The LaDawn Townsend Show: Leading At The Top Requires More Than a Title

Leadership is a calling not a position.

On today's podcast episode we will hear from Congressman Jack Bergman on the keys to authentic leadership for today's leader based on foundations and principles Jack has learned from his 60 year leadership career of being a business owner, United States Marine and an elected official.   

To learn more about Congressman Jack Bergman visit www.bergman.house.gov

To learn more about the VOS Group visit www.ladawntownsend.com

I feel fear, that is all that I could write… 

My pen felt like it weighed 100 pounds 

My chest tightened

And, next, I just sat there. I watched the steam from my espresso rise out of my favorite NCIS coffee cup like a phoenix as I felt the wind blow through the trees in my backyard.

What led me there was a thought that morning that maybe I needed to sit outside for a while to catch my breath and sit with my thoughts. Why was this happening? As I tried to do this I wrestled with what I’ve experienced many times before and have now aptly referred to as a divine download that kept coming up to me.

I leaned into the thought and the tightness in my chest released a bit more. Now we are onto something I thought. In today's episode I'll share how leaning into the fear and asking a different question will get you the answers you seek.

In January the Recalibrated CEO mastermind will begin and this is where the magic will happen. For 12 months you will work with my team and I to recalibrate into leadership mastery complete with:  

-Monthly boardroom workshops on training designed for CEOs by a CEO 

-3 in-person retreats being held in luxury destinations in the US 

-Monthly guest speakers who have lived out leadership on the frontline 

-and more…

Applications are now open. Enroll today and receive private monthly strategy sessions for the remainder of the year to help support you in closing out the year strong and to propel your company into 2023.  To schedule a call and learn more visit www.ladawntownsend.com

Leaders are needed now more than ever before. With disruptions in the marketplace created by COVID-19, navigating DE&I conversations, winning over clients, and keeping the organization moving forward. The role of the leader within a company has evolved dramatically.

In this episode of the podcast LaDawn Townsend, CEO & Founder of the VOS Group places a call for leaders to rise up and lead differently.  To learn more visit www.ladawntownsend.com

The concerns within the CEO about the dwindling level of talent within the C-Suite team and the ever-growing need to improve performance within mid-level management it is understanding why CEOs are worried.

On today's podcast LaDawn Townsend, CEO Advisor & Strategist shares the top three priorities to add to your 2022 strategy plan to support the employees while creating in-house top talent and strengthening employee retention.   To learn more visit www.ladawntownsend.com

What do you NOT want to move into 2022 with?  

In this bonus episode of the podcast LaDawn Townsend CEO & Founder of VOS Group shares insights on what to add to your leadership plan for 2022.   

To learn more visit www.ladawntownsend.com  #leadershipdevelopment #ceosuite #2022planning

As efforts around the globe have been underway to increase the number of vaccines taken along with private sector companies finalizing return-to-work plans the news of this new strand has some CEOs in a ‘wait and see mode as confirmation is pending on how existing vaccines will stand up to Omicron.

In today's episode you will hear three ways of how to prepare your company for the road ahead. To learn more visit www.ladawntownsend.com

CEOs must plan & act when the time is right.

"The decision facing every founder is when and if they should leave their position. Some feel fully capable of leading an organization until retirement while others may want to pursue new passions that would pull their attention elsewhere. The best way for CEOs to plan for the next chapter of their role as a leader is to keep two facts in mind."   To learn more visit www.ladawntownsend.com

In today's episode we talk with Steve Huizinga President of Allied Mechanical Services on why by going against the industry social norm practices, the company has benefited from the diversity and inclusivity of its employees.

As president of the Allied Mechanical Services, Inc. [AMS], as well as their family of companies, Steve’s primary focus is growth strategies, vision, employee retention, and DEI efforts. Preceded by his father and grandfather, he is the third generation of Huizinga’s to lead AMS.

Over the past 29 years Steve has served in multiple roles at AMS. After working in the field as a tradesperson for 18 years, he advanced to the role of Estimator, followed by Director of Operations, and onto his current role now as President. His struggles with addiction put him in the legal system and his experience shaped AMS’ mission to change people’s lives through employment with empathy. He lives by these principles: admit struggles and weakness, ask for help, true strength comes from humbling ourselves and admitting our failures. Steve’s journey has influenced AMS’ nonconventional hiring approach. By going against the industry social norm practices, the company has benefited from the diversity and inclusivity of its employees.  Steve is a college dropout (and proud of it). He carries a Plumbing license, Boiler license, and Mechanical license.

This interview is brought to you by the VOS Group a customer experience and crisis management strategic advisory firm. To learn more about how we can help your organization visit www.ladawntownsend.com

Is your marketing not producing results? Have you hired consultants, attended workshops and read the latest books on how to generate more business?

Marketing is not the answer relationships are and the marketing campaigns are only the vehicle to build that bridge. In today's podcast episode we speak with Buck Wise, CMO and Co-Founder of Wise Property Group as he shares his insights on how organizations can build relationships with leads through marketing and how to leverage data in decision making.

Buck Wise, CMO and Co-Founder of Wise Property Group, helps high performing real estate agents reach real freedom. Buck has experience that spans across media, content, distribution and marketing. As an Chief Marketing Officer for Cardone Ventures, a Grant Cardone partner company and an executive within the world’s largest advertising group, WPP, Buck led the global teams responsible for driving innovation for brands such as Google, Starbucks and Nike, with a sharp focus on digital, AI, voice, data and technology consulting, education and connection.

Before joining WPP, Buck co-founded a full-service digital agency whose clients included Chevrolet, Valvoline, Major League Baseball and the North American International Auto Show.  This episode is brought to you by the VOS Group a strategic advisory & leadership development firm working with leaders in power positions to recalibrate leadership and organizations. To learn more about how our firm can help your organization visit www.ladawntownsend.com  #RecalibrateLeadership #strategy #csuite

Pull up a chair, grab your coffee and silence your phones for 10 minutes for this episode.   To learn more visit www.ladawntownsend.com