Keith Wolaridge
Keith Wolaridge has served on his local school board for over 14 years. He has served on many school committees at the local, county, and state levels. In addition, in 2016, Keith posses a MBA from National University; MA in leadership from Grand Canyon University, along with his Masters in Governance from the California School Board Association.
About Me
BIO
Keith C Wolaridge is a retired, award-winning ex-bank executive who today is an He is an adjunct professor at the local junior college and manages and owns a business and personal development consulting firm.
PROFESSIONAL
After advising hundreds of customers and lending millions of dollars to small Keith now uses this experience to help others protect and realize their dreams. Keith has built a solid reputation as a business and civic community leader throughout his professional career. Keith’s primary strength is connecting and is passionate about instruction, inspiring, and invigorating people. He can convey complex material in lay terms to build ideas and drive decisions among diverse groups and individuals. This is done by blending an aptitude for reasoning, and analysis, along with an exceptional talent for public speaking.
Due to his passion for education, in 2010, Keith was elected to the Panama Buena Vista Union School Board, where he currently serves as Board President. Keith possesses both an MBA and M.S. Degree In addition, a graduate of the prestigious University of Washington’s Pacific Coast Banking School. In addition, graduating from' from the California School Board Association Masters in Governance Designation.
SERVICE
Engaged in his community, Keith currently serves on the Board of Directors for his local symphony orchestra, and county school board association, and is an elected delegate to the California School Board Association. Over the years, he has served as a board member for many not for profits in his community along with volunteering his time as a mentor to college students. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. along with serving his alma mater California State University, Fresno President’s Advisory Council.
PERSONAL
Husband of twenty years, and father to four beautiful daughters Keith is also an avid golfer, reader, and guest on various podcasts and radio shows. In 2020 Keith authored his first book – Five Pillars and you can enjoy his podcasts “Life Begins After Fifty and Brother to Brother” on various platforms.
Courses
Become The Best Version of You
This ebook is to encourage you that every day, strive for progress over perfection. Set intentions, establish positive routines, stay active, eat well, and keep learning. Surround yourself with supportive people, embrace challenges, and give back. Celebrate progress and learn from setbacks. Keep growing; the only limit is yourself. Start today.
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Decisions from the Dais - Ebook
Unveil the Power of Governance with "Decisions from the Dias"! Experience the empowering journey of understanding and navigating the complexities of school board governance. "Decisions from the Dias" evokes a sense of confidence, equipping you with the knowledge to make impactful decisions that positively shape the future of education.
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Five Pillars - Ebook
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to live a life of purpose and fulfillment? To wake up every morning with a sense of direction, a clear vision of where you're headed, and the unwavering belief in your ability to get there?
Decisions from the Dais - The Five Pillars of School Board Goverance in a Post Pandemic World
Explore 'Decisions from the Dias,' a guide to effective school board governances. Delve into pillars like good intentions, purpose-driven decisions, humility, and ongoing learning. Discover how enlightened board members positively impact student success. Join us in redefining educational leadership for a lasting legacy."
Five Pillars - A Father's Discussion
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to live a life of purpose and fulfillment? To wake up every morning with a sense of direction, a clear vision of where you're headed, and the unwavering belief in your ability to get there?
BOOST For New Leaders
1. Dive into leadership excellence with Boost for New Leaders, a 6-hour online course tailored for new managers. 2. Uncover research-backed insights and essential skills to confidently navigate your management role. 3. Explore six powerful mindset shifts proven to drive success in leadership positions. 4. Benefit from practical strategies you can apply immediately in real-world scenarios. 5. Participate in a live 90-minute One on One recap session with personal coach
Fundamental Four
1. Embark on a transformative journey with Fundamental Four, a 4-week online program for lifelong skill development. 2. Explore the timeless leadership skills of Self-Awareness, Learning Agility, Communication, and Influence. 3. Self-paced training provides flexibility while ensuring a comprehensive understanding of core skills. 4. Engage in three weekly one-on-one recaps with a coach for personalized guidance and support.
Teamwork & Collaboration/Customer Service
Specifically designed for school districts and non for profit organizations. This two session half day in person course teaches your team essential skills for successful teamwork and collaboration in the office. Learn to communicate effectively, delegate tasks, resolve conflicts, and build a positive team dynamic. In addition, we review with staff the importance of excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. Contact us for custom pricing structures.
Relaxation - It's Ok to Take Care Of You
It is essential to relax to get your mind clear and your body tension-free, regain focus, cool down, and help return to a balanced physical state. Relaxing is vital for keeping our minds healthy and supporting our motivation and interest in our lives and careers. Not being able to relax and unwind can be damaging to your health. Even if you have a large family, a meaningful career, and a home in addition to your other weekly commitments, it is still necessary to find time and space to relax.
Better Conversations Every Day
1. Elevate your conversational skills with Better Conversations Every Day, a transformative course for personal and professional growth. 2. Gain insights into effective communication techniques to foster meaningful connections in all aspects of your life. 3. Develop the ability to navigate differences and build collaborative relationships across boundaries. 4. Engage in one-on-one recap with facilitators for personalized guidance and skill reinforcement.
