Giftocracy: Awakening the Seeds of Greatness

by Michael Tetteh

Overview

A Boy's Journey from the Poverty of Africa to American Prosperity through Soccer

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781613397497
Publisher:	Made For Success Publishing
Publication date:	02/01/2016
Pages:	172
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Michael Tetteh was born in the Volta Region of Ghana. His soccer career began early in life, playing for the Right to Dream Academy in Ghana before moving to California. Michael’s professional career began when he signed a generation Adidas contract with Major League Soccer and was drafted by the Seattle Sounders, where he played for two years.

Michael founded One Kingdom Foundation, a nonprofit organization that seeks to be a catalyst for a new generation of African leaders with honorable character. Michael’s vision with One Kingdom Foundation is to build a leadership school in his village where low-income kids can discover their gifts and leadership abilities, and make a difference in their world.

Michael became a certified John C. Maxwell leadership coach and speaker who leads businesses and individuals to set smart goals and overcome tremendous odds. Michael’s unique approach to leadership combines body, mind, and spirit to create harmony in the workplace.

Table of Contents

Endorsements 5

Dedication 7

Foreword 13

Introduction: Your Gift Is Wrapped. Are You Ready to Unwrap It? 17

Part 1 Discovering the Gift: The Purpose of Life is to Discover Your Gift

Chapter 1 My Story… and Why Your Story Matters 27

Chapter 2 The Genesis of the Gift 45

Chapter 3 Eden: Environment Matters 60

Part 2 Developing the Gift: The Work of Life is to Develop Your Gift

Chapter 4 Work: The Master Key to Success 71

Chapter 5 Living a Life of Purpose 81

Chapter 6 Sharing Your Gift 91

Chapter 7 Who Is the Greatest? 101

Chapter 8 Leading from Your Gift 109

Part 3 Give: The Meaning of Life is to Give Your Gift Away

Chapter 9 Developing a Game Plan for Life 127

Chapter 10 Passing It On: Legacy Matters 143

Afterword: One Kingdom Foundation 159

About the Author 167

Acknowledgments 169

Special Acknowledgments 171

Endnotes 173