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Is Leadership Important When Transitioning CEOs?

October 4, 2012 by angishields

Global Leader Radio

Is Leadership Important When Transitioning CEOs?

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio, host Alvin C. Miles interviews Demmie Hicks as she describes how leadership skills help smooth the transition of Chief Executive Officers.

Demmie Hicks / President, DBH Consulting

Demmie is a Strategic Consultant, Executive Coach, Facilitator and Speaker. She helps CEOs plan and facilitate the transition Emerging Leaders face as they navigate the complexities and joys of moving into the C-Suite.

There’s a reason CEOs turn to Demmie Hicks to help them create the change needed to grow: She understands the challenges and realities confronting leaders every day. To achieve this, Demmie draws upon her competencies with Culture, Board Effectiveness, C-Suite Leadership, Facilitating Crucial Conversations and Executive Coaching to support the success of her client engagements.

Demmie’s work with CEOs focuses on how to create the positive change necessary to grow a business. Since founding DBH Consulting in 1994, Demmie has helped leaders shape their vision, develop actionable strategic plans, elevate sales performance – and ignite both motivation and accountability across the enterprise. She helps organizations shape succession plans and provides leadership development for next-in-line CEOs and future leaders

A recognized thought leader in the insurance industry, Demmie has authored numerous articles and addressed audiences at seminars, symposia and other events. Since 2008, she has served on the Editorial Board of American Agent & Broker Magazine, and through DBH Consulting she freely shares ideas and insights through papers, case studies and blog entries.

Her civic activities include Outreach Advocacy Center, where she volunteers and participates on the Board of this nonprofit serving Atlanta’s homeless community.

Contact Demmie: 404-541-6600 ext 2, demmiehicks@dbhconsulting.com

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Keith Radford with Uber and Don Metzger with NextInput

October 3, 2012 by angishields

Emerging Enterprise

Keith Radford with Uber and Don Metzger with NextInput

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Keith Radford/Uber

Keith Radford is an Atlanta native who attended Harvard and majored in Economics in 2002. He spent several years in the financial services industry in New York and Amsterdam before attending business school at Kellogg at Northwestern. Keith joined Uber in January 2012, charged with launching new markets for the company. He has launched Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Atlanta, and is now acting as General Manager for the Atlanta market.

Don Metzger/NextInput

Don Metzger is the CEO of NextInput, Inc.

Making a Difference Every Day – Sunrise of Johns Creek’s Sheri Maddox

October 3, 2012 by angishields

Eugeria

Making a Difference Every Day - Sunrise of Johns Creek's Sheri Maddox

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Return guest Sheri Maddox is a rare native Atlanta. She attended Georgia State University, earning an undergraduate degree in business. She started her career in sales. Not too long after graduation, Sheri’s grandmother passed away. Her grandfather had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2001, and needed to move out of his house to a community where he could get the care and attention he needed. As Sheri became involved in her grandfather’s care, she realized how much she felt called to work as an advocate for seniors.

Today, Sheri is the Director of Community Relations for Sunrise of Johns Creek. She loves the resources that Sunrise brings to bear in providing a safe, secure, caring and compassionate home for seniors – particularly those with some cognitive impairment. She also loves the fact that her grandfather lives in the building, two floors above her office!

Sheri also advocates for seniors through her volunteer work with the Alzheimer’s Association. She got involved with this organization as a result of her grandfather’s diagnosis, and has found a place where she can really make a difference. Sheri is co-chairing this year’s Atlanta Walk to End Alzheimer’s, being held this Saturday, September 29 starting at 8 am at Atlantic Station. To get more information or register a team, visit http://www.alz.org. To find out more about Sunrise of Johns Creek, call 770-814-0505, visit their website at http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com, or send Sheri an email at johnscreek.dcr@sunriseseniorliving.com.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

October 3, 2012 by angishields

Real Estate Atlanta

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

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Jo Kenney/Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

Jo Kenney is a long-time Atlanta resident and an experienced REALTOR serving the metro area. Jo’s special ability to listen to her client’s needs makes her the ideal agent to help in the buying and selling process. And her exceptional negotiation skills will ensure that a client’s real estate transaction will be a wise move.

