1033

UPDATE!!! They were just announced the 4th fastest growing company in Charlotte!

Absolutely thrilled to see my daughter and son-in-law continue to receive rewards and recognition for Springdale Custom Builders!

Andrea Seymour and Brian Seymour You deserve every bit of these accolades.

Delivering high quality work, on time on budget and with your relentless commitment to a quality Customer Experience continues to broaden your impact on the beauty of Charlotte!

#ProudMom
#SpringdaleCustomBuilders

1032

Breaking news from the Charlotte Business Journal! The 4th Fastest Growing Company in Charlotte, NC!!! Springdale Custom Builders, your preferred New Home, Business and massive Renovations builder in greater Charlotte.

Last night at the Westin Hotels & Resorts in Uptown Charlotte, the Charlotte Business Journal awarded the '50 Fastest Growing Companies in Charlotte'. The ballroom was overflowing with hundreds of driven professionals, all seeking to collaborate and meet up over a cocktail party, beautiful dinner and the awards ceremony.

You've seen me share about Springdale Custom Builders several times now.

This goes so far beyond 'Proud Mom' category! (However, so proud!)
Now you know I am not being biased!

The company Andrea Seymour and Brian Seymour have built is deliberately designed to offer all of the things discriminating customers are seeking:

🎯1) High-quality workmanship overseen by pedigreed Builders
🎯2) Guidance to avoid costly concerns and safety issues
🎯3) Fantastic talent from their carefully curated contractors
🎯4) Digital tools to help customers make instant selections, track budget, timelines and more
🎯5) Design services to make the final project even more beautiful and customized
🎯6) Friendly, helpful and professional people throughout their growing team
🎯7) Recognized by multiple certified organizations including NC Builders Association and the city's leading #Architects and #Investors

If you're one of my hundreds of colleagues in #Banking #Finance #CPA #BusinessOwners and #Professionals in Charlotte, you owe it to learn more prior to planning your project.

Congratulations again, Andrea Seymour and Brian Seymour!
You deserve it!!!

Miquel Purser
#CharlottesLeadingCompanies #CharlotteBusinessJournal #SpringdaleCustomBuilders #QualityWorkmanship #NewHomes #CustomHome #DreamRenovations #InteriorDesign #BetterTogether #Architect #SouthEnd #Cotswold #MyersPark #Dilworth #QuailRun #Foxcroft

1031

What a remarkable day!🥰
Thank you all for your hundreds of birthday messages from every corner of this beautiful planet we live on from every corner of Automotive and beyond.

I'm blessed and I know it.
I'm committed and you know it.

Its a happy, Happy Birthday in my heart.

Thank you all.
With much love and appreciation-
❤️🥳 Laurie

1030

Safety alert!
Charlotte area friends, especially women! This man has been seen standing outside at multiple on or off ramps around greater Charlotte. His ploy is acting like he needs help. He is using different vehicles intentionally, including rented cars.

He is stealing from people and it could be even more nefarious.

Call 911 instantly and report him wherever you see him.

He's a decent looking guy, usually well dressed and has a look/act of being in desperate need of help.

This is no joke and nothing to mess around with.

This is not your Good Samaritan moment!

Call police immediately with Exit # and keep moving.

He's been seen around the entire 485 loop, near Gastonia, at entrances to I-77.

Stay alert and report immediately to aid his capture.

Be safe, friends!
Charlotte and I 85 are well-documented as arteries for the activities of drug cartels and human trafficking groups.

#CMPD
#StatePolice #SafetyFirst

1029

Most companies today are relying on their people to get the word out about important job openings especially those in key leadership positions.

If you'd like a broader net to capture the quality and caliber of professional you are looking for to drive your business, call us.

Leaving a critical role open can cause immeasurable damage to your team, your clients and impact to your bottom line.

You don't want to hope you're getting good candidates you want to know you chose from the best.

🌟FORWARD
Strategic Talent Services from Foster Strategies Group.

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1028

Eliminate-Automate-Delegate!
These words and mindsets are part of our processes with every item in our business. Today, we thought we would share this Foster Strategies Performance Tip with you.

For this exercise, focus on something specific, such as your People.
Think carefully about your entire Employee Journey and who is currently involved- where it's working- where there is opportunity to evolve the process- what it costs, etc.

🤔Deciding to Hire (new opening or new position)
🤔Attracting #NewHires
🤔Hiring Process- All individuals involved and timelines
🤔Onboarding Experience- Who, what, when, how, where
🤔Progression and Measurable #PerformanceMetrics
🤔Employee #CareerDevelopment and #PromotionOpportunities
🤔Retention- at each specific level, in each department, with each leader

For your business to run at #PeakPerformance, have each #Leader
1) Bring their insights on what in their purview could be reviewed for its current effectiveness. The idea is to streamline, check for redundancies and place the right project with the right person or team.

