Podcast appearances and mentions of jim akers

How to Maximize Your Impact with People You Love, Teams You Lead, and Causes that Stir Your Heart  Interview by Chicke Fitzgerald of the Game Changer Network as a part of the Best of the Game Changer series, showcased on C-Suite Network  Every day people get up and decide what type of race they are going to run. They want their race to matter they desperately desire impact. Impact is an interesting phenomenon. In some ways we all impact each other. But the more important question is what type of impact are we creating? And is that impact big or small positive or negative? Author, speaker, and leader Jim Akers shows readers how to maximize their impact with the people they love, teams they lead, and causes that stir their heart. Jim distilled decades of personal and professional lessons into a proven plan for greater impact.  The Game Changer is featured on C-Suite Network. Chicke is a philanthropreneur • she zigs where others zag, creating value, growth and bringing to life crazy good ideas that will leave a legacy

In this episode we talk with author Jim Akers and balancing work and faith in a modern culture. Jim is the founder of ImpACTful Notes. Jim earned his M.B.A. from Pepperdine University, was named V. P. of Sales for a $500MM distribution company at the age of 29, and was a Group Vice President at International Paper. Jim is the author of How to Win the Achievement Game,14 Strategies for Breakthrough Performances, and his latest book Tape Breakers; Maximize Your Impact with People You Love; Teams You Lead, and Causes that Stir Your Heart. In This Episode: How Jim came about to write Tape Breakers and the motivation behind its release What is impact and how can we as men make a greater impact in our lives? How can we as men balance our work and faith? Jim offers his advice to younger men in the workforce and how to keep their eyes on Christ. How do we speak truth in love when it comes to our relationships at work and home? Jim provides 2 practical questions for us to ask ourselves to run an impactful race in our own life. You can check out Jim's book Tape Breakers at Amazon.com Learn more about Jim Akers at: jimdakers.com claritytowin.com

Mike Warner is the Owner of ArborTerra Consulting, which is located in Lizton, Indiana. With over 40 years of experiences and always being an entrepreneur at heart, Mike lists some of the benefits and challenges of owning your own business. Mike details the importance of writing your dreams and goals on paper early on in your career so you always have an idea of what to aspire to! Find out more about Mike and his expertise on this week's show!   Key Takeaways: [1:05] A message from Leadership Nature. [1:45] A quick intro about Mike's background. [4:20] How did Mike get into forestry? [7:40] What was Mike's first job like? [8:40] Mike was inspired by his first boss, Fred Woods, and he helped Mike along the way with his sage advice. [11:00] Mike remembers another mentor, Jim Akers, who helped him set firm career goals early on. [13:45] What kind of transition did Mike go through to successfully start two businesses (at the same time). [16:15] What kind of skills do people need in order to be considered a good forestry consultant? [20:10] Mike knew the Latin names of trees but he didn't know how to run a business until he got his feet wet. [20:25] What does Mike wish he'd learned sooner about managing people? [23:50] What is Mike most proud of, so far? [25:20] How does Mike find his talent? [27:15] What makes ArborTerra different compared to other consulting companies? [29:30] What kinds of surprises has Mike discovered along the way? [31:05] Where is the future of forestry headed for the younger generation? [33:15] How has being a member of ACF helped Mike's career? [40:30] Don't be afraid to try some new directions, especially if the current one isn't working!   Mentioned in This Episode: ArborTerra.com ACF-foresters.org Eforester.org The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You,by John C. Maxwell and Steven R. Covey

This is YOUR spiritual life coaching show. It highlights some of my most sought-after coaching tools and tips based on my book 'Awaking the Living Legacy'. I teach you techniques for finding and living out your God-given life purpose. In segment one of the show, I share key points from chapter 16 of MISTAKES MATTER where we consider our free will and how much of our learning and growing is based on how and if we CHOOSE to ask-seek-knock. How our past mistakes can actually move us to greater places in life. In segment 2 I bring in Jim Akers, founder of Impactful Notes, dedicated to “encouraging success one note at a time” where he helps people and organizations fulfill their potential. The third segment is where I take call-ins for live life coaching in any area that has you stuck.

