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E13 Jeremy Wood Sr Agile Coach Matrix Resources

August 22, 2018 by Karen

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E13 Jeremy Wood Sr Agile Coach Matrix Resources

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E13 Jeremy Wood Sr Agile Coach Matrix Resources

In this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Joe Pusz, PMO Joe has a great discussion with special guests Jeremy Wood, Sr Agile Coach with Matrix. Joe and Jeremy have a light-hearted, but informative, discussion on the benefits, challenges, and mindset of Agile. Jeremy also shares details on the upcoming BADD Conference on September 18th presented by the local IIBA Chapter.

As a Sr Agile Coach, Jeremy has extensive experience working with organizations to transform or implement Agile. Agile is a mindset and not a methodology. He shares the distinction between Agile, Scrum, Kanban and how they are utilized within Agile. Jeremy also provides examples of the challenges organizations face with transforming or converting from traditional thinking to an Agile mindset. However, he also shares the benefits. He is realistic in his assessment and does not live in the Utopian world an Agile coach would like to have you think exists. A great insight Jeremy shared is that when using an Agile mindset you are not seeking to implement Best Practices as that would indicate you are done, rather Agile prefers thinking of continuous improvement thinking. Jeremey does a great job in this fast-moving hour-long discussion making the concepts of Agile simple enough to understand and follow along, yet complex enough to get a true understanding of what Agile really is. Listen in to get all the insights and details!

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Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events!

Jeremy Wood, MATRIX Sr. Agile Coach and Delivery Manager, has over 15+ years of management, consulting, and academic career spanning small companies to Fortune 10 organizations.

His expertise spans from his diverse background encompassing manufacturing, retail, higher education, non-profit, K-12 education, and airline industries. His passion for creating tailored solutions for each client is largely based on his passion for the Agile mindset. With a focus on outcomes and overall business agility to adapt to ever changing market changes; he leverages best practices from popular Agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP to scaling solutions including SAFe, LeSS, DaD, Nexus, and Scrum at Scale. He emphasizes the importance of adopting an Agile mindset across the entire organization, not just IT; where true business agility exists.

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A who’s who of Agile talent. Highly experienced Certified Scrum Masters (CSMs), Certified Scrum Professionals (CSPs), SAFe Program Consultants (SPCs), PMI-Agile Certified Professionals (PMI-ACPs), Certified LeSS Practitioners, Scrum Coaches & Scrum Trainers on our bench.

We don’t force-fit Agile to your company. There is no single way to succeed with Agile. It completely depends on your people, your culture, and your resources. We have expertise in all major Agile frameworks, and modify our approach to fit your exact situation.

A decade plus of experience. Since 2003, our Agile specialists have helped emerging market leaders to established Fortune 500 companies become more Agile.

We practice what we teach. Agile methodologies are integrated into almost everything we do at MATRIX – from our Applications Development and UI/UX Design teams to our Sales, Marketing and Recruiting organizations.

ABOUT PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE HOURS SERIES

Project Management Office Hours is intended to provide Project Management professionals a place to drop in and discuss Success Stories, Best Practices, and Lessons Learned. Project Management Consultant Joy Gumz has shared with us, “Operations keep the lights on, strategy provides the light at the end of the tunnel, but project management is the train engine that moves the organization forward.”

Each of us has a unique story to tell, but collectively we share a message that organizations who embrace Project Management Best Practices perform better than those which don’t. Organizations which align Projects to Strategy perform better. Organizations with Engage Executive Sponsors deliver better results. Organizations which measure Project Management performance outperform those which don’t.

During our Project Management Office Hours, we hear directly from Industry leaders how to make an impact in our profession. How we, collectively, will Advance Project Management Best Practices, One Listener at a time!

Project Management Office Hours is powered by The PMO SQUAD and TALAIA OpenPPM.

TALAIA OpenPPM is a 6 years old solution. TALAIA started in 2012 and is today present in more than 15 countries. TALAIA is a business line of the company SM2 Software and Service Management. SM2 is a 120 person company established more than 20 years ago. SM2 provides end to end solutions delivering projects and Consulting services, integration systems, outsourcing services, software products; helping to empower its customers with the latest IT Technology.

Sign up for a free 30-day trial and learn more about this PMBOK aligned solution.

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Joe Pusz started THE PMO SQUAD to bring real world PMO Leadership experience to the consulting space and to advocate for Project Management through his blog PMOJOE.com. The old saying is “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Following this mindset Joe left Corporate America in 2013 to start THE PMO SQUAD and work with fellow Natural Born Project Managers to advance Project Management Best Practices.

