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December 20th – Writing for Enjoyment as a Business Leader

December 15, 2011 by angishields

Write Here Write Now

December 20th - Writing for Enjoyment as a Business Leader

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Can a business leader or a professional write for the sheer joy of writing? Is such a concept viable? For the most part, folks tend to have not so positive memories of pounding out assigned essays and themes and term papers from high school and college. Writing and fun or writing and enjoyment stand as disconnects. For some business leaders and entrepreneurs writing is fun and does bring enjoyment. And the writing may or may not be connected to business. Today’s guests reflect on the writing they do which provides them with enjoyment and a change of pace. R. Brian Johnson devotes his working hours to managing a commercial construction company. Dr. David Galloway is a senior director with Galloway Consulting. Both enjoy the challenge and creativity found in writing.

The X Factor: “Know your industry & understand what you can do.” – Claudia Aguas

December 14, 2011 by angishields

Inside the Winner's Circle

The X Factor: “Know your industry & understand what you can do.” – Claudia Aguas

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Claudia Aguas, Director of Catering & Convention Services at W Atlanta Downtown hotel, encourages you to know your industry & understand what you can do. Establish a forum where committees can be created & ideas can be shared.

Claudia Aguas, Director of Catering & Convention Services at W Atlanta Downtown hotel, talks about environmental sustainability with a twist of Southern hospitality!

December 14, 2011 by angishields

Inside the Winner's Circle

Claudia Aguas, Director of Catering & Convention Services at W Atlanta Downtown hotel, talks about environmental sustainability with a twist of Southern hospitality!

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Amid the excitement of downtown Atlanta nightlife and the wonder of spots like the Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and the Georgia Dome, you’ll find the W Atlanta Downtown hotel. More than a boutique downtown Atlanta hotel, the W is a lush hideaway infused throughout with natural elements that beckons you to come revitalize, refresh and rejuvenate.

W Atlanta – Downtown is an urban sanctuary for tie-loosening and kicking back after you’ve hustled and bustled your way through the extremities of everyday endeavors. With a luxuriously hip spa to rejuvenate those chakras, a trendy lounge for some unwind action, global gastronomy brimming with Southern hospitality and nightlife to put the cherry on top of your day, W Atlanta Downtown puts the upscale in downtown.

Claudia Aguas is the Director of Catering & Convention Services at W Atlanta Downtown hotel. She opened the hotel in January 2009. Claudia has worked for Starwood Hotels & Resorts since 2005 with 12 years of hospitality experience. She is also the Sustainability Champion for W Atlanta Downtown.

In this Inside the Winners’ Circle episode, Claudia talks about the sustainability concept in W Atlanta Downtown, the green initiatives in terms of client events, conferences & meetings at the hotel & its overall impact on the community.

Effective Strategy Execution: Jennie Rodriguez

December 14, 2011 by angishields

BRX National

Effective Strategy Execution: Jennie Rodriguez

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Jennie leads innovative, strategic change. She has been described as one who ‘excels in future reality’. Jennie specializes in partnering with leaders across the organization to translate growth strategies into disciplined execution programs.

Jennie’s love for change began early:

– Moved around frequently while growing up, which whetted her appetite for change and how people are influenced by change

– Exchange student in India at 17, which showed her the world is a collection of diverse ideas, talents, and philosophies

– Educated at small colleges, which taught her about communities

– Early career: COO for small, family-owned business – learned about work groups becoming families

– Mid career: Corporate America – Consulting with small manufacturers, a dive into Lean Six Sigma at GE, and building the Business Transformation group at Coca-Cola Enterprises that created a culture of visible, profitable strategy execution.

Jennie has spent the last 20 months on sabbatical: travel in a very small trailer (blue highways and small town America), tourist volunteer (India) and LOTS of family time (hubby, kids, parents, siblings). She is now in active transition, seeking her next opportunity to engage leaders across an organization to make change happen.

