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Root Sciences Names Forrest Didier As Chief Executive Officer

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BELFAIR, Wash. (PRWEB)

Root Sciences is pleased to announce that Mr. Forrest Didier has joined the company as its Chief Executive Officer, a highly successful global executive with significant expertise leading startup, turnaround and high growth businesses.

Mr. Didier is a strategic leader and operating professional with more than 25 years of experience in Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Global Marketing, Strategic Planning, COO and Senior Operating roles and has helped many clients develop and execute strategic plans, close and integrate acquisitions and drive strategic and operational business recoveries and turnarounds.

Most recently, Mr. Didier has been active as Founder and CEO of Apsara Ventures, a Seattle, WA based company focused on driving venture success including early stage financing, business development and strategic execution. Prior roles also included Chief Operating Officer at Builders Capital, a leading residential construction lender, and Chairman and CEO of Statsit Pte Ltd., a global leader in social media intelligence solutions.

Mr. Didier previously enjoyed a successful career at the Nielsen company, driving business turnarounds and launching new business units. As President, NetRatings – Asia Pacific Latin America, he led a turnaround which delivered the first profitability for the region and was a company officer and management team leader in the sale of the company to private equity at a valuation of over $800 million. He was recruited to turnaround the regional business and produced 40% revenue growth and drove income from a $2M loss to a $3M profit in 18 months.

As Managing Director, Nielsen Media Research – Asia Pacific, he was promoted to the position to restructure the business after a major contract loss. He led all aspects of operations across 12 countries and 750 employees. He produced a revenue increase of over 40% to more than $70M while driving a 300% increase in profitability in four years.

Previous roles included Managing Director, Asia, eRatings.com – where he led the launch of internet measurement services, including the first services in China after extensive negotiations with the government; Vice President, Corporate Planning and Development, ACNielsen – where he helped lead the development of the Corporate Direction for the newly public company; and Director, Acquisitions and Business Development, Nielsen – where he helped drive the expansion from 30 to over 100 countries and completed more than 20 M&A deals around the world.

Mr. Didier is a graduate of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree in Mathematics. He also earned a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

Eric Croft, Chief Financial Officer, Root Sciences said “We are extremely excited to have Forrest join the Root Sciences team. After an extensive search process, we felt that Forrest’s vast experience and wealth of knowledge would be a great addition to the current management team. Forrest will be a great asset and leader and will drive further development and execution of the strategic plan. We look forward to building on a strong foundation and the continuation of the Root Sciences growth trajectory while serving current and future customers with world class equipment and service.”

About Root Sciences

Root Sciences is the global leader in the distribution of equipment and support services for processing facilities in the cannabis and hemp industries, representing premium extraction, distillation and other post-processing technologies. Founded in 2016, Root Sciences has clients in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North and South America. For more information, visit http://www.rootsciences.com.

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Financial Poise™ Announces “Ethical Problems Associated with Paying for Litigation,” a New Webinar Premiering October 16th at 1:00 PM CST through West LegalEdcenter™

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This webinar discusses the ethical issues arising out of legal fee arrangements.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Lawyers’ ethical duties don’t just inform how they do their jobs – they also dictate how they get paid. Join our panel for a discussion of ethical issues arising out of legal fee arrangements, from basic requirements of reasonableness to ongoing and developing law concerning third party litigation finance in multimillion dollar cases.

To learn more, click here.

The webinar will be available on-demand after its premiere. As with every Financial Poise Webinar, it will be an engaging and plain English conversation designed to entertain as it teaches.