THE PMO SQUAD focuses exclusively on PMO and Project Management consulting. Corporate America is full of Accidental Project Managers running projects who haven’t been trained to be PMs. To help solve this problem THE PMO SQUAD is on the Leading Edge with PMO As a Service. PMO As a Service allows our clients to focus on their respective core competencies while THE PMO SQUAD delivers Project Management expertise. Contact Joe at 678-591-7868. Follow The PMO Squad on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Journey Employer Solutions Arizona with Steven Harris and Blue Clover Distillery with Weston Holm and Elite Restaurants with Brian Cowardin

August 22, 2018 by Karen

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Journey Employer Solutions Arizona with Steven Harris and Blue Clover Distillery with Weston Holm and Elite Restaurants with Brian Cowardin

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Journey Employer Solutions Arizona with Steven Harris and Blue Clover Distillery with Weston Holm and Elite Restaurants with Brian Cowardin

Journey Employer Solutions is a full service payroll and payroll tax compliance company, serving employers with 1 to 1,000 employees. Along with simple online payroll processing, Journey provides integrated solutions for streamlining many manual tasks and ensuring compliance. Solutions such as paperless new hire on-boarding, integrated time tracking, employee online access to paystubs/W2s, HR tools, and more!

The team at Journey prides themselves on taking care of and always being there for their clients at a high level. Each client will always have a local single point of contact that knows them and their business.

With their mix of dynamic technology, expertise, agility, and accessibility for the small and mid-sized employer, Journey provides a refreshing way to payroll!

Steven Harris is a Certified Payroll Professional and the Co-Owner of Journey Employer Solutions Arizona. With over 10 years experience in multiple senior level management roles at one of the large corporate payroll providers, Steven joined the Journey Team to successfully launch the Arizona location. His mission is to bring service back to the payroll industry and provide fun, simple solutions to the small and mid-sized employer. Steven loves to educate business owners through various ways and ensure that their back office is in compliance and being taken care of, so they can focus on their business and do what they do best.

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Blue Clover Distillery is a small batch micro-distillery in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Proudly serving a full scratch kitchen menu and full mixology bar. We’re in the business of making high quality premium craft spirits. Right now we have Vodka, (with multiple infusions), and GIN. We’re currently in multiple local location in old town and spreading throughout. You can also pick up a bottle at Total wine and more anywhere in the State of AZ.

Weston Holm is from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He came from an oil and gas background where he worked upstream building and starting up offshore production facilities in the Gulf of Mexico. He worked offshore for nine years while developing his own small commercial property on the side. Weston’s idea of starting a distillery was always in the back of his mind. While fine tuning his business plan, the full operation came to light as he applied all of his previous career knowledge into the distilling and restaurant business.

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Elite Restaurants is a membership for foodies. They have hidden gem restaurants all over the valley for you to discover and you’ll receive a free entree two times at all of them. The app is easy to use and will help guide you to a fantastic restaurant experience every time.

The Elite app is good for the entire year and will give you over $2000 in free entree’s. Elite has over 40 restaurants and keeps growing!

Brian Cowardin started in the restaurant business when he was 15 years old as a busboy for Bobby McGees in San Diego. He worked his way up to line cook, waiter, bartender and then became the youngest manager in the company. He then worked his way up to Director of Operations, overseeing 1500 employees. Brian has been given many awards at several different restaurant locations including: Turnaround Club of the Year, Highest Volume Store and GM of the Year.
After working in the restaurant industry, Brian started worked in the sales department at Dish Network and soon took his team to top sales in the enterprise. He left Dish Network to launch a long time dream of starting his own company and giving back to the community working with restaurants. Elite has now been going three years and growing daily.

Big Show Autos with Founder Blake Scheurn and Special Guest Co-host Scott Marsh

August 21, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Big Show Autos with Founder Blake Scheurn and Special Guest Co-host Scott Marsh

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Big Show Autos with Founder Blake Scheurn and Special Guest Co-host Scott Marsh

Big Show Autos wants to be your first choice for quality pre-owned vehicles. They offer complete 1 on 1 customized car buying experience from start to finish. Tell them what you want and they will find your perfect vehicle and get you on the road quickly and hassle free. Their goal is to exceed your highest expectations! Big Show Autos is committed to helping you find a great deal and making you a customer for life.

Blake Scheurn started in the car business back 1996 at Earnhardt Dodge. Being in the car business runs in the family – his dad has worked for the same car company for over 45 years. Blake has worked just about every area of the car business, from washing cars to selling cars to finance and management all the way to owning and running his own dealership.

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For the last 25 years, Special Guest Co-host, Scott Marsh, has enjoyed helping people reach their health / fitness goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Scott is the Founder of Mind and Body Strengthening and The New Warrior Program which is a fitness and nutrition program, at no charge to the recruits, prepare for bootcamp and beyond.

