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Servant Leadership in a Pandemic, with Joe Iarocci, Cairnway Coaching

May 9, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Servant Leadership in a Pandemic, with Joe Iarocci, Cairnway Coaching

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Servant Leadership in a Pandemic, with Joe Iarocci, Cairnway Coaching (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 232)

Joe Iarocci of Cairnway Coaching joins the show to discuss servant leadership in a pandemic, examples of both stellar and mediocre leadership in this environment, a leader’s “Covid-19 mindset,” and much more. The host of “North Fulton Business Radio” is John Ray and the show is produced virtually by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Joe Iarocci, Founder, Cairnway Coaching

Joe Iarocci is the Founder of Cairnway Coaching. Joe founded Cairnway after serving as CEO of the Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership. Before joining the Greenleaf Center, Joe spent thirteen years with CARE USA, one of the world’s largest international nongovernmental organizations dedicated to ending extreme poverty. Joe served CARE as General Counsel, Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff. Joe practiced business law prior to joining CARE, representing individual entrepreneurs as well as multinational corporations. Joe currently serves on the boards of Social Accountability International, the Georgia Center for Nonprofits and the Foundation Center-Atlanta. Joe is uniquely passionate about spreading awareness and increasing implementation of servant leadership practices organizations and individuals.

Cairnway is a firm that coaches executives, teams and boards of directors, taking a servant leadership approach. The firm promotes servant leadership in the workplace through speaking, teaching and corporate events.

The evidence shows that organizations applying servant leadership have exceptional employee engagement, customer experience and team effectiveness. Servant leadership improves performance on more than one bottom line.

Joe and the Cairnway team bring a servant leadership approach to their coaching work. That means we measure our success by the success of those they serve.

Find out more on Cairnway’s website, serveleadnow.com, or email Joe directly.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

Joe’s background and Cairnway’s philosophy of leadership
What exactly is servant leadership?
Where servant leadership is being modeled in this pandemic
The example of Dr. Anthony Fauci
A leader’s “Covid-19 mindset”
Joe’s essay, “What’s Your COVID-19 Leadership Mindset?”
Abundance mindset vs. scarcity mindset
Asset-based mindset vs. liability-based mindset
Fragile mindset or “antifragile” mindset

North Fulton Business Radio” is produced virtually from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

North Fulton Healthcare Leaders Forum: Managing Pandemic Change and Planning for Recovery

May 7, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

North Fulton Healthcare Leaders Forum: Managing Pandemic Change and Planning for Recovery

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North Fulton Healthcare Leaders Forum: Managing Pandemic Change and Planning for Recovery (“GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 36)

Three respected North Fulton healthcare leaders joined a forum organized by GNFCC to discuss the current state of Covid-19 care at their respective institutions. Jon-Paul Croom, Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Freda Hardage, Northside Hospital System, and Dr. Daniel Salinas, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, also offered recommendations to individuals and businesses as Georgia “reopens,” dispelled myths, and much more. The host of “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is GNFCC CEO Kali Boatright, and the show is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®. Business RadioX and John Ray sponsored and moderated this forum.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Dr. Daniel Salinas

Daniel Salinas, MD, is Chief Medical Officer for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. He provides executive oversight for quality and patient safety, medical staff services, and affiliations. In addition, Dr. Salinas has worked closely with community providers to develop The Children’s Care Network, one of the first pediatric, clinically integrated networks in the country, for which he also has executive oversight. He has also worked to advance Children’s Behavioral Health and primary care strategies. Dr. Salinas provides visionary leadership for the clinical delivery systems and draws on his skills as a relationship-builder and facilitator to forge strong relationships with physicians in Atlanta and across the state. A native of Houston, Texas, Dr. Salinas currently serves on several boards and lives in Roswell.

Northside Hospital, Freda Hardage

Freda Hardage is the Director of Northside Alpharetta Medical Campus and Director, Foundation and Community Services for Northside System. Freda’s responsibilities include all daily operations of Alpharetta Medical Campus which consists of 3 medical office buildings, 100 + physicians from multiple specialties. Her foundation responsibilities include comprehensive oversight for all fundraising, donor giving, community activities and research grant writing for the hospital system.

Freda has volunteered for many organizations and also serves as the first MARTA Chair from North Fulton, President Emeritus and Board Member of The Drake House and Former Chair and Board Emeritus for GNFCC. She has served with distinction on the North Fulton Poverty Task Force, Johns Creek Community Association, YMCA High Harbour Board and Windward Rotary.

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Jon-Paul Croom

**Jon-Paul Croom, Wellstar North Fulton Hospital**

Jon-Paul Croom is the President of Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, a 202-bed facility located in Roswell, GA. Croom joined Wellstar in April of 2017. Wellstar North Fulton Hospital is one of Georgia’s only Level Il Trauma Centers and delivers services including cardiovascular services, women’s services, Pain & Spine Center, Wound Care & Hyperbarics, and inpatient rehabilitation. North Fulton Hospital is a Primary Stroke Center arid an accredited Chest Pain Center.

Croom previously served as CEO for the 429-bed Central Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. and opened the only burn center in Mississippi and increased the availability of inpatient psychiatric services at the facility. Croom also lives in Roswell where he serves his community.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

care for patients diagnosed with Covid-19
common myths surrounding Covid-19
collaboration between these organizations
North Fulton community support and best ways to further support
PPE (personal protection equipment) and other safety measures
social distancing
time sensitive and elective surgeries
expected future Covid-19 case loads
safety advice for individuals
guidance for businesses to safeguard employees and customers

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

North Fulton Mayor's Roundtable — Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC

“The GNFCC 400 Insider” (formerly “North Atlanta’s Bizlink”) is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) and is hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

The GNFCC promotes the interests of our members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and stay. They provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806.