About Financial Poise –

Financial Poise has one mission: to provide reliable plain English business, financial and legal education to investors, private business owners and executives, and their respective trusted advisors. Financial Poise content is created by seasoned, respected experts who are invited to join our Faculty only after being recommended by current Faculty Members. Our editorial staff then works to make sure all content is easily digestible. Financial Poise is a meritocracy; nobody can “buy” their way into the Financial Poise Faculty. Start learning today at https://www.financialpoise.com/

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Chapters Health System Names Healthcare Industry Leader as New Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing

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Meagan Winthrop

Meagan Winthrop, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Chapters Health System

Meagan has the strategic mindset to develop new services lines, recruit physicians and negotiate strategic partnerships, while at the same time being able to mentor and engage the sales team.”–Dean Forman, COO, Chapters Health System


TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)

Chapters Health System, one of the nation’s premier not-for-profit, community-based healthcare organizations headquartered in Temple Terrace, names Meagan Winthrop as the organization’s new senior vice president of sales and marketing. She will start in this role on Monday, November 4, 2019. Winthrop will be responsible for developing and implementing visionary long-term strategic growth plans for Chapters Health.

“At Chapters Health, we are thrilled to have Meagan join our family,” said Andrew Molosky, MBA, FACHE, CHPCA, president and chief executive officer at Chapters Health. “She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our senior leadership team and we are looking forward to Meagan driving our sales and marketing efforts to new heights.”

Prior to making the decision to relocate to Florida and join Chapters Health, Winthrop was the director of business development for Jaga-Me Pte. Ltd, a leading medical home care company located in Singapore, where she negotiated contracts with private and public institutions to secure the company’s first partnership with a public hospital system. In addition while at Jaga-Me, she developed a palliative care training program through a partnership with the Lien Centre for Palliative Care and successfully launched the first community-based home IV infusion program in collaboration with a leading medical/technological organization thereby creating a new service line in Singapore. Winthrop’s extensive experience includes senior director of access services and director of business development for Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care; community education representative for Odyssey Healthcare and territory manager for Bausch & Lomb Pharmaceuticals.

“Meagan brings more than 18 years of healthcare business development and sales experience to Chapters Health. She has the strategic mindset to develop new services lines, recruit physicians and negotiate strategic partnerships, while at the same time being able to mentor and engage the sales team,” said Dean Forman, chief operating officer at Chapters Health.

Winthrop received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with a minor in Marketing from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

About Chapters Health System

As a progressive leader and premier health system, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative home health, palliative and hospice care along with durable medical equipment and pharmacy services. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates: Chapters Health Home Care, Chapters Health Palliative Care, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hospice of Okeechobee, HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice, located in Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Martin, Okeechobee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and St. Lucie counties. All offerings are provided in order to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs. To learn more, visit http://www.chaptershealth.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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ATD Recognizes 59 Organizations With Prestigious ATD BEST Award

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“These 59 organizations are driving impact and solving business challenges through talent development practices, and they are doing it in innovative ways,” said Tony Bingham, ATD president and CEO.


ALEXANDRIA, Va. (PRWEB)

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) honored 59 organizations from Australia, Canada, China, India, Korea, Russia, Singapore, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States as winners of the 2019 BEST Awards. Rosendin, headquartered in San Jose, California, won the first-place ranking. IBM, Tata Consultancy Services, TELUS, and Wipro Limited received ATD’s Best of the BEST Award, which goes to organizations that have won the BEST Award 10 or more times. Companies were recognized during a ceremony held at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on October 3, 2019.

“These 59 organizations are driving impact and solving business challenges through talent development practices, and they are doing it in innovative ways,” said Tony Bingham, ATD president and CEO. “Senior leaders in these organizations understand the critical strategic role learning has, and they are committed to investing in the growth and development of their people.”

ATD’s BEST Award is the talent development industry’s most rigorous and coveted recognition. The global program acknowledges organizations that demonstrate enterprise-wide success through talent development.

The 2019 BEST Award winners shared their winning strategies at the Learn From the BEST conference preceding the ceremony and are profiled in a special section of the October issue of TD, ATD’s flagship magazine.

ATD received entries for the BEST Award from 142 organizations. These organizations submitted quantitative and qualitative information about their talent development practices and programs. Applications were assessed in a rigorous blind review by members of the BEST Awards advisory committee comprised of experts in the field.