2) The next step once everything is laid out is to examine on what we can:
👉Eliminate
👉Automate
👉Delegate

3) Now that you have looked more carefully, what other arenas should be under review? Hint: All of them!

When it comes to People and Performance, our ✨FORWARD matches up the best possible #Talent for well-deserving, high-performing companies like yours.

We are connected well throughout the myriad sectors of the #Automotive industry and beyond and will make the entire process internally with your teams and externally as we secure top talent enjoyable and rewarding for all.

We hope you enjoyed today's tip and trust you will take a closer look at Peak Performance for your company. We are here to ease the burden for you. Call or DM and let's hear your current challenge or opportunity.

It's our privilege to take you and your people ✨FORWARD!

#BetterTogether #LeadershipMatters #PerformanceStrategies #TalentAcquisition #Careers #Hiring #Eliminate #Automate #Delegate


1027

Let's be careful to avoid implied 'blame' when we use phrases like 'The Great Resignation'. Your employees aren't literally simply vanishing.

Rather they are actively choosing to pursue better options for their careers.

These include:
🎯 Recognition
🎯 Purpose
🎯 Career Mobility
🎯 PTO - (realistic based on their time in career and effort- not an antiquated 'one-size-fits-all' even for junior team mates!)
🎯 Flexible workplace Options
🎯 Company Culture
🎯 Talented and Thoughtful Leaders...
and
🎯Compensation- yes, Compensation is not the first thing at all.

However, as your people watch new hires brought in with more desirable Comp, PTO, etc, and they have been the ones pulling the company forward through thick and thin- obviously they will seek fairness or more.

Be PROACTIVE and let's work on...

⭐⭐⭐⭐The Great Retention of our people!!!⭐⭐⭐⭐
I like what I just did there. ;)

Great short, yet concise video from John Amaechi OBE! Thank you for allowing me to share with my incredible colleagues, John.

#BetterTogether #LeadershipMatters #EmployeeRetention #Careers #TalentAcquisition

1026

7+ Things to Know About Our ✨FORWARD Talent Candidates

🌟 1. Their average income exceeds $275,000, some are 2,3,4x+
🌟 2. They are 'Undeclared Seekers'. You will not find them in your typical Candidate Search efforts. There is no algorithm to identify them. Just this relationship.
🌟 3. They are not looking to settle, at any Comp level. Some come from some of the country's and industry's largest organizations and have no interest in unrealistic expectations and 24/7 calls and emails for artificial deadlines and emergencies. They will ensure they can live a balanced life.
🌟 4. They are Brilliant. Yes, brilliant. High-achievers, proven performers, fully equipped to Lead and Lead well. I continue to be impressed at the depth and breadth of the skills and successes they possess.
🌟 5. They are Determined and Motivated Internally.
🌟 6. They are Innovative, Aware and Making a Difference.
🌟 7. They know their Numbers inside out. They routinely plot and plan KPIs and test them against desired objectives and timelines.

And the 'Plus'?
🥇They are good, kind, humble professionals who operate out of Pride and little or no Ego. The strongest leaders who lead from the front, who care about the Company, the People and the Clients. And of course, profitability and market impact.

🧐Why FORWARD from Foster Strategies Group?
People take our calls. They take us seriously.

I have built a reputation and staying connected to the top, progressive minded leaders throughout #Automotive and people universally demonstrate their confidence in my candor and ability to create powerful connections.

Whether you are prepared for a highly targeted. innovative Job Search or are ready to experience true success at securing Top Talent, reach out.

You know how to reach me. ;) All the ways- check my profile, DM or call/text.

Let's sit down and get to work making this rewarding, profitable and enjoyable.

Careers from Foster Strategies Group. Connecting the best companies to the best possible professionals with FORWARD.
#BetterTogether #Candidates #Careers #SilentJobSearch #PocketListings #TalentOnDemand #ExecutiveSearch #ExecutiveCareerStrategies #PersonalProfessionalAgent #TalentBroker

1024

Upper-level Management and your Executive team need further Coaching and Training, as much or more as those who typically receive these at work.

When these leaders reach out to me, I consistently witness a strong, unmet appetite for continuous learning.

Leadership can be lonely with few places to turn meet their needs.

We support them where they are, with insights and guidance to help these individuals find their way to fresh inspiration and solutions.

Boost your company's performance with increased confidence and collaboration by choosing to elevate your Leadership assets.

Your benefits?
Unparalleled ROI, combined efforts, efficiency and much more.

🌟FORWARD.
Foster Strategies' solution for taking our industry's highly compensated to higher performance.

Farther. Faster. 🌟FORWARD!

We care about your People.

