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Leveraging Leadership to Overcome Your Goliath-Sized Challenges!

April 11, 2013 by angishields

Global Leader Radio

Leveraging Leadership to Overcome Your Goliath-Sized Challenges!

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio!™, we discuss how to utilize leadership to overcome challenges on your way to success!

Michael J. Coles; accomplished businessman, community leader, education advocate, entrepreneur, world-record cyclist, environmentalist, philanthropist and family man, joined host Alvin C. Miles to offer his story and advice as an example of how to succeed in the face of obstacles, both personal and professional.

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

As an entrepreneur, you get knocked down a lot, the question is, will you get up?
Don’t focus on “success;” focus on the “journey” instead.
Never lose sight of your value proposition.
In retail, no customer has a contract to come back.
“P+E+S=EF”
“Knowing what you don’t know” is the definition of Leadership.
“Don’t let your personal lifestyle dictate how quickly your company has to grow!”

Listen in as Michael tells us how he was able to overcome the challenges in both his personal and professional life. Add his ideas to your leadership toolkit to help increase YOUR influence. Leadership IS a conversation!

Michael J. Coles/ Executive Chairman & President, Global Onboard Partners

An accomplished businessman, community leader, education advocate, entrepreneur, world-record cyclist, environmentalist, philanthropist and family man, Michael Coles continues to be actively involved in his community and the corporate world.

Michael serves as the Executive Chairman and President of Global Onboard Partners which specializes in advertising on commercial airlines.

In 2009, Michael became the CEO of Boardwalk Investment Group, which operates restaurants under the name Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries.

Michael co-founded the nationally successful Great American Cookie Company in 1977 and when sold in 1998, the company had hundreds of stores nationwide with sales over $100 million. He served on the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, was appointed by the Governor of Georgia to serve as Chairman of the Georgia Film and Video Advisory Council and in 1996 and 1998 respectively, ran for 6th Congressional Democratic Seat and U.S. Senate.

In recognition of Michael’s success, leadership and benevolence, Kennesaw State University, declared that the institution’s School of Business be named the Michael J. Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. Michael serves on numerous boards, both Non-profit and Corporate, to include the Board of Caribou Coffee Company, where he recently stepped down as Chairman and CEO.

Michael co-founded the nationally successful Great American Cookie Company in 1977, and when he sold in 1998, the company owned hundreds of stores nationwide with sales over $100 million. Michael lives in Atlanta with his wife, Donna and they are the parents of three adult children, Lorin, Jody and Taryn.

Contact Michael: (404) 339-1000 , mjcoles@mac.com

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

Michael:

Servant Leadership & Seeing With An “Immigrant Perspective!”

March 20, 2013 by angishields

Global Leader Radio

Servant Leadership & Seeing With An "Immigrant Perspective!"

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio!™, we discuss the importance of servant leadership and introduce the “immigrant perspective.” Host Alvin C. Miles interviewed Littie Brown and Rita Izaguirre as they share several strategies, tools and tips to help strengthen your leadership acumen!

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

You’re working for yourself even if you’re employed by someone else.
Choose mentors who are functionally & physically different from you!
“I don’t believe in counting heads, but making heads count!”
Minorities and women have a knack for building relationships.
Long-lasting relationships create opportunities for sales.
Learn to confidently “sell yourself” without appearing to brag!
Are you a “once a year leader” or do you give feedback every day?

Listen in as Littie and Rita provide valuable insights from their executive-level backgrounds. Add their ideas to your leadership toolkit to help increase YOUR influence. Leadership IS a conversation!

Littie Brown/ President/ Owner, Speedpro Imaging

Inspirational, influential, creative, dynamic communicator, are words most often used to describe Littie Brown. Through her years of employment and community involvement Littie has helped individuals personally and professionally realize their dreams. Because of her investment in their lives, many persons have been promoted, taken on new opportunities and realized the potential in their personal lives.

Littie earned a B.B.A. in Management from Texas State University and professionally has successfully led sales organizations for three top Fortune 500 Companies: Xerox, Dunn & Bradstreet, and Grainger.

Today, Littie is the President/Owner of Speedpro Imaging in Marietta, GA., specializing in large format printing. As the Nation’s leader in high quality large format, imagery including; Trade show displays/exhibits, reprographics, building wraps and vehicle wraps, Speedpro takes visual communications to the next level.

In her spare time Littie enjoys golf, movies, traveling and spending quality time with family and friends.

Contact Littie: (678) 538-8384, lbrown@speedpro.com

Rita Izaguirre / Principal, IDEIAS

Rita Izaguirre is a business executive with extensive experience in human capital strategy, and diversity and inclusion in both private and public sector organizations. She is a seasoned speaker and recognized as an expert in her field. Over her career, Rita has held domestic and international assignments in Latin America and Europe.

Currently, as a Principal at the research firm Ideias, LLC Rita consults to organizations on the impact of cultural competence on leadership effectiveness and corporate success. Rita was Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Compliance at SunTrust Banks, and held similar roles at General Electric Healthcare and the City of Alexandria, VA.

Rita holds a Bachelor of Science from Barry University, a Law degree from Nova Southeastern University and a Certificate in Organization Development from Georgetown University. She is admitted to the Florida Bar and holds the SPHR designation. She has been published in the Intercultural Management Quarterly, and is an Executive in Residence at Kennesaw State University where she has lectured in the Executive MBA program on change management.

She is active in the community serving as advocate and facilitator for Kennesaw’s Professional Women Alliance, the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Technology Association of Georgia. Rita as a member of the Advisory Board of the Alliance Theatre, and the board of Year Up, a national organization that provides urban youth educational tools to achieve their potential. Rita is married and lives with her husband, Amado, in Atlanta, GA.

Contact Rita: (770) 696-5312, rita.izaguirre@gmail.com

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

Littie:

Rita:

The Art & Passion of Leading Volunteer Organizations!

January 30, 2013 by angishields

Global Leader Radio

The Art & Passion of Leading Volunteer Organizations!

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio!™, we discuss a successful approach to leading volunteer organizations. Tino Mantella joined as Alvin C. Miles’ in-studio guest to discuss the focus of TAG, the art of leading large teams and the passion of life-long learning!

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

Applying business principles to non-profits equals more impact on people’s lives.
Step outside of your comfort zone – stretch for success!
Leading large teams of volunteers is sometimes more art than science.
Have a desire and passion to be the best.
Install metrics and goals to ensure your people know where they stand.
Fail fast, learn by your experiences and keep moving forward!
Build your resume by donating a percentage of your time in service to others!

Listen as Tino provides great examples to illustrate these points. Then add his ideas to your leadership toolkit to help increase YOUR influence. Leadership IS a conversation!

Tino Mantella / President & CEO, Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)

Tino Mantella joined TAG in September 2004, having amassed over 20 years of related experience leading two of the nations more prestigious volunteer-driven organizations – National Arthritis Foundation and YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago.

As President and CEO of these two multifaceted and complex charities, he spearheaded agendas that led to the development of innovative new services which resulted in the facilitation of significant membership growth. Mantella’s resume reflects impressive results in fund raising, advocacy, and economic development.

Since coming to TAG, Mantella has worked with a team of dedicated volunteers and staff to: build a prestigious board made up of 65 technology stakeholders, grown membership by more than 500% and added a series of programs and services that support TAG’s vision of educating, informing and uniting the technology community.

Mantella is a member of the boards of Venture Atlanta Coalition Inc., TAG Education Collaborative, the Tech College Foundation Board, the Chambers of Commerce in North Fulton and Georgia, and on the Advisory Board of the Atlanta Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

Contact Tino: (404) 817-3333, tmantella@tagonline.org

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

Tino:

The 3 C’s of a KSU EMBA!

January 18, 2013 by angishields

Global Leader Radio

The 3 C's of a KSU EMBA!

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio, we discuss how an Executive MBA degree will help to further your goals – both personal and professional. Cindy Jacoby, Monique LaRue Wilson and Paige Lillard joined host Alvin C. Miles to discuss their experiences and challenges while in the Program and their lives post-graduation. ‘Take Charge’ of your education with an Executive MBA degree!

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

Develop and utilize an “ecosystem” of support.
The EMBA Program at KSU builds “Confidence, Capacity and Credibility”.
Your work is more fulfilling when passion aligns with your profession.
The International Residency presents global challenges & will expand your business approach & network.
Knowing how to team will give you an edge in the marketplace.
Unless you take time to reflect, you run the risk of repeating mistakes!
Remove the “Yeah, Buts…”
Leadership is a gift and should be treated as such.

Listen to Cindy, Monique and Paige discuss these points. Then add their ideas to your leadership toolkit. Leadership IS a conversation!

Cindy Jacoby / Founder, BizHelp Consulting

Cindy Jacoby is an entrepreneur and executive coach who is dedicated to making the workplace a collaborative, engaging and productive place to be. Cindy is a certified coach with BizHelp Consulting, a company she founded and has been coaching for over six years at the executive and managerial levels. Cindy is a certified professional behavior analyst and offers numerous workshops including The Art of Feedback and Sales Success using the popular DISC assessment.

With special experience working with teams, Cindy is currently a teaming coach supervisor with the Executive MBA Program at Kennesaw State University, supporting 8 coaches and 10 teams. She was recently appointed to Coles College of Business Advisory Board at KSU and the Pace Academy Alumni Board.

Cindy Jacoby has been a successful healthcare business professional and sought-after speaker with expertise in management, operations and sales. Most recently, she was the vice president of sales at Medical Electronic Attachment, Inc. (MEA) where she focused on attracting new clients and penetrating existing markets through business development. Cindy had been with NEA/MEA since the spring of 2007, where she started as operations manager, and quickly advanced to director of payer relations.

With her extensive business knowledge and healthcare industry experience, Cindy is a regular speaker at business and national healthcare conferences. She has been asked to participate in panel discussions at electronic data interchange (EDI) conferences, such as the National Dental EDI Council annual conference, where she also serves on the board of directors. She is a regular featured speaker at the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University.

Before embarking on her business career, Cindy spent 17 years in education holding titles of Director of Alumni Affairs, Director of Summer Programs and High School Guidance cCunselor. She holds an Executive Master of Business Administration degree from Kennesaw State University, a Master of Education degree in Counseling from University of West Georgia and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from University of Georgia.

Contact Cindy: (404) 435-9218, cindy.jacoby@bizhelpconsulting.com

Paige Lillard/ VP Business Excellence, Turner Broadcasting System

Paige Lillard is responsible for the development and attainment of organizational strategies within fifteen business units worldwide including CNN Operations. Key emphasis is placed on developing and supporting high performance leadership teams, balanced strategy development, customer and employee focus, and business process optimization. Paige has extensive experience with the Malcolm Baldrige Framework for Performance Excellence and is a three year veteran of the Board of Examiners governed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the US Secretary of Commerce.

Paige holds an MBA from the Executive MBA Program at Kennesaw State University, a Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television Communications from Hofstra University, and is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma national honor society of business schools. She is also a Senior Member of the American Society for Quality and recent participant in Harvard University’s Women’s Leadership Forum on International Business Expansion and Change Management.

Paige’s volunteer efforts include her work as founder and president of the Georgia Center for Performance Excellence, and Co-chair of Kennesaw State University’s Executive MBA Advisory Board.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry. TBS, Inc. is based in Atlanta, GA, and employs more than 9,000 people worldwide. Many are familiar with TBS, Inc.’s groundbreaking network, CNN, one of the world’s most respected and trusted sources for news and information. TBS, Inc. is also home to familiar entertainment networks such as TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, Turner Classic Movies, Adult Swim and truTV.

Contact Paige: (404) 827-1700, paige.lillard@turner.com

Monique LaRue Wilson / CEO of Monique Marketing, Inc., Founder of MOSONATION LLC.

Monique Wilson is a highly creative and innovative small business and nonprofit organization and program development consultant. Efficient in developing new programs and strategic events that create opportunities for growth and expansion (board, sponsorship, operational and event conceptualization) development. Over the past 11 years have been instrumental or directly responsible for managing, implementing and executing strategic business initiatives for small businesses and nonprofits. Creator and Founder of the MOSO (Micro Owner-Solo Owner) Nation, a media company created to connect, motivate and educate micro and solo business owners with editorial content in print, online, broadcast mediums, and uniquely created special events that fuel aspirations.

Author of a new book titled Cultivate Critical Connections: A Guide for Creating Genuine Relationships is designed for college bound students and young adults who are at the start of building authentic relationships. I teach my readers how to nurture, evaluate, and sustain their connections in an easy to recall process called the 3C-Technique. I explain that their personal and professional growth depends on their original intention for developing relationships and that the benefits of those critical relationships can be the springboard to meaningful. Visit www.moniquelarue.com for more information.

Monique holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Morris Brown College and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Executive MBA Program at Kennesaw State University.

Contact Monique: (404) 921-4165, Monique@moniquelarue.com

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

Cindy:

Paige:

Monique:

Will Humility Take Your Leadership to the Next Level?

January 14, 2013 by angishields

Global Leader Radio

Will Humility Take Your Leadership to the Next Level?

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio, we discuss ideas that can appear counterintuitive to traditional thoughts of leadership, yet can increase your ability to influence! Jeremie Kubicek joined host Alvin C. Miles to explain a humble approach to increasing your ability to lead. Be prepared to shift your paradigms of leadership!

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

Leverage your influence to impact others.
“Humble leaders helps promote a cause, not looks for applause”.
Relationships are more important than opportunities.
Focus on finding “people of peace”.
Start with “DNA”, progress to the “Skeleton”, then to the “Skin”, not “Skin” to “Skeleton” to “DNA”!
What are you 1) trying to prove 2) trying to hide and 3) afraid of losing?
Write a “lessons learned” at the end of each year.
Being “abnormally imbalanced” on principles increases your “overall balance”.

Listen to Jeremie as he and Alvin unpack these takeaways. Then add Jeremie’s ideas to your leadership toolkit. Leadership IS a conversation!

Jeremie Kubicek / CEO, GiANT Impact

Jeremie Kubicek, President and CEO of GiANT Impact and Co-Founder of the GiANT companies, is an entrepreneur who has built world-class brands and events to serve influencers around the world. He is also an author of the national best-selling book, Leadership is Dead: How Influence is Reviving It.

Kubicek is passionate about helping leaders grow so they can serve others. His drive to liberate and awaken leaders is evident in the work of GiANT with the Chick-fil-A LeaderCast and LeaderTour’s, as well as in the Catalyst movement.

Today the GiANT Companies includes GiANT Partners, GiANT Capital, and GiANT Experiences. With offices in Atlanta and Oklahoma City, GiANT is tens of thousands of leaders around the world. As a relationship company, GiANT is focused on helping leaders and their organizations grow. Kubicek and his wife, Kelly, have three kids and live in Johns Creek, GA. He enjoys writing, connecting with leaders and creating programs that influence leaders. You can read more at www.JeremieKubicek.com.

Contact Jeremie: (877) 225-3311, jeremiekubicek.com

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

Jeremie:

Leadership Character: Who’s Responsible For Your Success?

December 12, 2012 by angishields

Global Leader Radio

Leadership Character: Who's Responsible For Your Success?

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio, we learn that leadership character can be a study in paradoxes. Co-Founders of the Turknett Leadership Group – Lyn and Dr. Bob Turknett, joined host Alvin C. Miles to describe why integrity and strengthening your character are foundational to effective leadership.

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

“When juggling balls, try not to let the glass balls drop!”
Top leaders are 100% accountable and responsible for shaping and setting organizational culture…
…AND each employee is 100% accountable and responsible for making a positive impact on that culture.
Worrying is praying for the worse to happen.
Confidence is there for the taking.
Our thinking creates the way we feel and we can train our brain to help us feel better.
Our Character is something we should work to optimize every day of our life!

Listen to Lyn and Bob as they describe and unpack these points, then add their teachings to your leadership toolkit. Leadership IS a conversation!

Bob Turknett / CEO, Turknett Leadership Group

Dr. Robert (Bob) Turknett is an executive leadership coach and licensed psychologist with over 28 years of consulting experience. Both he and his wife Lyn are co-founders of Turknett Leadership Group, an Atlanta-based consulting firm providing leadership and organization development services to companies in a variety of industries.

Dr. Turknett specializes in CEO Consulting, executive team development and individual development and coaching. Bob has served as an executive coach to more than 1,000 executives in more than 100 companies, both large and small businesses in a variety of industries. His unique approach to coaching blends psychological expertise with extensive business knowledge. Typical engagements involve work with a leader and the entire team producing leadership development results that impact the whole organization.