Delaney is on a 'work-cation' down in Lexington, KY and she rounded up a few interviews for today's #MarketMonday discussion. One was with podcast sponsor Barber & Sons Cattle Co where she spoke with owner Larry Barber about the state of the cattle industry and what he sees everyday. She also caught up with Jim Akers from Bluegrass Stockyards and they spoke about industry from the perspective of a stockyards/sale barn owner. Very good discussions!With Delaney gone, Mike was in charge of the news roundup for the day, and there are a few stories, Egypt looks to modernize it's wheat buying scheme and retail sales may have inadvertently helped push soybean prices higher today!

What does it take to build success? Jim Akers shares why community is the key to business success. You can not get where you want to go on your own. We were created for community. In entrepreneurship a trusted coach, mentor, and leader will help you on the journey. It's the support of each other and input that can drive us past fear, failure, and other obstacles to make our dreams real!In the episode, we also discuss pivoting your business, being an ordinary person living an extraordinary life, giving more than you take, finding unlikely sources of clarity, focusing on process, firing your friends, flourishing in life, asking for help, doing things that matter, finishing strong, and much more.Jim Akers is the Founder and President of J.D. Akers & Associates.Jim is a graduate of Washington State University, earned his M.B.A. from Pepperdine University in Organizational Behavior, and a Certificate in Advanced Management from Stanford University.Today Jim is a leader, achievement coach, author and speaker focused on helping people clarify and win at what matters most.Early in his career, Jim wrote “How to Win the Achievement Game” a self-published guide to building a successful life plan. While in the midst being newly married, completing an M.B.A., and pursuing a career he sold nearly 3,000 copies. By way of “How to Win the Achievement Game,” Jim was invited to speak to the senior leadership of Rockwell International’s Space Shuttle team on performance and achievement when he was 25 years old.After four award winning years in commission sales, Jim was named Vice President of Sales at the age of 29. Jim lead sales growth from $350MM a $500MM resulting in this privately held company to be acquired by International Paper. At International Paper, Jim quickly rose through a number of leadership roles. But when cancer prematurely took the life of a family member he set significant career advancement on the sidelines, and moved back to Southern California to support his family.Jim became one of the youngest Group Vice President’s in International Paper history leading a $1BB business with 21 locations and 1,200 employees serving customers around the globe with packaging, custom packaging design, facility supplies, and printing papers. If you have touched an iPad or iPhone you touched Jim’s team’s work.In 2013, after 25 years as a senior corporate leader Jim achieved his dream to retire by the age of 55.Jim didn’t retire but redeployed. His love for coaching, mentoring, and leadership lead him to turn his full attention to helping people clarity and win at what matters most to them.People’s thirst for encouragement led Jim to launch Impactful Notes—a free service that delivers a powerful note of inspiration and encouragement on a daily basis.Jim’s newest book, “Tape Breakers, How to Positively Impact the People You Love, The People You Lead, and the Causes that Stir Your Heart,” was released in 2016 and was a “Top New Release” on Amazon.Jim and his wife Kristi have been married for 36 years and live in Southern CaliforniaJim’s clients include The PGA of America, Dove Mortgage, International Paper, Old Castle Industries, Shaw Industries, and SouthBay SearchInterview Segments - This is where you can find each section of the interview.Intro / About Jim: 1:00 minutesInterview: 3:20 minutesRapid Rire Questions: 37:20 minutesWebsite: http://jimdakers.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ClaritytoWin/Special Offer: Text jumblethink to 33444

I am pleased to present this wonderful conversation with a true gentleman, Jim Akers! Jim is the founder of ImpACTful Notes. Jim earned his M.B.A. from Pepperdine University, was named V.P. of Sales for a $500MM distribution company at the […]

