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Enjoy the “voices of experience” as Don Lang and Charmaine Ward join host Alvin C. Miles to discuss how a Masters degree will help to enhance your leadership potential & performance!

Don Lang / Principal of Talent Effects

Don formed his consultancy, Talent Effects, in 2002.  He specializes in executive assessment, talent acquisition strategy and process design, leadership development, coaching and customized learning programs.

Don’s began his career with stints in Human Resources at ADP and Prudential.  He then held several line operations management roles in healthcare services.  He later served as Director of Healthcare Services for a systems solutions firm where he worked with channel partners and medical staffs on electronic data transfer solutions.  Before forming Talent Effects, Inc. in 2003, Don held the position of Managing Director for the Atlanta office of Spherion Corporation’s Human Capital Consulting Group.  Don has worked with such organizations as Ascension Health, Citibank, Delta Air Lines, GE, Greenway Medical Technologies, Tenet Healthcare, Winn-Dixie and a number of small to mid-sized rapid growth companies.

Today, he also serves as a Lecturer on Human Capital Management for the Executive MBA program at Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University, as well as a faculty member in the Managerial Coaching Certificate Program offered by Coles College of Business Executive Education.

Education:

Don received his BA in Economics with Honors from Lafayette College and an MBA from Georgia State University.  He completed the Advanced Executive Coaching Program at Columbia University.

Charmaine Ward / President of the National Black MBA Association, Atlanta Chapter

Charmaine Ward is Director of Community Affairs for Georgia-Pacific, responsible for corporate philanthropy and community affairs. She manages charitable giving across the country, as well as the development of community programs and partnerships. In her role, Charmaine works closely with internal executives, as well as community, civic and government leaders to develop sustainable initiatives that create value in the communities where Georgia-Pacific employees live and work.

During her 25 plus years in corporate America, Charmaine has held senior level positions with IBM, Showtime Networks, Bank of America and John H. Harland. She has created tremendous value as a corporate leader the areas of corporate philanthropy, community affairs, diversity, marketing and sales.

Charmaine gives back by serving on various civic and community boards whose missions align with her personal passion of education, arts and entrepreneurship. She is currently serving her second term as President of the National Black MBA Association, Atlanta Chapter (the largest chapter in the country with over 1500 members). She also serves on the boards of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Atlanta Chapter; Atlanta Business League; Urban League of Greater Atlanta; True Colors Theatre; National Black Arts Festival and is Chair of PAGE (Professional Association of Georgia Educators). She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and alumni of Leadership Atlanta Class of 2001 and Leadership Georgia Class of 2011.

In addition, Charmaine is a coach and noted speaker for non-profit organizations, entrepreneur organizations and colleges/universities on topics including: leadership, managing change, financial empowerment, developing a life plan, public speaking, the art of networking, purpose & passion, soft skills in the workplace and marketing for non-profits/entrepreneurs. She is also a faculty member for Non-Profit University, Georgia Center for Non Profits.

Charmaine has received numerous awards: Torch Award from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., 100 Most Influential Black Women in Atlanta from Atlanta Business League, Local Legend from Frank Ski Kids Foundation, Champions for Success from Dress For Success, 30 Powerhouse Women-Who’s Who In Black Atlanta, 25 Women of Achievement from Rolling Out Magazine, Woman In Philanthropy from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

A native of Chicago, Charmaine is an avid reader, loves the theatre, acting and traveling to international destinations.

Education:

Charmaine graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Economics from Clark Atlanta University and earned an MBA with honors from the Executive MBA program at Kennesaw State University.

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership?

Don Lang:

Charmaine Ward:

Listen in as Keith Hicks and Dick Teters join host Alvin C. Miles to discuss how accountable leadership helps impact success.

Keith Hicks / Senior Vice President of Human Resources, MedAssets

At MedAssets, Keith oversees human capital strategy and implementation including workforce planning, talent management, organization design and development , executive and employee compensation and talent acquisition. He brings 25 years of industry experience and human resources leadership to his role.

