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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:

  1. Applying business principles to non-profits equals more impact on people’s lives.
  2. Step outside of your comfort zone – stretch for success!
  3. Leading large teams of volunteers is sometimes more art than science.
  4. Have a desire and passion to be the best.
  5. Install metrics and goals to ensure your people know where they stand.
  6. Fail fast, learn by your experiences and keep moving forward!
  7. 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!

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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:

  1. Develop and utilize an “ecosystem” of support.
  2. The EMBA Program at KSU builds “Confidence, Capacity and Credibility”.
  3. Your work is more fulfilling when passion aligns with your profession.
  4. The International Residency presents global challenges & will expand your business approach & network.
  5. Knowing how to team will give you an edge in the marketplace.
  6. Unless you take time to reflect, you run the risk of repeating mistakes!
  7. Remove the “Yeah, Buts…”
  8. 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?

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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:

  1. Leverage your influence to impact others.
  2. “Humble leaders helps promote a cause, not looks for applause”.
  3. Relationships are more important than opportunities.
  4. Focus on finding “people of peace”.
  5. Start with “DNA”, progress to the “Skeleton”, then to the “Skin”, not “Skin” to “Skeleton” to “DNA”!
  6. What are you 1) trying to prove 2) trying to hide and 3) afraid of losing?
  7. Write a “lessons learned” at the end of each year.
  8. 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:


How to Instantly Increase Your Ability to Innovate & Influence!

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio, we compare and contrast the elements of leadership that can instantly increase your ability to innovate and influence! Matt Hames and Colonel Marshall Irvin  joined Alvin to discuss the impact of global leadership on both military & civilian life along with explaining WHY both men “do what they do.” You are one hour away from achieving a breakthrough!

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

  1. Manage things, lead people.
  2. The military exists to ensure life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
  3. “Facts are our friends.”
  4. People don’t buy “WHAT” you do, they buy “WHY” you’re doing it.
  5. Global Leaders do not practice CGG (Cosmetics, Geography & Gender).
  6. Find the metaphor in every success or failure.
  7. Hire a Veteran!

Listen to host Alvin C. Miles interview Matt & Colonel Irvin as they unpack these takeaways, then add their teachings to your leadership toolkit. Leadership IS a conversation!

 

Matt Hames / CEO, Acru Wealth, LLC

Acru Wealth, LLC, is a comprehensive wealth strategy firm headquartered in Woodstock, Georgia. Matt graduated with a Bachelors of Business Administration degree, major in Management, with a specialization in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, from Kennesaw State University where he played basketball on scholarship for four years.  He is also a graduate of the Cannon Trust School.  Matt holds the professional designation of Certified Trust & Financial Advisor (CTFA), indicating excellence in the areas of fiduciary responsibilities, trust activities, personal finance, insurance, estate planning, tax planning, and investment management.

Prior to assuming the leadership position with Acru, Matt served as a Research Associate and financial advisor for The Henssler Financial Group.  He was responsible for the establishment and development of the firm’s relationship with First Cherokee State Bank, which culminated in the creation of CNT Financial in May of 2001.  In the short time since CNT opened its doors, it grew to over $400 million in custody assets.  In May of 2011 Matt led CNT through a redesign of its business model that changed the brand to Acru and meaningfully enhanced the delivery of the brand experience to the public. Opening a retail location that delivers personalized wisdom through a relevant experience while clarifying today and preparing clients for tomorrow, Acru is redefining how financial services are delivered through community based institutions.  Since opening, Acru has been featured in Fast Company Magazine, The Financial Brand and other local, regional and national publications recognizing the breakthrough innovation represented in the Acru brand and delivery model.  In early 2012 the Acru retail location won the Best of the Best Retail Design Award from the International Interior Design Association, their highest honor for retail space design.

Matt is on the executive board and finance committee of the Kennesaw State University Athletic Association and serves as director on the following boards:  The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Foundation, The Cherokee County Hospital Authority, and Timothy + Barnabas. Matt is a native of Woodstock, resides there, and is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Woodstock where he teaches a young adult Sunday school class.