1023

Stepping Up and Stepping Into Company Culture:
Finding the right person for the right job is critical.

There probably isn't a more important place than when it comes to company culture.

Enjoy this brief video from my friend, Grace McCarrick, as she shares anecdote of how critical a personal touch and professional guidance are to helping you to create the Culture you crave.

#LeadershipMatters #CorporateStrategy #CorporateCulture
#PeopleMatter

1022

Automotive, Finance and Fleet Legends:
Who are the two powerhouse professionals behind these smiles?

For those who have not been so privileged, meet my dear friends and treasured colleagues, Michele Pierog and Marguerite Watanabe!

For those of you who already know these brilliant and talented women, you are acutely aware of the impact each of them are making throughout our industry.

I ran across this picture tonight and I ran straight to LinkedIn to share it with everyone!

#LeadershipMatters #WomenInLeadership
#DrivingLeadershipInAutomotive
#BetterTogether
#GROW! #FORWARD

1019

Here is her closing piece.
What a gutwrenching awareness of the needs in our community.

Thank you to you, Andrea Seymour, for showing your mom and others your giving, caring heart.

You back it up with non-stop action and determination to make a difference.

Foster Village Charlotte supports the families and the children inside the entire view of the Foster care system, all day and in the middle of the night.

Trust me, there are more needs than you can ever begin to imagine.

My heart is bursting with pride...


1018

A New Client and a FORWARD Performance Boosters For You:
Another day, another new client for my highly-impactful, in-demand Executive Career Strategies Coaching.

Designed specifically for Mid-Upper Level Leadership including C-Suite holders, I guide these proven professionals in our sessions towards greater impact and influence.

✨Performance Booster: Creating Time out of Thin Air

Most busy Executives report they have no time. I believe they are extremely busy and doing more than anyone is aware of.

So we head to their Calendar. Yes, they open it up and share their screens with me. Yes, screens!

👏Some may already report they categorize and time block, and that's a great start. Now join us as we take FORWARD's next steps.

📆✨📆Reviewing the last 2-4 weeks on your work calendar, rate on a 1-10 how necessary each meeting was to you and the business. Here are a few of the items we look at together:

📆 Who scheduled the meeting?
📆 Who chose the length of time?
📆 Who invited you?
📆 Who is on the call/in the meeting- and why?
📆 How many meetings are going over...or under their time?
📆 How impactful was it?
📆 Did the meeting, live or virtual, start/end on time?
📆 Did you or others have to leave with, "I've got to jump on another call?"
📆 What were the next steps?
📆 Were too many or too few included?

When we start to apply the same rigor to our Calendars individually and as a Company, the inefficiencies and opportunities start to become clear. And my clients can breathe.

They can also start to see the time that is available for them to focus on their most important objectives. Those that will drive business forward and also...perhaps more importantly, the time they can develop their people.

Take a Leadership stance today and spend time on your own going through this exercise. The best way to do this is on your own first, prior to 'telling' others to do this, learn from your own findings and 'share' what you found and how you can help them find time and increase their performance as well.

Leadership, Influence and Impact increase when we establish ourselves as humble, driven and committed to personal growth.

When I can offer outstanding Executives paths to open up time, the impact is felt immediately.

And the ROI on this exercise? Well, see for yourself!

When you are ready to have your Leadership Team experience personal and group breakthroughs, call me. I can help.

FORWARD includes our Leadership Training, Executive Coaching, Talent Acquisition and Career Opportunities.

Building people up and unlocking higher levels of Performance is our mission.

📆 Back to your calendars! Start looking deeper and tell me what you find!

Now accepting #Keynote, #Conference and #Corporate Presentation requests for 2023/24.

#LeadershipStrategies #PerformanceCoach #LeadershipMatters #ExecutiveCoaching #ExecutiveCareerGrowth #CareerOpportunities #TalentAcquisition #BetterTogether #TimeManagement #PerformanceBreakthroughs #Keynote

1017

A FORWARD Performance Booster For You:
Another day, another new client for my highly-impactful, in-demand Executive Career Strategies Coaching.

Designed specifically for Mid-Upper Level Leadership including C-Suite holders, I guide these proven professionals in our sessions towards greater impact and influence. Here is a small glimpse into why they reach out.

✨Performance Booster: Creating Time out of Thin Air

Busy Executives report they have no time. They are extremely busy and doing more than anyone is aware of.

So we head to their Calendar. Yes, they open it up and share their screens with me.

👏Some may already report they categorize and time block, and that's a great start.

Now join us as we take FORWARD's next steps.

