Talent Empowerment with Tom Finn Tom Finn

Glenn Akramoff, an expert in rehabilitating and revitalizing municipal government workplaces, discusses how to create a positive and empowering work environment for local government employees, the importance of purpose-driven culture in local government, and how it serves the community. He explains the structure and function of local government and its role in providing essential services to the community, and he also addresses the challenges and improvements needed in local government, including transitioning from activist to governing behaviors and overcoming resistance to change.

This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated leadership development platform that guarantees and nurtures the growth and potential of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

📌TALKING POINTS
04:27 Characteristics of Local Government Employees
07:53 Supporting Cultural Initiatives in Local Government
11:34 The Role of Local Government
16:08 Transitioning from Activist to Governing
19:40 Empowering Local Government Employees
25:51 Making Local Government Exciting
28:40 Protecting Local Government
31:47 Challenges in Local Government
33:19 Changing the Culture of Local Government

🌟ABOUT GLENN AKRAMOFF
Glenn is a leading expert in rehabilitating and revitalizing municipal government workplaces. With over three decades of experience, His commitment to building purpose-driven workplaces has made him a sought-after authority in workplace culture, human-centered workplaces, building winning teams, generational opportunities, and local government operations.

🔗CONNECT WITH GLENN
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennakramoff/ Website: http://akramoff.com/ 
🔗CONNECT WITH TOM
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🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST
Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

This Thursday, Glenn Akramoff, an expert in rehabilitating and revitalizing municipal government workplaces, discusses how to create a positive and empowering work environment for local government employees, the importance of purpose-driven culture in local government, and how it serves the community. He explains the structure and function of local government and its role in providing essential services to the community, and he also addresses the challenges and improvements needed in local government, including transitioning from activist to governing behaviors and overcoming resistance to change.

This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated leadership development platform that guarantees and nurtures the growth and potential of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

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Mark Effinger, the Chief Product Officer at Nootopia, shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early ventures in laser light shows to building successful companies. He discusses his bootstrap funding approach and the importance of recognizing opportunities. Mark also shares stories of overcoming challenges, negotiating venture capital, and building partnerships. He emphasizes the need for balance and finding a success rhythm as an entrepreneur.

This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated leadership development platform that guarantees and nurtures the growth and potential of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

📌TALKING POINTS
03:05 Bootstrap Funding Approach
08:33 Transition to New Ventures
13:38 Overcoming Obstacles and Innovating
19:05 Finding Balance and Success Rhythm
23:35 Dealing with Setbacks and Rebuilding
36:26 Overcoming Adversity and Taking Risks
41:31 Building Relationships and Seizing Opportunities
46:30 Controlling Stress as an Entrepreneur

🌟ABOUT MARK EFFINGER
Mark Effinger (Chief Product Officer) - Mark, aka Mr. Noots, is a business powerhouse with an unmatched background in technology product development and marketing. Having raised over $50 million in Angel and Venture Capital funding for startups, Mark's expertise is second to none. His personal journey, from tragedy to triumph, led him to create groundbreaking nootropic supplements that have achieved a mind-boggling 11,700% growth in just five years.

🔗CONNECT WITH MARK
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markeffinger/ Nootopia Website: http://www.nootopia.com/ Nootopia IG: https://www.instagram.com/nootopiabrain/ 
🔗CONNECT WITH TOM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation
🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST
Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

This Thursday, Mark Effinger, the Chief Product Officer at Nootopia, shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early ventures in laser light shows to building successful companies. He discusses his bootstrap funding approach and the importance of recognizing opportunities. Mark also shares stories of overcoming challenges, negotiating venture capital, and building partnerships. He emphasizes the need for balance and finding a success rhythm as an entrepreneur.

This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated leadership development platform that guarantees and nurtures the growth and potential of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

Christy Pretzinger, President & CEO of WriterGirl, shares her insights on creating a workplace where people can thrive. She emphasizes the importance of measuring cultural balance and turnover rates as indicators of a thriving environment. Christy discusses the benefits and challenges of implementing policies such as unlimited PTO and two weeks off at the end of the year. She also highlights the significance of self-awareness, vulnerability, and listening to feedback in leadership. Additionally, Christy addresses the impact of artificial intelligence on content creation and the need for human connection in a digital age.

This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated leadership development platform that guarantees and nurtures the growth and potential of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

📌TALKING POINTS
03:53 Creating a Space for People to Thrive
08:05 Unlimited PTO and Managing Employee Responsibility
11:02 Hiring and Developing People
13:14 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
19:06 Navigating Change and Challenging Beliefs
21:59 The Importance of Vulnerability and Self-Reflection
24:13 The Power of Self-Awareness in Leadership
27:46 The Role of Trust in an Organization
30:46 The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Content Creation
36:23 The Importance of Human Connection in a Digital Age

🌟ABOUT CHRISTY PRETZINGER
Christy Pretzinger is a dynamic, visionary innovator who has transformed the landscape of healthcare content creation. She and her team originated an entirely new category in digital content — and now many other firms are duplicating her model. As the owner and CEO of WriterGirl, Christy has built an industry-leading organization that delivers top-notch content and strategy to the healthcare industry nationwide.

Along with her drive to strengthen healthcare communications, Christy is passionate about creating an environment where people can truly thrive.

As she transitioned from freelancing to owning a business, Christy intentionally focused on building a business based on kindness. This unusual approach has proven to be not only good for people, but also great for the bottom line. Over time, Christy discovered her true calling: to create a workplace that nurtures personal and professional growth. A profound belief in lifelong learning fuels her understanding that personal development is the key to unlocking professional success.

🔗CONNECT WITH CHRISTY 
X: https://twitter.com/WriterGirlAssocLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/writergirl-&-associates YouTube: @writergirlassociates
🔗CONNECT WITH TOM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation
🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST
Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

This Thursday, Christy Pretzinger, President & CEO of WriterGirl, shares her insights on creating a workplace where people can thrive. She emphasizes the importance of measuring cultural balance and turnover rates as indicators of a thriving environment. Christy discusses the benefits and challenges of implementing policies such as unlimited PTO and two weeks off at the end of the year. She also highlights the significance of self-awareness, vulnerability, and listening to feedback in leadership. Additionally, Christy addresses the impact of artificial intelligence on content creation and the need for human connection in a digital age.

This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated leadership development platform that guarantees and nurtures the growth and potential of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation