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Venita Smith

This is a video of a friend of mine's husband and friends sharing after she passed. She was a woman of wisdom.

What Type of Leader Are You?

For those who don't know, I am in graduate school. I am also a teacher. So, I have to do a lot of reflecting. I have to reflect on teaching practices. As a doctoral student, I have to reflect on various topics for class. We have been looking at various types of leadership styles. I have been asked the question, "What type of leader are you?" Based on the data, I think that I have the makings of a transformational leader. This is one of the leaders that appears to be en vogue. They can get more done because they are not doing it all by themselves. They have the ability to inspire others. Yes, they are good to work for and have good people skills. They are not the type that run around and say I am the boss, but you and everyone else knows who's running the show. They like to delegate and assign various tasks. They also like to train others to do their jobs. They have successors even though they have no plans of going anywhere. They are just that secure. What type of leader are you for your field? It is also important to know what type of leader works best for your industry. In my field, the top leadership job that many aspire to is that of principal. We also talked about those who are career assistant principals. That is also okay. Some people are very good at supporting the work that someone else has to do. Next year as a teacher, I want to free myself up more and help students who are capable and not too power hungry to take more initiative in the classroom. Some students don't really want to take more initiative, but there are others that do want to take that initiative. What I have found in my studies is that the dictator is not really the best kind of leader. Sometimes people will resent them and sometimes they are not well trusted. Ask yourself, what type of leader am I? What type of leader do I desire to be?

Itching for Ministry

As we look at the signs of the times, we who are spiritually connected realize that something is going on. I have heard of many deaths in recent weeks of people whom I know. There seems to be unrest in the Middle East. As soon as one terrorist cell is destroyed or contained, it seems that another decides to rear its head. By the same token, many people are being thrust into ministry and many are itching to be thrust. I remember years ago when I thought that I was getting the call to preach, it scared me to death. All I could think about is someone who probably doesn't have a full time job except that of ministry. Most importantly, it meant giving up my plans which was scary. After conversations with my pastor at the time and instructions on how to hear from God, the plan He had for me became clearer. That is why I am in education. What about those who want to be thrust out there and go to seminary school and are desperately waiting to hear from God? What can you do? The prayer ministry is wide open. We need all types of prayer warriors. When the enemy comes in, the spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him (Isaiah 59:19). The prayer ministry can cover families, stop terrorists in their tracks, improve the economy, heal the sick and abundance of other things. Men ought to always pray. If you are looking for something to do, pray. If you are looking for something to do, work in a church or a non-profit. Volunteer at a school. When God sees you busy and serious, I am sure that He will give you something to do. We are all called to purpose. For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction. That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man (Job: 33:14-17). Be blessed. God has a plan for you. Seek after it.

Refreshed and Re-purposed for the New Year

I am really looking forward to 2015. I believe that many of the things that God has promised me will be fulfilled in this year. I don't have a prophetic word or anything for what type of year 2015 is. However, I believe that God will finish what He started if you will just maintain the faith. Faith is something that sometimes comes under attack right when God gets ready to deliver you. I believe that faith is gradual. I remember one preacher saying that you need to have cupcake faith before you can have wedding cake faith. I often see politicians going for the big Congressional seat when I believe they should start out on the school board or city council and work their way up. Seems like it takes a lot of name recognition and money and a track record to win these slots. I am more committed in 2015 to finish some of the books that I have started. I should say polish some of the ones that I have started. One is finished, but sometimes my schedule prohibits me from moving forward in a manner that I would. Many times I don't like putting information out about the dates on books. I would rather just spring it on people.

GLORY...THE HAIR LATEST

EXPERIENCE THE GLORY TOUR launched this month in Chicago. We were located downtown in the Chicago Loop. I must say we were very well received and I appreciate Chicago for all the love. Glory...the Hair was on display at the 30th Anniversary of Chicago Tribune's Printer's Row Lit Fest. About 125,000 people were downtown on June 7 and 8. The weather cooperated nicely. It is an excellent family event with pavilions and speakers and dozens of other authors that I did not get a chance to see like Walter Dean Mosley and James Patterson. Andrew Zimmerman was also there. I was too busy trying to sell books and dodging wind shifts from time to time. I really need to hear their best selling tips if a sister is ever to quit her day job. No seriously, I love education. Check out my website at www.glorythehair.com for more pictures or go to http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/books/printersrowlitfest/ Competition was stiff with some big book stores like Pennyworth Books (http://www.pennyworthbooks.net) selling books for as low as $3 from what I could see. They had at least 3 tents there maybe more. Festival goers were gobbling up books like a famine was coming. It was truly a sight to see. One of their tents was right near us. So, we could not sell books for the regular price, but then we never do when going to festivals. It is all about exposure. Also, the Chicago Tribune columnists were very popular. Our table was located strategically by the Trib Nation tent that had plenty of programming and lots of overflow crowds. I love the way God gives us favor with festival presenters and they always try to place us in high traffic areas. For the first time, I ran into one of those sought after New York literary agents. Well, I have seen and met them before but I was glad to have someone come to me. He provided a few tips but didn't offer representation. He didn't buy a book either. I would have given him one if he had asked just so I could have the feedback. I do this for agents because it's about landing a book contract. We drove to Chicago this year so we didn't get a chance to see a lot of the scenery. We will have to fly back without selling books to soak up the sights, food, and shopping. We did try the world famous Giordano's pizza (http://giordanos.com). They will ship it to you. It's worth it I suppose. It is a stuffed pizza. I'm looking for the meat and it's inside the pizza. It was good. We had the chicken sausage with mushrooms and olives. I know you can't go to Chicago without trying the pizza. Anyway, I think that was a successful stop for the first stop on the tour. Stay tuned to this blog with other locations. I apologize that I don't just list all city sites on my blog or website. That is for competitive reasons only. In the meantime, it's all Glory...all the time.

EXPERIENCE THE GLORY TOUR KICKS OFF IN CHICAGO

GLORY IN THE WINDY CITY Glory…The Hair MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE—Author Sandra Hamer kicks off her EXPERIENCE THE GLORY TOUR in the windy city of Chicago, Illinois at this year’s 30th Printer’s Row Lit Fest June 7 and 8th, 2014. The Printer’s Row Lit Fest is sponsored by the Chicago Tribune and located in the Loop. Founded in 1985, the Lit Fest attracts tens of thousands of people each year. One of the characters in Glory…the Hair is interviewing for a job in Chicago at a local TV station. Read the book to get the inside scoop. Glory…The Hair tells the story of Jennifer Williams and Troy Smith. When Jennifer’s hairdresser, Sheila Kennedy, takes a bit too much off Jennifer’s mane, Jennifer is furious. She decides to sue her stylist! As the plot unfolds, the reader learns about Jennifer and Sheila’s love lives, their spirituality, their pasts, presents, and futures. The two women discover that men are partially at fault for women’s hair issues. Men love hair, yet the vast majority of them have no more than a couple of inches on their heads. Instead, their obsession forces women to grow and maintain long, flowing tresses; spending unbelievable amounts of money and even more time on their hair. However, in addition to men, the book blames hairdressers who destroy women’s hair—their glory. This damage has far reaching effects. It affects a woman’s self-confidence, her peace of mind, her love life, and her employability. However, regardless of all the tangles hair causes, the characters in the Glory agree that God is bigger than any head of hair. Author Sandra Hamer is a Christian. She was born in Grand Junction, Tennessee, and raised by her grandmother. She spent 13 years in the broadcasting industry working as a reporter and overnight anchor, assignments editor and desk assistant. She resides in Memphis, Tennessee and works for Shelby County Schools. Hamer is pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Memphis. She has penned a second novel which she is shopping around. ABOUT AUTHORHOUSE: The only profitable print-on-demand and eBook publishing company of its kind, AuthorHouse was founded in 1997 and has more than 60,000 titles released. For more information, visit www.authorhouse.com