Episode 3: Visiting Nurse Health System

December 14, 2011 by angishields

Make A Difference Radio

Episode 3: Visiting Nurse Health System

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This week Make A Difference Radio spotlights local nonprofit Visiting Nurse Health System. Visiting Nurse is Georgia’s largest provider of home healthcare – serving more than 22,000 individuals in 2010 in the 26 county Atlanta metro-area.

Host Derek Van Dam speaks with their Vice President of Advancement, Lisa Robinson. They speak about how Visiting Nurse is helping to fulfill their mission of improving the lives of those they serve through thoughtful, strategic and collaborative programs.

To have your nonprofit considered for the show please contact Patrick Duffy at (404) 492-7972.

Johanna Sullivan from Kimberly-Clark talk about best practices in brand licensing

December 13, 2011 by angishields

BrandMoney

Johanna Sullivan from Kimberly-Clark talk about best practices in brand licensing

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Johanna shared her expert opinion with Pete and Bill about how she builds lasting brand licensing relationships and why having an experience as a licensee and licensor has shown her how to negotiate and manage productive brand licensing programs.

Johanna also took us through her list of brand licensing launches that went awry including when she launched a line of Coca-Cola fine china in Brazil.

As Global Licensing and Alliances Manager for Kimberly-Clark Corporation Johanna is responsible for leading the company’s in-licensing and out-licensing relationships. Johanna has worked in brand management and licensing roles for over 15 years with an expertise in international licensing. Prior to joining Kimberly-Clark in April 2005, Johanna worked at The Coca-Cola Company for 8 years advancing its global brand licensing program, first in Latin America and then in North America.

Johanna is a current member of SPLiCE (Society of Product Licensors Committed to Excellence) and a past board member of The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce and English for Successful Living. Johanna is also a recipient of the Disney Brand Champion Award in 2010 in the product category of Food, Health and Beauty.

Dealing with Head Lice – HeadHunters

December 13, 2011 by angishields

Everything Atlanta

Dealing with Head Lice - HeadHunters

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Here at Headhunters, we know that others try to imitate us but no one can duplicate us. We have a very unique and effective method for killing lice that no other company in Georgia has. Our process uses no chemicals. Without the use of chemicals, our process kills all stages of head lice, from nits and nymphs to adults.

Today’s head lice products that are available contain pesticides or other toxic chemicals. There are many downsides to chemical treatments. These chemicals do not effectively kill lice or their eggs, they usually require repeated treatments, they can cause harmful side effects, and often fail leading to a reoccurrence of lice within 2 weeks. Head lice are rapidly evolving a resistance to these available chemical treatments.

Headhunters uses only safe natural products to kill lice and their eggs. With our thorough process your satisfaction is guaranteed and your head lice problem will come to an end.

Headhunters Lice Removal Service is Georgia’s most advanced and experienced head lice removal specialist. With family values and passion, we handle even the most difficult cases.

After listening to the needs of our clients, we remain extremely competitive in offering an unbeatable lice removal service at reasonable prices.

Facility Prices for Services

Girls/Women………. $125.00

Boys/Men……………. $90.00

Head check…………… $15.00

Mike Skorb of Alpharetta Imprints explains what it takes to adapt and thrive in today’s economy

December 12, 2011 by angishields

High Achiever Radio

Mike Skorb of Alpharetta Imprints explains what it takes to adapt and thrive in today's economy

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BevAnn Bonds host of High Achiever Radio and efficiency expert, entrepreneur, and virtual assistant of Business Support Solutions, interviewed Mike Skorb of Alpharetta Imprints to learn about the promotional products industry and Mike’s achievements in business and life.

As a small business owner, Mike has been able to continuously thrive and adapt in an incredibly tough economy and competitive market. Â He has created full service promotional marketing company that is able to provide full service promotional products including embroidery, screen printing, promotional products, signs/banners, and business stationary.

Mike Skorb grew up in New Hampshire and moved to Georgia after graduating from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He received his MBA from Auburn.

