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Small-Time Leaders97 Strong Engagement Leads to Successful Teams with James Gill Jr.In 1997 James Gill Jr.  began his career at Synovus Bank. After 10 years of growth there, while only in his mid-thirties, James made a risky move and left Synovus for the opportunity to become President of River City Bank, a private start-up enterprise he and his team founded in 2007 in Carrollton, Georgia. In […] The post 97 Strong Engagement Leads to Successful Teams with James Gill Jr. first appeared on Michael Alan Tate.
2021-10-2100 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersStrong Engagement Leads to Successful Teams with James Gill Jr.In 1997 James Gill Jr.  began his career at Synovus Bank. After 10 years of growth there, while only in his mid-thirties, James made a risky move and left Synovus for the opportunity to become President of River City Bank, a private start-up enterprise he and his team founded in 2007 in Carrollton, Georgia. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, James shares with us the analytical and research skills he learned while participating in the debate club led by Richard Bracknell. His coach had a special way of growing the club’s engagement as he paid heavy attention to the c...
2021-10-2113 minSmall-Time Leaders
Small-Time Leaders96 Effective of Continuous Mentorship with James Gill Jr.In 1997 James Gill Jr.  began his career at Synovus Bank. After 10 years of growth there, while only in his mid-thirties, James made a risky move and left Synovus for the opportunity to become President of River City Bank, a private start-up enterprise he and his team founded in 2007 in Carrollton, Georgia. In […] The post 96 Effective of Continuous Mentorship with James Gill Jr. first appeared on Michael Alan Tate.
2021-10-1900 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersEffective of Continuous Mentorship with James Gill Jr.In 1997 James Gill Jr.  began his career at Synovus Bank. After 10 years of growth there, while only in his mid-thirties, James made a risky move and left Synovus for the opportunity to become President of River City Bank, a private start-up enterprise he and his team founded in 2007 in Carrollton, Georgia. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, James shares with us lessons he learned from his father, James Gill Senior. James Sr. set an example for him and his sister by demonstrating to them that no matter where you come from, as long as you have con...
2021-10-1911 minSmall-Time Leaders
Small-Time Leaders95 The Power of Customization with David GlickmanDavid Glickman has been a professional speaker and entertainer for over twenty years and has presented over 2,000 programs. Before transitioning from “show business” to “speech business,” he worked with everyone from The Beach Boys to Steve Martin and appeared on “Evening At The Improv” and several other national television shows. In today’s episode of […] The post 95 The Power of Customization with David Glickman first appeared on Michael Alan Tate.
2021-10-0700 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersThe Power of Customization with David GlickmanDavid Glickman has been a professional speaker and entertainer for over twenty years and has presented over 2,000 programs. Before transitioning from “show business” to “speech business,” he worked with everyone from The Beach Boys to Steve Martin and appeared on “Evening At The Improv” and several other national television shows. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, David shares with us how his journey of writing started as his grandma’s ghostwriter. Grandma Rose had picked up on special creativity David had early on and pushed him to customize poems and rhymes on special occasions. This experience not only helped...
2021-10-0713 minSmall-Time Leaders
Small-Time Leaders94 Create Your Own Value with David GlickmanDavid Glickman has been a professional speaker and entertainer for over twenty years and has presented over 2,000 programs. Before transitioning from “show business” to “speech business,” he worked with everyone from The Beach Boys to Steve Martin and appeared on “Evening At The Improv” and several other national television shows. In today’s episode of […] The post 94 Create Your Own Value with David Glickman first appeared on Michael Alan Tate.
2021-10-0500 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersCreate Your Own Value with David GlickmanDavid Glickman has been a professional speaker and entertainer for over twenty years and has presented over 2,000 programs. Before transitioning from “show business” to “speech business,” he worked with everyone from The Beach Boys to Steve Martin and appeared on “Evening At The Improv” and several other national television shows. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, David shares with us how a colleague from the National Speakers Association helped him re-evaluate his business strategy and see his true value. Transitioning his business plan was not an overnight change but David shares with us key factors that helped him thr...
2021-10-0512 minSmall-Time Leaders
Small-Time Leaders93 Reputation is a Core Value of Accountability with Sam SilversteinAccountability Keynote Speaker Sam Silverstein’s mission is to empower people to live accountable lives, transform the way they do business, and to thrive at extraordinary levels. Sam believes that accountability is the highest form of leadership. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Sam shares with us the professional and personal lessons his father-in-law taught him. […] The post 93 Reputation is a Core Value of Accountability with Sam Silverstein first appeared on Michael Alan Tate.
2021-09-2300 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersReputation is a Core Value of Accountability with Sam SilversteinAccountability Keynote Speaker Sam Silverstein’s mission is to empower people to live accountable lives, transform the way they do business, and to thrive at extraordinary levels. Sam believes that accountability is the highest form of leadership. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Sam shares with us the professional and personal lessons his father-in-law taught him. Mendel Rosenberg not only demonstrated Sam the true meaning of being a great businessman, but Sam got to also witness firsthand how reputation is a core value of accountability and how reputation leads you to unshakable milestones in life and care...
2021-09-2312 minSmall-Time Leaders
Small-Time Leaders92 Higher Milestones Are Reached via Continuous Accountability with Sam SilversteinAccountability Keynote Speaker Sam Silverstein’s mission is to empower people to live accountable lives, transform the way they do business, and to thrive at extraordinary levels. Sam believes that accountability is the highest form of leadership. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Sam shares with us how Sharon, his right-hand collaborator, helped him reach new […] The post 92 Higher Milestones Are Reached via Continuous Accountability with Sam Silverstein first appeared on Michael Alan Tate.
2021-09-2100 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersHigher Milestones Are Reached via Continuous Accountability with Sam SilversteinAccountability Keynote Speaker Sam Silverstein’s mission is to empower people to live accountable lives, transform the way they do business, and to thrive at extraordinary levels. Sam believes that accountability is the highest form of leadership. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Sam shares with us how Sharon, his right-hand collaborator, helped him reach new milestones via continuous accountability. Often Sharon saw something in Sam that he did not see himself, and by detecting his true potential, she kept holding him accountable driving him towards new projects. Sam expresses in this episode how this accountability push...
2021-09-2113 minSmall-Time Leaders
Small-Time Leaders91 Growing Through Feeling Your Feelings with Deborah BoswellDeborah works with some of the nation’s top companies, coaching executives, managers, and technical professionals to communicate their true credibility to any audience. She blends her skills in speech pathology with over 20 years of corporate experience to help solve a company’s specific communication problems.   In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Deborah shares with us […] The post 91 Growing Through Feeling Your Feelings with Deborah Boswell first appeared on Michael Alan Tate.
