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LEADER DIALOGUE: The Importance of Transparency and Accountability with Russ Branzell of CHIME

September 4, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

LEADER DIALOGUE: The Importance of Transparency and Accountability with Russ Branzell of CHIME

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Ben Sawyer, Jennifer Strahan and Russ Branzell

Russell (Russ) Branzell/CHIME

College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) CEO Russ Branzell discusses the criticality of transparency and performance accountability as the Age of Consumerism envelopes the healthcare market. Russ provides examples from his experience as the CIO of Poudre Valley Health System leading up to their winning of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 2008.

Listen in to learn:

What a Baldrige winning effective strategy execution environment looks like
The contrasting ineffective strategy deployment three-legged stool of low performing organizations
The impact transparency and accountability have on operational performance
The criticality of real-time cascading scorecard software for leaders to keep their fingers on the pulse of organizational performance, replacing the dependence on cumbersome spreadsheets
What every organization can learn from the journey of Baldrige Quality Award winners

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About SOAR Vision Group

The SOAR Vision Group mission is to: Align People with Purpose to Achieve Exceptional Results. SOAR provides best practice strategy execution, business process optimization services, and a structured organizational development approach for organizations to effectively implement the Baldrige Performance Excellence framework. For more information, contact SOAR Vision Group at (888) 294-3303 or visit soarvisiongroup.com.

About the Baldrige Foundation

The mission of the Baldrige Foundation is to ensure the long-term financial growth and viability of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, and to support organizational performance excellence in the United States and throughout the world. The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is presented annually by the United States President to organizations that demonstrate quality and performance excellence. For more information, contact the Baldrige Foundation at (202) 559-9195 or visit baldrigefoundation.org.

Jeff Henderson with The FOR Company

September 4, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Beyond The Cupola

Jeff Henderson with The FOR Company

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“Beyond the Cupola” allows invited customers, community, and team members of Oconee State Bank to have an opportunity to share their stories of success and inspiration, and/or how the remarkable culture of Oconee State Bank has inspired them to mark lives in their own right.

Jeff Henderson/The FOR Company

Jeff Henderson is an entrepreneur, speaker, pastor and business leader. For the past 15 years, he has helped lead two of North Point Ministries multi-site locations in Atlanta, GA: Buckhead Church and Gwinnett Church. He also helped launch North Point Online which now reaches over 200,000 people.

He is the founder of several organizations including Champion Tribes, a rite-of-passage experience for fathers with middle school sons; Preaching Rocket, an online coaching program with over 20,000 email subscribers; Launch Youniversity, a podcast for entrepreneurs with 300 monthly downloads; and The FOR Company helping churches and businesses grow using the FOR strategy.

Jeff was recently named by Forbes Magazine as one of 20 speakers you shouldn’t miss.

Prior to working as a pastor, Jeff started his career in marketing with the Atlanta Braves, Callaway
Gardens, Lake Lanier Islands, and Chick-fil-A where he led the company’s regional and beverage
marketing strategies.

Cathy Reinking with Your It Factor and Oliver Yarbrough with BOBCAT Academy

September 4, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

North Fulton Business Radio

Cathy Reinking with Your It Factor and Oliver Yarbrough with BOBCAT Academy

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John Ray, Cathy Reinking, Oliver Yarbrough

Cathy Reinking/Your It Factor

Cathy Reinking is the owner of Your It Factor and she believes you are the leading role in your business, so why not make it easier for clients to want to connect with you? Her experience as a Hollywood casting director, honed over two decades working with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars (including Jason Bateman, Steve Carell, Tessa Thompson, Tony Hale, Jon Hamm, Kelsey Grammer, Will Ferrell, James Earl Jones, David Alan Grier, Ann Down, Jenna Fischer, Jim Belushi, Marsha Mason, Jean Smart, Michael Keaton, and hundreds more) can help business owners and their teams be more charismatic, authentic, and natural in everything they do. No more boring, stiff, or dispassionate presentations, networking opportunities, and videos. Cathy offers the following services: Marketing Videos (with Trenton Carson of TC Videos), Live Presentation Coaching, Charisma Coaching Workshops, Team Building, and Organic Marketing Messages (that don’t sound scripted).

“Don’t fear the unblinking eye of the camera. You will leave the studio a stronger person.” Brendan Burke, Managing Director with Capstone Headwaters

Oliver Yarbrough/BOBCAT Academy

BOBCAT Academy is a leading provider of Project Management, Leadership, Team Building, PMP® Exam Prep, and CAPM® Certification training courses for project managers and teams. BOBCAT offers simplified, easy-to-follow, step-by-step methods to develop your hard and soft skills.

Their training programs cater to corporate and government project managers and teams by providing confidence-building and motivating instruction that aids them in their overall success. BOBCAT Academy has successfully delivered training classes to thousands of professionals, government agencies, corporations, as well as universities across North America.

Edmund Nelson with Edee’s Place BBQ

August 31, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Edmund Nelson with Edee's Place BBQ

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Edmund Nelson/Edee’s Place BBQ

During a family reunion in 2015, Edmund Nelson talked his cousin Dee from Florida into moving to Georgia so they could open a barbecue restaurant. They opened a food stand next to the Mini Mart on Harbins Road in Dacula. It was called Edee’s Place BBQ to represent Edmund and Dee’s names. After a few months of success, they drove to Alabama and purchased a food truck. The popularity of the food truck prompted them to look for space in the Dacula area. They found a closed restaurant off of Liam Avenue and formally opened Edee’s Place in April 2017. Edmund designed the restaurant after his mother’s kitchen. Everyone that comes to Edee’s Place should feel like they are at home eating his family’s recipes. Since Edee’s Place opened, the restaurant has hosted several events, a variety of patrons, and continues to grow! Come by and enjoy! Edee’s Place BBQ was a recent winner of the Reader’s Choice Award for 2018.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Otubu Otubu with WorldPower

August 30, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Otubu Otubu with WorldPower

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Otubu Otubu/WorldPower

WorldPower is a global company based out of Atlanta, GA that organizes premiere conferences, trainings, and fundraising catered to companies and decision-makers and celebrity personalities throughout various industries.