The 2019 BEST Award Winners

Best of the BEST:

    14-Year Winner: TELUS—Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    13-Year Winner: Wipro Limited—Bangalore, India

    10-Year Winner: IBM—Armonk, New York

    10-Year Winner: Tata Consultancy Services—Mumbai, India

2019 Rankings

1.    Rosendin—San Jose, California

2.    BMO Financial Group—Toronto, Canada

3.    Consumers Energy—Jackson, Michigan

4.    Valvoline Instant Oil Change—Lexington, Kentucky

5.    Tan Tock Seng Hospital—Singapore

6.    Samsung Electronics—Suwon, South Korea

7.    Optum Global Solutions India—Gurugram, India

8.    Persistent Systems—Pune, India

9.    Florida Blue—Jacksonville, Florida

10.    Black Knight—Jacksonville, Florida

11.    Verizon—New York, New York

12.    Aditya Birla Capital—Mumbai, India

13.    DISH Network—Englewood, Colorado

14.    Tata Consultancy Services—Mumbai, India

15.    Haier Group—Qingdao, China

16.    AARP—Washington, D.C.

17.    First Hawaiian Bank—Honolulu, Hawaii

18.    NTPC Limited—New Delhi, India

19.    Hilton—McLean, Virginia

20.    Paycor—Cincinnati, Ohio

21.    Asurion—Nashville, Tennessee

22.    NTT (formerly Dimension Data) —London, United Kingdom

23.    Busey—Champaign, Illinois

24.    Danone Academy Turkey—Istanbul, Turkey

25.    Gilbane Building Company—Providence, Rhode Island

26.    Ryan—Dallas, Texas

27.    Memorial Health System—Springfield, Illinois

28.    Procore—Carpinteria, California

29.    C&A Industries—Omaha, Nebraska

30.    Sberbank—Moscow, Russia

31.    UST Global—Aliso Viejo, California

32.    Infosys BPM—Bengaluru, India

33.    Cochlear—Sydney, Australia

34.    Deltek—Herndon, Virginia

35.    Fisher Investments—Camas, Washington

36.    Jindal Power—Gurgaon, India

37.    Papa Murphy’s International—Vancouver, Washington

38.    Signature Consultants—Fort Lauderdale, Florida

39.    Navy Federal Credit Union—Vienna, Virginia

40.    iCIMS—Holmdel, New Jersey

41.    Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company—Columbia, South Carolina

42.    Rapid7—Boston, Massachusetts

43.    UL—Northbrook, Illinois

44.    IBM—Armonk, New York

45.    Lupin Limited—Mumbai, India

46.    Booz Allen Hamilton—McLean, Virginia

47.    ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company—Mumbai, India

48.    Hitachi Vantara—Santa Clara, California

49.    North Highland—Atlanta, Georgia

50.    Aimco—Denver, Colorado

51.    Medidata Solutions—New York, New York

52.    Krystal—Atlanta, Georgia

53.    Western & Southern Financial Group—Cincinnati, Ohio

54.    Walmart—Bentonville, Arkansas

55.    Plante Moran—Southfield, Michigan

56.    University Health System—San Antonio, Texas

57.    Gap—San Francisco, California

Twenty-two companies on this list have been BEST Award winners for three or more years:

BMO Financial Group, Booz Allen Hamilton, Busey, Consumers Energy, Florida Blue, Haier Group, Hilton, Hitachi Vantara, IBM, ICICI, Infosys, Lupin Limited, NTPC Limited, Persistent Systems, Ryan, Samsung Electronics, Tata, TELUS, University Health System, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Verizon, and Wipro.

More information about the 2019 BEST Award winners may be found in the October 2019 issue of TD magazine. Details about the 2020 program will be available in January 2020.

ATD thanks program sponsors GP Strategies and Artisan E-Learning for supporting excellence in talent development.

About ATD

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the world’s largest professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees, improve performance, and help to achieve results for the organizations they serve. Originally established in 1943, the association was previously known as the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD). ATD’s members come from more than 120 countries and work in public and private organizations in every industry sector. ATD supports talent development professionals who gather locally in volunteer-led U.S. chapters and international member networks and with international strategic partners. For more information, visit TD.org.