2021-09-0900 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersGrowing Through Feeling Your Feelings with Deborah BoswellDeborah works with some of the nation’s top companies, coaching executives, managers, and technical professionals to communicate their true credibility to any audience. She blends her skills in speech pathology with over 20 years of corporate experience to help solve a company’s specific communication problems.   In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Deborah shares with us lessons she learned from her long-time friend and mentor Lee. While running a business we experience unpredictable and often unexplainable emotions. Lee helped her understand the strong emotions trigger by her rapid career changes and navigate through them by allowing herself...
2021-09-0913 minSmall-Time Leaders
Small-Time Leaders90 Overcoming and Understanding Communication with Deborah BoswellDeborah works with some of the nation’s top companies, coaching executives, managers, and technical professionals to communicate their true credibility to any audience. She blends her skills in speech pathology with over 20 years of corporate experience to help solve a company’s specific communication problems.   In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Deborah shares with us […] The post 90 Overcoming and Understanding Communication with Deborah Boswell first appeared on Michael Alan Tate.
2021-09-0700 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersOvercoming and Understanding Communication with Deborah BoswellDeborah works with some of the nation’s top companies, coaching executives, managers, and technical professionals to communicate their true credibility to any audience. She blends her skills in speech pathology with over 20 years of corporate experience to help solve a company’s specific communication problems.   In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Deborah shares with us some of her most memorable moments as a speech pathologist. For over 20 years she has worked with stuttering communities and even founded a local group in Birmingham. Deborah not only highlights how we all struggle with communicating our feelings and thoughts...
2021-09-0713 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersConverting Barriers to Blessings with Michael Alan TateIn today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, our host Michael shares with us how Josh Branson reminded him to observe barriers as a blessing. As we pursue our passion and goals, we often run into obstacles that unfortunately put us down, or even worse, push us into giving up. Josh is the leading example of converting barriers into blessings and staying committed to the end goal, no matter of the nay-sayers that surround us or to life hurdles. We also wanted to thank our August guest speakers, Micah Andrews, and Phillip Van Hooser. Micah reminded us the im...
2021-09-0305 minSmall-Time Leaders
Small-Time Leaders89 Converting Barriers to Blessings with Michael Alan TateIn today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, our host Michael shares with us how Josh Branson reminded him to observe barriers as a blessing. As we pursue our passion and goals, we often run into obstacles that unfortunately put us down, or even worse, push us into giving up. Josh is the leading example of converting […] The post 89 Converting Barriers to Blessings with Michael Alan Tate first appeared on Michael Alan Tate.
2021-09-0200 minSmall-Time Leaders
Small-Time Leaders88 Acknowledging Others Higher Power with Phillip Van HooserFor 30+ years, Phil has been showing business owners, entrepreneurs and company leaders how to plan, communicate and execute their responsibilities — especially in challenging situations — while engaging and empowering the people they lead. A Hall of Fame speaker, leadership trainer and business writer, Phil lays out a clear success plan in multiple books, […] The post 88 Acknowledging Others Higher Power with Phillip Van Hooser first appeared on Michael Alan Tate.
2021-08-2600 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersAcknowledging Others Higher Power with Phillip Van HooserFor 30+ years, Phil has been showing business owners, entrepreneurs and company leaders how to plan, communicate and execute their responsibilities — especially in challenging situations — while engaging and empowering the people they lead. A Hall of Fame speaker, leadership trainer and business writer, Phil lays out a clear success plan in multiple books, including We Need to Talk: Building Trust When Communicating Gets Critical and Leaders Ought to Know. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Phillip shares how Jerry Brenda, his life mentor taught him how to acknowledge others' higher power. While still new in his position Philli...
2021-08-2615 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersLearning Self-Accountability with Phillip Van HooserFor 30+ years, Phil has been showing business owners, entrepreneurs and company leaders how to plan, communicate and execute their responsibilities — especially in challenging situations — while engaging and empowering the people they lead. A Hall of Fame speaker, leadership trainer and business writer, Phil lays out a clear success plan in multiple books, including We Need to Talk: Building Trust When Communicating Gets Critical and Leaders Ought to Know. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Phillip shares with us an early life lesson from his leader Art Milek. When a project deadline fell throw Phillip wanted to blame...
2021-08-2413 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersPreparations & Prayers with Michael Alan TateWelcome to Season 2 of Small Time Leaders Podcast. On a personal note, many of you know about my open-heart surgery which occurred four months ago. If you didn’t know I apologize for not getting the word to you. But I want to thank each of my many friends for their prayers and support during this challenging time. My surgeon says “ I’m good to go” so here we go. I am looking forward to another season of sharing with you amazing leaders who understand we don’t do  life or leadership alone,  we need to  remember and give credit to our...
2021-08-0315 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersBe Honest, Direct and Encouraging with Steve HughesSteve Hughes is a sought-after speaker and consultant who helps people look and sound smart when they talk.  He’s the author of Captivate and he has been featured on NPR, BBC Radio and in The Wall Street Journal and Businessweek. Today he works with a select list of blue-chip clients including national associations, Fortune 500 companies, top law firms, and leading universities.   In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Steve shares with us an honest, direct, and encouraging encounter with his brother. Steve was falling in love with his new career and his brother motivated him to...
2021-05-2708 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersSaying Yes to the Little Things with Steve HughesSteve Hughes is a sought-after speaker and consultant who helps people look and sound smart when they talk.  He’s the author of Captivate and he has been featured on NPR, BBC Radio and in The Wall Street Journal and Businessweek. Today he works with a select list of blue-chip clients including national associations, Fortune 500 companies, top law firms, and leading universities.   In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Steve shares how Barbara Sher’s advice enlighten him to slowly move towards a career he has been thinking about for a while. Often, we just need to...
2021-05-2510 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersDeveloping a Long-term Vision with Renée CasillasRenée serves as the Chief Executive Officer for ACEC/Alabama. ACEC/Alabama is a professional trade association dedicated to improving the business practice and, achieving recognition for its member engineering companies in Alabama. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Renée shares with us how uncle Lui helped her develop a long-term vision at a young age. Her uncle was the first engineer in her life. He helped her obtain an eye for structure and details, skills she continuously uses professionally and personally. Casillas is a public-affairs, and advocacy professional with over thirty year...
2021-05-1311 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersDiamonds Are Made Under Pressure with Renée CasillasRenée serves as the Chief Executive Officer for ACEC/Alabama. ACEC/Alabama is a professional trade association dedicated to improving the business practice and, achieving recognition for its member engineering companies in Alabama. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Renée shares with us how Randy was not only a great leader but also a good listener. While Renée’s health and personal life took an unexpected Randy reminded her how diamonds are made under pressure and helped her change perspective on her current situation.  Casillas is a public-affairs, and advocacy professional with ove...