WorldPower is dedicated to providing high quality dynamic and interactive events and information, through unparalleled speaking sessions, forums, workshops, and unique one-on-one networking opportunities. At WorldPower, they believe an important part of their role can be described as the “ultimate spa for intuition + inspiration + imagination.” WorldPower ensures that each conference provides ample opportunity for their delegates to create meaningful relationships with like-minded professionals and to witness unforgettable experiences that drive progress and connect the world’s changers. They leverage unique access to the world’s most influential leaders, policy-makers, entrepreneurs, and artists – uniting their attendees with these global forces to harness their collective knowledge, address today’s critical issues, and discover innovative solutions.

WorldPower offers five main services including Conference Planning, Corporate Training, Fundraising, and Exhibitors and Sponsors for these events.

Frank O’Brien with IberiaBank and Ron Freeman with ITsimple

August 28, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

North Fulton Business Radio

Frank O'Brien with IberiaBank and Ron Freeman with ITsimple

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Frank O’Brien/IberiaBank

Frank O’Brien is the Client Advocate Officer for IberiaBank serving the North Fulton communities. Frank has lived in Alpharetta for the past 15 years, and loves living and working in his community. He enjoys outdoor activities including running, biking, hiking, and generally any outdoor activities. A little secret about Frank is that he’s a regular vendor at the ABA Alpharetta Farmers Market where he shares his passion for Kombucha and his love for animals by donating the proceeds to the Atlanta Humane Society.

Frank can be found at Iberiabank’s newly opened Mansell Branch in Roswell. he leads a team of retail, business, and private bankers as IberiaBank expands its coverage to its partners in the North Fulton communities. He offers his partners the resources of a regional bank with the agility and personalized customer service of a smaller organization. Frank’s business plans and decisions are made locally by his market leadership who have deep roots in Atlanta and know the industries and communities.

Ron Freeman/ITsimple

ITsimple is an Alpharetta-based software startup and the creator of ITsMyTown City App. ITsimple was founded based on a vision of “Simplifying People’s Everyday Life” and practicing a mission of “Connecting City and Community”. ITsimple’s solution is an SaaS-based content platform for cities and counties built with the latest cutting-edge technologies.

LEADER DIALOGUE: The Art & Science of Medicine with Hamilton Health – Deep Dive

August 24, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

LEADER DIALOGUE: The Art & Science of Medicine with Hamilton Health – Deep Dive

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In follow-up to the last “Leader Dialogue” episode with Sandy McKenzie, Chief Operating Officer at Hamilton Health, Duffie and Jennifer dive into the content of leadership and culture while Ben is vacationing in Hawaii.

This episode explores some of the crucial mistakes made by leaders and teams that inhibit performance, such as fear and lack of focus. Join the live broadcast to hear how leaders can prevent some of these pitfalls to not only maximize personal confidence and growth, but also team performance and engagement.

About SOAR Vision Group

About the Baldrige Foundation

SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: Jennifer Fennell with Jackson EMC, Bill McDermott with McDermott Financial Solutions, and Gregg Burkhalter “The LinkedIn Guy”

August 23, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

SIMON SAYS, LET'S TALK BUSINESS: Jennifer Fennell with Jackson EMC, Bill McDermott with McDermott Financial Solutions, and Gregg Burkhalter "The LinkedIn Guy"

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Bill McDermott, Jennifer Fennell, Gregg Burkhalter, Al Simon

Jennifer Fennell/Jackson EMC

Jackson EMC was founded in 1938 on the belief that by working together, they could improve the quality of life for residents of Northeast Georgia through the power of electricity. That idea hasn’t changed, and a Jackson EMC membership still costs the same today as it did then: $5.

Today, the meters Jackson EMC serves has grown to more than 220,000, but their commitment to the members they serve, and their community, remains the same. As they look to the future, they rely on their vision, mission and values to keep them on track.

Bill McDermott/McDermott Financial Solutions

McDermott Financial Solutions helps business owners establish solid financial plans to get on a clear path to growth and profitability through their 6-step process called the McDermott Advantage. They also help business owners find funding for their business with McDermott Financial Solutions’ prior banking experience, expertise and contacts.

Gregg Burkhalter/”The LinkedIn Guy”

Gregg Burkhalter is a recognized authority on personal branding and LinkedIn. He has helped countless professionals in the U.S. and abroad define and grow their personal brand using LinkedIn.

Gregg spent the first part of his professional career behind the microphone at radio stations in Savannah, Jacksonville, Charleston, and Atlanta. Following his radio years, Gregg worked in national music marketing and distribution.

Today, Gregg is known by many as “The LinkedIn Guy”. He provides personal branding coaching and LinkedIn training via one-on-one and group training sessions, corporate presentations, and webinars. Gregg is also a frequent speaker at civic and chamber events and area universities.

Lee Merritt with Merritt Properties

August 23, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Beyond The Cupola

Lee Merritt with Merritt Properties

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Lee Merritt/Merritt Properties

Office-Warehouse.com has finished, ready-to-occupy facilities available for almost all business and industrial needs. With properties in both Lawrenceville – Gwinnett’s county seat – and the growing office/industrial community along Buford Highway in Duluth, Office-Warehouse.com offers the best locations in one of Georgia’s fastest growing counties.