John Thalheimer is an award-winning management consultant, sought-out workshop facilitator, and author who has helped hundreds of businesses and thousands of professionals transform their potential into extraordinary performance. He is the founder and CEO of True Star Leadership, a business consulting firm focused on workplace performance. John has a master's degree in Organizational Leadership and a Bachelor's in Communication. He is the author of The Truth About Selling, a small business guide to marketing. With over twenty-five years of multi-industry experience, focused on the small business sector, John understands what is necessary to deliver exceptional performance while grounding it in your organization's day-to-day operations. His life-long pursuit is helping emerging leaders managers be better leaders for their organizations. He has worked with LBMC, Center for Non-Profit Management, QVC, Inc., Belmont University, Bloomington Water Reclamation District, Accessibility Service, Inc., Lee Company, Third Coast Comedy, Score Nashville, Turnip Green Creative Reuse, and many more. Chuck Simikian is a practicing HR Director and the Founding Partner of Alliance HR Partners, offering human resources consulting and training to businesses nationwide. With over 30 years of corporate HR experience, Chuck has extensive expertise in all aspects of Human Resources, including recruitment, training, employee relations, payroll, and HR compliance. His diverse client base spans industries such as hospitality, themed attractions, retail, resorts, non-profits, and law enforcement.As a consultant, Chuck emphasizes a ""Risk Management"" approach to Human Resources, focusing on minimizing legal exposure to entities like the EEOC, DOL, and OSHA. Chuck's background as a front-line manager in operational environments grants him a unique perspective often absent in HR professionals. His clients appreciate his pragmatic, down-to-earth style, which combines hands-on collaboration with flexible energy, enabling him to connect effectively with all organizational levels.
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