Global Leader Radio™ Hosts a Panel Discussion on the Perception of Competence

On Tuesday December 4th, 2012, Alvin Miles, host of Global Leader Radio™ on Business RadioX®, was joined in-studio by Legacy Executive Benefits LLC’s David Harper and Denise Chisolm, and Your SweetSpot’s Dr. Kym Harris to talk about taking control of how others perceive our competence.

The panel agreed that the perception of competence should not be left to chance. During the discussion, the following seven items were discussed:

1. The perception of competence extends far beyond performance.

2. FEAR is wasteful.

3. It is important to raise your “relational” capital.

4. Giving AND seeking behavior-based feedback is critical to success.

5. Combining an executive MBA with a diverse professional background provides the confidence to take on new assignments outside your comfort zone.

6. To “manage your margin”- carve out time in your day to organize, prioritize & reflect.

7. Keeping the idea that “Wherever I go, I follow myself!” will help you present yourself the way you want to be thought of.

To learn more about the perception of competence and all of the featured guests, listen to the complete interview on the Global Leader Radio™ page for Business RadioX®.

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio, we learn why leadership is important to the largest provider of HR services in North America, Europe, Latin America and the Pacific Rim. ADP’s Joe Sullivan and Karen Bass joined host Alvin C. Miles to share their wisdom & insights to provide you with immediately applicable leadership advice.

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

1. Behind every great leader is a great team!
2. Only 57% of employees receive adequate coaching, yet 83% of CEOs identify talent management as their #1 most critical initiative!
   
3. Make sure your LinkedIn profile is up to date and brand yourself correctly.
   
4. Seeking feedback on your professional contributions will ultimately prove beneficial to your organization.
5. Combining a unique EMBA experience with a diverse professional background provides the confidence to take on new assignments outside your comfort zone.
   
6. Seek formal or informal mentors at high levels, peer levels, and subordinate levels.
7. “Simplify, Innovate and Grow!”
   

Listen to Joe and Karen discuss these points, then add them to your leadership toolkit. Leadership IS a conversation!

Karen Bass / Executive in Training, Sales Leader, ADP

Karen is currently an Executive in Training Sales Leader at ADP. She has 23 years of sales and marketing experience.  Karen is also a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, which lends itself to a unique analytical skill set that combines marketing and data analysis.   She has also worked for Xerox Corporation, Eastman Kodak Company and Pitney Bowes.  She is incorporated under the name Bass Business Solutions LLC., where she has served as a LSS business consultant.

Karen holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Marketing from Georgia State University and an Executive MBA from Kennesaw State University’s, Coles College of Business in Kennesaw, GA.  Karen and husband Anthony are the proud parents to Anthony Jr., who is a senior at Shaw University in Raleigh, NC.  She is a member of the Atlanta Beltline Tax Allocation District Advisory Board. Karen also enjoys playing golf and tennis with family, friends and co-workers.

Contact Karen: (678) 733-2768, Karen.Bass@adp.com

Joe Sullivan / Division Vice President, ADP

Joe Sullivan, Division Vice President of Sales for ADP, is a Talent Management professional with 18 years experience in Human Capital Management. Joe is currently responsible for ADP’s global talent sales organization and unified suite of products including but not limited to Recruiting, Performance, Compensation, Succession and Learning technologies. Recently, Joe led ADP’s efforts to create, build, align and develop a worldwide sales organization and strategy that complimented and enhanced ADP’s position in the Talent/HCM market. These efforts have resulted in $10M sales growth over a 15-month period within ADP’s fast growing Talent market.

Joe’s prior positions and leadership experience includes Corporate Training, General Manager of Operations, small – mid size Acquisitions, and building ADP’s first Inside Sales Organization. These positions required four relocations across the United States. Joe is a graduate of Fairfield University’s Dolan School of Business and currently lives in Westwood, Massachusetts with his wife and three children.

Contact Joe: (617) 529-6751, Joe.Sullivan@adp.com

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio, we learn about family, professional and societal elements of global leadership from a CEO’s view! Host Alvin C. Miles interviewed Mark Wilson, CEO of eVerifile.  Mark provided a number of insights which you can add to your leadership toolkit. Lauren Wilson (Mark’s daughter) adds to the leadership conversation from her perspective as well!

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

1. Begin with genuine care and concern for the people who depend upon your leadership.
2. Embrace & learn from the experiences gained through failure to avoid repeating future mistakes.
   