2021-05-1112 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersIgnore Self Doubt with Jon ColbyJon Colby has been empowering people with improv for over 20 years. From presenting to performing, his engaging, interactive approach has successfully helped audiences across the US to be better communicators, leaders, teammates, salespeople, doctors, and even friends and family members.   In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Jon shares with us how Angela Raab sparked a new business idea for him. After hosting multiple in-person summits Angela pushed him more to pursue a full-time career as a public speaker. Not only she saw something special in Jon, but she also motivated him to transition to a j...
2021-04-2911 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersLook at Possibilities, Not Limitations with Jon ColbyJon Colby has been empowering people with improv for over 20 years. From presenting to performing, his engaging, interactive approach has successfully helped audiences across the US to be better communicators, leaders, teammates, salespeople, doctors, and even friends and family members.   In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Jon shares with us how his colleague David Quick saved his career during the pandemic. They both worked closely together and strategized new virtual public speaking approaches to increase participant engagement. Their collaboration has helped them both grow exponentially during this past year.      Jon combin...
2021-04-2712 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersWinning Others Over with Dana VogelmeierDana Vogelmeier believes everyone should feel good about going to work and be fulfilled at the end of the day. When they do, everything outside of works better too. Dana is an employee engagement expert. She launched her consulting practice in 2016, after working for 33 years for a Fortune 50 company, where she honed her facilitation, consulting, and program design skills.  In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Dana shares Lucia, her peer at work helped her see how to win others over and the importance of sharing success with your team. It is amazing what people can do whe...
2021-04-1513 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersGrowing Through Persistent Feedback with Dana VogelmeierDana Vogelmeier believes everyone should feel good about going to work and fulfilled at the end of the day. When they do, everything outside of works better too. She is an employee engagement expert. She launched her consulting practice in 2016, after working for 33 years for a Fortune 50 company, where she honed her facilitation, consulting, and program design skills.  In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Dana shares how her personal growth was accelerated  by a  very direct type of mentorship. Dana tells how her manager, instead of waiting for the standard quarterly or yearly job review  meeting, provid...
2021-04-1314 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersShowing others their untapped potential with Dr. Andrew WestmorelandDr. Andrew Westmoreland became the 18th president of Samford University on June 1, 2006. Founded in 1841, Samford is Alabama's largest privately supported institution of higher learning. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Dr. Westmoreland shares with us how his good friend Ben Elrod pushed him to a new limit. Andrew already has set up a new career record on his family’s history, but Ben challenged him even further. This encouragement not only helped Andrew grow professionally and personally but also had him become university president, not one, but two universities.     Dr. Westmoreland holds undergraduate and graduate...
2021-04-0112 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersThe Art of Being Watchful with Dr. Andrew WestmorelandDr. Andrew Westmoreland became the 18th president of Samford University on June 1, 2006. Founded in 1841, Samford is Alabama's largest privately supported institution of higher learning. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Dr. Westmoreland shares with us how showing support and encouragement to someone might take them a long way. Often people around us have leadership skills and are not even aware of that and we have to observe those leaders and encourage them. We might even be surprised at how far we can motivate people to go. Listen to this episode and learn how Dr. Andrew’s 3rd g...
2021-03-3013 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersGo Slow and Stay Longer in Genius Zone with Dr. Danny WoodIn today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Dr. Wood shares with us how mapping your life, re-evaluating your life experience, and identifying achievement signpost  throughout your life an unlock a new leadership vision for the step in your next career. Danny also  discovered that to be successful as the head of an organization the best strategy is to go slow, stay longer and continue to grow your God -gifted  genius zone. Dr. Danny Wood is the senior pastor of Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL. After graduating from Auburn University, Danny returned to Birmingham to work at So...
2021-03-1812 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersWords Can Change A Life Path with Dr. Danny WoodDr. Danny Wood is the senior pastor of Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL. After graduating from Auburn University, Danny returned to Birmingham to work at South Central Bell (now AT&T). After a decade as a successful manager, he was called into the ministry and pastored several churches before coming to Shades Mountain.  In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Dr. Wood shares with us how words can make a huge impact on someone's life path. Dr. Danny recalls his early college at Auburn and how two fraternity brothers acknowledge leadership skills in him that he...
2021-03-1613 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersApplication of Critical Thinking with Susan FowlerSusan Fowler has shared her message on optimal motivation, self-leadership, and thriving together in all 50 states and over 40 countries. In her bestselling book, “Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work… and What Does”, Susan Fowler implored leaders to stop trying to motivate people because it just doesn’t work and aggravates everyone involved. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Susan shares with us lessons from three teachers of hers. They taught her how to apply critical thinking, building facts behind opinions and pushed her towards analytical mindset at a young age. She is widely known as one of th...
2021-03-0213 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersWriting Positive Virtues Into Life with Doug WilliamsDoug Williams is an attorney with Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C. in Birmingham, Alabama, specializing in public and project finance. An English major with a lifelong love of language and story, he enjoys writing feature-length screenplays, with five under his belt and a sixth on the way. Doug and his wife, Patti, have been active members at Canterbury United Methodist Church since 1991. They have three adult children and are enjoying the freedom of empty nesting. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Doug shares with us a high school teacher spoke new life into to him by ac...
2021-02-1812 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersWork Ethics and Grit with Doug WilliamsDoug Williams is an attorney with Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C. in Birmingham, Alabama, specializing in public and project finance. An English major with a lifelong love of language and story, he enjoys writing feature-length screenplays, with five under his belt and a sixth on the way. Doug and his wife, Patti, have been active members at Canterbury United Methodist Church since 1991. They have three adult children and are enjoying the freedom of empty nesting. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Doug shares with us how his middle high school football coach opened leadership accessibility to hi...
2021-02-1612 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersEverything Worthwhile in Life is Uphill with Zane TarenceZane is a partner and managing director of Founders Advisors, a merger & acquisition firm serving middle-market companies with offices in Birmingham, Dallas, and Houston. The firm works with owners in a wide variety of industries but focuses on oil and gas, industrials, media, healthcare, and Zane’s specialty: technology. He brings a unique perspective to his investment banking practice. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Zane shares with us how something that John Maxwell said while dinner that striked him. Everything worthwhile in life is uphill! Zane even has the quote laminated and uses it as a dai...
2021-02-0413 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersDoctor Speak the Truth with Love with Michael Alan TateIn today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, the host, Michael Tate he shares how his doctor, Jim McMinn shared the harsh truth about his health. This significant emotional event in Dr. McMinn’s office made Mike decide to get his health in order over a year ago and may have saved his life when he got Covid 19 earlier this year.    We also wanted to thank our guest speakers for this month, Jo Dodds, Marcia Daszko, and David Flemming. Mrs. Dodds shared the importance of Planning to be Successful and how You Get Out of Life What You Put Int...