Located in Tempe, Arizona, Mind and Body Strengthening offers cardio equipment by Matrix – treadmills, ellipticals, and recumbent bikes. They have a full Matrix functional trainer for weights. Their circuit weight training equipment includes leg curls, abdominal/low back, multi-press, lat pull-down, rower and more. They also have TRX training tools, an additional open fitness room, as well as two showers. Enjoy great facilities and equipment that are never crowded!

The New Warrior Program was inspired by helping one future sailor get “in shape” for boot camp. The goal was to have his body and mind prepared for the stresses that he would endure at bootcamp. As they went through six months of training, Scott and team helped him with exercise selection and form. A nutritional plan was also established. He was drinking more than enough soda each day. We asked for a commitment of no soda, sugar, or highly refined foods for the six months. He made the commitment and later stated feeling much better overall.

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Phoenix Design Week and AIGA Arizona

August 20, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Phoenix Design Week and AIGA Arizona

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Phoenix Design Week and AIGA Arizona

AIGA, the professional association for design, advances design as a professional craft, strategic advantage, and vital cultural force. Representing a worldwide community of over 25,000 design advocates, AIGA unites practitioners, enthusiasts, and patrons to amplify the voice of design and create the vision for a collective future.

They define global standards and ethical practices, guide design education, enhance professional development, and make powerful tools and resources accessible to all.

Formed in 1989, the Arizona chapter serves the graphic design community and those in related fields within the state and augments the activities of the national AIGA organization. Their four-tiered mission is to bring programming to the local design community that helps to:

Improve design ability Connect complementary disciplines Encourage social impact, and Promote community excellence.

AIGA Arizona programming includes their premier annual event, Phoenix Design Week, a 2-day conference and ongoing monthly events and exhibitions throughout the year.

PHXDW is a week-long series of events that bookend the conference are an important opportunity for our community to unite under a common passion for all things design. Events range in topic and size. They consist of meetups, workshops, talks and social gatherings held by individual artists, creative companies, and organizations that serve the design community in some way.

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For updates on Phoenix Design Week, follow PHXDW on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Jenn Monroy has been serving on the AIGA Arizona board for nearly three years and has been the Chapter Manager on the executive committee since July 2017. In November of 2017 she also took on the position of PHXDW Director. In this role, Jenn manages the team of volunteers responsible for organizing the conference and week of events in addition to other events and initiatives for the chapter throughout the year.

Jenn is also the founder and lead designer at ReJennerate Creative, LLC, a full- service client support business that includes design services, creative direction, brand development and marketing strategy. Jenn has been a graphic designer for more than 16 years and has worked for on agency and in-house teams.

Kyle Larkin has served on the AIGA Arizona board in a variety of roles for over 5 years. As President he works closely with the board of directors to build and strengthen our local design community.

Kyle is also an interaction design consultant and the co-owner of Phoenix-based design studio, Extra Small Design.

Extra Small Design works with clients of all sizes, from large non-profits to small local businesses. By focusing on the big picture as well as the details, they help their clients share meaningful, impactful work with their communities. Extra Small specializes in bringing clarity to complexity and helping clients solve problems they didn’t know they had.

Kyle was also a faculty member of The Design School at ASU for 8 years, where he was responsible for creating and teaching digital design technology to undergraduate and graduate students.

Matt Adams is the owner of Factor1 studios and has spent many, many years in print and web design. He spends most of his days juggling projects and crafting solutions to problems.

Matt also serves on the AIGA Arizona chapter as its Business of Design Director. Additionally, he’s been leading the coordination of this year’s PHXDW community events. He’ll also be moderating a breakout session panel during the conference. Matt is an avid competitive cyclist and apple geek.

Prisma Graphic is the Title Print Sponsor for PHXDW 2018. Prisma Graphic is a one-of-a-kind company with the knowledge, expertise, and innovation to help clients take their marketing to the next level.

Their service offerings stem from three key solutions that can move freely from strategy to creative, and from print to digital. They offer fully integrated services from concept to implementation that range from all things print, to strategy and marketing, to logistic services.

With a passion for pitching big ideas to help clients stand out, Nicole Matt draws on her knack for developing innovative solutions for clients looking to take the next step in their business success story. At Prisma, Nicole establishes relationships with new accounts by getting a clear understanding of what success means to clients and then employing her unstoppable energy to root out creative opportunities to help them achieve their goals. Nicole’s ability to develop retention and acquisition campaigns based on findings from data analytics helps clients and gain a deeper understanding of their customer, with a proven increase in ROI. She specializes in providing multi-channel marketing solutions, data analytics, and strategic campaign development. Nicole has a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Public Relations from Northern Arizona University.