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The Entrepreneur’s Source (TES) Hires Gregory Cook as Member Relationship Strategist

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The Entrepreneur’s Source

Gregory Cook’s client-first mentality and proven skills in helping franchisors build their brands make him a perfect fit to help us continue our mission of empowering entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams of self-sufficiency through business ownership. – Terry Powell


SOUTHBURY, Conn. (PRWEB)

The Entrepreneur’s Source® (TES), North America’s leading career transition coaching franchise, announced today the appointment of Gregory Cook as Member Relationship Strategist. Cook will serve as a brand ambassador for TES to help the company achieve positive results for all TES clients and franchisor members.

“After building a phenomenal reputation over the last decade with the International Franchise Association, Gregory Cook is a true leader in the franchise community,” said Terry Powell, TES’ Visionary Founder. “Cook will be a key catalyst for us as we look to the future and prepare to build on 35 years of success. Cook’s client-first mentality and proven skills in helping franchisors build their brands make him a perfect fit to help us continue our mission of empowering entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams of self-sufficiency through business ownership.”

Cook, 41, joins TES from the International Franchise Association, franchising’s leading trade group, where he spent 10 years helping IFA members maximize their membership. He helped all members – franchisors, franchisees and suppliers – navigate the industry, develop meaningful relationships, and implement effective new business strategies. Prior to IFA, Cook served as sales manager for Liquidity Services, a Washington, D.C.-based logistics and supply chain company. Cook received his Certified Franchise Executive designation from the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives, affirming his strong credibility and franchising expertise.

When asked about the reasoning behind his decision to join TES’ Performance Enhancement Center, Cook said he admired Powell’s vision and the company’s unique business model. As an alternative career coaching service, TES focuses on education, awareness and discovery and provides aspiring entrepreneurs a safe space to learn and explore possibilities. This is unlike the franchise broker/sales industry that is only focused on the ready, willing and able buyer. He’s excited to work with franchisor members interested in awarding franchises to those who can achieve their desired Income, Lifestyle, Wealth and Equity with their model.

“95% of TES clients end up in a business that they admittedly would have never looked at, or would have pre-maturely dismissed, without the help of their TES Coach,” Cook said. “And that’s the beauty of the TES model, we empower our clients through our coaching and unique discovery process, so they can explore options …even if it’s a model/industry they wouldn’t have previously considered. That’s truly putting the best interests of the client first.”

As Member Relations Strategist, Cook joins Susan Stilwell, Business Development Strategist, and other TES visionaries tasked with helping all TES clients and members succeed.

“Serving businesses and helping businesses grow is something that makes me feel good at the end of the day,” Cook said. “I am excited to join the TES family and eager to get started.”

For more information about The Entrepreneur’s Source, please visit http://www.entrepreneurssource.com.

About The Entrepreneur’s Source

Established in 1984, The Entrepreneur’s Source® has been North America’s leading alternative career coaching franchise dedicated to the entrepreneur for more than 35 years. Today, with more than 150 offices in the United States and Canada, The Entrepreneur’s Source continues to dominate the $1.5 billion Business Coaching/Consulting franchise market in North America.

The Entrepreneur’s Source network of franchise coaches offers a full range of services to individuals seeking alternate career options and to franchise businesses looking to increase performance. For more information about The Entrepreneur’s Source, please visit http://www.theentrepreneursource.com.

The Entrepreneur’s Source is a trademark of TES Franchising, LLC. All rights reserved.

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FirstService Residential’s Board Appreciation Event Welcomes New Texas President

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“I want them to know what our thoughts and goals are,” says Ward. “I want to talk about the values we can bring to them, what they want more of and how we’d like to deliver that.”


DALLAS (PRWEB)

For the first time since becoming president, prominent Dallas association board members attended an appreciation reception to formally welcome Katie Ward as the new regional president.

Gold Partners Site Landscape Development, Pulman, Cappuccio & Pullen, LLP and Kilowatt Partners, and Silver Partners Thousand Oaks Landscape sponsored nearly 500 guests to hear Katie’s vision for Texas.

“What you’ll hear from a lot of the people who work here is, ‘I love the people I work with. I love the culture of the company. I believe in our mission and core values,’” says Ward. “And guess what? So do I or I wouldn’t have been here for 25 years.”

