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As long as you’re able to infuence one other person, you’re a leader.
New Year Leads to New You
By Kevin Koo
SPECIAL TO THE FORUM
Are you a leader? (Hint: you are) Have you ever had a bad boss? Someone who frustrated you so much that you wanted to do unspeakable things to their things. No? Just me? Ok, well that’s awkward…
Leadership is one of those things that we know is important and something we look for in others, but when it comes down to it, very few people have actually learned anything about leadership. Fortunately, now there are degrees, certifications, and classes you can take to learn more about it. As a professional life and business coach, however, it’s surprising to me that some people can’t imagine being a leader.
Let me offer you a slightly different perspective on leadership. My mentor, John Maxwell, says that leadership is influence, nothing more and nothing less. What does that mean? That means that as long as you’re able to influence one other person, you’re a leader. Kind of nice and empowering to hear that, isn’t it?
With that perspective in mind, whom do you influence? Off the top of my head, I think about your employees or your team, and perhaps those to whom you go to for support. But those are the obvious examples.
On a more subtle level, we lead our friends, family members, spouses, partners, children, and students. On an even more subtle level, you’ve influenced the random person you gave a piece of advice to or perhaps the person you last opened a door for. So really, anyone you come into contact with has the potential to be influenced by you. Feeling empowered yet?
Ok, great Kev, I gave a piece of advice and helped someone, but how does that equate to leading? I’m so glad you asked. One small act doesn’t necessarily lead to you becoming a leader.
However, a series of small acts turns into a habit, and a habit repeated over time becomes your identity, which becomes your life, and eventually your legacy. Think about anything you do well or might be known for. Did it suddenly pop up on the radar for others? No! You’ve been doing it for years and you became the person known for that skill. Leadership is no different.
Are you seeing that you can become a leader? Your age or your life situation doesn’t matter. The important thing is that you start today, and you keep at it.
So, what do I need to do Kev? Well, before getting to that, let’s see what the common barriers are in our next installment.
Kevin Koo, a resident of Castro Valley, is a professional life coach who specializes in personal, business, and leadership goal setting.
Activities: Experience King Tides
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And a top-making workshop is on the Ardenwood calendar from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 2. Make your own top and complete in a skittles tournament for prizes.
Ardenwood is located at 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, just north of Highway 84. For info on admission fees and park hours, visit www.ebparks. org or call 510-544-2797.
At the Environmental Education Center in Tilden Nature Area near Berkeley, there’s a “Naturalist’s Trail” program from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 2.
The Tilden naturalists also lead Monday birding walks in various regional parks from 9 a.m. to noon. It’s a great way to get some fresh air with friendly people. The next one is on Jan. 3. Meet in Shimada Friendship Park at the end of Marina Bay Parkway in Richmond.
The EEC is located at the north end of Tilden’s Central Park Drive, next to the Little Farm. For information on programs, call 510-544-2233.
While you are at Tilden, the Regional Parks Botanic Garden is a great place to visit. The garden has sections devoted to every botanical region in California, so even in winter, there’s always something in bloom. Garden hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. It’s located at the intersection of Wildcat Canyon Road and South Park Drive, next to the Brazil Building. For information, call 510-544-3169.
You can see the results of king tides locally during the frst three days of January at Radke Martinez and Bay Point Regional Shorelines on Carquinez Strait in northern and northeastern Contra Costa.
King Tides
King tides are the highest tides of the year, and give us a sense of what may happen in the future as sea levels rise due to climate change.
At Martinez the peak of the king tide is at 11:27 a.m. on Jan. 1, 12:18 p.m. on Jan. 2, and 1:10 p.m. on Jan. 3. At Bay Point the peak hours are 11:32 a.m., 12:23 p.m. and 1:16 p.m. respectively.
You can get involved as a citizen scientist to record the king tides with the California King Tides project. For more information, visit coastal. ca.gov/kingtides.
Honoring MLK
Looking ahead, the park district plans to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by celebrating a 27th annual Day of Service from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 17 at Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline in Oakland.
Participants will help to clean up the shoreline and improve wildlife habitat.
Preregistration is required to reserve a time slot for yourself or your group. Details will be available soon at the park district website: ebparks.org.
Besides the calendar of upcoming events and programs, the park district website is a great source of information for activities and projects that you can enjoy on your own time. And the website has just been redesigned, though the address is the same.
FILED DEC 06, 2021 MELISSA WILK County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 584827
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): 1. B&B’s Pool Repairs 2. B&B’s Pool Repairs - Commercial Services, 3. B&B’s Commercial Pool Services, 4. B&B’s Pools, 1318 W. Winton Ave., Hayward, Ca 94545, Mailing Address: 15934 Hesperian Blvd. #255, San Lorenzo, Ca 94580, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bruce Barrios, 2240 Lessley Ave., Castro Valley, Ca 94546. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced 1/1/2008 /s/ Bruce Barrios This statement was led with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by le stamp above. Expires DEC 5, 2026
DEC 22, 29, JAN 05, 12, 2022 0433-CVF
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FILED DECEMBER 06, 2021 MELISSA WILK County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 584814 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): MY-IT, located at 18977 Thornbury Ave., Castro Valley Ca 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Daniel Hong, 18977 Thornbury Ave., Castro Valley Ca 94546. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced 05/20/14 /s/ Daniel Hong This statement was led with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by le stamp above. Expires DECEMBER 05, 2026
DEC 15, 22, 29, JAN 05, 2022 0429-CVF
FILED NOV 09, 2021 MELISSA WILK County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 584279
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Center for Prosocial Development, located at 519 Estudillo Ave. #N, San Leandro CA 94577, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Norbert Ralph, 2328 Lakeview Dr., San Leandro CA 94577. This business is conducted by a individual. This business commenced 10/24/21 /s/ Norbert Ralph This statement was led with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by le stamp above. Expires NOV 08, 2026
DEC 08, 15, 22, 29, 2021 0424-CVF
FILED DECEMBER 01, 2021 MELISSA WILK County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 584675
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): A Dog’s Compass, located at 18809 West Cavendish Drive, Castro Valley, Ca 94552, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Christina R. Claas, 18809 West Cavendish Drive, Castro Valley, Ca 94552. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced 11/30/21 /s/ Christina R. Claas This statement was led with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by le stamp above. Expires NOV 30, 2026
DEC 15, 22, 29, JAN 05, 2022 0431-CVF
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Flanders to Speak to CV Rotary Club
Tuesday, January 4: Richard Flanders, District Governor of District 1570, will visit the Club and speak on the activities of the District and Rotary. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12 to 1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9 p.m. on Sunday, January 2, by contacting the Rotary by email at: cvrotary@ iCloud.com or 510-402-5123. More information is available online on the Rotary’s website: castrovalleyrotary.org.