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100 Women Who Care Valley of the Sun and Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Maricopa Community Colleges E7

August 18, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

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With more than 24,000 nonprofits registered in the State of Arizona, it can be difficult for nonprofit founders to rely on passion alone to have their mission attract the attention of donors and volunteers. Luckily the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy has expanded to Arizona bringing with it their mission to increase the fundraising capabilities and impact nonprofits have in their communities. Not only did we learn more about the curriculum provided by SIP to move these nonprofits forward but also the trend of giving circles, like 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun.

Listen in as guests Kim Tarnopolski, co-founder of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun and Brent Boardman, Philanthropy Education Project Manager for Sanford Institute of Philanthropy discuss how their organizations are making philanthropy happen in Arizona and how you can get involved, too!

100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun is a local philanthropic group of women who meet quarterly, contribute locally and connect personally to benefit well deserving charities. Their members are like-minded, passionate women who nominate local nonprofits in an effort to bring awareness, education and funding to those causes. Ultimately, one charity is selected each quarter to support monetarily. The ladies are leveraging their resources so their small gifts ($100 per quarter) add up to a significant donation to a local charity ($10,000 per quarter).

The chapter has four sister groups that meet around the Valley of the Sun on a quarterly basis – Ahwatukee, Scottsdale, East Valley and West Valley. Their goal is to donate $100,000 annually to local charities in the Phoenix metro area. To them, it is not about just signing a check; it is about caring.

Kim Tarnopolski is a community steward who has made a Valley-wide impact to better the lives and opportunities for others. She is selfless in giving to the causes she believes in. She donates with her energy, her talent, her dollars and her time. Her corporate background includes roles in community building, philanthropy, business consulting and event planning. Everything she does is driven by her desire to bring communities, individuals and causes together so an impact is made, and the world is a better place because of it.

Kim is the Chief Community Builder and driving force behind 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun (100+ WWC). 100+ WWC is a philanthropic group of passionate women who meet quarterly to identify local charities in need. Kim, along with Jacqueline Destremps, Stephanie Millner and Jenn Kaye, launched the organization in 2015 with a goal of donating $500,000 in five years to local nonprofits. Today, there are four sister groups who meet around the Valley with donations totaling almost $300,000.

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Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Maricopa Community Colleges Mission Statement: To help nonprofits significantly increase their fundraising capabilities and the impact they have in their communities and society, through proven contemporary curriculum presented by world-class nonprofit leaders, best in class faculty and renowned philanthropists.

Brent D. Boardman has been teaching and presenting on Organizational Behavior, Leading Projects in Organizations, and Team Dynamics since 2008. He is an ASU Fellow for the Arizona Program for Policy, Ethics, and Education Leadership, author of Connecting with Students through Online Education in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Brent currently serves as a Philanthropy Education Manager for the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Maricopa Community Colleges.

With the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Maricopa Community Colleges, he works with nonprofit organizations across Arizona to increase their fundraising potential by applying the Cause Selling techniques created by T. Denny Sanford.

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About 3C Amplified

3C Amplified is a space to highlight businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals collaborating to amplify their impact in the community. We share real world examples for how partnerships allow for growth both within our businesses and our communities. Listen in as we share how others are connecting, creating and collaborating and how you can be part of something greater.

About Jacqueline Destremps

Jacqueline Destremps is a creative marketing strategist and founded Another Hand Advantage, LLC in 2014 to help community minded small business owners and nonprofit professionals move forward more confidently with their marketing strategy. After graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Psychology, she has spent her professional career working in both the nonprofit and for-profit sector.

She now enjoys being self-employed and the flexibility it provides to allow more time to volunteer, serve on nonprofit boards, choose pro-bono projects, run 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun (which she co-founded in 2014) and travel the world. Jacqueline believes in creating connections between businesses and nonprofits in the community to stimulate growth and collaboration.

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DESTINATION LIFESTYLE AND DESIGN with Sherry Engle of Reverie West

August 18, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

DESTINATION LIFESTYLE AND DESIGN with Sherry Engle of Reverie West

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DESTINATION LIFESTYLE AND DESIGN with Sherry Engle of Reverie West

On this episode of destination lifestyle and design, Jeanine Sipple Dougherty hosts Sherry Engle, President of Reverie West to an insider’s discussion about destination design. Sherry shares that destination design by Reverie West is about “capturing the vibe” of a place in a unique way that has meaning and not repeated. Reverie West sets out to provide a higher level of design.