📆✨📆Reviewing the last 2-4 weeks on your work calendar, rate on a 1-10 how necessary each meeting was to you and the business. Here are a few of the items we look at together:

📆 Who scheduled the meeting?
📆 Who chose the length of time?
📆 Who invited you?
📆 Who is on the call/in the meeting- and why?
📆 How many meetings are going over...or under their time?
📆 How impactful was it?
📆 Did the meeting, live or virtual, start/end on time?
📆 Did you or others have to leave with, "I've got to jump on another call?"
📆 What were the next steps?
📆 Were too many or too few included?

When we start to apply the same rigor to our Calendars individually and as a Company, the inefficiencies and opportunities start to become clear. And my clients can breathe.

They can also start to see the time that is available for them to focus on their most important objectives. Those that will drive business forward and also...perhaps more importantly, the time they can develop their people.

Take a Leadership stance today and spend time on your own going through this exercise. The best way to do this is on your own first, prior to 'telling' others to do this, learn from your own findings and 'share' what you found and how you can help them find time and increase their performance as well.

Leadership, Influence and Impact increase when we establish ourselves as humble, driven and committed to personal growth.

When I can offer outstanding Executives paths to open up time, the impact is felt immediately.

And the ROI on this exercise? Well, see for yourself!

When you are ready to have your Leadership Team experience personal and group breakthroughs, call me. I can help.

FORWARD includes our Leadership Training, Executive Coaching, Talent Acquisition and Career Opportunities.

Building people up and unlocking higher levels of Performance is our mission.

📆 Back to your calendars! Start looking deeper and tell me what you find!

Now accepting #Keynote, #Conference and #Corporate Presentation requests for 2023/24.

#LeadershipStrategies #PerformanceCoach #LeadershipMatters #ExecutiveCoaching #ExecutiveCareerGrowth #CareerOpportunities #TalentAcquisition #TimeManagement #PerformanceBreakthroughs #Keynote

1016

Curious: It's almost 2023. Are we past the point yet of old guys needing young, pretty girls to boost their programs, influence or egos?

Is this helping or hurting their business or influence as a professional?

I'm ready for Grown, Intellectual, Evolved Men 2.0 to be the new normal in 2023 and beyond.

Just this week, we saw another long term industry person leveraging his partners 'abundant assets' as a not subtle attempt to demonstrate his version of'sinificance' or 'success'. Makes one pause.

It makes a lot of people in business, clients, prospective hires and your own team, wonder about your true perspectives and intentions on Corporate Culture and Opportunities for Women when they appear marginalized and objectified in your imagery. Also, could speak to a lack of evolved and wise thinking processes.

If you're scratching your head, wondering if you may be one of those guys, you probably are.

Make a decision today to do better.

#LetsDoBetter
#EmotionalIQ
#LeadershipMatters
#BrainsOrBabes
#KeepItProfessional
#BoudoirPhotos😳

1015

It's terrific to work with companies who are growing quickly. This week I'm on-site with a powerful team who wants to ensure they grow well and strategically.

We are listening in to current training as we will customize Leadership, Sales and Corporate Training designed to ensure Performance, Great Processes and Profitability.

People thrive in environments where it is obvious the company is making every effort to ensure their early and ongoing success!

Leaving #detroit shortly and off to #ATL for more #GrowthStrategy and #leadershipdevelopment

Get so good at what you do that you only want to do better and bring more value every day.

Watching the transformation of businesses and their people is a reward beyond compare.

#ExecutiveStrategy #CorporateStrategy
#LeadershipCoach #CorporateTraining
#FORWARD #LeadershipMatters #PEOPLE

1014

In the last 2 hours: Three terrific professionals reached out to let me know they are entering the 'Silent Job Search' phase. All will go into our care immediately with hands-on Executive Career Strategy Coaching to help them strengthen their position, open their options and secure a desirable and rewarding position with an equally sound company.

Executive Career Strategy Coaching starts at only $595 for a 3 session launch to market package. For candidates we place in new roles, we offer up to a *$1,000 rebate on your Coaching services.

Yes, this is a very different approach with much more favorable outcomes.

Companies working with us are thrilled with the caliber of our candidates, the speed at filling critical open roles and our amazing rates starting at just 11% of TCP.

We treat all Candidates and Companies with respect and offer a solid strategy to excel- and secure what you need most.

*** Crazy side note: In my Uber to DTW, I had calls with 2 of these folks. My driver asked, "Are you a Recruiter?" I said- "In my way, Yes!"
He is a PhD who is new to our country- and asked if he could call me! OMG- of course! This is my American Dream! ***

FORWARD Career Services from Foster Strategies Group is quickly gaining traction and incredible results. Be part of our inspirational growth story!

Go Further. Go Faster. Go FORWARD!
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#ExecutiveCareerStrategies #LeadershipMatters #CareerOpportunities #BrandYourself #LevelUpYourCareer #CandidateCentral #SilentCareerSeekers #TopTierTalent

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