Contact Matt: (770) 517-1235, mhames@acruwealth.com

 

Colonel Marshall S. Irvin, Jr. / Commander, 94th Mission Support Group, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga.

Col. Marshall S. Irvin, Jr. leads a team of 930 military and civilian personnel, overseeing all base support organizations, to include aerial port, communications, contracting, civil engineering, logistics readiness, force support and security forces.

Colonel Irvin received his commission in 1984 as a graduate of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. After serving 8 1/2 years of active duty, he entered the Air Force Reserve in 1996, at the 88th Aerial Port Squadron, 514th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire Air Force Base, NJ.

Colonel Irvin has commanded the 514th Airlift Control Flight, 514th AMW, McGuire AFB, NJ, the 80th Aerial Port Squadron, Dobbins ARB, GA., and served as Deputy Chief of Aerial Port Operations Branch, Headquarters 22nd Air Force, Dobbins ARB, managing 24 squadrons and 2,800 Reservists. He has also commanded the 403d Wing, Mission Support Group, Keesler Air Force Base, MS.

EDUCATION
1984 Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication, University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, LA.
1989 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL.
1990 Masters in Public Administration, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Philippines
2003 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL.
2005 Joint Forces Staff College, Joint Forces Command HQ Campus, Norfolk, VA.
2008 Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL.

ASSIGNMENTS
1. November 1984 – November 1986, Vehicle Operations; Vehicle Maintenance Officer, Blytheville AFB, AK.
2. November 1986 – November 1990, Chief of Transportation, 6200TFTS (Cope Thunder); 13th AF Director of Transportation, Clark AB, Republic of the Philippines
3. November 1990 – December 1992, Aerial Port Duty Officer; Chief of Aerial Port Customer Service, Dover AFB, DE.
4. February 1991 – June 1991, Operation Desert Storm, Chief of Aerial Port Operations; Al Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
5. April 1996 – December 2001, Mission Support Team OIC; Training and Plans OIC; Squadron Operations Officer, 88th Aerial Port SQ, McGuire AFB, NJ.
6. December 2001 – March 2003, Commander, 514th Airlift Control Flight, McGuire AFB, N.J.
7. March 2003 – March 2004, Commander, 80th Aerial Port Squadron, Dobbins ARB, GA.
8. March 2004 – January 2008, Deputy Chief Aerial Port Operations, HQ 22nd Air Force, Dobbins ARB, GA.
9. January 2008- August 2009, Commander Trainee, 94th AW Mission Support Group, Dobbins ARB, GA.
10. August 2009- February 2010, Deputy Commander, 403d Wing Mission Support Group, Keesler AFB, MS.
11. February 2010- March 2011, Commander, 403d Wing Mission Support Group, Keesler AFB, MS.
12. March 2011- Present, Commander, 94th Mission Support Group, Dobbins AFB, GA.

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with two bronze stars devices
Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze stars devices
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon
Air Force Longevity Service
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant  May 13, 1984
First Lieutenant  May 13, 1986
Captain  Jan. 1, 1989
Major  Oct. 1, 1999
Lieutenant Colonel  Aug 18, 2005
Colonel  March 2, 2011

Contact Colonel Irvin: (678) 655-4873, marshall.irvin@us.af.mil

 

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

Matt:

Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences

 

Colonel Irvin:

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You

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:

  1. “When juggling balls, try not to let the glass balls drop!”
  2. Top leaders are 100% accountable and responsible for shaping and setting organizational culture…
  3. …AND each employee is 100% accountable and responsible for making a positive impact on that culture.
  4. Worrying is praying for the worse to happen.
  5. Confidence is there for the taking.
  6. Our thinking creates the way we feel and we can train our brain to help us feel better.
  7. 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?

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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:

  1. The perception of competence extends far beyond performance.
  2. FEAR is wasteful.
  3. Raise your “relational” capital.
  4. Give AND seek behavior-based BET™and BEAR™ feedback.
  5. Combining a unique EMBA experience 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. “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?


Denise:

 

 

David:

 

 

Dr. Kym:

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

 

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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®.

Does Leadership Drive Quantifiable Results in the HCM Industry?

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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

 

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A CEO’s View of Global Leadership!

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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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