Sherry shares a recent apartment living project in Anaheim, California that was designed to set itself apart from it’s neighboring competition by creating unique design elements inspired by lifestyles of its potential tenants and offering unique design living amenities. Sherry also shares a story of what inspired another project “Morning Squeeze” in Tempe, Arizona. The client asked Sherry to design a space that captures an “Austin Powers- meets Miami” vibe.

Destination is not defined by a dollar, but by the experience, a place creates through all the senses.

Sherry Engle has spent her career crafting design solutions that create impactful environments and speak to unique destinations. Engle has a gift for marrying design and architecture in a way that produces beautiful, functional spaces.

Engle began her career, working in an architecture firm as a draftsperson and later as an estimator for a construction company. Those experiences ignited her passion for interior design and led her to Arizona State University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1998.

Since starting her own design firm in 2001, Engle has built a strong reputation within the industry and an impressive portfolio of both commercial and residential projects.

Reverie West formerly S.E. Design, Inc., provides a higher level of design value while driven to work with clients seeking a firm with creative wisdom and services that go beyond the typical scope of offerings. They are laser focused on creating impactful environments that tell rich stories and speak to unique destinations while crafting spaces in which you love to LINGER | EAT | SLEEP. Their name is synonymous with what and who they are: – dreamers, BIG, BIG dreamers, dream-MAKERS, and conduits for making the imagined reality. Reverie West is forging new territory and discovering uncharted possibilities of design with a fresh fervor and exuberance.

Their team is a curated group of talent that transcends most firms. They go beyond finding the right image or current trends and create strong narratives where thoughtful consideration and intense collaborative research are paramount. They delve into the high in the sky ideas to the nitty gritty details, yet always strive to maintain targeted budgets and real solutions that provide authentic, inspirational experiences.

Their mantra is to go beyond what is expected, to dream big and articulate designs that go beyond our client’s expectations for the following project types:

Multi-housing | Retail | Boutique Hotel | Hospitality Environments | Food and Beverage Design and Concepting

Connect with Sherry on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram, and follow Reverie West on Facebook.

ABOUT THE DESTINATION LIFESTYLE and DESIGN RADIO SERIES

The Valley of the Sun is a HOT destination; and, it’s only partly due to our summer heat. We’ve got it all, from unique desert landscaping to lush golf course communities * world renown resorts & spas to funky restaurants & nightlife * distinctive and noteworthy artists to the ever-popular professional sports teams.

Join us on the 3rd Friday of every month as Jeanine Dougherty and j nine designs, llc brings you the “destination lifestyle & design” series – shining the spotlight on high-end influencers and the best businesses in Arizona.

ABOUT YOUR HOST

“Incredible interior design doesn’t happen by chance” is a statement shared by Jeanine Dougherty and one not to be taken lightly. As a professional and impeccably trained Designer, Jeanine draws on her instincts and inspiration to develop a style that is a unique blend between creativity and logic, linked to intuitive sociology.

With an ASU Degree in Interior Design and impressive work experience with high-end residential designers; private villa installations in Mexico; hotel property designs in the US and abroad; and, working with local professionals and celebrity clients, Jeanine’s passion shines through and surpasses her clients’ expectations each and every time.

LEADERSHIP LOWDOWN InMedia with Rick McCartney and Conscious Capitalism Arizona with Brian Mohr

August 18, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

LEADERSHIP LOWDOWN InMedia with Rick McCartney and Conscious Capitalism Arizona with Brian Mohr

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LEADERSHIP LOWDOWN InMedia with Rick McCartney and Conscious Capitalism Arizona with Brian Mohr

Conscious Capitalism Arizona Chapter President, Brian Mohr, and InMedia Publisher & CEO, Rick McCartney, join U & Improved Founder and Leadership LowDown Host, Jodi Low, in the studio to discuss how the concept of leadership is changing, what comes first – profit or purpose, the rise of technology, and why so many people are unhappy with their work experience.

Rick McCartney has been publishing in Phoenix for the past eighteen years. He is President and CEO of InMedia, a tech company that is developing multiple mobile apps and data-driven tech products, and produces many local, regional and national publications and media products including the In Business Magazine brand, Vicinity Magazines brand and community publications, marketing automation tools, social media platforms and websites.

Rick’s first publishing venture was the affluent lifestyle magazine, Arizona Corridors Magazine which quickly became a local success. His high editorial standards and creative design background brought Arizona Corridors to a level of success unseen in the Arizona market at the time. Upon the sale of Arizona Corridors Magazine, McCartney worked as Custom Publishing Group Manager at the Gannett owned Arizona Republic where he managed multiple publication titles.