Ward led one of the largest markets in California and already has plans to build solid developer partnerships and enhance client experiences throughout the state.

“I want them to know what our thoughts and goals are,” says Ward. “I want to talk about the values we can bring to them, what they want more of and how we’d like to deliver that.”

Senior Vice President of Community Management, Patrick Droesch, first joined FirstService Residential this summer and is already looking forward to what’s next for the Texas markets.

“I am so excited to meet our board members and thank them for the opportunity to serve their board and their community,” says Droesch. “I look forward to building great relationships as a partner to understand their challenges, provide solutions that enhance their ability to lead their association and positively impact the lifestyle of their residents.”

About FirstService Residential

FirstService Residential is North America’s property management leader, partnering with more than 8,000 communities across the U.S. and Canada, including low-, mid- and high-rise condominiums and cooperatives; single-family communities; master-planned, lifestyle, and active adult communities; and mixed-use and rental properties. HOAs, community associations, condos and strata corporations rely on their extensive experience, resources and local expertise to maximize property values and enhance the residents’ lifestyles. Dedicated to making a difference, every day, FirstService Residential goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional service.

FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (FSV), a North American leader in the property services sector. For more information, visit http://www.fsresidential.com.

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iFrog Digital Marketing Adds New Chief Product Officer

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Chief Product Officer Joins iFrog Digital Marketing

Kyle McCracken Joins iFrog Digital Marketing

”I am excited and pleased to have Kyle on our leadership team and the experience he brings which will have an immediate impact on our organization and clients,” says Keith Tomatore, CEO.


EASTON, Md. (PRWEB)

iFrog Digital Marketing recently announced that Kyle McCracken has become its new Chief Product Officer under its Labs Division responsible for Go-To-Market technology solutions that enable its clients to have a sustainable competitive advantage.

”I am excited and pleased to have Kyle on our leadership team and the experience he brings which will have an immediate impact on our organization and clients,” says Keith Tomatore, CEO.

Prior to joining, Kyle held numerous technical positions but more recently spent the past 7 years building, leading, and managing a very successful technology software and professional services company who is widely recognized in the B2B integration and analytics spaces servicing startup to fortune 10 clients. He was a key player in their sales process, delivery strategy, technical solutions, account management, staffing, and training, which attributed towards their growth and renowned brand recognition.

“I am extremely humble and grateful for my past experiences and I am very excited to bring my knowledge, expertise, and foresight to a great company who, in my opinion, will be at the forefront of the industry and their competitors very soon, says Kyle. We have a very talented group of people whom I have the pleasure to serve, and our new CEO Keith Tomatore brings a vision and mission that will change digital marketing as we know it today.”

iFrog Digital Marketing is a digital marketing and tech solutions company located at 101 Bay Street Easton, MD 21601. For more information, call 410-673-8278 or visit https://www.ifrog.com/.

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St. Andrews Country Club Boca Raton Announces Rick Dente Appointed to Chief Operating Officer and General Manager

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St. Andrews Country Club Boca Raton Announces Rick Dente Appointed to Chief Operating Officer and General Manager

St. Andrews Country Club Boca Raton Announces Rick Dente Appointed to Chief Operating Officer and General Manager

St. Andrews Country Club President, Ron Gallatin states, “The board of governors, members and staff are pleased that Rick will be leading the club into the future. Rick provides for a seamless transition and a continuation of the great quality of leadership that we have enjoyed from Craig.”


BOCA RATON, Fla. (PRWEB)

St. Andrews Country Club has promoted Rick Dente to serve as its new Chief Operating Officer and General Manager beginning November 1. Dente served as Assistant General Manager of St. Andrews from 2016 to present under Craig D. Martin, CCM who announced his retirement in June.

St. Andrews Country Club President, Ron Gallatin states, “The board of governors, members and staff are pleased that Rick will be leading the club into the future. Rick provides for a seamless transition and a continuation of the great quality of leadership that we have enjoyed from Craig.”

Earlier in his career, Dente served as the Club Manager at Pinehurst Country Club, Pinehurst Resort and Country Club; Clubhouse Manager/AGM at the St. Francis Yacht Club; and nine years of progressive experience at The Polo Club of Boca Raton as Director of Operations.