2021-01-2907 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersBecome Externally Focused with Dale YoungDale Young began his career in corporate America, but after 12 years, he sensed a different calling, and he made a bold career shift into the world of academia. Beginning as a professor, he moved into administration, continued to advance upward, and earlier this year, he completed a 30-year academic career as the Dean of Georgia College and State University. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Dale shares with us how Dr. Sandra Jordan strongly advised him to consider the value of being more externally focused. Dale found this advice a bit odd at first but only to...
2021-01-2110 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersGrowing Through Self Awareness with Dale YoungDale Young began his career in corporate America, but after 12 years, he sensed a different calling, and he made a bold career shift into the world of academia. Beginning as a professor, he moved into administration, continued to advance upward, and earlier this year, he completed a 30-year academic career as the Dean of Georgia College and State University. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Dale shares with us how his mentor helped him grow through self-awareness. Self-awareness obligates you to tap deeper into your persona and often can be uncomfortable, but that is when you kn...
2021-01-1913 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersYou Get Out of Life What You Put Into It with Jo DoddsJo Dodds is the creator of POWER to Live More CALM headquartered in the UK. POWER to Live More CALM is an online membership resource for home-based coaches and consultants to help them to be successful whilst getting to ‘live more’. We work on improving their marketing, productivity, and wellbeing, in these days of overwhelm, whether that be physical, mental, or digital, using my POWER to Live More 5 Fundamentals of Simplify, Systemize, Share, Self-Care and Sustain.    In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Jo shares how her dad operated a successful IT business. Her dad always talked about you get out...
2021-01-0711 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersPlan to be Successfully Organized with Jo DoddsJo Dodds is the creator of POWER to Live More CALM headquartered in the UK. POWER to Live More CALM is an online membership resource for home-based coaches and consultants to help them to be successful whilst getting to ‘live more’. We work on improving their marketing, productivity, and wellbeing, in these days of overwhelm, whether that be physical, mental, or digital, using my POWER to Live More 5 Fundamentals of Simplify, Systemize, Share, Self-Care and Sustain.    In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Jo talks about her HR partner Shawna complimenting her on her planning skills. The complime...
2021-01-0512 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersEyes of a Child & Dr. Edward Deming with Marcia DaszkoIn today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Marcia shares with us how Dr. W. Edwards Deming mentored her to become the leader she is today. Through Dr. Deming’s training, coaching and mentorship she is now able to help teams catalyze strategic thinking and stimulate their work to new revolutions. Marcia is an inspiring speaker who will provoke your thinking and elevate it for bold action. She is a Catalyst for Strategic Leadership, Transformation, and Innovation. Marcia speaks to and works with leaders to challenge their thinking to realize results never before achieved. For more than...
2020-12-2414 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersGetting Pushed Out of Your Comfort Zone with Marcia DaszkoMarcia is an inspiring speaker who will provoke your thinking and elevate it for bold action. She is a Catalyst for Strategic Leadership, Transformation, and Innovation. Marcia speaks to and works with leaders to challenge their thinking to realize results never before achieved. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Marcia shares with us how Dr. Perry Gluckman helped her grow and explore out of her comfort zone. She shares how Dr. Perry pushed her shy nature to new limits and mentored her to be a strategic and successful leader. For more than 25 years, she ha...
2020-12-2214 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersSometimes You Have to Make Rapid Decisions with David FlemingDavid Fleming is President and CEO of REV Birmingham, which formed in 2012 through the strategic merger of Operation New Birmingham and Main Street Birmingham. REV creates vibrant commercial districts in Birmingham’s City Center historic neighborhoods.   In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, David shares with us how sometimes in life and business you have to make hard decisions even though you might not have enough time available to you. David learned this on a sailing trip with his sailing tutor Jack. Listen to this episode to learn more about David’s thoughtful sailing experience.  ...
2020-12-1013 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersThe Art of Asking the Right Questions with David FlemingDavid Fleming is President and CEO of REV Birmingham, which formed in 2012 through the strategic merger of Operation New Birmingham and Main Street Birmingham. REV creates vibrant commercial districts in Birmingham’s City Center historic neighborhoods.   In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, David shares with us a life lesson the Former Governor of Alabama, Albert Brewer, taught him. While still in college deciding to make a career life decision Albert was able to help David clear his professional vision by asking the right questions to him.   David’s passion for city bui...
2020-12-0813 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersExperience is Overrated with Michael A. TateWillard Tate also published three books, “Learning to Love”, “Habits of a Loving Heart” and “How to Get What You Want”. Make sure to check out Willard Tate’s books HERE. You can also find ACU Today’s article about Willard Tate HERE. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, the host, Michael Tate shares with us life lessons he received from his uncle, a Sports Hall of Fame Award Winner, Willard Tate. Willard was able to leave a legacy behind and teach others how experience is overrated, and nothing is impossible if you ask for help from smart people and...
2020-12-0408 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersFind the Hero Within Everyone with Deb LewisDeb Lewis is a West Point graduate from its first class with women. A retired Army Colonel and Harvard MBA, Deb commanded three US Army Corps of Engineer Districts, including a $2.1B reconstruction program in combat. She survived the attack on the Pentagon on 9/11, while serving on the Joint Staff antiterrorism team. Colonel Deb led while under fire, and her experiences help others become better leaders. Her proven strategies, insights, and tools will arm you with exactly what you need in good times and times of crisis. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Deb Lewis shares wi...
2020-11-2614 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersObserve and Take Action with Deb LewisDeb Lewis is a West Point graduate from its first class with women. A retired Army Colonel and Harvard MBA, Deb commanded three US Army Corps of Engineer Districts, including a $2.1B reconstruction program in combat. She survived the attack on the Pentagon on 9/11, while serving on the Joint Staff antiterrorism team. Colonel Deb led while under fire, and her experiences help others become better leaders. Her proven strategies, insights, and tools will arm you with exactly what you need in good times and times of crisis. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Deb Lewis shares wi...
2020-11-2415 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersThe Power of Acknowledgement with Deb BoelkesDeb Boelkes is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, symposium producer, and founder of Business World Rising, LLC. She developed her unique sense of leadership style rising through the ranks of a male-dominated business world starting at age twelve. During her 30-year career leading sales, global business operations and professional services organizations within Fortune 500 technology companies, including AT&T, IBM, and Arrow Electronics, Deb gained an undisputed reputation as a passionate, people-oriented leader who, together with her teams, could always be trusted to deliver WOW results. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Deb Boelkes shares with us th...
2020-11-1018 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersLove Them Before Your Lead Them with Michael A. TateWe also wanted to thank our guest speakers for this month, Jacob Devlin and Bob Brumm. Jacob shared the importance of Leading with Integrity, and why you should Ask Before You Task. Bob taught us to Never Forget the Fun Element in Your Life Equation and to Slow Down to Get all the Needed Details. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, the host, Michael Tate share with us his uncle Richard taught him that loving before leading can bring better results in business and life. When you show that you care you become the people whisperer, th...