Jo has a long standing commitment to the real estate industry. She is involved with the local, state and national associations, and is currently serving the members of the Women’s Council of REALTORS as the 2012 National Recording Secretary. Her recognition includes the Mary Nelson REALTOR Spirit Award, and the President’s Choice Award for Professionalism.

Jo’s commitment to education has resulted in several designations including Accredited Buyers Representative, Accredited Seller Representative, Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate of the REALTOR Institute, and Internet e-PRO certification.

Jo’s clients appreciate her integrity, experience, and knowledge, and trust her with the important process of buying and selling their homes. Jo specializes in Independent Women (Single, Widowed, Divorced, Domestic Partners),First Time Buyers, and Move Up Buyers. She is a skillful negotiator, and especially adept at listening. Her goal is that every transaction be a win- win, and as smooth as possible.

Laura Brookshire

Laura Brookshire first earned her real estate license in 1978. Through the years she has developed a vast network to help her buy and sell homes for clients all across the Atlanta metro region.

Her professional career has led her in many directions, including 13 years as a business consultant for Fortune 500 companies. As a practiced executive Laura knows the importance of a well thought-out strategy. Her clients benefit from her expertise, as she is able to determine the best way to move a home quickly and at the right price.

Working in varied environments, Laura also knows the value of teamwork and putting the right resources to work at just the right time. Because of this, she calls upon her own experiences as well as those of her Metro Atlanta Partners colleagues to achieve her client’s goals.

Laura is recognized as an industry expert in Short Sales and REO properties, helping her clients navigate the ever-changing real estate marketplace and taking advantage of market opportunities that less experienced Realtors may miss.

A 17-year resident of the Northlake area of DeKalb County, Laura has spent nearly her entire life in Atlanta. She consistently receives the highest compliment from satisfied clients – referral and repeat business. Over 90% of clients come to her as referrals from past clients.

Host Dana Barrett is joined by Peter Ashley, Gene Hammett and Jewel Anderson

October 3, 2012 by angishields

Good Morning Atlanta

Host Dana Barrett is joined by Peter Ashley, Gene Hammett and Jewel Anderson

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Peter Ashley is back for a second week of fill-in co-host duties while regular co-host and change management consultant Elizabeth Gordon continues to consult in Singapore. He joins regular show co-host Dana Barrett for a review of the business headlines and a lively discussion about the challenges of growing your business.

Guests this week are Business Coach, Gene Hammett from Core Elevation and Jewel Anderson from Under 30 Following the Vision. Gene shared his personal story of succeeding, failing spectacularly and then pulling himself back up by the bootstraps. It’s a compelling story that you’ll want to hear!

Gene also explained the difference between coaching, consulting and training and talked about how coaching helps you get to the solutions yourself rather than “telling you what to do” and he noted that when you figure it out for yourself, you’re more likely to follow through and make real progress. He clearly has a unique coaching style and a passion for the work he is doing that you’ll hear throughout the show.

Jewel talked about her new non-profit venture Under 30 Following The Vision and talked about her desire to help young entrepreneurs get both exposure and funding. She explained the scholarship program, talked about the three finalists and shared her vision for the organization going forward!

Referral Marketing: Emile Paradis, Clax Underwood, and Paxton Dement.

October 3, 2012 by angishields

BRX National

Referral Marketing: Emile Paradis, Clax Underwood, and Paxton Dement.

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Emile retired from the Marine Corps Reserve in 1995, as a Colonel, last serving Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Training, Marine Force Reserve. Upon retirement, he worked as an American Express Financial Advisor, later moving to the Shilla Corporation, a regional third party administrator for employee benefits.

In 1998, Emile started the first chapter of Business Network International in Louisiana. He moved to Atlanta in January of 2002 as the Managing Area Director, BNI, Atlanta. The aggressive growth of his region included an extensive educational program for BNI members.

Emile is the Managing Partner of RPM Advisors and is a franchise owner of the Referral Institute. He has been a Referral Institute Master Trainer and has developed a number of referral training programs that are taught nationally. He is also certified as a DISC Practitioner by Personality Insights, Inc. and has conducted DISC training for businesses both large and small. Emile is known for his fast-paced, results oriented training style. His dynamic presentations provide on-the-ground, useful information, mixed with action items and a little fun.