Bob, along with business and life partner Lyn, published a book about their work together entitled, Decent People, Decent Company: How to Lead with Character at Work and in Life. The book is based on the Turknett Leadership Character Model™ that describes the kind of character all of us need to lead wherever we are. Turknett Leadership Group sponsors a Leadership Character Awards program each year in partnership with the Siegel Institute for Leadership, Ethics and Character, honoring leaders of character in the business, education and nonprofit sectors.

Prior to founding Turknett Leadership Group, Dr. Turknett was in private practice for nine years for both the Georgia and Kentucky mental health and hospital systems. He was also a co-founder of the Georgia Psychological Health Network and Chief Psychologist for the Georgia Regional Hospital System. He received his undergraduate degree in business from Jacksonville University and his doctorate in psychology from the University of Georgia. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi honorary society.

In 2006, Dr. Turknett received the Leadership Entrepreneurial Award presented by Jacksonville University to an outstanding alumnus. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Georgia Psychological Association, the American Management Association, the Society for Human Resource Management, the Atlanta Rotary, and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Dr. Turknett is an active United Way volunteer and served two terms as co-chair, with wife Lyn, of the Cole Society for Leadership Giving. Each year the Turknetts devote a portion of their time to pro-bono work with various organizations.

Lyn Turknett / President, Turknett Leadership Group

Carolyn Turknett has more than 20 years experience in management and leadership consulting. The focus of her work is character in leadership, organization assessment and change, executive team development, and leadership in turbulent times.

Ms. Turknett’s consulting engagements have included leadership and executive team development, cultural assessment and change, mergers, and individual feedback and coaching. She is particularly interested in helping teams at all levels improve effectiveness and working relationships, and in helping organizations maximize intellectual capital and create cultures that support flexibility and initiative.

Ms. Turknett received her B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Georgia, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She received her M.A. in Sociology, with special emphasis in organizational sociology, from the University of Georgia.

Current research interests include leadership and Constructive Developmental Theory and gender differences in leadership style. In presentations at national and local conferences and in publications, Ms. Turknett has addressed such topics as leadership character, succession planning, trends in executive development, executive coaching, executive onboarding, retention, organizational culture, women in leadership, and revitalization after downsizing.

Lyn, along with business and life partner Bob, recently published a book about their work together entitled, Decent People, Decent Company: How to Lead with Character at Work and in Life. The book is based on the Turknett Leadership Character Model™, a model that describes the kind of character all of us need to lead wherever we are. Turknett Leadership Group sponsors a Leadership Character Awards program each year in partnership with the Siegel Institute for Leadership, Ethics and Character, honoring leaders of character in the business, education and nonprofit sectors.

Ms. Turknett is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Academy of Management, the Organization Development Network, the Society for Human Resource Management, and the Organization Change Alliance.

Lyn has long been an active United Way supporter. She has chaired the United Way in DeKalb campaign, and is serving currently on the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta Board of Directors. She has served as chair of the Community Investments Committee, and has served with her husband, Bob, as co-chair of the United Way Cole Society for Leadership Giving. She is also an elder in the Presbyterian Church.

Contact Bob or Lyn: (770) 271-1723, lturknett@turknett.com or bturknett@turknett.com

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

Bob:

Lyn:

Is the Perception of Your Competence Under Your Control?

December 6, 2012 by angishields

Global Leader Radio

Is the Perception of Your Competence Under Your Control?

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio, we learn the perception of our competence should not be left to chance. Legacy Executive Benefits LLC’s David Harper & Denise Chisolm and Your SweetSpot’s Dr. Kym Harris joined host Alvin C. Miles as in studio guests to discuss their experiences, and share their wisdom & tips to improve how others perceive YOUR competence.

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

The perception of competence extends far beyond performance.
FEAR is wasteful.
Raise your “relational” capital.
Give AND seek behavior-based BET™and BEAR™ feedback.
Combining a unique EMBA experience with a diverse professional background provides the confidence to take on new assignments outside your comfort zone.
To “manage your margin”- carve out time in your day to organize, prioritize & reflect.
“Wherever I go, I follow myself!”

Listen to Denise, David and Dr. Kym as they discuss these points, then add them to your leadership toolkit. Leadership IS a conversation!

Denise Chisolm / Director of Fiduciary Management, Legacy Executive Benefits, LLC

Denise A. Chisolm has in-depth knowledge and experience in compliance after serving several years in various roles within the Broker Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory communities. She served as a Compliance Office, trainer, and has experience in SEC, FINRA and DOL audits.