A native of South Africa, Dente resides in Boca Raton with his long-time girlfriend and their 5 rescue dogs and cat. He has numerous certifications in leadership, social responsibility and fine dining.

“I am honored to have been selected to lead St. Andrews Country Club into the future and appreciate the trust the board of governors, the membership and the staff have in my abilities,” said Rick Dente, Assistant General Manager. “I am grateful for the opportunity to have trained for this position under the tutelage of Craig Martin. His unbridled passion in delivering an exceptional member experience along with his vision to drive St. Andrews to an industry wide recognition as a premier club has paved the way for us to take the next step in the Club’s future.”

In June, St. Andrews Country Club announced to its membership the retirement of long-time Chief Operating Officer and General Manager, Craig D. Martin, CCM effective October 31, 2019. Martin successfully managed the club for 12 years, overseeing $45 million in renovations and new construction, on time and on budget. Under his tenure St. Andrews received and maintains prestigious industry recognitions such as Distinguished Elite Club of the World by Boardroom magazine and is in the Top 10 of America’s Healthiest Clubs by Prevo Health Solutions. Martin isn’t done in the Private Club industry and with his 35+ years of experience is securing consulting roles with private clubs nationwide.

About St. Andrews Country Club

St. Andrews Country Club of Boca Raton, resident-only Distinguished Club of the World ranked in the Top Ten of America’s Healthiest Club’s is internationally recognized for magnificent estate residences and recently completed $25 million in renovations. The Club features superior amenities, two 18-hole championship golf courses, including an Arnold Palmer Signature Design® and a new Fazio II. The club offers a comprehensive Golf Performance Center with indoor hitting bay, private practice area, V1 Digital Coaching System and FlightScope Launch Monitor® technologies, and a Callaway Golf® branded club fitting area. The Club features a full-service spa and salon and a stand-alone fitness and tennis center and a 125,000 square foot completely remodeled Clubhouse, and five dining venues. A pristine recreation & aquatic center features three pools, poolside dining, Splash Club and state-of-the-art playground equipment and air-conditioned game room. St. Andrews has played host to numerous PGA golf exhibitions led by touring pros such as Phil Mickelson, Arnold Palmer, John Daly and Rocco Mediate, and is the home course to LPGA Touring Professional and resident Morgan Pressel. Please visit http://www.standrewscc.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.

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Pinnacle Performance Company Launches Ascend Program to Encourage Effective Communication Skills Retention and Behavior Change

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Effective Communication Skills

We view communication skills like any other skill or behavior. To promote behavior change, create new habits, and reinforce long term skill adoption and retention, communicators, like athletes or musicians, must keep their skills crisp through continuous practice.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Pinnacle Performance Company, a premier global communication skills training firm, launched its new Pinnacle Ascend Program today to further encourage past Pinnacle workshop participants adopt, retain, and apply Pinnacle’s effective communication skills training in the workplace.

Advanced Presentation Skills and Advanced One-to-One Communication Skills are the first two workshops available in the Pinnacle Ascend Program. These interactive, exercise-based workshops were designed for past workshop participants who want to continue their education. The instructor-led workshops are delivered on-site and culminate in project-based simulations applicable and customized to participant’s role.

“We view communication skills like any other skill or behavior,” said David Lewis, CEO and co-founder of Pinnacle Performance Company. “To promote behavior change, create new habits, and reinforce long term skill adoption and retention, communicators, like athletes or musicians, must keep their skills crisp through continuous practice. We created the Pinnacle Ascend Program to encourage workshop participants further sharpen their communication skills and refresh their abilities through intense, practical simulations.”

According to LinkedIn’s 2019 Global Talent Trends Report, 92 percent of talent professionals and hiring managers said soft skills are just as important or more important than hard skills when hiring talent. Eighty percent also said soft skills are increasingly important to company success. According to LinkedIn’s 2018 Workplace Learning & Development Report, the number one priority for training was soft skills.

