Leadership Learning
Will Jones
President/CEO @ THOMPSON Child & Family Focus | Strategic + Thought Leadership
What Book I’m Reading
In their book?Foolproof Hiring, business leaders and hiring experts Brad Smart and Chris Mursau give readers an easy-to-follow instruction course in Topgrading. This nationally - known and time-tested hiring methodology has been a proven winner in finding A players for thousands of businesses for more than thirty years.
The key to business success is not a single innovation or one plan. It is the act of turning the flywheel, slowly gaining momentum and eventually reaching a breakthrough. Building upon the flywheel concept introduced in his groundbreaking classic?Good to Great,?Jim Collins teaches readers how to create their own flywheel, how to accelerate the flywheel’s momentum, and how to stay on the flywheel in shifting markets and during times of turbulence.
What Article I’m Reading
Articulating a vision helps differentiate one leader and one organization from the next.?? Leaders should communicate a company mission that makes all team members feel their jobs are important.? The observations of Karl Marx, JFK, and multiple analysts suggest that employees derive meaning from their work by providing real value to themselves, their company, or society at large.
Explore how Gen Z slang is reshaping workplace communication by blending internet culture and social media trends. Here's a list of popular Gen Z terms.
Being an executive should not be the only path to career success.
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What I’m Listening To
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Will Jones, President and CEO of Thompson Child & Family Focus, to explore the leadership strategies that propelled the nonprofit from $7 million to $50 million in revenue. Will shares his insights on navigating the challenges of government reimbursement rates, combating burnout, and leading with mission-driven purpose. We also dive into the importance of saying "no" to distractions, leveraging technology for impact, and the future of nonprofits. Don't miss this deep dive into effective leadership and nonprofit growth!
Dr. Rajiv Shah?has worked tirelessly to improve the world. He is the President of?The Rockefeller Foundation?and has an impressive history of leadership and innovation in global development. His previous work includes leadership roles at USAID, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He’s also the author of the new book,?Big Bets: How Large-Scale Change Really Happens, which is available wherever books are sold.
What I’m Watching
In this video, I delve into the crucial role of mindset and strategy in building a successful business. After experiencing a major setback when my business was sold out from under me, I learned the importance of setting long-term goals and making decisions that align with those goals. I'll share how visualizing a 10-year objective transformed my approach and led me to collaborate with Grant Cardone to build a business from scratch.
What I’m Pondering
Founder @ FRANSiS? | Building a company using the power of text messages and sharing everything I learn along the way.
2 个月This is an amazing method to create content. Document the journey. Share your perspectives. They only become more valuable later in life. Keep sharpening your shaw brotha.
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2 个月Will Jones Fascinating read. Thank you for sharing