August 12, 2019

Upcoming Events

Knock 'em Games Ribbon Cutting 12:00 pm
08/15/2019
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM M

Noon Networking Luncheon
08/21/2019
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM M
Canyon View Park
3300 E Powerhouse Rd
Spanish Fork, UT 84660

Ribbon Cutting--Bottoms Up Yoga
08/22/2019
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM M

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To PROMOTE a vibrant local economy, to PRODUCE collaborative business partners, and to SERVE as the voice of business in enhancing the Spanish Fork & Salem area.

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3 Leadership Principles from the Revolutionary War

Mark Turner

On Sunday, January 21, 1776, in a small New England church, Pastor Peter Muhlenberg delivered one of the most dramatic sermons of his career. Muhlenberg’s text for the day was Ecclesiastics 3 where it explains, “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted.”

Coming to the end of his sermon, Peter Muhlenberg turned to his congregation and said, “In the language of the holy writ, there was a time for all things, a time to preach and a time to pray, but those times have passed away.”  As his congregation looked on, Muhlenberg stepped from behind the pulpit and removed his black robe to reveal the uniform of a military officer. He declared, “There is a time to fight, and that time has now come!”

Outside the church on that chilly New England Sunday morning, drums began to beat while inside 162 men followed Muhlenberg to the back of the church to enlist in the Continental Army.

The following day, 300 men from Muhlenberg’s church followed him off to war. They eventually became the 8th Virginia Brigade fighting for liberty. 

After the war, Muhlenberg continued to serve his country.  He was a member of the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives not once, but three times. He was also elected to the Senate in 1801.

Peter Muhlenberg’s example helps us to understand 3 essential leadership principles that still apply today.

 

Good Leaders Inspire Others

At times, leaders use brute force in attempting to inspire their teams by declaring, “We must do this now, so let’s get moving.” This brute force approach does not tap into a team member’s intrinsic or extrinsic motivating stimuli, which causes them to enthusiastically join the effort. They may do what the leaders says, not because they want to, but because they have to. Sales people also attempt to describe what their product is and how well it works without motivating a buyer. Sometimes a different message is needed in order to motivate others. Martin Luther King inspired a movement by describing a dream and President John F. Kennedy rallied the nation to put a man on the moon and return him home safely by casting an inspiring vision.

Peter Muhlenberg didn’t declare what needed to be done, he explained why it had to be done. 300 men in his congregation were so moved by why they should join the Revolutionary cause, they were willing to leave their families to fight the War of Independence.

People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.

 

Good Leaders Are Willing to Get Out of Their Comfort Zones

Frederick Muhlenberg, Peter’s brother, was against Peter’s level of involvement in the war.  Peter responded to his brother, writing, “I am a Clergyman it is true, but I am a member of the society as well as the poorest layman, and my liberty is as dear to me as any man, shall I then sit still and enjoy myself at home when the best blood of the continent is spilling?”

80% of people live in their comfort zone afraid to step outside the imaginary walls that limit learning and leadership. In their 1908 study, psychologists Robert Yerkes and John Dodson discovered that too little anxiety (comfort zone) results in poor performance. Interestingly enough, increased anxiety causes an increase in performance. There is, however, a balance between increased anxiety and extreme anxiety. Much like our comfort zones, extreme anxiety can reduce one’s performance. The Yerkes-Dodson Law indicates performance is maximized when operating in a state of optimal anxiety. Comfort zone leadership stifles potential, limits growth, and nurtures regret.

Max Depree once said, “We cannot become what we want to be by remaining what we are.”

 

Good Leaders Lead by Example

Credibility is one of the most important traits a leader needs to have. People who say one thing and do another fail to earn the credibility necessary to lead others. As a leader, your team, associates, family, and friends are watching all that you do. A leader’s values should align with their actions in every area of his or her life whether at home, at the office in the boardroom, or on the field coaching Little League. A leader’s reputation is determined not by what he says, but by what he does.