3. Align yourself with partners who have an innovative approach toward the market.
4. Where ideas come from matters (external customers, company leaders, internal customers).
   
5. The level of your self-awareness will prove critical to your success.
6. Keep your family life as high a priority as your work/business life.
7. Pursue life-long learning to continue expanding your horizons.

Listen to Mark explain each of these points and take notes, then share what you’ve learned. Leadership IS a conversation!

Mark Wilson/ President & CEO, eVerifile

Mark A. Wilson is the President and CEO of Atlanta-based eVerifile Inc., a privately held company specializing in delivering fast, web-powered workforce screening solutions and support systems for organizations across the globe. Wilson has over 25 years of experience in the business information services industry.

Wilson’s vision and leadership has earned a number of prestigious honors, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award ^® for 2010 and TiE Atlanta’s 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year. He serves on the Georgia Kaiser Permanente Executive Advisory Board, he is a member of the Board of Visitors for Emory University, he is a Director on the Board for Perceptis, Inc., The Edge Connection-an institute at Kennesaw State University, and the Entrepreneur in Residence at the MDBA Business Center, a program under Georgia Tech’s Enterprise Innovation Institute. Wilson is also a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization.

Contact Mark: (404) 585-4488, mwilson@everifile.com

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio, we discuss effective leadership behaviors useful in both military and business organizations. Mike Quinlan and Holly Bass joined host Alvin C. Miles to provide several tips to help build your leadership acumen, even if you’re leading for the first time!

Here are a seven takeaways from our discussion:

1. Treat your team to spontaneous and planned activities.
2. Model & enjoy a balanced life.
   
3. Set clear goals with measurable objectives.
4. Empower your people “early”.
5. “Live Ready” by being prepared in all areas of your life.
   
6. Increase your passion and compartmentalize your emotions.
7. Become a life-long learner.

Listen to Holly and Mike explain each of these points, take notes, then share what you’ve learned. Leadership IS a conversation!

Holly Bass / CEO, Cobb Travel & Tourism

Holly A. Bass became the CEO of Cobb Travel & Tourism in December 2010.  She is responsible for CT&T’s operations, including strategic planning, finance, sales and marketing.  Cobb Travel & Tourism is responsible for promoting and generating tourism, convention, trade show and sports development activity throughout Cobb County.

Previously, she was Chief Operating Officer for the Cobb Chamber of Commerce.   She joined the Chamber in 2000 and has served in many additional roles including Vice President of Membership and Operations and Marketing and Communications Director.

Very active in the community, Bass chaired the 2011 Gobble Jog for MUST Ministries.  She also is a member of the United Way of Cobb County Campaign Cabinet and the YWCA Tribute to Women Committee.

Bass was named a 40 Under 40 by Georgia Trend magazine in 2006.  In 2007 she received the prestigious YWCA of Northwest Georgia Women of Achievement Award, and in 2008 she was given the Up and Comers Award by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.  Most recently, she was named one of the 20 Under 40 in Cobb Life magazine.

Holly served as a Volunteer Probation Officer for Cobb County Superior Court for 13 years.  She graduated from the Regional Leadership Institute in 2011, is a 2000 graduate of Leadership Cobb and 2003 graduate of Honorary Commanders.

A native of Cobb County (GA), she is a graduate of the University of Georgia.

Contact Holly: (678) 303-2641, hbass@travelcobb.org

Mike Quinlan / Principal, Henssler Financial

Retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Michael S. Quinlan, CWS®, is a Principal at Henssler Financial, a financial consulting and money management firm with assets under advisement of more than $1.39 billion as of September 30, 2012. Henssler Financial, which includes federally registered investment advisers G.W. Henssler & Associates, Ltd. and Henssler Asset Management, LLC, is headquartered in Kennesaw, Ga., a suburb of Atlanta, with an additional office in Atlanta Perimeter area. Mr. Quinlan is responsible for ongoing business operations and for development and implementation of long-term strategies to ensure the growth of client relationships and development of employees.

Spearheading the firm’s business development initiatives, Mr. Quinlan establishes strategic partnerships with local companies and organization to offer Henssler’s suite of comprehensive financial services to their members and clients. He also directs and participates in acquisition and growth activities that are consistent with the company’s overall growth strategy.

Mike is a Certified Wealth Strategist® Professional. He graduated with honors from Kennesaw State University earning a Bachelor of Business
Administration in Finance.

Contact Mike: (404) 406-2210, mquinlan@henssler.com

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

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