Emile is the Executive Director for Fast Forward Restart, a nonprofit organization working with small businesses and nonprofits in their recovery from major disasters. Current project areas include New Orleans, LA, Livonia, MI, and Rumford, ME.

Clax Underwood is a native of Atlanta with deep roots in the real estate industry da-ting to the early 1900s. His great grand parents opened the Winecoff Ho-tel in downtown Atlanta in 1913.

His initial career spanned 25 years with Mercedes-Benz in client service.His career in the Real Estate industry spans 18 years here in Atlanta.Clax is a Member of the Atlanta Executive Forum, World Trade Center Atlanta, National and Georgia Association of Realtors.Clax, with Partners, John Damiano, Karen B. Eberson joined to form Provident Professionals, Inc., DBA, The Providence Group. The focus of their business is Residential Real Estate, Relocation and Commercial Real Estate.

Clax enjoys time with family and friends, reading, and early morning walks, activities through his church and works with Habitat for Humanity.

Paxton is a CFP® and joined Capital Research Advisors, LLC during 2010. Prior to his affiliation with CRA, Mr. DeMent was Senior Portfolio Manager with Varn Investment Counsel, Inc for the previous nine years. Mr. DeMent has also worked as a financial planner with Ameriprise.

He graduated in 1988 from Millsaps College with a Bachelors of Business Administration. Paxton obtained his Certified Financial Planner designation in 2007. He is a member of the National Association of Active Investment Manager, NAAIM. Paxton has lived in the Atlanta Area for more than 20 years. Paxton and his wife, Paige, have two elementary aged children and live in Cobb County. His interests include golf and through the years has had consistent charitable/community service activity and has been especially keen on donating blood/platelets to the Red Cross. My interest is still golf and more golf.

Roundtable Discussion on Sustainability

October 2, 2012 by angishields

Burr Forman's Results Matter Radio

Roundtable Discussion on Sustainability

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Aaron Bastain/City of Atlanta

Aaron Bastian is the Communications and Project Manager for the City of Atlanta in the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability. Working to be a more sustainable city means reconciling the city’s developmental goals with its environmental limits over the long term. Aaron works as a part of the mayor’s press staff to ensure that consistent and effective messages around sustainability – including goals and successes – are delivered by the administration.

As part of the team that implemented the city’s first Sustainability Plan launched in October 2010, Aaron is an integral part in helping meet the mayor’s challenge of making Atlanta a top ten sustainable city. Meeting that goal means improving the programs and policies such as water and energy conservation, reducing solid waste and emissions and improving the rates of recycling. Additionally, Aaron serves as the city’s project manager for the Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge – which aims to support President Obama’s goal of helping businesses save nearly $40 billion annually in energy costs, enabling them to grow, invest in new technology, and create American jobs.

Prior to his role at the city, Aaron worked for the Clean Air Campaign, which advocates for Georgians to take action to improve air quality and reduce traffic congestion. As Employer Program Manager, Aaron forged and maintained relationships with C-level executives of both private and public partners and provided marketing and communications developmental support for the organization. Aaron earned a BA from Louisiana State University A&M College where he remains involved with the school’s Office of Equity, Diversity & Community Outreach. Aaron also earned an MBA from Clark Atlanta University School of Business and remains active in the Urban Sustainability Directors Network.

Tom Boeck/Sustainable Options

Tom Boeck is a Principal of Sustainable Options, LLC and oversees the company’s entire consulting practice. He provides sustainable consulting, program and construction management services to clients seeking efficient, healthy buildings. He also manages and facilitates the LEED®, Energy Star and BEPA implementation processes for clients who need them. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Boeck also is the driving force behind the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance gap analysis. He continues to oversee and manage other facilities-related initiatives for both new construction and existing buildings, which have expanded to include LEED volume certification for portfolios of 25 buildings or more.

With more than 25 years of experience in commercial construction and development, Tom was a select member of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Portfolio Committee, responsible for developing criteria for portfolio planning and standards for the implementation of “green” practices across multiple-building portfolios through the volume certification program.

Eryn Emerich/Footprint :: Sustainable Talent

Recruitment for the corporate conscience, Footprint Talent is a boutique recruitment firm that serves corporations, higher-ed, and non-profit/NGO institutions situated in the sustainability space and beyond.

Managing Director and founder of Footprint Talent, Eryn and the team partner with transparent organizations who are committed in both mission and action to responsible operating practices.