Peter Muhlenberg was a great soldier. He became a Major General under Commander-in-Chief George Washington. Baron Steuben, in general orders, requested “General Muhlenberg to accept his very particular thanks for his gallantry and good dispatches. Because of his actions, Muhlenberg was given command of one thousand light infantry. Muhlenberg finished the war strong and is portrayed in a painting displayed in the United States Capitol Rotunda of the surrender of the British at Yorktown. 

Peter Muhlenberg passed away in 1807 at the age of sixty-one.  He was a great patriot as can be seen on his tombstone which reads, “He was Brave in the field, Faithful in the Cabinet, Honorable in all his transactions, a Sincere Friend and an Honest Man.”

Inspire others! Reach for great success by stepping out of your comfort zone and lead by example.

Knock 'em Games - Ribbon Cutting



For: Knock 'em Games

When: Thursday August 15th @ Noon

Where:  469 S 2500 E, Spanish Fork

 

Noon Networking Luncheon

We are excited to announce that during our August Noon Networking Luncheon Congressman John R Curtis will be speaking with us!  Our luncheon will be held on Wed. August 21st at The Oaks Event Center in Spanish Fork.

John R. Curtis proudly represents Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, serving on the House Natural Resources and Foreign Affairs Committees. After being elected to Congress on November 13, 2017, John sponsored 12 bills in his first year in office. Four of these bills passed through the House and three were signed into law: The POPPY Study Act to combat the opioid crisis, the Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking Act, and the Small Business ACE Act.
 

The Congressman cares deeply about hearing the diverse perspectives and feedback from his constituents: he held over 100 town halls in 2018. Utah’s third district is the youngest in the country, with an average age of 26 years old. John is also sensitive to the many constituents that live in rural Utah, and has focused on legislation that can fit needs of both demographics such as student loans, rural broadband access, and more.

John has been committed to helping Utah’s growing tech scene flourish, and was recognized by Silicon Slopes as their first Community Hero Award recipient. Other personal awards comprise of Civic Innovator of the Year by Utah Valley University, Thayne Robson Award for Leadership in Economic Development, and Outstanding Citizen Award from the Office of Civic Engagement Leadership by Brigham Young University.

Prior to coming to Washington, John was the 45th mayor of Provo City, serving two terms. Known for his personal approach to city government, Mayor Curtis prioritized his outreach to residents of Provo by utilizing various channels including his popular blog. He was named the #1 Top Elected Official on Social Media 2015 by the Government Social Media group and has been recognized by Forbes for his commitment to citizen engagement. Curtis was re-elected for a second four-year term as mayor in 2013 with 86.49% of the vote. As mayor, he averaged an approval rating of 93%.

During his terms in office, the city of Provo ranked #1 in the nation for Business and Careers by Forbes as well as #1 for Well-Being by Gallup. Other recent awards include national recognition for the quality of life, family environment, a booming tech and entrepreneur culture and a successful revitalization of downtown. With the help of the City Council, employees and residents, Mayor Curtis’ administration brought Google Fiber to Provo, regularly scheduled air service at the airport, expanded parks, trails, and completed Provo’s state-of-the-art recreation center.

Before becoming mayor, John was a small business owner in Provo, working with his partners to build their business “Action Target,” where he led sales and operations strategy.

Congressman Curtis and his wife Sue have six children, seven grandchildren. He maintains a fluency in Mandarin Chinese and a closet full of stately socks.

 

Upcoming South County Business Summit



The Spanish Fork & Salem Chamber is partering with the Springville/Mapleton Chamber and the Payson/Santaquin chamber to bring you our new

South County Business Summit!

The summit will be held on October 23rd!


More details will become available as the date approaches

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Would you like to advertise on our Chamber Today Television Show?  Our show is aired 6 times per week on SF17!

The cost for chamber members is only $75 ($100 for non-chamber members) for each 30 second commercial, per month you choose to advertise. 

If you do not have a commercial produced, you can talk to Pete Hansen with SF17 and he can help you out.  Pete can explain the costs involved with producing a commercial for your business.

You can watch our latest episode HERE
 

Chamber Champions

These businesses invest $2,500 or more each year to support the mission of the Spanish Fork & Salem Chamber of Commerce.

Weekly Newsletter - August 12, 2019