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Jim Akers is a former Fortune 50 senior executive turned speaker, author and coach. He helps ambitious people focus their time, talent and resources on success that leads to maximizing their impact and influence on the people they love, the teams they lead and the causes that stir their hearts. Jim is a graduate of Washington State University. He holds an M.B.A. in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University and an Advanced Management Certificate from Stanford University. Jim has won sales and achievement awards with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Owens-Corning Fiberglas Company, Kirk Paper Company, xpedx and International Paper Company. At the age of 29, Jim was named V.P. of sales for a $500MM distribution company, the youngest group vice president in the 120 year history of International Paper Company. As group vice president at xpedx, Jim lead a $1BB distribution business with 21 locations in the Western U.S. and serving customers around the globe with packaging, custom packaging design, facility supplies, and printing papers. If you've ever touched an iPad or iPhone, you've touched work Jim’s team pioneered. Jim has authored three books: How to Win the Achievement Game; 14 Strategies for Breakthrough Performances; and most recently, Tape Breakers, Maximize Your Impact with People You Love, Teams You Lead and Causes that Stir Your Heart. Tape Breakers debuted as the #1 New Release on Amazon in March 2016 and was recognized as a 2016 Book of the Year along side the best selling new releases from Adam Grant, Ryan Holiday and Jake Knapp. Jim’s clients include The PGA of America, Old Castle, Shaw Industries, International Paper, Pearson Smith Reality, TD Realty Group along with a variety of non-profit and faith-based organizations. Jim met his wife Kristi at Washington State University. They celebrated their 12,776 day anniversary in June and have two adult sons Matthew and Andrew, who no longer require their credit card.

Jim Akers is a speakers, personal coach, and author. He is also the founder and CEO of J. D. Akers & Associates, a leadership and personal development company. They help ambitious people focus their time, talent and resources on maximizing their personal and professional impact. In this episode Jim shares encouraging stories from his life along with imparting wisdom for those who are chasing their dreams. We also discuss his recently released book, how he raised through the ranks in a Fortune 50 corporation, and the new business he is creating. This episode is incredible!Jim's designs on success and achievement started early. In the third grade, he wanted to be President of the United States. He changed course his senior year of high school when he told his favorite teacher, Mr. Jones, it was not necessary to complete the recommendation for his application to Harvard because he had decided instead to pursue my dream to play basketball. He went to Pacific Lutheran University largely to play basketball. They loved his heart, ambition, and work-ethic but it was not enough to overcome his lack of height and talent. Not sure of what he wanted to do he transferred to Washington State University.While he didn’t know exactly what he wanted to do, he desired to be the best.Graduated from Washington State University with honors.Awarded “Outstanding Senior in Marketing”Was a “Top College Agent” for Northwestern Mutual LifeAwarded Top New Sales Representative Owens-Corning FiberglasAwarded Sales Builder Owens-Corning FiberglasFinished M.B.A., Pepperdine UniversityHe authored How to Win The Achievement Game a self-published guide to building a successful life plan. While in the midst of getting married, completing an M.B.A., and changing jobs he sold nearly 3,000 copies of the book as he spoke on the topics of success and achievement. After four award-winning years, in commission sales, in his new job, with a wholesale distributor, he was named Vice President of Sales for this $500MM company at the age of 29.International Paper acquired the company in 1994 and he rose quickly through a number of leadership roles in both distribution and manufacturing.  After cancer prematurely took the life of a family member, he moved back to Southern California in order to support family and he set significant career advancements on the sideline. His last role was as a Group Vice President for xpedx where he led a $800MM business with 21 locations and 1,200 employees in the west. In 2013, after 25 years in a senior corporate position, he took the opportunity to pursue his love of coaching, speaking and writing and formed J. D. Akers & Associates.He has been married to his wife, Kristi, for 32 years. They have two boys and live in Southern California.In his free time, he enjoys golfing, golfing and golfing. He is a member of Mount of Olives Church in Mission Viejo, California where he serves in a variety of capacities.Website: http://jimdakers.com/Impactful Notes: http://impactfulnotes.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jim.akers.92Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimakers1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimdakers/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimdakers/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-R2Yz5mucSHLgaFaxziAhQ