He serves as Vice Chairman of the board at One-N-Ten, an organization that takes LGBTQ youth off the streets. He is a member of Project Jigsaw, a strong committee under Equality Arizona, working hard to change Arizonas foster care system. Junior Achievement volunteer teacher. Past Chairman of the Board of the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. He serves an Executive Board Director of the Phoenix Film Foundation. McCartney is past chairman of the Maricopa Workforce Connections Board where he works to create job opportunities for both the disadvantaged and unemployed. Governor Brewer (Ariz.) appointed McCartney to the Workforce Arizona Council where he served as chairman of the Marketing Committee where he has worked to re-brand the workforce entity in Arizona to Arizona@Work.

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InMedia is a multi-media content development and delivery company dedicated to building an authentic audience experience through print, digital and filmed media.

In April of 2000, Brian Mohr became a founding member of a job board called Jobing.com. Over an 11-year period, he helped build the company to nearly 400 employees and $38M in revenue.

He’s seen, first-hand, the power of values, the power of culture, and the power of unwavering purpose. When done right, those make the ultimate competitive advantage.

Brian started Y Scouts with the belief that today’s leaders must authentically connect to the purpose and values of the organizations they lead. If disconnected, the strength of their experience (i.e. their résumé) will only compensate for so long. Brian joined the board of Conscious Capitalism in January of 2016 to more fully engage with other leaders who are making a meaningful difference.

Brian’s other endeavors include playing guitar, perfecting his Texas hold ’em skills, and traveling to see his favorite musicians and bands.

Connect with Brian on LinkedIn.

Conscious Capitalism is a philosophy about capitalism that reflects the potential of businesses to make a positive impact on the world. It provides a framework for businesses to be held accountable for the actions they take, employing conscious leaders with a vision and purpose beyond simply making money for themselves. They endeavor to create financial, intellectual, social, cultural, emotional, spiritual, physical and ecological wealth (capital) for all their stakeholders.

The Leadership Lowdown was created to share the REAL story behind valley leaders’ rise to the top, and the truth about what it takes to TRULY succeed in life and business. Hear the raw stories of these leaders’ journeys…the pitfalls, the victories, and all of the heartaches and triumphs in between.

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Jodi Low is an accomplished corporate trainer, inspirational speaker, and the Founder and CEO of U & Improved. Jodi has trained thousands of entrepreneurs and executives on how to build a booming business, master a mindset for success, and achieve the lifestyle they desire through heart-fueled leadership.

Through U & Improved—an award-winning personal and professional leadership development company based in Scottsdale—Jodi has redefined traditional leadership training by creating a sustainable and actionable model that is personal, challenging and meaningful to each and every individual who enrolls in any of the two-and-a-half-day experiential training classes. She and her elite training team have advanced the charge in heart-based leadership
development and empower U & Improved graduates with knowledge, tools and awareness to immediately be more effective and responsive leaders at work, home and within their communities.

Among her many accomplishments as a Valley leader, Jodi launched a teen leadership program in 2014 to empower young adults to become more confident, motivated and focused stewards of our future. In 2016, she founded a non-profit arm of the company—the U & Improved Leadership Foundation—that makes the program more accessible to deserving teens.

Jodi has been recognized by industry publications and organizations for her work in leadership development and serves as a source of inspiration within the community. In 2015, she was honored as an “Outstanding Women in Business” by the Phoenix Business Journal and by the Phoenix Suns and National Bank of Arizona with the “Amazing Women” award. She has received both the prestigious “Diversity Leader of the Year” and the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce’s “Sterling Award.” She was also awarded a Silver Stevie Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 and was a finalist for the Junior League of Phoenix’s Valley Impact Award. Jodi is a devoted single parent who volunteers her time at her daughters’ school programs and with organizations such as Angel Mamas, where she’s served on the board for three years.

Successful Nonprofit Leadership featuring Michael Barry with ONE and Pamela Keefe with National Bank of Arizona and David Henderson with STARS

August 9, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Successful Nonprofit Leadership featuring Michael Barry with ONE and Pamela Keefe with National Bank of Arizona and David Henderson with STARS

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Successful Nonprofit Leadership featuring Michael Barry with ONE and Pamela Keefe with National Bank of Arizona and David Henderson with STARS

Successful nonprofit leadership requires a unique set of traits. Humility to receive help; finesse to balance creativity and productivity; and, the passion and ability to speak to (and manage) the mission through projects, initiatives and stakeholder relationships. Today we connect with a few executive leaders with the Organization for Nonprofit Executives (ONE) as they share how this organization provides professional development, education, information and networking opportunities to the Chief Executive Officers and Executive Directors for Arizona nonprofits.

ONE, or the Organization for Nonprofit Executives, is a Phoenix-based nonprofit dedicated to providing professional development, education and information, and networking opportunities to the Chief Executive Officers and Executive Directors of Phoenix-area nonprofits.

