Podcast appearances and mentions of James A Autry

Mike J. Borel is an accomplished business consultant, visionary and strategist who brings both client and direct success in improving competitive position, increasing sales and profit, and enhancing stockholder value. He has revitalized, streamlined and turned around organizations to generate positive cash flow, increase market share, improve productivity and reduce costs. During his executive career, Mr. Borel has applied common sense and business skills to lead teams in outperforming competitors in sales and profits in every position he has held (President & COO Valent Americas; Chairman & CEO Novazone; Business Manager DuPont Europe, Middle East, Africa; General Manager DuPont Australasia; etc.). Mr. Borel is now “enabling remarkable results” for clients by helping identify and implement winning strategy and enabling successful, high-impact critical decisions.Mike Borel emphasizes the importance of being intentional in both personal and professional life. He believes that having a clear purpose and being focused on each activity is key to success. Mike also discusses talent retention in the agriculture industry and shares how Context Network attracts and retains employees through flexibility, exciting projects, clear metrics, and a safe environment for sharing ideas. He highlights the significance of building a culture where everyone feels comfortable expressing their thoughts and experiences. Mike also shares his personal achievements, including growing businesses and making a positive impact through volunteer work.Key Takeaways:Being intentional means having a clear purpose and focus in both overall goals and daily activities.Flexibility, exciting projects, and clear metrics are important factors in attracting and retaining talent.Building a culture where everyone feels safe to share their thoughts and experiences is crucial for success.Personal achievements, such as growing businesses and making a positive impact through volunteer work, bring fulfillment and satisfaction.Quotes:"Being intentional means having a purpose both overall and for each activity.""Making it safe for everyone to share their views, thoughts, and experiences is the most important element of culture." - Mike Borel"You can never expect better behavior from people reporting to you than you demonstrate yourself.""Having a plan and knowing what you want to accomplish is key to maximizing productivity.""Culture is like raising a newborn baby. You have to feed it and address issues when they arise." - Danny Meyer"Giving is the right thing to do. It's important to make a positive impact in the world.""Reading books on strategy and leadership helps in personal and professional development."Book Recommendation: Love and Profit: The Art of Caring Leadership by James A Autry

Today's guests serve as the Executive Director and the Associate Executive Director of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association or NIAAA, Dr. Mike Blackburn and Mr. Phil Rison. These two leaders took some time out of their busy schedules and planning for the NIAAA Conference in Denver, Co this December to talk shop and leadership with Josh and I and you will not be disappointed as we learn from these two leaders in the industry. Let's settle in and get to know Dr. Mike Blackburn and Mr. Phil Rison. 3:10- Introduction 6:14- Roles of the NIAAA Executive & Associate Executive Director11:43- NIAAA LTI Courses-Professional Development for ADs12:50- Characteristics of Building a Successful Team17:37- A Leader's Vision19:59- Learning & Growing as a Leader21:51- Stretching Those That You Lead25:55- National AD Conference-Why is it Beneficial?31:00- 2-Minute DrillBook Mentions: The Servant Leader (James A. Autry)                                      Coach Wooden's Leadership Game Plan for Success (John Wooden)Social Media Connections: Twitter: Dr. Blackburn @showingtheway  Mr. Rison @philrison10About Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics.  These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities.          We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests.  Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it.  Thank you for listening.  And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD.           Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)  

Welcome to the Becoming a Sage podcast, hosted by Dr. Jann. This week’s episode features Dr. Jann’s conversation with Jim Autry.   James A. Autry (b. March 8, 1933), a former Fortune 500 executive, is an author of fifteen books, a poet and consultant whose work has had a significant influence on leadership thinking. His book, Love and Profit, The ... Read More

With excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest, CEO of The Little Beat, Little Beat Table, Le Pain Quotidien. For nearly 16 years Becky Mulligan was living the "intrapreneurial" lifestyle while climbing the executive ladder within the Starbucks organization. While at Starbucks she held the title of District Manager; Regional Director NC, VA, & SC; Direct of Mobile Ordering & Pay; Director of Program Development; Director of US Prioritization, Planning, & Promotion; and Regional Direct WA. Check out Servant Leadership: Learn the Most Effective Soft Skills to Become a Servant Leader and Guide Your Team to Success by Liam Taylor as mentioned in today's episode. Check out It's My Company Too!: How Entangled Companies Move Beyond Employee Engagement for Remarkable Results as mentioned in today's episode! Check out episode 709 with Field Failing as mentioned in today's episode! Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: "Seek patience and passion in equal amounts. Patience alone will not build the temple. Passion alone will destroy its walls." -Maya Angelou In today's episode with Becky Mulligan we will discuss: Playing several roles in various types of companies Find out what your team members want from your employment and company Lessons learned from Starbucks Scaling and driving culture Servant leadership Love your brand The "visioning" process Be intentional Today's sponsor: 7shifts is a modern labor management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. Effectively labor management is more important than ever to ensure profitability and restaurant success. Trusted by over 400,000 restaurant professionals, 7shifts gives you the tools you need to streamline labor operations, communicate with your team, and retain your talent. Best of all 7shifts integrates with the POS and Payroll systems you already use and trust (like Toast!) turning labor into a competitive advantage for your business. Restaurant Unstoppable members get 3 months, absolutely free. P&G ProfessionalTM offers innovative total foodservice solutions featuring trusted brands such as Dawn® Professional, Cascade® Professional, Spic and Span® and Comet®. We are unique in that our total solutions are founded in customer and patron understanding, superior products that help save time and cut overall costs, and a five-star service group that is compensated based on customer satisfaction, not commissions. Visit www.pgpro.com for the latest information about P&G Professional's solutions and services. Bbot is the leading contactless order and pay solution for the hospitality industry.  With Bbot, guests can use their smartphones to order what they want, when they want at bars, restaurants, hotels, food halls, and more.  They can also order from home with extensive takeout, delivery, and catering services, commission-free.  Bbot also creates branded interactive menus and table signage, ensuring the best customer experience. By increasing check size and turn times, Bbot can boost revenues over 30%, while enabling your staff to cover twice as many tables. Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Presence What is your biggest weakness? I want to do too much too fast What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Passion for the product, people who challenge me and tell me when something is not right What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Getting restaurants reopened/opening new restaurants Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Vulnerability, authenticity, humility What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Sharing the knowledge you team has for food What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? The Servant Leader: How to Build a Creative Team, Develop Great Morale, and Improve Bottom-Line Performance by James A. Autry GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  What's one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Be present with their people What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influenced operations? Meez - The recipe tool for professional chefs If you got the news that you'd be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be? Have courage Be real Be kind Contact info: Instagram: @eatlittlebeet Email: info@thelittlebeet.com Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining today! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. 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Today we are joined by James A. Autry (Jim Autry), local author and former publishing executive. Autry has written 15 books, spanning topics such as poetry, leadership and children's books. We discuss his writing beginnings, creative process and the book he co-wrote with his son called "Everyday Virtues: Classic Tales to Read With My Kids." Learn more about Autry here. And find out more about his new book, "The White Man Who Stayed," here. Music by Admiral Bob.

Jim is an author, journalist, poet and business coach living in Des Moines, Iowa with his wife, Sally Autry. His previous publications include books on servant leadership, gratitude, and business poetry. His latest book is called "The White Man Who Stayed, A Biography Remembered" about his cousin's fight for equality in old Mississippi. Jim is 87 years young and sharp as a tac. He represents the best of the best of the elders to whom we can look for compassion and guidance in these tumultuous times.   Contact Joni: @spiritual_aliveness_with_joni spiritualaliveness.org Contact James A. Autry: jautrydsm@aol.com jamesautry.com