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Leadership, Biotech & Driving Innovation for the Southeast!

July 28, 2013 by alvinmiles

Global Leader Radio

Leadership, Biotech & Driving Innovation for the Southeast!

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Should Atlanta establish itself as the driver of innovation and connection for the Southeast? In this edition of Global Leader Radio!™, Dr. Stacy Shuker joined Alvin C. Miles to discuss the burgeoning life sciences industry and the leadership needed to expand the focus of biotech from local to regional.

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

When it’s broken, leaders fix it!
Never let them see you get angry.
Get comfortable with the fact that sometimes you won’t be right!
Mentoring doesn’t always have to be formal to be effective.
Listen more and talk less!
Alone time is important.
Achieving success doesn’t have to be “cut-throat.”

Listen in as Stacy explains how the industry has progressed and what’s needed to help realize its potential. Add her insights, tips and resources to your leadership toolkit. Leadership IS a conversation!

Dr. Stacy Williams Shuker/ President, Down South Innovation

Dr. Shuker has been a part of Atlanta’s innovation community since 2006. She started as a scientific advisor in an intellectual property law firm and as a volunteer in Georgia’s innovation non-profit organizations.

In 2008 she moved to the Georgia Department of Economic Development as the Director of the Center of Innovation for Life Sciences. It was there that she pioneered the use of social media in economic development after her marketing budget was cut by $85,000 during the Great Recession. It was from this social media base that she created a virtual community of life science innovators from across the Southeast that she still uses today. Downsouthinnovation.org provides regular updates on news and events from across the Southeast to its 1000 registered members.

As Director of Partnership Development for Georgia Bio, she initiated an industry outreach program, which resulted in several multi-billion dollar companies visiting Georgia’s research universities. Her partnership development firm, Down South Innovation, now connects clients with academic and corporate decision makers of the life science community in the Southeast.

She has chaired and served on several committees of Georgia Bio, Southeast BIO, Southeast Medical Device Association, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, and the MIT Enterprise Forum of Atlanta. She is also a strong supporter of StartupLounge.com – an Atlanta based organization that pairs emerging companies with qualified investors. Dr. Shuker devotes her professional volunteer efforts to making the Southeastern region a thriving ecosystem for innovation and commercialization.

Dr. Shuker completed her undergraduate chemistry degree at the University of Georgia and went on to get her Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry at Carnegie Mellon.

Contact Stacy: (770) 725-7777, saw7777@gmail.com

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

Stacy:

Marketing, Leadership & “Living the Dream!”

July 4, 2013 by alvinmiles

Global Leader Radio

Marketing, Leadership & “Living the Dream!”

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If marketing yourself and your business is the missing ingredient to “living the dream,” why doesn’t everybody do it? In this edition of Global Leader Radio!™, Alvin C. Miles interviews Louis Dillard as he describes how to identify & overcome the common marketing pitfalls in both our personal and professional lives.

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

Marketing is important, personally & professionally!
The internet should be considered a form of real estate.
Invest in what works, throw out the rest.
Track your leads!
Fear is the entrepreneur’s worst enemy!
A professional salesman helps others make a purchasing decision.
I don’t need to change the world if I can help just one person!

Listen in as Louis describes the essential elements of an intentional marketing plan. Add his insights to your leadership toolkit to help take your influence from “Zero to Infinity!” Leadership IS a conversation!

Louis Dillard / President & CEO, Zero to Infinity

Zero to Infinity (ZTI) is an Internet Marketing firm that helps to promote businesses by using the internet. ZTI’s core focus is to develop & implements online marketing campaigns for businesses. Our goal is to create campaigns that are effective and deliver a positive ROI for our clients.

Broadly, clients call ZTI when they are interested in learning how their business can get more leads, convert more leads to customers, and get more business from existing customers by harnessing the power of the internet. Specifically, ZTI helps clients by:

• Positioning business websites higher in search engines such as Google, so that their customers can find them,

• Create & manage text message marketing for businesses to remind customers of appointments, send weekly promotions, etc.,

• Redesign business websites to engage visitors to convert from visitor to prospect & prospect to customer,

• Design & manage online advertising with agencies such as Google Adwords & Facebook,

• Create & manage business social media marketing with mainstays like Facebook & Twitter.

