“The profiles of men and women found in H.A.B.I.T.S. reinforce the truth that leadership is developed through discipline, but is sustained through choices that enable everyone to be a person of influence.”
Steve KellySenior PastorWave Church
"Through life’s hard lessons and God’s compassionate love, H.A.B.I.T.S is able to express and capture what it really takes to be a leader. As influencers, H.A.B.I.T.S: The Art of Influence, reminds us that leadership is a selfless act that consists of constant self-evaluations, and most importantly, taking the role of leadership seriously.”
Michelle Carter 3-time Olympian and 2016 Gold Medalist
Goodloe and Martinez provide six key steps to help leaders and influencers tap into a new level of personal achievement with a life-changing H.A.B.I.T acronym.
H - What fun elements play into your approach when leading others?
A - When you meet a person different from you, what does it take for you to assume the best in them?
B - Are you leading in a way to be good soil, so that you embrace opportunities to grow and learn?
I -When you insist upon excellence, how often do you measure progress?
T - How do you treat people who need your help?
S - Where do you seek community to find the best version of yourself?
Marcus Goodie Goodloe, Ph.D.
Goodie and his wife of twenty years, Lucy, live in the Los Angeles area and have two children, Hannah and Josh. Goodie serves as the Teaching Pastor at Parkcrest Church in Long Beach, California. In addition, he’s actively involved with Wave Church in Los Angeles, California, where he leads the pastoral care ministry, and serves on the speaking team for the eight campuses of Wave Church, around the country.
A Compton, California native, Goodie travels the globe mentoring students and educators, business professionals, athletes and entertainers, and faith communities on issues including the dynamics of culture, human relationships, leadership, character development, and spiritual formation.
Goodie published his book, Kingmaker: Applying Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Leadership Lessons in Working with Athletes and Entertainers in 2015. In 2016, Dallas Baptist University established the Marcus Goodie Goodloe Scholarship in his honor. He has served as a guest lecturer at several universities and seminaries. At present, he is an adjunct professor at Dallas Baptist University.
Octavio Cesar Martinez
Octavio Cesar Martinez is an experienced sales manager, corporate relationship developer, and sales trainer, with more than 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He has successfully designed and implemented sales and management training programs throughout Southern California.
Octavio shares his knowledge of leadership and personal development skills with people throughout the United States and around the world. He has addressed audiences and conducted seminars for businesses, colleges, churches and non-governmental organizations in Norway, Ecuador, India, Italy, Germany and Tajikistan. He has guest lectured at Fuller Seminary and BIOLA University; he has a degree in analytical philosophy with a minor in fine art and theology.
For three years, Octavio served as a Police Chaplain with two law enforcement agencies in Southern California. He was the founder of Mosaic Whittier, a spiritual community with a focus on personal development and the arts. Octavio is married with three adult children: David Octavio, Michael John and Christina Catherine; he currently lives in Southern California.