2020-11-0308 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersAsk Before You Task with Jacob DevlinJacob Devlin is an Operations Manager for Amazon directly in charge of departments ranging from 200 to 400 associates that strive every day to meet the challenge of being the world’s most customer-centric company. Growing up with five brothers (4 Army veterans) and a childhood filled with sports led him to accept a congressional nomination to the Air Force Academy where he wrestled for 4 years. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Jacob Devlin shares with us a life lesson he received while in the military. His leader Matthew Atkins demonstrated high importance of people first, mission second. The impo...
2020-10-1513 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersLeading with Integrity with Jacob DevlinJacob Devlin is an Operations Manager for Amazon directly in charge of departments ranging from 200 to 400 associates that strive every day to meet the challenge of being the world’s most customer-centric company. Growing up with five brothers (4 Army veterans) and a childhood filled with sports led him to accept a congressional nomination to the Air Force Academy where he wrestled for 4 years. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Jacob Devlin shares with us how Robert Keenan taught him to lead with integrity. This lesson not only helped him grow on a pivotal point in his life...
2020-10-1314 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersNature of Total Commitment with Dr. Emmet CooperDr. Emmett Cooper is the creator of the HoneyWord Bible and the HoneyWord Learning Method currently being used around the world. The HoneyWord Learning Method is a visual recognition system that engages both sides of the brain to ingrain concepts that last a lifetime. As Dr. Emmett likes to say, “ We help God’s Word click and stick in the childlike hearts! ’The HoneyWord Bible is a Bible, filled with his fantastic memory pictures and stories. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Dr. Emmett Cooper talks about the nature of total commitment. Dr. Cooper says that people g...
2020-10-0110 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersPassion is the Foundation to Success with Dr. Emmet CooperDr. Emmett Cooper is the creator of the HoneyWord Bible and the HoneyWord Learning Method currently being used around the world. The HoneyWord Learning Method is a visual recognition system that engages both sides of the brain to ingrain concepts that last a lifetime. As Dr. Emmett likes to say, “We help God’s Word click and stick in the childlike hearts! ’The HoneyWord Bible is a Bible, filled with his fantastic memory pictures and stories. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Dr. Emmett Cooper shares a personal story about how if you do everything with passion...
2020-09-2911 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersMotorcycle Memories and Success in Life with Michael A. TateWe also wanted to thank our guest speakers for this month, Romina Muhametaj and Brian Ahearn. Romina shared the importance Painting the Picture Explaining the Why, and how Patience Helps You Grow. Brian taught us how to Small Decisions Can Change  Life Path and Luck is Where Preparation & Opportunity Meet.  In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, the host, Michael Tate share with us how Paul demonstrated to him what it takes to find success. Paul shared with Mike how the 1985 Harley Davidsons Road Glide saved his family and brought him back happiness.  Michael’s latest...
2020-09-2408 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersPaint the Picture Explaining the Why with Romina MuhametajRomina Muhametaj is the founder of Six 7 Radius and the host of RM Podcast FL. At the same time, she attends Florida State College at Jacksonville where she studies B.S. Business Administration and holds the President Chair for FSCJ-SHRM Student Chapter. Recently Romina launched NE FL Negotiation Club, a European based negotiation club expanding rapidly internationally. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Romina Muhametaj shares with us how her leader Ed Cunliffe helped her explore the why on her goals and her team goals. By finding the why of everything and paining the picture explaining the w...
2020-09-1710 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersPatience Helps You Grow with Romina MuhametajRomina Muhametaj is the founder of Six 7 Radius and the host of RM Podcast FL. At the same time, she attends Florida State College at Jacksonville where she studies B.S. Business Administration and holds the President Chair for FSCJ-SHRM Student Chapter. Recently Romina launched NE FL Negotiation Club, a European based negotiation club expanding rapidly internationally. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Romina Muhametaj shares with us how learning to be patient helped her grow professionally and personally. Her mentor Nora Su aided Romina to see what is on the other side of patience and how a...
2020-09-1511 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersSmall Decisions Can Change a Life Path with Brian AhearnBrian Ahearn, CMCT®, is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE, LLC. An author, international trainer, coach, and consultant. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Brian Ahearn shares how  Nancy Edwards took the initiative to introduce him to Dr. Robert Cialdini’s, which became a turning point in his career and how grateful he is to Nancy. The brain is one of only 20 people in the world personally trained by Robert Cialdini, Ph.D., the most cited living social psychologist on the planet on the science of ethical influence. Brian’s new book, Influ...
2020-09-0312 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersLuck is Where Preparation & Opportunity Meet with Brian AhearnBrian Ahearn, CMCT®, is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE, LLC. An author, international trainer, coach, and consultant. He is one of only 20 people in the world personally trained by Robert Cialdini, Ph.D., the most cited living social psychologist on the planet on the science of ethical influence. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Brian Ahearn shares how his football coach, Todd Alles ,taught him the importance of always being prepared. Brian shares how through Todd he learned that luck is where preparation and opportunity collide. Brian’s book, Influence PEOPLE: Powerful Everyday...
2020-09-0111 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersOne Question From One Little Old Lady with Michael A. TateWe also wanted to thank our guest speakers for this month, Allan Tsang and Dominic Lawson. Allan shared with us Transferring Hostage Negotiation Skills in the Business World, and the importance of Developing a Persona Mission and Purpose. Dominic taught us how to Keep Calm Through Life Storms and how to Create a Coaching Tree.  In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, the host, Michael Tate share how Mrs. Cowen challenged him to rebuild her son’s career path. After multiple meetings, Michael and the Cowen family designed a succession plan that helped their son find his way a...
2020-08-2608 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersTransferring Hostage Negotiation Skills in the Business World with Allan TsangAllan was born in Hong Kong, raised in Africa, and educated in the United States. Allan’s early career took him to Boston, New York, and Atlanta before finally settling in Virginia as a business coach. Fluent in English and Cantonese, his global experiences have shaped his perspectives and enhanced his ability to bridge cultural gaps, facilitating better communications and lasting agreements. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Allan Tsang, shares how Gary Noesner, a retired FBI hostage negotiator ,with over three decades of experience, helped him learn the importance of being authentic, as well as how...
2020-08-2012 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersDeveloping a Personal Mission and Purpose with Allan TsangAllan was born in Hong Kong, raised in Africa, and educated in the United States, Allan’s early career took him to Boston, New York, and Atlanta before finally settling in Virginia as a business coach. Fluent in English and Cantonese, his global experiences have shaped his perspectives and enhanced his ability to bridge cultural gaps, facilitating better communications and lasting agreements. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Allan Tsang, shares how Jim Camp helped him develop a personal mission and purpose. During this interview Allan tells how his life and career was transformed since this meet...