ZTI’s CEO, Louis Dillard, has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Upon graduating, he entered the field of sales, which he has been a part of ever since. He has over 12 years experience in sales and marketing.

Louis is active in the community and he participates in the “Principal for a Day” program with the Cobb County school system. He is also an Ambassador for the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce.

Contact Louis: (678) 805-8169, ldillard@zticonsulting.com

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

Louis:

Servant Leadership & Seeing With An “Immigrant Perspective!”

March 20, 2013 by alvinmiles

Global Leader Radio

Servant Leadership & Seeing With An "Immigrant Perspective!"

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

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

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

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

Littie Brown/ President/ Owner, Speedpro Imaging

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

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

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

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

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

Rita Izaguirre / Principal, IDEIAS

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

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

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

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

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

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

Littie:

Rita:

Intelligent Hubs, Think Tanks and Leadership of the Future!

February 14, 2013 by alvinmiles

Global Leader Radio

Intelligent Hubs, Think Tanks and Leadership of the Future!

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio!™, we discuss how to increase your influence, develop future leadership and stay true to self. Stacie Hagan and Lisa Dugan joined host Alvin C. Miles to share how clarity, focus and discipline will help you become a better leader.

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

Use the “stack pole” framework as a guide for what’s important in life .
Do you have access to a “Think Tank”?
“Intelligent Hubs” are the glue in your organization.
Effective leaders utilize “CAREfrontation” to get their message across!
“Internalization, not emulation” will enhance your leadership ability.
“The more aware I am, the better I can do.”
“Pause & reflect” to ensure alignment with your life’s purpose.

Lisa and Stacie provide great insights to help you think more like a global leader of the future. Add their ideas to your leadership toolkit to help increase YOUR influence. Leadership IS a conversation!

Lisa Dugan / Chairperson, Vistage International, Partner & Executive Coach, Bixler Consulting Group

Lisa Dugan served 17 years as a partner and executive coach with the Bixler Consulting Group, an executive coaching firm specializing in leadership development before moving to Vistage International. Her expertise lies in coaching C-level and high potential individuals of Fortune 1000 companies; enhancing a myriad of leadership qualities including strategic thinking, decision making, communication, and teambuilding skills. She is co-author of Take Action! 18 Proven Strategies for Advancing in Today’s Changing Business World, published by Random House, and 5 Steps to Professional Presence, published by Adams Media.

Lisa holds a BA in Sociology from Shippensburg University. She is certified in the following assessment instruments: Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, the Hogan Series and DiSC. Her leadership work extends into the classroom as an adjunct professor and advisory board member for the EMBA program at Kennesaw State University.

Contact Lisa: lisa.dugan@vistage.com

Stacie Hagan / EVP, EarthLink, Inc.

Stacie Hagan is responsible for overall people strategy design and implementation as EVP for EarthLink, Inc. These responsibilities include organization design, workforce and succession planning, talent development, compensation, benefits, HRIS, recruiting, employee relations and compliance.

EVP, People & Corporate Processes for EarthLink, Inc., a leading IT services, network and communications provider to more than 150,000 businesses and over one million consumers nationwide.

As an officer and member of EarthLink’s executive team, Stacie is

In addition, Stacie leads end-to-end corporate process improvement for all operational workflows across the customer lifecycle. Her leadership ensures synchronized business processes across functional areas, careful tracking of corporate KPIs and facilitates process improvement to improve EarthLink’s customer experience.

Prior to joining EarthLink, Stacie was co-founder and President of SynerChange International, Inc., an executive coaching and organization development consulting firm with proprietary materials to improve innovation, communications, change management and leadership skills. Stacie co-authored The Chicken Conspiracy: Breaking the Cycle of Personal Stress and Organizational Mediocrity (1999). She is a member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee for the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), and serves as co-president for the Human Resources Leadership Forum (HRLF). She is a graduate of Yale University.