“The two most common comments we receive at the end of a Pinnacle workshop are ‘I wish there was another day’ or ‘What’s next?’,” added Lewis. “We are passionate about life-long learning. In addition to our Video Learning Modules, our Virtual Coach, and our online Learning Vault, our new Ascend Program supports our commitment to long-term retention of our techniques for professional success and greater return on investment.”

About Pinnacle Performance Company

Pinnacle Performance Company provides individuals, from introverts to polished speakers, with the tools and techniques needed to become more influential communicators. By applying our innovative, three-step process, Pinnacle shows you how focusing on your message’s objective and delivery will allow you to achieve specific audience reactions, captivate your audience and communicate like a true leader.

Pinnacle Performance Company’s exclusive master instructors have trained thousands of business professionals worldwide, including CEOs, senior executives, professional speakers, sales people, trainers, engineers, customer service representatives, and more. The company has trained in more than 40 countries for well-recognized bluechip companies like Accenture, AstraZeneca, Apple, CapGemini, 3M, TripAdvisor, Oracle, Barclays, Underwriters Laboratories, KPMG, Emirates Airlines, Infosys, and more.

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The Daily Record Names Todd Marks a 2019 Most Admired CEO

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Todd Marks, Mindgrub CEO

“In the time I have been working with Todd, he has shown uncompromising dedication to leading Mindgrub to be the best agency in the region. His passion for technology and his active role in the Baltimore community are just a few of the reasons he is a leader worth emulating.” – Shalisa Mohamed, COO


BALTIMORE (PRWEB)

Mindgrub CEO Todd Marks is among The Daily Record’s Most Admired CEOs of 2019.

The Daily Record created the Most Admired CEOs award program to recognize talented business CEOs and nonprofit executive directors throughout Maryland for their leadership and vision. The winners were selected based on professional accomplishments, community service and letters of reference submitted by co-workers, board members, and community leaders showing the CEO’s leadership and vision.

Marks founded Mindgrub in 2002, and under his leadership, the company has received numerous awards for business growth, office culture, mobile app development, websites, innovative technology, and marketing initiatives. Outside of Mindgrub, Marks is passionate about using technology to level the digital playing field and achieve greater socioeconomic equality, and he serves on numerous boards to work towards these goals.

“In the time I have been working with Todd, he has shown uncompromising dedication to leading Mindgrub to be the best agency in the region,” said Mindgrub Chief Operating Officer Shalisa Mohamed. “His passion for technology and his active role in the Baltimore community are just a few of the reasons he is a leader worth emulating.”

“This year’s Most Admired CEOs demonstrate that leadership matters to our economy and to the quality of our day-to-day lives,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, publisher of The Daily Record. “Many people are promoted into leadership roles, but only some people have the emotional intelligence, focus, drive and compassion to become an admired leader. We at The Daily Record are pleased to honor this year’s Most Admired CEOs.”

The 2019 Most Admired CEO honorees will be recognized at a celebratory dinner on November 5th. To learn more about the event and see the full list of honorees, visit thedailyrecord.com.

About The Daily Record | Celebrating 131 years of journalistic excellence, The Daily Record is a multimedia news source that publishes a print and online edition five days a week and breaks news daily on its website, TheDailyRecord.com. In addition, The Daily Record publishes more than 30 special products a year including Path to Excellence: A Women’s Guide to Business, Doing Business in Maryland, Be What I Want to Be, and Expanding Opportunities. The Daily Record also honors leading Marylanders through 10 annual awards events including Maryland’s Top 100 Women, Influential Marylanders, and Most Admired CEOs. Its Digital Marketing Solutions helps customers with social media, search engine marketing and optimization, retargeting, email marketing and more. The Daily Record is part of BridgeTower Media, one of the country’s leading business-to-business media companies with 44 print and digital publications in more than 20 U.S. markets.

About Mindgrub | Mindgrub, a member of the Inc. 5000 for seven years running, is a technical agency and creative consultancy specializing in award-winning mobile applications, websites, and marketing initiatives. Headquartered in Baltimore, Mindgrub has offices in New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. Connect with Mindgrub online at mindgrub.com.

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