2020-08-1812 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersKeeping Calmness Through Life Storms with Dominic LawsonDominic Lawson is a native Memphian that is dedicated to empowering people to move society forward. After his service in the Army, he returned to banking and pursued a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at National American University. In 2014, he co-founded an educational consulting firm, OWLS, LLC, with his wife Kenda Lawson. At Owls, he serves as its COO as they create curriculum and provide professional development to schools, school districts, non-profits, and corporations. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Dominic Lawson shares how his wife’s calmness through changed his perspective of high intense moment...
2020-08-0609 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersCreating a Coaching Tree with Dominic LawsonDominic Lawson is a native of Memphis, Tennessee who is dedicated to empowering people to move society forward. After his service in the Army, he returned to banking and pursued a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.  In 2014, he co-founded an educational consulting firm, OWLS, LLC, with his wife Kenda Lawson. At Owls, he serves as its COO as they create curriculum and provide professional development to schools, school districts, non-profits, and corporations. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Dominic Lawson shares how a lesson at a young age helps him to this day. When he was a...
2020-08-0411 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersGiving Encouragement Can Change One’s Life with Michael Alan TateIn today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, the host, Michael Alan Tate shares how Jim Marshall helped him explore a new career. They met by faith on a flight only to find out they were meant to work together long-term. Jim helped Michael learn some of his biggest life lessons that he would apply for the next 30 years. Listen to the episode to find out four biggest lessons Jim pass to Michael. We also wanted to thank our guest speakers for this month, Joel Comm and Lou Mongello. Joel shared with us how to Show Others How Mu...
2020-07-3009 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersDiversification, Scaling and Accountability with Lou MongelloLou Mongello makes a career as a Disney author, publisher, host, speaker, and trusted Disney expert. He is the host/producer of WDW Radio, which was named Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years. Lou is the author of 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World, two Walt Disney World Trivia Books, and the author/ narrator of seven Audio Tours of Walt Disney World.  In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Lou Mongello walks us through the importance of diversification, scaling and accountability. He learned the importance of these three factors from a conference meeting he had...
2020-07-2311 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersAll You Need is One Yes with Lou MongelloLou Mongello makes a career as a Disney author, publisher, host, speaker, and trusted Disney expert. He is the host/producer of WDW Radio, which was named Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years. Lou is the author of 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World, two Walt Disney World Trivia Books, and the author/ narrator of seven Audio Tours of Walt Disney World.  In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Lou Mongello talks to us how all you need in life sometimes is only one yes. It takes just one person to say yes to your...
2020-07-2111 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersImportance of Sharing Success with Joel CommJoel Comm is New York Times bestselling author, blockchain enthusiast, podcast host, professional keynote speaker, social media marketing strategist, live video expert, technologist, brand influencer, futurist, and eternal 12-year old. With over two decades of experience harnessing the power of the web, publishing, social media and mobile applications to expand reach and engage in active relationship marketing, Joel is a sought-after public speaker who leaves his audiences inspired, entertained, and armed with strategic tools to create highly effective new media campaigns. His latest project is as co-host of The Bad Crypto Podcast, a top cryptocurrency show making the future...
2020-07-0913 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersShow Others How Much You Care with Joel CommJoel Comm is New York Times bestselling author, blockchain enthusiast, podcast host, professional keynote speaker, social media marketing strategist, live video expert, technologist, brand influencer, futurist, and eternal 12-year old. With over two decades of experience harnessing the power of the web, publishing, social media and mobile applications to expand reach and engage in active relationship marketing, Joel is a sought-after public speaker who leaves his audiences inspired, entertained, and armed with strategic tools to create highly effective new media campaigns. His latest project is as co-host of The Bad Crypto Podcast, a top cryptocurrency show making the future...
2020-07-0710 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersOne Question Can Change a Life with Michael Alan TateWe also wanted to thank our guest speakers for this month, Price Hightower and Jenn Swanson. Price shared with us How to Pursue a Mentor and Become a Mentor, and God Does Not Waste Pain. Jenn taught us how to Pay Attention & Be Present, and ways to Create a Collaborative Workplace. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, the host, Michael Alan Tate shares how one question changed his life. While attending college and working at UPS his manager Connie Parsons keeps assigning Mike project after project. After a while, Mike learned to use every new project as...
2020-06-3005 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersCreate a Collaborative Workplace with Jenn SwansonJenn Swanson is a certified Master NLP Practitioner and Conflict Coach and speaks to large audiences across North America. She is the author of “What They See: How to Stand Out and Shine in Your New Job” book and well-recognized publishers across different media channels. For over eight years now she also hosts Careers by Jenn podcast, previously known as The Communication Diva.  In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Jenn Swanson talks about one of her leaders while working on the ICU unit in Canada. Martha, the head nurse, was looking to apply major changes in the hos...
2020-06-2510 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersPay Attention & Be Present with Jenn SwansonJenn Swanson is a certified Master NLP Practitioner and Conflict Coach and speaks to large audiences across North America. She is the author of “What They See: How to Stand Out and Shine in Your New Job” book and well-recognized publishers across different media channels. For over eight years now she also hosts Careers by Jenn podcast, previously known as The Communication Diva.  In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Jenn Swanson talks about one of her earlier leaders in her life. She met Kareen Zebroff while working on the theater and she was fascinated by how a profe...
2020-06-2310 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersSecret Service – Father’s DayIn honor of Father’s day, I wanted to tell you about a prominent “small-time leader” in life, my daddy, Odus Tate. Daddy modeled the qualities of being patient, doing good work, and, most importantly, serving others selflessly. Looking back and I now better understand and appreciate his values and approach to working and living. I see now how my father’s amazing parenting and guidance helped me find my path to a successful career and a happy life. Daddy was always using his carpentry skills to help struggling people feel more secure and safe in life. Today I...
2020-06-1810 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersGod Does Not Waste Pain with Price HightowerPrice Hightower, is a lifelong Birmingham resident and the President of Tower Development, Inc.  He has been married for 30 years to his wife Meg. They have two grown children, Will and Maggie. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Price Hightower talks about how his pastor Jim Barnett once said God does not waste pain. As someone who takes down notes during a meeting Price kept going back at this line and after a while, he starts reflecting on his most difficult and painful times. After analyzing all major pains in his life, he understood how each one...
2020-06-1112 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersHow to Pursue a Mentor and Become a Mentor with Price HightowerPrice Hightower, is a lifelong Birmingham resident and the President of Tower Development, Inc.  He has been married for 30 years to his wife Meg. They have two grown children, Will and Maggie. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Price Hightower shares how a hunting trip with his church pastor in 1992 opened his eyes towards seeing others as his friends and mentors no matter the age gap. After observing the benefits of having a mentor and great guidance he starts actively pursuing more confidants. All these have also grown a passion for him to help younger men in...