Contact Stacie: stacie@hagan.net

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

Lisa:

Stacie:

Business Savvy & Creativity; A Winning Combination for Leaders!

February 7, 2013 by alvinmiles

Global Leader Radio

Business Savvy & Creativity; A Winning Combination for Leaders!

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio!™, we discuss the notion of bringing ideas to life through innovation, empowerment and results. Host Alvin C. Miles interviewed Phillip Boykin and Peter Pasternack who shared how combining business savvy with creativity helped them become better leaders.

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

“The backbone of business is Accounting!”
“There is nothing new under the sun; it’s about how you put it together that makes it new!”
Your ability to produce should be your differentiator.
The best leaders surround themselves with people who help illuminate their blind spots.
People are most comfortable when they have someone to relate to.
Don’t fear failure!
“Making ‘easy money’ in business requires preparation & hard work!”

In this podcast, Phillip and Peter provide great examples to illustrate the points above. Add their ideas to your leadership toolkit to help increase YOUR influence. Leadership IS a conversation!

Phillip Boykin Jr. / Creative Director, Shark Branding

Phillip Boykin currently serves as the Creative Director for Shark Branding, a New York based advertising and marketing agency founded by Daymond John, CEO of FUBU and one of the stars of the hit ABC entrepreneurial reality show, Shark Tank. Phillip is tasked with developing marketing properties from concept to reality for brands across a wide range of verticals. Phillip expertise includes sponsorship procurement, strategic alliances, talent buying and placement and contract negotiations. Phillip has worked with brands such as Rolls Royce, Diageo, Bentley, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, DirecTV, Wing Stop and the International Franchise Association to name a few.

Prior to joining Shark Branding, Phillip served as Executive Vice President of Business Development at Coliseum Enterprises where he worked on the branding initiatives of professional athletes. Prior to Coliseum, Phillip worked with fixed income mortgage derivatives in Atlanta as well as on Wall Street.

Mr. Boykin attended the University of Memphis where he majored in Manufacturing Engineering. He resides in Atlanta with his wife of 6 years, Hazel Boykin.

Contact Phillip: (404) 275-8087, phillip@sharkbranding.com

Peter Pasternack / Principal, Foundations Design, LLC

Peter Pasternack graduated from the University of Georgia with an undergraduate and master’s degree in accounting. He began his career at Price Waterhouse before moving to the banking industry where he gained over 20 years of experience. He’s financed over 500 businesses and knows firsthand why some ventures succeed and many fail.

In 2005 Peter co-founded Foundations Design, LLC. The company designs, builds, and renovates residential and commercial property. Peter is responsible for the operational and financial aspects of Foundations Design as well as the long term growth of the company.

The initial success of Foundations Design and resulting media interest led to a leading role on one of television’s most recognized real estate investment and home renovation shows, A&E’s Flip This House. On the show, Mr. Pasternack is routinely seen integrating his business savvy with trademark enthusiasm. Peter has been called upon to offer his knowledge and experience to prospective entrepreneurs through local and national media outlets such as Alpharetta Magazine and Lang and Thomas Real Estate in addition to various speaking and radio engagements.

Peter has worked diligently for his many achievements and believes in passing on the information that has made him so successful. He is excited about sharing his knowledge and skills in making money and believes strongly in the entrepreneurial spirit.

Contact Peter: (404) 275-8087, peter@foundationsllc.com

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

Phillip:

Peter:

The 3 C’s of a KSU EMBA!

January 18, 2013 by alvinmiles

Global Leader Radio

The 3 C's of a KSU EMBA!

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

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

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

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

Cindy Jacoby / Founder, BizHelp Consulting

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paige Lillard/ VP Business Excellence, Turner Broadcasting System

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

Cindy:

Paige:

Monique:

How to Instantly Increase Your Ability to Innovate & Influence!

December 20, 2012 by alvinmiles

Global Leader Radio

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:

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

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Colonel Irvin:

Is the Perception of Your Competence Under Your Control?

December 6, 2012 by alvinmiles

Global Leader Radio

Is the Perception of Your Competence Under Your Control?

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

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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