For the complete show archive of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” go to GNFCC400Insider.com. “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Subaru of Gwinnett

May 5, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Subaru of Gwinnett

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During this unique time in our history, this special Community Spotlight series on Business RadioX will highlight local businesses that are open for business, how they have pivoted during the viral pandemic, and share the good work they are doing to serve the community.

The Community Spotlight series offers brief interviews with business leaders and business owners that are making things happen. In the 6th interview of the series, we hear from Jennifer Kessler, the General Sales Manager of Subaru of Gwinnett, to hear how her auto dealership has responded during the Covid-19 crisis to continue to serve their customers and the public.

Michael Young and Drew Schildwachter, ConnectPay

May 4, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Michael Young and Drew Schildwachter, ConnectPay

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“North Fulton Business Radio,” Episode 227: Michael Young and Drew Schildwachter, ConnectPay

ConnectPay combines the best of first-name basis service with the latest payroll technology, offering reliable and quality payroll and HR services to small and medium-sized businesses. CEO Michael Young and COO Drew Schildwachter joined host John Ray to discuss the company’s growth and development. “North Fulton Business Radio” is produced virtually by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

ConnectPay

ConnectPay™ combines first-name-basis service with secure payroll technology designed to connect small businesses in all 50 states to the professionals they trust to manage their health benefits, insurance, retirement savings, accounting, and bookkeeping. The ‘connected model’ of payroll stands out in the belief that clients are often best served by maintaining relationships with their own trusted advisors.

The ConnectPay mission is to help their clients focus on their core business by reducing the time and resources required to complete their payroll and payroll taxes.

Formed in 2009, ConnectPay set out to do things differently from other online payroll programs. Founders Michael Young and Paul Altavena sought to create a payroll company that combined first-name-basis, localized expertise with innovative technology solutions—that specialized in servicing and growing small businesses.

ConnectPay has steadily built a reputation through flexible, responsive, and honest support of clients, without the upselling or pushed products of most of their competitors.

ConnectPay payroll acts as the centralized data hub, offering integrated support to accountants, brokers, and bookkeepers—or supplementing services through our own connected network of partners. Every client is matched to the best resources for their unique needs to drive efficiency, streamline workflows, and save them time and money.

Michael Young is the Co-Founder and CEO of ConnectPay. Drew Schildwachter serves as Chief Operating Officer. You can learn more about ConnectPay by visiting https://connectpayusa.com/.

The Atlanta representatives for ConnectPay are Tom Martin (email Tom) and Ella Carter (email Ella).

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

Overview of ConnectPay
“pay as you go” workers comp premiums while maintaining insurance broker relationship
impact of Covid-19 on the payroll business
Updating their system to handle FFCRA, CARES and the 7200
increased reporting requirements of PPP
ConnectPay HR Resource Center
Web store – CDC Handwash guidelines, Awareness & Prevention posters
Our best practice checklist can be downloaded
PPP Loans and the loan forgiveness
ConnectPay’s value proposition for clients
development of an interface with QuickBooks Online
Atlanta-area representatives Tom Martin and Ella Carter

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Social Express Catering & Meal Prep

May 4, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Social Express Catering & Meal Prep

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The Community Spotlight series offers brief interviews with business leaders and business owners that are making things happen. In the 5th interview of the series, we hear from Chef Jarvis Williams with Social Express Catering & Meal Prep about the work he is doing to feed children in Atlanta during the Covid-19 crisis.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Marlow’s Tavern

April 27, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Marlow's Tavern

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During this unique time in our history, this special Community Spotlight series on Business RadioX will highlight local businesses that are open for business, how they have pivoted during the viral pandemic, and share the good work they are doing to serve the community.

The Community Spotlight series offers brief interviews with business leaders and business owners that are making things happen. In the 4th interview of the series, we hear from Ian McGee, the General Manager of Marlow’s Tavern in Duluth, to hear how his restaurant has responded during the Covid-19 crisis to continue to serve their customers and the public.

The GNFCC 400 Insider: North Fulton Mayors Roundtable on COVID-19 Recovery Plans and Policy Changes

April 24, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

The GNFCC 400 Insider: North Fulton Mayors Roundtable on COVID-19 Recovery Plans and Policy Changes

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“The GNFCC 400 Insider” Episode 35, North Fulton Mayors Round Table

On this special edition of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” we were joined by five North Fulton mayors for a roundtable offering updates on Covid-19 crisis management, recovery plans and potential policy changes. Mayor Jim Gilvin of the City of Alpharetta, Mayor Joe Lockwood of Milton, Mayor Jim Still of the City of Mountain Park, Mayor Lori Henry of the City of Roswell, and Mayor Pro Tempore John Paulson of the City of Sandy Springs all joined the call and answered questions on how they are leading their cities during this crisis and recovery. The panel moderator was Trey Ragsdale, co-chair of the GNFCC Government Affairs Committee

The host of “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is GNFCC CEO Kali Boatright and the show is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806.

For the complete show archive of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” go to GNFCC400Insider.com. “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: 101 Bagel Cafe

April 23, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: 101 Bagel Cafe

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The Community Spotlight series offers brief interviews with business leaders and business owners that are making things happen. In the third interview of the series, we hear from Robert Miller of 101 Bagel Cafe in Duluth to see how his business has responded and maneuvered during the Covid-19 crisis.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Bexley & DeLoach

April 23, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Bexley & DeLoach

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The Community Spotlight series offers brief 10-minute interviews with business leaders and business owners that are making things happen. In the second interview of the series, we hear from Robert Bexley and Jennifer DeLoach, Partners in the law firm of Bexley & DeLoach, to see how the firm has responded to the Covid-19 pandemic and how they are helping small businesses during the crisis.