2020-06-0909 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersThe Principles of Quarterbacking with Gary Fenton Gary Fenton served as a Senior Pastor of the Dawson Family of Faith in Birmingham for over 20 years. This vibrant 7800-members congregation invites people to not only know Christ but also to serve Christ through meeting the needs of others in Birmingham and throughout the world. A dedicated team of ministers leads the congregation to put their faith into action through missions and ministries. Each Sunday morning Dawson has four worship services and a Hispanic service and can be seen every Sunday morning on CBS 42 in north-central Alabama.   In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Gar...
2020-05-2812 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersA Pen Handy Means You Are Half Prepared with Gary FentonGary Fenton served as a Senior Pastor of the Dawson Family of Faith in Birmingham. This vibrant 7800-members congregation invites people to not only know Christ but also to serve Christ through meeting the needs of others in Birmingham and throughout the world. A dedicated team of ministers leads the congregation to put their faith into action through missions and ministries. Each Sunday morning Dawson has four worship services and a Hispanic service and can be seen every Sunday morning on CBS 42 in north-central Alabama. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Gary Fenton shares a lesson he...
2020-05-2611 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersGrowing Through Significant Emotional Events with Bill McGraneBill McGrane is a transformational expert, a recognized authority on peak performance, organizational turnaround, leadership training, and personal and professional development. He has served as an advisor to a tremendous range of leaders and corporations all around the world. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Bill McGrane shares how his father helped him grow through a significant emotional event, an unfortunate one he had to deal with at a very young age. His father taught him how to build as much positivity from any life event, no matter how lifechanging and drastic it might be. Bill ha...
2020-05-1410 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersThe Art of Asking Questions with Bill McGraneBill McGrane is a transformational expert, a recognized authority on peak performance, organizational turnaround, leadership training, and personal and professional development. He has served as an advisor to a tremendous range of leaders and corporations all around the world. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Bill McGrane shares with us the art of asking questions and how staying curious will help build rapport with a stranger in a matter of minutes. Often, we stop practicing our student mentality and don’t ask questions, and Bill reminds us that great leaders continuously stay curios and improve themselves so t...
2020-05-1211 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersThe Positive Domino Effect of Creating Trusted Relationships with David L. HancockDavid Hancock is the Founder of Morgan James Publishing and The Ethan Awards, and has co-authored twelve books including "Guerrilla Marketing for Writers", "The Entrepreneurial Author" and the New-York Times Best Seller "Performance Driven Thinking". He was selected for Fast Company Magazine’s Fast 50 for his leadership, creative thinking, significant accomplishments, and his significant impact on the industry over the last ten years.  In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, David L. Hancock shares how not following his coworker’s advice helped him build better relationships with his clients on the banking industry. While his coworker focused on incr...
2020-04-3009 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersUnlocking the power of writing with David L. HancockWhile writing his book he came into a bottleneck with the publishing company as there were certain words or phrases he could not use. David sees publishing as a tool to help the authors share their knowledge and service the readers so to avoid the hiccup, he decided to start his own publishing company. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, David L. Hancock shares how Guerrilla Marketing by Jay Conrad Levinson changed his perspective on growing his exposure and finding an undiscovered passion for books. After reading Guerilla Marketing David decided to write a book himself about...
2020-04-2810 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersReal leadership shows in hard times with Jenifer RashJennifer Rash serves as president and editor-in-chief of The Alabama Baptist newspaper and overall social media group known as TAB Media. The Alabama Baptist is the largest circulated state Baptist newsletter in the nation and the second-largest top-circulates newspaper in the state. Jennifer is an accomplished investigating reporter, photographer, and has won awards for her digital broadcasting, radio and podcast work. In today’s episode of Small Time Leaders, Jennifer Rash shares how Dr. Bob Terry took a leap of faith by offering her a full-time position as an entry-level news writer. Under Dr. Terry’s guidance, she grew...
2020-04-1610 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersHow the right leader helps you grow infinitely with Jennifer RashJennifer Rash serves as president and editor-in-chief of The Alabama Baptist newspaper and overall social media group known as TAB Media. The Alabama Baptist is the largest circulated state Baptist newsletter in the nation and the second-largest top-circulates newspaper in the state. Jennifer is an accomplished investigating reporter, photographer, and has won awards for her digital broadcasting, radio and podcast work. In today’s episode of Small Time Leaders, Jennifer Rash shares how Charlotte Circe helped her grow as a leader with practicing patients, couching effective communication skills and being a solution provider. When they met Jennifer was in...
2020-04-1410 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersEverything starts with self-development with Elizabeth JeffriesOver a million people in more than 4000 presentations have participated in Elizabeth’s can-do, how-to learning programs.  An award-winning speaker and author, Elizabeth has written numerous articles and several books, including her latest, What Exceptional Executives Need to Know ~ Your Step-by-Step Coaching Guide to Busting Communication Barriers, Keeping Top Talent and Growing Your Emerging Leaders!   In today's episode of Small Time Leaders, Elizabeth Jeffries shares how a conversation with Bill McGrane changed the trajectory of her life. Elizabeth talks on how personal development and seeking inner growth would later bring more meaningful and profound relationships in her life. Le...
2020-04-0207 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersGiving Your Team Opportunities to Succeed with Elizabeth JeffriesOver a million people in more than 4000 presentations have participated in Elizabeth’s can-do, how-to learning programs.  An award-winning speaker and author, Elizabeth has written numerous articles and several books, including her latest, What Exceptional Executives Need to Know ~ Your Step-by-Step Coaching Guide to Busting Communication Barriers, Keeping Top Talent and Growing Your Emerging Leaders!   On this episode of Small Time Leaders, speaker and author Elizabeth Jeffries shares how one surgeon made an impact by recognizing her leadership skills early in her career. Listen in as Michael and Elizabeth discuss early career opportunities, taking risks by delegating, and...
2020-03-3109 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersThe Importance of Nurturing and Life Balance with Marc CorsiniMarc Corsini is president of Corsini Consulting Group, LLC, a business-coaching firm based in Birmingham. Marc has worked with thousands of executives, professionals and salespeople over the past 27 years. Through his whole-life approach to coaching using his 7 F’s of True Success, he helps people do what they do better both in and out of the office. On this episode of Small Time Leaders, business coach and author Marc Corsini shares the story of how an invitation from his local priest initiated a lasting relationship God and instilled the importance of nurturing clients and communities in business. Jo...
2020-03-1910 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersHow to Overcome Challenges by Staying Coachable with Marc CorsiniMarc Corsini is president of Corsini Consulting Group, LLC, a business-coaching firm based in Birmingham. Marc has worked with thousands of executives, professionals and salespeople over the past 27 years. Through his whole-life approach to coaching using his 7 F’s of True Success, he helps people do what they do better both in and out of the office. Today on Small Time Leaders, business coach and author Marc Corsini shares how one conversation with a colleague helped him to focus on the credibility of his business plan and gave him the courage to pivot. Listen in as Michael an...