Burn Bright and Not Out
1. Scientifically Backed Resilience Training: Immerse yourself in a 12-hour, 4-week program rooted in scientific research, offering actionable methods to evade burnout and foster resilience. 2. Leadership Enhancement: Equip leaders of all levels with the tools to effectively manage their energy, enabling them to excel in their roles and responsibilities. 3. Personalized Guidance and Reinforcement: Participate in three weekly one-on-one recaps with facilitators to support and reinforce crucial concepts, ensuring lasting resilience.
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Coming Soon - Five Pillars of School Board Leadership
So you want to be a school board member? Follow this course to learn how to become prepared for your position.
Coming Soon - Unleash the Possible - "Preparing The Next Generation Of Leaders"
A series of four courses where we prepare the next generation (17-25) for leadership at school, work, and life.
Skills
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Articles
How to Express More Gratitude at Work & Why Gratitude in Leadership Is Important
For many people, “thanks-giving” is a tradition that happens around the dinner table once a year. But research suggests that leaders should express gratitude in the workplace year-round — here’s how.
How to Become a More Resilient Leader
Resilience is our ability to respond adaptively to challenges. It’s what helps us get back up again, stronger, after meeting life’s hurdles, disappointments, and failures. It’s more than simply bouncing back from adversity or not breaking in the face of hardship.
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Authentic Leadership: What It Is, Why It Matters
Authenticity is the healthy alignment between internal values and beliefs and external behavior. Authenticity comes from finding your style and your way of leading — and making life decisions that reflect your ethics, values, and your personality.
Honing Leadership Skills for High-Potential Leaders of Color
"How do we make sure that organizations change in a way that is more than just a new face around the table?" And, "Does it really matter how different the people in charge are if an organization's strategy already takes race into account?"
How One Tiny Thing Can Change Your Day, Business and Your Life
I believe the answer is to do small tasks every day, developing a habit of consistency. This habit helps you maintain discipline and focus, which are essential for achieving your goals. Small tasks may seem insignificant but are the building blocks for bigger tasks.
12 Challenges New Managers Must Conquer
Struggling as a Manager? It’s tough to make the transition from an individual contributor who does the work well, to a leader who must continue to do the work plus lead others. Many first-time managers feel that no one understands what they’re going through and find themselves struggling as a manager. The numbers prove it: 20% of first-time managers are doing a poor job, according to their subordinates. 26% of first-time managers feel they weren’t ready to lead others to begin with. Almost 60% say they never received any training when they transitioned into their first leadership role. No wonder 50% of managers in organizations are rated as ineffective. To better understand the most common challenges of new managers and to help them overcome the difficulties of their new roles, we conducted a study to analyze the challenges of nearly 300 emerging leaders who took our training program for first-level managers, Maximizing Your Leadership Potential.
The Core Leadership Skills You Need in Every Role
These are the fundamental 4 leadership skills needed by leaders at every organization, regardless of role, industry, or location: self-awareness, communication, influence, and learning agility. Leaders at different levels of an organization face different challenges. But whether you’re an individual contributor, a firstline manager, a mid-level leader, a senior executive, or somewhere in between, there are 4 core leadership skills you need to focus on as you grow in your career. These are the timeless, fundamental skills that are needed by leaders throughout every organization — and they’re important regardless of role, industry, or location. But the way you address each leadership skill, and what you need to learn or emphasize around it, will shift and change as you move into higher levels in the organizational hierarchy and encounter new challenges. So what exactly are these foundational leadership skills? While there may not be a single definitive list of core leadership skills, at CCL, we call the leadership skills needed in every role and career the “Fundamental 4.”
Fearless Entrepreneurship: 5 Common Fears and How to Overcome Them
At some point or another, every entrepreneur has wondered if they are on the right track and if the business they are pouring their time, money, and energy into is actually going to work out how they hope. But the reality is that these fears and doubts are just part of starting your own business. As an entrepreneur, there will be times when you're not sure that things will work out. And it is in these moments that you need to be able to take a step back and look at the situation, and your thoughts, in a different way.
Nine Ways To Combat Fear
Fear gets to the best of us, whether it is fear of failure, fear of success or even fear of fear. All of us have experienced fear at some point in our lives and it can be a real stumbling block that holds us back from being truly successful.
Read the book:
Five Pillars by Keith Wolaridge
Keith C. Wolaridge writes about the love of his father, a faithful man committed to his family, especially during the toughest of times. Keith witnessed his father’s life-long grasp of "goodness" in the face of a cold, privileged world never meant for him; and yet, holding true to the set of righteous principles, his father's pillars above the rest!
It’s these very pillars that shaped Keith into the man, the father, the business owner he is today. In Five Pillars, Keith offers a robust foundation of wholeness to a crumbling society. He writes urgently, from the heart, with a fluid, intellectual tempo that lifts us and causes introspection, with a single design to perhaps mend the collective soul of our nation. He sat silently, watching the chaos unfold, waiting for that small, spark of hope. And now, it’s his turn to speak
