Lonnie J Clinkscale

Curveball (eBook, ePUB)

Learning to Lead when Life Throws You Unexpected Challenges

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Life unfolds much like a baseball season-beginning with the spring of youthful exuberance, progressing through the summer grind marked by streaks and slumps, and concluding with an autumn of sober reflection. Today, author Dr. Lonnie Clinkscale stands as a successful, content man-a devoted husband and father, and a top administrator for a large urban hospital system in the southern United States. However, this present-day reality starkly contrasts with the author's beginnings.

In baseball terms, Clinkscale was born with two strikes against him. He was the fifth of six children and a member of the Black urban poor in gritty Youngstown, Ohio, during the mid-1960s. His home life was fraught with challenges, including an abusive alcoholic father, and Lonnie struggled with learning disabilities that made him appear intellectually slow and uncommunicative.

From his grandfather, Lonnie absorbed the wisdom of baseball, while a streetside ministry called the Needle's Eye instilled in him a deep love for God. Built on these foundations, Clinkscale embarked on a slow, arduous, and improbable journey toward personal and professional success.

This journey was far from linear; like a baseball season, it twisted and turned, shaped by the unexpected challenges that every life encounters. A life devoid of surprises would be as unremarkable as baseball without its curveballs. The secret lies in managing these surprises in ways that foster growth and compassion, ultimately shaping one into a leader who serves others-a servant leader.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: WestBow Press
• Seitenzahl: 174
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. März 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798385040940
• Artikelnr.: 73576028

Autorenporträt

Dr. Lonnie J. Clinkscale, DBA, is a distinguished leader with over four decades of experience in the healthcare industry. His expertise encompasses various support services departments, including environmental, food, safety, transport, facilities operation, and linen services; as a certified healthcare safety professional (CHSP), he has earned prestigious awards for patient satisfaction, notably the Pillar Award. Dr. Clinkscale's academic qualifications include a Doctorate in Business Administration, an MBA, an MA from Indiana Wesleyan University, and a BA from Lake Erie College. Currently serving as the CEO of Clinkscale Enterprise, he provides consultancy solutions to drive organizations' financial success and elevate employee engagement.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Clinkscale serves as the driving force behind Touch Someone's Life, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing hope and support for individuals with learning disabilities and those seeking a second chance. He has also authored the compelling book Hey Dummy: A Testimony of an Overcomer, chronicling his triumph over learning disabilities, soon to be adapted into a powerful movie. Dr. Clinkscale is unwavering in his commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities while fostering collaborative efforts within his community to achieve shared goals. Alongside his wife, Dawn, he is dedicated to the arts, volunteering, and contributing to society. Their pride in their five children and 13 grandchildren compares only to their love for their current home in Orlando, Florida.