Founded in 1998, ONE is the only organization dedicated to servicing the needs of the nonprofit chief executive population. Its regular speaker series spotlights industry experts in a variety of relevant topics, including governance, changes in the tax laws, and marketing and branding. Its annual Leader Day event celebrates the chief executives of nonprofits by recognizing their achievements in innovation and outstanding community partnership.

ONE has recently embarked on an ambitious agenda which is designed to substantially expand its member offerings, enhance the overall member experience, and reach a greater number of nonprofits in Phoenix and throughout Arizona.

Michael Barry was appointed as Executive Director of ONE in March of 2018 and is the first individual to hold this position. Previously, he worked as Director of Business Development for Experience Matters, where he directed a team responsible for placing individuals with a lifetime of experience in nonprofits who could directly benefit from that experience. Prior to that he was both an Encore Fellow and a consultant to the American Lung Association in Arizona.

Michael spent the majority of his career in the financial services sector, retiring from American Express in 2012 as Vice President of Business Development Strategy for the Corporate Services division.

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Specializing in forming one-on-one relationships and providing superb customer service, National Bank of Arizona offers a broad suite of products and services for individuals and businesses – from private banking clients to foundations, nonprofits, corporate and commercial clients. Taking a big-picture view of each client’s needs, National Bank of Arizona provides tailored financial solutions. Clients are supported with access to executive management and local decision- making, all while NB|AZ bankers contribute valuable financial knowledge and play a strategic role in helping clients pursue their dreams. Since its founding in Tucson in 1984, NB|AZ has expanded to play a significant role in numerous communities across the state. Backed by the strength of Zions Bancorporation, customers get the resources they need with the responsiveness and personalized service they expect from a local bank.

As Vice President and Nonprofit Relationship Manager for National Bank of Arizona®, Pamela Keefe is responsible for serving the needs of nonprofit organizations in Arizona. A veteran banker with more than 30 years’ experience, Pamela facilitates the many products and services available from NB|AZ. From treasury management services, lending and credit assistance and everything in between, Pam will connect your organization with the right specialists. Pamela’s hands-on approach to service and action-oriented vision are the driving forces behind many of her clients’ success stories. She joined NB|AZ in 2001 with a broad set of experiences in the financial services industry. As your Relationship Manager, Pamela will manage the financial needs, while taking time to understand the unique goals of your organization.

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STARS is a Scottsdale-based nonprofit founded in 1973 to improve the lives of adults with developmental disabilities. Each week, more than 200 individuals participate in programs designed to promote independence through life and social skill-building. Vocational training in a group environment is available, as well as opportunities for on-the-job training in community-integrated settings.

David Henderson joined STARS as President and CEO in 2015, following a 30- year career with Ticketmaster, a start-up he joined after graduating from Arizona State University. He has served on several Valley nonprofit boards, including Audrey’s Angels and UMOM New Day Centers, where he gained appreciation for the value of community leaders coming together in service to those in need. David received the Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the ASU Lodestar Center.

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BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Lauren Bailey Co-founder and CEO of Upward Projects and Jonathan Keyser Founder and President of Keyser Co

August 7, 2018 by Karen

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BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Lauren Bailey Co-founder and CEO of Upward Projects and Jonathan Keyser Founder and President of Keyser Co

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BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Lauren Bailey Co-founder and CEO of Upward Projects and Jonathan Keyser Founder and President of Keyser Co

What does it take to lead from a place of service vs authority? How do you facilitate massive growth while keeping your feet to the fire …head on straight …team intact; and, your stakeholders remaining loyal to you? Join us in this candid conversation with two Arizona business leaders who are disrupting the restaurant and commercial real estate industries with their hearts of gold and tenacity.

On this segment of Business Solutions Radio with Host, Jon Deiter, we hear from Lauren Bailey, Co-founder and CEO with Upward Projects and Jonathan Keyser, Founder and Thought Leader behind Keyser Company. Business Solutions Radio is powered by Conscious Capitalism AZ and Jon Deiter Solutions, LLC.

Upward Projects creates inspired restaurants that are connected to the communities they serve. Beginning 17 years ago with the Valley’s original local WineCafé, Postino Arcadia, founders Kris & Craig DeMarco and Lauren & Wyatt Bailey built a foundation on historically relevant buildings integral to the neighborhoods that surround. Today, Upward Projects continues this tradition with multiple Postino and Joyride Taco House locations, as well as Windsor, Churn and Federal Pizza.