Ms. Chisolm began her career in recruiting at FSC Securities, an Atlanta-based Broker Dealer, where she proactively recruited Registered Principals within the Northern, Mid-West and Western regions. Within the first six months in the industry, she successfully acquired the FINRA General Securities, Investment Advisor and Registered Securities Principal licenses.

Ms. Chisolm has a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University with a concentration in Criminal Justice and Psychology and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing. She is a frequent volunteer with Northpoint Ministries, and has recently begun volunteering with MUST Ministries.

Contact Denise: (770) 232-0303 ext. 1176, dchisolm@lebllc.com

David Harper / President & CEO, Legacy Executive Benefits, LLC

Since 1978, David Harper has worked with companies in the design and implementation of executive benefit plans providing both qualified and nonqualified plan solutions. In 1999, Mr. Harper, along with Bill Straub, founded ERI Advisors, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia, a consulting firm dedicated to providing executive benefit solutions to large private and public companies. In April 2003, ERI Advisors was selected to become an affiliate firm of Retirement Capital Group (RCG), and in 2004, became one of their Regional Offices; RTG Southeast, until January 2011. In January 2011, Mr. Harper and Mr. Straub founded Legacy Executive Benefits, LLC.

He is a graduate of Davidson College, where he was a Division I quarterback ranked 3rd nationally in passing. David has served on the Board of the Good Samaritan Health Center and currently serves on the Metro Atlanta Urban Young Life Board. He and his wife, Anne, authored the book “Light Their Fire for God” (developing virtues in your children) published by Moody Press and released 2001.

Contact David: (770) 232-0303 x1178, dharper@lebllc.com

Dr. Kym Harris / Founder and CEO, Your SweetSpot Coaching & Consulting, LLC

Dr. Kym Harris says the mission of Your SweetSpot™ is to strengthen the leadership effectiveness and boost the executive success of leaders in corporate, academic, and non-profit organizations through one-on-one coaching, group coaching, and customized development experiences.

Dr. Harris is a Board Certified Coach that specializes in Executive Coaching, Career Management Coaching, and Life Coaching. She is well known for her action oriented coaching model, which is grounded in self-efficacy, personal accountability, the pursuit of authentic relationships, and value based decision-making.

Dr. Harris’ 27-year career in Human Resources and Talent Development represents experience in the public sector (Florida Department of Transportation), higher education (University of Miami and Emory University), and two corporate organizations (The Home Depot and Cox Enterprises -Manheim). In her last corporate role as Sr. Director of Employee & Leadership Development and Training, Dr. Harris led Manheim’s corporate University, which included the development and delivery of enterprise wide and business critical training, leadership development, mentoring programs, talent reviews and succession planning, and management trainee programs.

Dr. Harris serves on two boards. Emerge provides scholarships to support women who have demonstrated a deep commitment to both reaching their educational goals and giving back to their communities. The Women Employment Opportunity Program (WEOP) is committed to the mission of promoting the economic advancement of women with technology-based solutions, tools, training and business opportunities to advance economic sustainability. She also serves as a mentor in the Spelman Coca-Cola Leadership Mentoring Program.

Dr. Harris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rutgers University, a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Nova Southeastern University, and a Doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University. Her doctoral research explored the impact of the glass ceiling on the career strategies of African American women in middle management positions of corporate America.

Contact Kym: (770) 918-0981, drkym@liveinyoursweetspot.com

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

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Is Servant Leadership Good for Business?

November 28, 2012 by angishields

Global Leader Radio

Is Servant Leadership Good for Business?

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio, we discuss the behaviors, benefits and beauty of Servant Leadership! Cathy Missildine and Ike Reighard joined host Alvin C. Miles to talk about the importance of investing in others and what we miss by not volunteering our time and efforts.

Cathy Missildine SPHR /Co-Founder, Chief Performance Officer,Intellectual Capital Consulting

Cathy Missildine has extensive experience in many areas of strategic Human Resources Management. Cathy has worked closely with executives in the areas of performance, productivity, organizational metrics, training, employee and customer engagement, workforce planning, organizational design and strategic implementation. Her past experience in operations and sales management in the technical, insurance and hospitality industries has given her a broad understanding of business issues and a solid foundation for building performance enhancing systems that support the business.