Bringing 10+ years experience in executive search, consulting and business development to each executive search assignment, Eryn and her team are acutely aware of the nuanced nature of identifying, attracting, and delivering the right fit for critical senior leadership roles. She is committed to her clients’ ultimate success during and beyond the life of those engagements, creating long-term dynamics of accountability, buy-in and trust.

Susie Spivey-Tilson/tvsdesign

Susie Spivey-Tilson is a LEED Accredited Professional, ISO 14001 Internal Auditor, is certified in the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) and is a certified Permaculture Designer. She holds an MS in Sustainable Systems and a BS in Anthropology and Sustainable Development. Her experience includes directing ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) certification and LEED® certification across multiple market segments. Susie has performed these services for general contractors, and architecture and engineering firms, such as tvsdesign, Skanska and BVM Engineering. Susie has provided training for sustainable design, LEED® certification and ISO 14001 certification. She is competent in LEED® for New Construction, Commercial Interiors, Core and Shell, and Existing Buildings, EPA Target Finder and Portfolio Manager. Susie currently sits on the USGBC GA Chapter Board of Directors, the USGBC Atlanta Branch Leadership Group as well as chairing the Events and Education Committee for the Atlanta branch. She previously served on the Professional Development Committee of the USGBC and currently works as an Education Provider Reviewer for the USGBC.

Gillen Joachim with Neel and Robinson Attorneys at Law LLC and Katrina Stroup with Medieval Times

October 1, 2012 by angishields

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Gillen Joachim/Neel and Robinson Attorneys at Law LLC

Gillen Joachim is a Partner with the law firm of Neel and Robinson. Â He has been practicing real estate law for over ten years. Â As the managing attorney of the Marietta office, Gillen works with dozens of lenders, over 100 real estate agents and hundreds of buyers and sellers every year. Â Gillen lives in Marietta with his wife and three children.

Katrina Stroup/Medieval Times

Katrina Stroup, Marketing & Sales Manager for Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, is an award-winning marketing and sales professional with over 9 years of proven success in increasing market share via the development and implementation of innovative marketing campaigns. She has served in her current role at Medieval Times for over 4 years, consistently proving herself as a leader on the national Medieval Times team and in the marketing field, at large. Katrina has been honored with awards from Direct Marketing Association of Atlanta, as well as internal titles, including Marketing Manager of the Year and Social Media Campaign of the Year.

How to Exploit Fiscal Leadership in Your Industry – 10 Secrets to Fiscal Growth

October 1, 2012 by angishields

Renegade Radio

How to Exploit Fiscal Leadership in Your Industry – 10 Secrets to Fiscal Growth

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Gary Patterson, Trusted Advisor | FiscalDoctor Inc.

How to Exploit Fiscal Leadership in Your Industry – 10 Secrets to Fiscal Growth

Uncover Your Blind Spots and dramatically accelerate correct financial and fiscal leadership decisions! Risks are what go wrong when you are not looking: those stupid things like bounced checks, losing your best customers or best people when you are blindsided. We help you create peripheral vision in your business so you are not caught unprepared. You need a perspective of business under the microscope and to have lived to tell the tale. (Audiences can expect a color commentary of insights which give a common sense approach to what people make complex, as companies grow, to solve problems easier than you think.)

Gary W. Patterson works with leaders to uncover blind spots IN TIME to make better business decisions and dramatically accelerate correct fiscal leadership decisions. This helps leaders gain control of their financial destinies and capitalize on hidden high return opportunities, while limiting risk exposure. Patterson, a Big 4 CPA/ Stanford MBA, speaks regularly on topics such as risk management, corporate governance, strategic planning, achieving corporate financial goals, and building long-term wealth.

He has more than 30 years of senior management experience and has provided high level strategic guidance for more than 200 companies — from start-ups to Fortune 500. — to provide high level strategic guidance and expertise. His company – FiscalDoctor® – helps CEOs, board members, executive teams, and private equity investors and owners achieve fiscal health. His new book Million Dollar Blind Spots: 20/20 Vision for Financial Growth helps exploit fiscal leadership to create high growth opportunities.

678-319-4739 | gary@fiscaldoctor.com | www.FiscalDoctor.com | @ERMadvocate

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