie Hale says
LOVE MY LIFE FAMILY AND THE MORALS AND STANDARDS.
JIm Storhok says
LIFE Leadership making a difference! Love LIFE Leadership!!
Lloyd Weiler says
It’s a awesome to work with a company that knows how to bless when they are a blessing!!
Katie says
Wow – I just got chills reading this! So excited for what is to come! Fired uppppp!
Wayne MacNamara says
Awesome job guys, Love the LIFE Leadership family.
Dan Beaulne says
Life on Life
Changing lives by helping those in need. This is a game changer for Life Leadership. People all over the world will have no choice but to see how great this company is as we spread ouselves to benefit others.
So proud to be on this team.
Love Life Leadership
Norm Hayner says
An inspiring initiative that we can all rally around, this is yet another example of how LIFE Leadership is filling societal voids and creating a leadership wake for others to follow!
georgia baker says
This is Spectacular !!
Cathy K says
I love being a part of an organization that not only helps people to live abundant lives, but also helps those who are less fortunate, and often cannot help themselves. Awesome job, LIFE!! LIFE on LIFE is amazing!!