Jim Akers has a lifelong desire to be the best and focuses on helping people “get success right.”  Getting success right means understanding and prioritizing the roles we play and aligning our time, talent and money with our most important roles in order to increase the quality of our impact on our family, our work, and our community. He graduated from Washington State University and holds an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University. He started his career is sales where he won numerous sales awards with Northwestern Mutual Life, Owens-Corning Fiberglas and International Paper. Mr. Akers was one of the youngest Group Vice Presidents in International Paper history where he lead a $1 billion dollar business with over 1,200 employees. He is the author of three books including his latest "Tape Breakers—Maximize Your Impact with the People You Love Teams You Lead and Causes that Stir Your Heart which was a #1 New Release on Amazon. After 25 years in senior corporate leadership, he took the opportunity to pursue his love of coaching, speaking and writing and formed J. D. Akers & Associates.   Show Notes Sales background – influencing people to take action. Everybody sells! Ability to ask open-ended questions – “tell me how you’re doing; what’s your biggest area of concern?” “Trust is built of 2 qualities: Character and Competency.” Hard work is very important in success. Tape Breakers By Jim Akers “Why” is your purpose for doing anything Who is your coach? Do you have a plan? “Everyone has the same amount of time, but what differentiates us is how we spend it.” How much time do you allocate to professional time? to person growth time? Theres never a good time to start something new, might as well do it now. If you read 15 minutes per day- 30 books in a year! Look at the amount of time you are wasting – write down what you are doing in 30 minute increments for one week. “Life is really a series of yes and no answers.” Keys to communication: Keep it simple (Elevator Speech in 30-60 seconds). Work on questioning skills. Surround yourself with good people. Gain clarity of your destination. “Feedback is the breakfast of champions,” said Ken Blanchard. Who do you want to remembered by? What do you want to be remembered for? – Focus on the important things. Great leaders care about people professional and personnally. The best leaders are servants. People will work for: a Leader, a cause, money. 5:1 Positive affirmations to Correction. Can employees name top 5 important things about their job? Train employees and make expectations clear. Actionable content: What is your vision? How have you communicated the vision? Get someone to evaluate your business – Feedback. Lesson learned: Engaging a coach can expedite a process you may struggle with. Personal hero: His father Daily schedule: Business development, Content Development, Personal Development Favorite book: Good to Great in God’s Eyes Best business advice: “If you put your family first, youll never be disappointed.” http://jimdakers.com Text CHIRO1121 to 33444 for Impact Planning Tool - 6 Steps to Your Best Day Ever Like what you hear? Subscribe! If you’ve found any value or helpful information in the Chiro Business Mojo Podcast then we’d love to hear about it! Please head over to iTunes and subscribe. While you’re at it, leave us a rating (5 stars would be great) and a review so others can find us! If you have any questions or comments about this show or its contents, please post them in the comments area below and we’ll be happy to answer them!

Jim Akers was a highly successful executive who left the corporate world three years ago to pursue greater significance. He recently published Tape Breakers, How To Maximize Your Impact With People You Love, Teams You Lead and Causes that Stir Your Heart in early 2016. Tape Breakers is a book which in many ways defines how those moving through success to significance can do so intentionally. This is an interview you will not want to miss. Jim’s thoughtful approach to business, planning next steps, taking risks, supporting a vital cause and intentionally living will inspire you. Show notes for this episode can be found at RickCoplin.com/StS002   About your host: Rick Coplin contributed to building a start-up company, directed technology programs in a major financial institution and consulted with companies throughout the United States in the areas of technology, finance, marketing, and operations. Following the startup sale, Rick joined Rev1 Ventures becoming the Vice President of Community Partner Ventures. Rick worked alongside entrepreneurs, supporting, mentoring, coaching, incubating and funding high-growth potential companies. After eight years at Rev1, Rick transitioned back to being an entrepreneur in early 2016. He is leveraging his business and entrepreneurial experiences to build significance and impact. Rick works with executives helping them to translate their success into significance by recognizing their calling, creating clarity, identifying potential, pursuing intentional living and realizing their dreams.   You can get to know Rick at RickCoplin.com, where Rick blogs weekly and publishes a new episode of The Success to Significance Podcast every Friday.

Tape Breakers: How to Maximize Your Impact with People You Love, Teams You Lead, and Causes that Stir Your Heart by Jim Akers This on demand audio series is a part of the Executive Girlfriends Group Vignette Series. Chicke Fitzgerald interviews Jim Akers. The original live interview was 2/12/16. Every day people get up and decide what type of race they are going to run. They want their race to matter they desperately desire impact.Impact is an interesting phenomenon.  In some ways we all impact each other. But the more important question is what type of impact are we creating? And is that impact big or small positive or negative? Author, speaker, and leader Jim Akers founded ImpACTful Notes in 2013. ImpACTful Notes is a web based service that delivers a unique text m essage to your smart phone five days a week. Each note is crafted to encourage, inspire, and motivate recipients to live with passion in everything they do. His website is  http://jimdakers.com/ To order the book click HERE For more information about the Executive Girlfriends' Group see: http://www.executivegirlfriendsgroup.com