Lauren Bailey is the CEO & co-founder of Upward Projects, a group of locally focused restaurateurs creating inspired restaurants that are connected to the communities they serve. Recently named to the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing companies, Upward Projects places an emphasis on preparing high-quality food and adapting and reusing historically relevant buildings that are an integral part of local neighborhoods. To uphold this philosophy, Lauren focuses primarily on conceptualization, design and operations for seven industrial wine cafes – Postino Arcadia, Postino Central, Postino East, Postino Annex, Postino LoHi (Denver, CO), Postino Kierland, Postino Highland, Postino Heights (Houston, TX); Windsor, a pub-style neighborhood hangout; Churn, the adjoining nostalgic ice cream shop; Federal Pizza, an artisan pizza restaurant; and two Joyride Taco House’s, a scratch-kitchen Mexican concept. Collectively, Lauren is responsible for growth and vision of the existing concepts as well as future projects.

In 2017, Lauren and the Upward Projects executive team partnered with the private equity group Brentwood Associates to strategically drive regional & national expansion efforts for the Postino brand. Lauren recently completed a five-year term as a board member of Local First Arizona, an organization determined to protect, strengthen and foster local business. She is also a Steering Committee Member for Devour Phoenix, a city- wide, non-profit coalition of independent restaurants that maintain a forum for sharing ideas, increasing Arizona’s visibility as a culinary destination, stressing the importance of sustainability and hosting culinary driven events. She is also a board member of the Entrepreneurs Organization, a group comprised of 12,000 entrepreneurs from all around the globe, plus sits on the Grand Canyon University Colangelo College of Business Advisory Board, the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Corporate Advisory Board, the Tyrann Mathieu Foundation Board, and is also a proud “big sister” with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona. In 2013, Lauren was recognized by the Arizona Republic as “35 Entrepreneurs Under 35,” while in 2014, she was inducted into the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame as Restaurateur of the Year, honored as the 2014 Food Pioneer by the Arizona Restaurant Association, and selected by the Phoenix Business Journal as “40 Under 40 – Class of 2014.” In 2015, the Phoenix Business Journal selected Lauren as the 2015 Outstanding Women in Business honoree.

Lauren was raised in the state of Indiana and has inhabited a fair amount of cities up and down the East Coast, including New York City and Nantucket. She attended Arizona State University, graduating in 2002 with dual degrees in Communication and Fine Art. In her spare time Lauren travels the world, hunts for vintage treasures, creates art, cooks up amazing flavors, and spends time with the most important people in her life.

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Keyser is a world-class commercial real estate advisory firm that exclusively represents companies of office, industrial, retail, medical, education, and non-profit space helping them with all types of real estate matters including lease renewals, relocations, build-to-suits, acquisitions and dispositions. Keyser was created as a new kind of commercial real estate firm that would transform the commercial real estate industry through selfless service. Getting involved and being of service in the community is foundational to the business model at Keyser.

Jonathan Keyser is the founder and thought leader behind Keyser. With more than 18 years of experience in the Commercial Real Estate Industry, Jonathan represents companies both domestically and internationally across a broad range of industries. Jonathan is particularly good at identifying creative strategies to align real estate with business requirements, designing and implementing unique solutions to complex real estate challenges, and solving Landlord / Tenant conflicts where negotiations have deteriorated in the face of rising hostilities.

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ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS RADIO

In 2014, Jon Deiter was working on the leadership team of a company which began implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®). Jon experienced first-hand the value and power of EOS and its simple tools to establish a clear vision, gain traction toward that vision, and grow a healthy team.

He also came to realize his true motivation and passion ….. to help many more companies achieve great things through implementing EOS! He was trained as a Professional EOS Implementer and since 2015 has been working with organizations to help them implement EOS. He offers his implementation/coaching services through his company, Jon Deiter Solutions, LLC.

EOS is a people-centric management system that embodies successful, proven ways of working with people and a team. In addition to company growth and achieving the life you desire, implementing EOS has positive impacts to employees, culture and team health.

Jon has worked for over 30 years in leadership/management positions in privately held and family owned entrepreneurial businesses as well as smaller divisions of public companies. He earned an MBA in Finance from Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois and he has worked as a licensed CPA with Accreditation in Business Valuation and Certified Global Management Accountant. He has held positions in a variety of industries as Tax Advisor, Consultant, Controller, Vice President, CFO, and President.

His leadership career in manufacturing, distribution and service businesses, along with experience as both a user and implementer of EOS, give Jon a unique perspective to pursue his passion of helping business owners and leadership teams achieve all they want from their business.

Jon is active in the Conscious Capitalism movement and is a founding member and Treasurer of the Arizona Chapter of Conscious Capitalism. Jon lives in Chandler, Arizona with his wife Julie, having moved to Arizona from Chicago suburbs in 2003.