Prior to entering the Promotional Marketing industry, Mike worked in the Information Technology Industry for 20 years. Mike has worked for many cutting edge start-up companies including Bellsouth.net and E*TRADE.

As an Information Technology Manager with 16 years experience in a variety of industries. He is analytical and intuitive problem solver with proven experience managing multiple technology segments and product deployment phases. Â His expertise includes:

Project and Process Management
Business integration
Strong background in process implementation and operations.

Mike has been in the promotional marketing industry for more than 5 years. His company, Alpharetta Imprints, is a virtual one stop promotional marketing company.

Alpharetta Imprints has been helping businesses and organizations with Promotional Marketing since 2005. Whether a business, school, non-profit organization, or sports team, the need to convey your image is critical to your success and helps you stand out from the crowd.

Alpharetta Imprints proudly serve clients in the following industries:

Corporate
Education
Restaurants
Construction
Small Business
Franchise
Sport Teams
National Accounts
Trade Shows

Alpharetta Imprints has a national network offering a wide variety of apparel, promotional products, signage solutions and gift items. We create programs that are designed specifically for your audience. Our turnkey packages are designed to turn your vision into reality while saving you time and money. We have access to a vast promotional products database that includes over 200,000 imprintable items for any occasion – creating a unique “one-stop shop” for your promotional marketing needs.

Their services include:

Embroidery
Screen Printing
Ad Specialties / Promotional Products
Signs & Banners
Business Stationary, including Business Cards
Direct to Garment Printing & Heat Transfers
Team Uniforms

They have local Screen Printing, Embroidery, and Sign/Banner production facilities so they are able to provide fast, quality service.

For more information and to contact Mike:

Office: Â 770-569-0601 Â | Â Cell: 678-662-9525

Email: mike @ alpharettaimprints.com Â |Â Website:Â www.alpharettaimprints.com

Mailing Address:Â 3000 Old Alabama Rd; Suite 119-121 Â | Â Alpharetta, GA 30022

Mike Bolla of Heritage LifePath returns to host Warrior2Citizen and About Face

December 8, 2011 by angishields

Eugeria

Mike Bolla of Heritage LifePath returns to host Warrior2Citizen and About Face

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Join us as Mike Bolla, Founder of Heritage LifePath, returns to host Colonel Mike Roberts, President of Warrior2Citizen, and Joe La Branche of VFW Post 9143 in Cumming.

Michael Roberts Col (Ret) is the President and Co-Founder of Warrior2 Citizen, a program to help returning soldiers and their family’s transition from the front lines to the home front and deal with symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Col. Roberts has over thirty years experience serving as a trusted advisor and intelligence officer for military intelligence, homeland security, and intelligence agencies. Michael served “in theatre” over a fifteen year time span. He has been on the faculty and management staff of the Georgia Tech, GTRI, University of Georgia, USF, and other universities. Michael attended Stevens Institute for Technology and St. Peter’s College (MS, BS), National Security and Strategic Studies post graduate work from the Army War College, and has been credentialed as a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM^®) and Certified Management Consultant. He has two grown children and two grandchildren and resides in Georgia. Find out more about the Warrior2Citizen program by visiting their website at www.warrior2citizen.org, or emailing Col. Roberts at mr75rr@gmail.com.

Joe La Branche is a retired marine that received two Purple Hearts in Viet Nam. Joe is currently the Service Officer for VFW Post 9143 in Cumming Georgia. He is actively involved in the Post’s About Face program. This program picks up where the Warrior2Citizen program leaves off, providing assistance to veterans and their families in their area on an on-going basis. This assistance can be financial, emotional or whatever a family might need. To find out more about VFW Post 9143, visit their website at www.vfwpost9143.com, or send Joe an email at joevet2vet@bellsouth.net.

Thanks to Mike Bolla and Heritage LifePath for arranging today’s show! Reach Mike at (678) 602-9559, send him an email at info@heritagelifepath.org, or visit his website at www.heritagelifepath.org.

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