Book Signing at TWN

Book Signing at TWN
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Thursday, October 7, 2010

CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times quote

"Never structure you life so that, if God has other plans you cannot respond to him",
Andrew Westmorland, Ph.D. Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.

Meeting for the interview Dr. Westmoreland shared some views on being the President of a college and concerns for the students, faculty, and staff. He is a humble man with a winning smile. He also has a darling wife who is also a Ph.D.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times quote

"Washington's focus should be on business", Jerry Gerathy, President and CEO, The Rogers Group, Nashville, Tennessee.

Jerry's interview was arranged through a dear friends son. He works for Jerry in the field of communication. Learning about the gravel industry was insightful and Jerry has a passion about leaving Washington out of business and the ridiculous high taxes businesses have to pay to employee workers.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times quote

"You want to hire someone who shares your same values" Susan Mason, B&A Warehouse, Birmingham, Alabama.

Susan's food is divine and delicious and it consistently remains one of my favorite places to be entertained, have business meeting, etc. because of the consistency in all ways. Susan has also become a good friend over the course of the years I have gone to B&A Warehouse.

Monday, October 4, 2010

CEO Speaks, Sage Advice Blogs

"We won the Better Business Bureau award for being the 'Most Ethical.' I'm proud of that." Barry LaBov, LaBov & Beyond Marketing and Communication, Inc., Ft. Wayne Indiana.

Trusting someone when you know their ethics is sound has brought so many rewards. My friend Tammy offered two CEO names for the book while I was compiling the interviews, the format, the Sage Advice part of the book. As I tell very audience I speak with or in front of God is good and He had a plan for my life. "I had a plan for your life before I knit you in the womb". Indeed! The power of true Greatest and speaking of a CEO, wow what vision.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times quotes

"We essentially have taken on-line all the things we used to do face to face", John Cotton, BestBiz, Homewood, Alabama

John's business model is an example of the power the internet has in business, relationships, technology and the way we sustain ourselves and our business. As a colleague consultant said to me last week, location is no longer an issue. We can work anywhere, with anyone and still sustain our business.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times

"The power struggle gridlock in state government prevents a lot of forward movement",
Keith Barfield, Barfield, Murray, Shanks and Smith.

It amazes me the number of CEO's that addressed government issues during the interviews. Topics ranged from Keith statement to taxation and problems with Washington. Why the entire world knows the problems but those in government seem oblivious to the solutions.

Friday, October 1, 2010

CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times

"Each accomplishment makes me strive for yet another pinnacle". Kelly Todd, Senior Partner, Forensic Solutions, Birmingham, Alabama with offices in Los Angeles and Dallas

I have known Kelly for several years and she is a great speaker, knows her subject and a very good person. The firm hired a young friend from church after she finished her MBA in accounting.