Previously, Keith served as the executive vice president of Human Resources for Radiant Systems, Inc. where he was responsible for all aspects of human resources across Radiant’s global operation. Prior to that, Mr. Hicks was a partner with Accenture and during his 21-year tenure held several executive human resource positions with increasing responsibility from regional to global in scope.

Keith graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in computer science.

Keith can be reached at khicks@medassets.com.  LinkedIn

Richard (Dick) Teters / The Center for Accountable Leaders

Dick retired from the US Army in 1998, after a 30 year active duty career. His Army career was about evenly divided into mini‐careers as an Armored Cavalry officer, Finance and Accounting officer, and a Recruiting officer. His last assignment was as the Chief of Staff, US Army Recruiting Command.
Upon retiring from the Army he became a professor of business at Kennesaw State University. Although his teaching interests are broad, he tends to concentrate on entrepreneurship, managing small enterprises, and business and economic history. Dick’s research interests are in entrepreneurial leadership and economic history. He is currently developing two courses in economic history. His primary research is vested in The Center for Accountable Leaders (TCAL), where he is recording and archiving the video‐memoirs of proven military and business leaders. TCAL has set a Napoleon Hill goal to record the life experiences of 500 leaders.
Dick was raised in the oil fields of Saudi Arabia since the age of four, and he’s traveled and worked all over the world. He maintains personal and business contacts around the world. He has played major roles in three high tech start up companies and conducted due diligence analysis for over 400 high technologies.

Dick can be reached at rteters@kennesaw.edu.  LinkedIn

Which Books Have Most Impacted Your Leadership?

Keith Hicks:

Dick Teters:

Vince Eugenio and Virginia Means join as Alvin C. Miles’ in-studio guests to compare and contrast both potential and performance.

Dr. Vince Eugenio / Senior Director of Talent and Organizational Development, The Weather Channel

Dr. Vince Eugenio is a seasoned HR professional with over 24 years of experience at organizations such as AT&T, Bank of America, Randstad, Cardinal Health, Iron Mountain, and now at the Weather Channel Companies where he leads Talent Development.  He has held Director, VP, SVP and Chief Learning Officer titles.  His responsibilities have included operations, sales, and management training, talent management strategy development, learning technology, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.

In his first six weeks at The Weather Channel Companies, Vince is currently partnering with the EVP of HR on HR strategy, sales onboarding, talent reviews, competency development, culture, performance management and executive development.

He received his BS in Secondary Education from the State University of New York at Oswego, his MS and his PhD in Instructional Technology from Georgia State University.

Vince can be reached at VEugenio@weather.com or 770.226.2315. LinkedIn

Virginia Means / VCG Consultants

Virginia brings over two decades of senior Human Capital leadership and consulting experience on behalf of global and domestic organizations. She aligns people solutions with business strategy by evaluating, designing, and implementing optimal Human Resource partnerships and service delivery models.

Her expertise and experience includes:
• Human Resource Strategy • Executive Coaching • Organizational Development and Effectiveness • Leadership Development • Talent Management • Workforce Optimization Models • Multidimensional Performance Management Tools • Talent Acquisition, Retention, Optimal Performance and Engagement • Acquisition and Divestiture Strategy and Integration

She is a board advisor for the Society of Human Resource Management – Atlanta (SHRM), has received the national Pinnacle Award for innovation and was nominated for the Wall Street Journal’s “Women to Watch.” In addition, Virginia has served on several non-profit boards of directors and is a member of the Board of Directors Network. She has helped companies achieve placement on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, Top 100 Training Organizations, and Working Woman’s Top 100, as well as receive the Catalyst Award for the advancement and development of women.
Virginia attended the Wharton HR Business School. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and is an accredited administrator of the Emotional and Social Competency Inventory for Emotional Intelligence, a 360° feedback tool. She is a certified mediator and Senior Professional in Human Resources.

Virginia may be reached at virginia.means@gmail.com or 404.909.9185. LinkedIn

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership?

Virginia Means:

Dr. Vince Eugenio:

Alvin Miles will discuss global business perspectives with Tina Simpson, HR Manager of The Intersect Group and graduate of the Coles College EMBA program.