weLEAD is an acronym for Web-Enhanced Leadership Education and Development.
It was founded in the fall of 2001 by Greg L Thomas upon completion of his master’s degree in Leadership at Bellevue University. During the course of his studies Greg found it difficult to find free quality leadership information on the Internet. Upon graduation, he decided to start a charity to promote the development of leadership skills to a worldwide audience and offer educational information and materials no cost. weLEAD was started with an initial investment of $250.00 US.
In March of 2002 Dr. Howard Baker became the first editor of our academic online E-Journal of Organizational Learning and Leadership.
Incorporated in the state of Ohio, weLEAD has IRS 501(3)(c) tax exemption status.
What you will discover at this site is truly a labor of love. No one has ever received compensation or gratuities for their work at weLEAD including its founder. Hundreds of authors have contributed leadership articles, book reviews and other talents to make this work possible. All donations and contributions are directed directly into expanding our services.
Greg L. Thomas, Biography
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Greg Thomas is the founder and president of weLEAD Incorporated. He has written numerous leadership articles for various publications and is the author of all 72 of the the weLEAD Leadership Tips.
Greg has an extensive thirty-five years experience in public speaking and has spoken to hundreds of audiences worldwide. He has provided leadership seminars and keynote speeches for organizations as diverse as Ramapo College, FirstMerit Bank, American Society for Quality, Shelby County Tennessee – District Attorney General’s Office, Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers and the Pennsylvania Governor’s Institute. Greg has also conducted public leadership seminars and webinars sponsored by weLEAD Incorporated.
He has a Master of Arts degree in Leadership from Bellevue University, where he also has served as an adjunct professor teaching courses in business management and leadership. His first book, 52 Leadership Tips (That Will Change How You Lead Others) was published in 2006 by WingSpan Press. His second book, Making Life’s Puzzle Pieces Fit was published in March 2009. Both are available at amazon.com.
Greg is also the president of Leadership Excellence, Ltd, a management training and business consulting company. Leadership Excellence, Ltd. effectively builds individuals and organizations to reach their highest potential through enhanced productivity and personal leadership development using a number of proven programs.
He and his wife BJ are natives of Cleveland and presently reside in Litchfield, Ohio. His personal webpage is located at GregLThomas.info