Cathy is a graduate from Kennesaw State University where she earned an MBA with an emphasis in Human Resource Management and Development. She is also a member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and holds their professional certification, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

Cathy is currently serving as President-Elect for SHRM-Atlanta for 2012, taking over as President in 2013.

Cathy is serving as an adjunct Professor at Kennesaw State University and Emory University where she has taught the HR Certification course for over 10 years. She teaches an online SHRM certification course as well as an in class version. Cathy is a nationally recognized speaker addressing audiences from SHRM, ASTD, and AAHAM.

In May 1997, Cathy and her business partner Barbara Hughes started their own consulting firm, Intellectual Capital Consulting (ICC), specializing in profitability through human capital. Their corporate mission is as follows, “to increase performance through maximizing an organization’s human capital.”

ICC’s clients include: Intercontinental Hotels Group, Mizuno, Genuine Parts Company, Place Properties, Aon, IBM, Hampton Inn, United Way, Vulcan and Southern Company.

Cathy also serves on the Board of Directors for Samaritan House a non-profit organization helping homeless men and women return to the workforce.

Twitter: @cathymissildine

Contact Cathy: (770) 423-1022, cathymissildine@intellectual-capital.net

Dwight “Ike” Reighard /Senior Pastor, Piedmont Church & CEO, MUST Ministries

Ike Reighard is a man who has devoted his life to helping others transform ordinary living into an extraordinary life. Leaders from every field of endeavor have sought his counsel and wisdom. He is experienced in leading organizations through transitions and tough economic times in the private and corporate arenas.

Ike’s mission statement reflects his life’s work: Helping Others Exchange Ordinary Living for An Extraordinary Life. Ike loves to inspire and to help breathe life into others’ dreams.

Ike is the former Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer and originator of The Office of People and Culture for a financial service provider who achieved the distinction of becoming an employer of choice for four consecutive years. The company was selected and benchmarked by being included in FORTUNE Magazine’s list of the “100 Best Places to Work in America” by the Great Places to Work Institute of San Francisco, California. Over the four year span the company ranked as high as number fourteen on this most impressive list of America’s greatest workplaces. The enterprise was also selected as number one, or number two, for four straight years in the medium and large size categories as “The A+ Employers of Atlanta” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Under Ike’s leadership, this company was nominated and won the 2006 Turknett Leadership award for Leadership Character.

Ike has appeared in articles and news stories in The Wall Street Journal, Inc. Magazine, USA Today, The Atlanta Journal, The Atlanta Business Chronicle, Atlanta Magazine, Continental Inflight Magazine, HR Innovator, HR Executive, SHRM Magazine, Mortgage Banking Magazine, Workforce Management, National Public Radio, CNN, BBC, MSNBC, NBC Nightly News and others.

Among Ike’s numerous speaking engagements, he has had the privilege of speaking before the Georgia General Assembly and the United States Congress.

Ike is the author of Treasures From The Dark, Discovering Your North Star and Discovering Your North Star Journal. Contributing Author to Human Capital Management Strategies (part of Aspatore’s Inside the Mind Series. Ike has co-authored a daily inspirational book, Success Insights, with Zig Ziglar for Tyndale House Publishing. Release Date: September 2009. Daily Insights.

Twitter: @ikereighard

Contact Ike: (770) 427-9862, Ike.reighard@piedmontchurch.tv

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

Cathy:

Ike:

A.B. Short, Medshare’s CEO Ignites the Passion of Business Leaders

January 27, 2011 by angishields

Inspiration At Work

A.B. Short, Medshare's CEO Ignites the Passion of Business Leaders

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A.B. Short is the co-founder and CEO of Medshare, an Atlanta based nonprofit that is having global impact. Â On Inspiration at Work this week, A.B. and the Director of Volunteer Services, Lindsey Barber share with us how business can get involved in an incredible team building activity while having a positive impact on the state of healthcare in third-world countries. Â Medshare has become to medical supplies what food-banks is to food.

In this session you will hear about purpose-driven work, Â team-building, succession-planning, servant leadership and how to get others involved in your brand. Â Nice call out to Coke, Home Depot, Kimberly-Clark, and other Atlanta based businesses.

This is a fantastic show to share with other nonprofits who may be struggling with getting business leaders engaged. Â It is also a relevant message for any team meeting.