2020-03-1708 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersHow to Overcome Risk with Family Support with Dan MonroeDan Monroe, is a principal and one of three masterful wordsmiths at Cayenne Creative Group – a creative, brand-development agency in Birmingham, Alabama that offers national and international brand experience in the form of an agile creative team. Cayenne helps clients tell their stories strategically in ways that are interruptive and authentic. Cayenne’s clients include: UAB Medicine, Altec, Birmingham Orthodontics, Golden Flake, and Alabama Power, to name but a few. Dan, BA ’83 from Vanderbilt University, is on the board of the Birmingham YMCA, the Birmingham Sunrise Rotary Club, and is actively involved with Co-Starters, a program that helps entrepreneurs bring...
2020-03-0510 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersHow to Identify Successful Traits in Others with Dan MonroeDan Monroe, is a principal and one of three masterful wordsmiths at Cayenne Creative Group – a creative, brand-development agency in Birmingham, Alabama that offers national and international brand experience in the form of an agile creative team. Cayenne helps clients tell their stories strategically in ways that are interruptive and authentic. Cayenne’s clients include: UAB Medicine, Altec, Birmingham Orthodontics, Golden Flake, and Alabama Power, to name but a few. Dan, BA ’83 from Vanderbilt University, is on the board of the Birmingham YMCA, the Birmingham Sunrise Rotary Club, and is actively involved with Co-Starters, a program that helps entrepreneurs bring...
2020-03-0309 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersHow to Embrace Change and Think Differently with Andi J. SimonAndrea J. Simon, Ph.D., “Andi,” is a Corporate Anthropologist and Management Consultant, Speaker and award-winning author who specializes in working with organizations that need or want to change. Her company, Simon Associates Management Consultants (SAMC), was founded two decades ago to apply the theory, methods and tools of anthropology to help companies and organizations adapt to changing times. On this episode of Small Time Leaders, corporate anthropologist Andi J. Simon shares how a single question from a mentor challenged and shaped her career. Listen in as Michael and Andi discuss why change is difficult to embrace in b...
2020-02-2008 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersHow to Reframe Critical Feedback to Create Positive Growth with Andi J. SimonAndrea J. Simon, Ph.D., “Andi,” is a Corporate Anthropologist and Management Consultant, Speaker and award-winning author who specializes in working with organizations that need or want to change. Her company, Simon Associates Management Consultants (SAMC), was founded two decades ago to apply the theory, methods and tools of anthropology to help companies and organizations adapt to changing times. Today on Small Time Leaders, corporate anthropologist Andi Simon shares how a moment of critical feedback in high school set her up for a lifetime of learning and storytelling mastery. Join Michael and Andi as they discuss the nece...
2020-02-1808 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersWhy Mentorship is Pivotal to Success with Dr. Joey FaucetteDr. Joey Faucette is the author of two #1 best-sellers, Faith Positive in a Negative World (with Mike Van Vranken) and Work Positive in a Negative World (Entrepreneur Press). He has written seven books and contributed to numerous others. He is the founder of Listen to Life, Too, a coaching company that develops leaders, engages employees, and transforms culture. His Get Positive Coaching and Coach Training programs impact Fortune 50 companies, familyowned businesses, and governmental organizations. He hosts the popular podcast, Faith Positive Radio, Faith Positive TV, Work Positive TV and Live Positive which are watched in over 50 countries. ...
2020-02-0610 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersHow Family Can Positively Impact Your Leadership Skills with Dr. Joey FaucetteDr. Joey Faucette is the author of two #1 best-sellers, Faith Positive in a Negative World (with Mike Van Vranken) and Work Positive in a Negative World (Entrepreneur Press). He has written seven books and contributed to numerous others. He is the founder of Listen to Life, Too, a coaching company that develops leaders, engages employees, and transforms culture. His Get Positive Coaching and Coach Training programs impact Fortune 50 companies, familyowned businesses, and governmental organizations. He hosts the popular podcast, Faith Positive Radio, Faith Positive TV, Work Positive TV and Live Positive which are watched in over 50 countries. ...
2020-02-0410 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersHow to Inspire Your Dream Team with Amy StackhouseTurnKey Connections opened up in 1990 with Amy Stackhouse in the driver's seat in the highly competitive world of advertising. As she started her family, she started the business. The landscape has changed and the children are grown, but the message has not and Amy continues understanding what motivates consumers to action. Connecting sources and clients has fueled the business for decades as one conversation leads to other introductions. For Amy, people are the fun part and seeing a message come to life is the adrenaline rush. You could say that she's a people person. On this episode...
2020-01-2309 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersWhat it Means to “take charge” in a Leadership Role with Amy StackhouseTurnKey Connections opened up in 1990 with Amy Stackhouse in the driver's seat in the highly competitive world of advertising. As she started her family, she started the business. The landscape has changed and the children are grown, but the message has not and Amy continues understanding what motivates consumers to action. Connecting sources and clients has fueled the business for decades as one conversation leads to other introductions. For Amy, people are the fun part and seeing a message come to life is the adrenaline rush. You could say that she's a people person. Today on Small...
2020-01-2111 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersHow Getting Fired Can Be The Best Thing For Your Career with Craig PickenCraig Picken is the Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, a boutique executive search firm based in Wilmington, NC. Craig is focused on recruiting senior level leadership, sales and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well-known aircraft OEM’s, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers. Since 2009 he has personally concluded several hundred executive level searches in a variety of disciplines.  On today’s episode of Small Time Leaders, executive-level recruiter and business leader Craig Picken shares how a toxic relationship with...
2020-01-1407 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersUtilizing Your Resources to Empower Others with Craig PickenCraig Picken is the Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, a boutique executive search firm based in Wilmington, NC. Craig is focused on recruiting senior level leadership, sales and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well-known aircraft OEM’s, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers. Since 2009 he has personally concluded several hundred executive level searches in a variety of disciplines.  On today’s episode of Small Time Leaders, executive-level recruiter and business leader Craig Picken shares why he is committed to he...
2020-01-1207 minSmall Time Leaders
Small Time LeadersThe Secret to Creating Big Ideas in A Small World with Michael Alan TateOn this introductory episode of Small Time Leaders, host Michael Alan Tate shares his mission of giving leaders credit for the big ideas and actions that are creating an impact in the world. Listen in as Michael discusses why acknowledging others and their successes is so important and how you can create in impact in your own community by helping someone see themselves in a brand new way. Michael Alan Tate has been an executive consultant and career coach for more than 20 years. He is the founder and president of On the Same Page Consulting, as well...
2020-01-1108 min