How to Become a Born Leader: Keys to Building, Motivating, and Leading Dynamic Teams

Billy Riggs is a motivational speaker, trainer, and illusionist, but he's also passionate about the topic of leadership. He's been called "a psychologist masquerading as a comedian and magician." He was voted one of America's Top Five Most Entertaining Speakers in a 2014 nationwide poll of conference attendees. As an orator Billy moves audiences to action with his message of hope and inspiration. Mix in his talents as a master magician, illusionist, and spellbinding entertainer, and he delivers a presentation that audiences will remember long after the event ends. He founded a church in 1988 and it grew dramatically under his leadership,  and remains one of the largest and most influential churches in North Carolina. He still trains others to deliver powerful speeches. Awarded the prestigious CSP designation, Billy's skill as a professional speaker has been perfected over 4 decades. Better yet, when Billy Riggs appears, things on stage disappear, time flies, and no one leaves the room! Using Las Vegas-quality magic to drive home his points, Billy's presentations have transformed hundreds of otherwise ordinary conferences into events that are truly special. His quick hands and quicker wit spread laughter and raise morale as listeners learn to reshape their destinies by eliminating their "Grand Illusions" and embracing even grander realities. Billy lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Trish. They have one son, Cameron.

Eagle Scout Billy Riggs provides keen insights into thedifference between a boss and a leader. Leaders and those learning to beleaders will find the leadership journey presented in this text a challenge,but one worth the effort. Your team deserves the best, and Billy Riggs canguide you on that journey.

J.T.Dabbs,III
ScoutExecutive/CEO
GreaterAlabama Council
BoyScouts of America
 
Billy Riggs presents a fascinating look at the sixleadership styles through his Leadership Pyramid. He reveals why some managers struggle to lead and why othersare seem to be born leaders. It is a must read for any leader who desires to be effectiveand wants to invest in themselves and their people. 
Bruce Loeffler
President, Enspiron
Former Customer Service Trainer at Walt Disney World
 
Leadership innon-profit organizations can result in more rewards than money can buy. BillyRiggs nails it by showing us how to bring out the leadership in us that otherslove to follow.

Gary Anderson O.D.
Lions ClubsInternational, International Director 2010-2012
 
Riggs is right - leadersaren't born, Leadership is the dividend that comes from investing in ourselvesand choosing to grow.  The principles in this book, when followed, arelike buying blue chip stock in Yourself!
 
Tracy S. Ebarb, CFRE,CNE, CDE
International BowlingMuseum and Hall of Fame
 
In How to Become a Born Leader,Billy Riggs has distilled years of struggle and trial and error down to theessentials; a must read for any up and coming leader.
 
Dennis McEntire
Superintendent
Presidio Public Schools, Texas