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Wally Adamchik - ArticlesIn his youth, Wally often worked with his father and brother in construction. Both master craftsmen, they insisted upon and produced top-quality work. He learned more about excellence and first-rate performance from his mother, who was the first woman to referee a basketball game at Madison Square Garden. His parents encouraged him to achieve and he now encourages others to do the same.
In his senior year at the University of Notre Dame, Wally was the mascot—that’s right, he was the Leprechaun. Win or lose. Rain or shine. Home or away. Wally put 100 % of himself into the game. This same level of commitment defines his work today. His total focus is on meeting your needs and delivering tailored solutions to make a positive and lasting effect on your business. As an Officer of Marines, Wally deployed throughout the world to participate in training, peace-keeping, and combat operations. First, as commander in a tank battalion and then, as the pilot of AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters, he sought out the challenging assignments. His years in the Corps honed his motivational and training skills. His influence remains in a legacy of Marines who provide inspired leadership for this country and for their organizations. Seeking a new challenge, Wally entered the hyper-competitive private sector to apply his leadership philosophy to the pursuit of operational excellence in business. He was recognized for superior performance and award-winning leadership at two national restaurant companies. At the same time, he earned his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The next step up was a move into consulting and speaking. As a Senior Consultant with FMI, management consultants to the construction industry, his clients recognized his solutions as practical, profitable, and powerful. He founded FireStarter Speaking and Consulting in response to demands from organizations for relevant and effective leadership development. He understands the Fortune 500 firm as well as he does the family business and is able to modify his approach to make an impact in both. Wally recognizes that a good presentation is one that galvanizes the audience. If people are not inspired to use the material and take action, then the speech was merely entertainment. Practicing what he preaches about family balance and quality of life, Wally believes that true change only happens when you make a true commitment. He understands the importance of scheduling time for the things that truly matter: his family, his friends, his clients, and his own personal interests (golf and exercise). This total approach to life gives you a complete speaker who connects with your audience on a human level and sparks a fire in them--the fire that leads to great achievement. Show 'Em You've Got the Right StuffWith unemployment at over 9 percent you will face stiffer competition if you are looking for a new job. While your technical skills will get you in the door and will serve you well as you move forward, you must also be aware of your etiquette skills. Part of your task today is to understand the culture of the new work place. If you don't think it's worth your time or effort, you are putting your career at risk. It Was Just a MisunderstandingThe best leaders are excellent communicators, and they encourage a clear, effective exchange of information in their teams. Yet we often experience confusion and misinterpretation at work. Misunderstandings cost money. For that reason alone, we must work to eliminate them. Bowl-eligible: a New Level of MediocrityWhile I realize the world of college athletics is not the real world, I also realize that this mindset of celebrating mediocrity is dangerous. As a leader in a business, you must understand this trend toward accepting mediocrity. What are you going to do to combat this regression? People are not Rungs on the Ladder of SuccessTrue leaders look out for people and understand the importance of quality relationships. In fact, one of the primary determinants of leader effectiveness is the quality of the relationship between leader and led. What If? Three Questions You Must Answer Today to Protect Your Company in the Economy TomorrowThe economic roller coaster of September, 2008 presents unique challenges. Businesses all over the world are worrying about what might happen. But, now is not the time to worry; now is the time to develop a plan. 300 PercentIf you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it one hundred ten times--that overused cliché urging you to give 110%! However, in business, having just 100% of someone won’t bring about success because you are missing 200%--a very critical 200%. What are You Waiting For?Our economy will continue to be weak for the near-term. You want your team to be as strong and efficient as possible always. Making the right decisions about who should be on the team is the best way to do that. Manage Them Out the DoorYou may have some people working for you who are not quite cutting it. So, you have three options: live with them, get rid them, or help them. Operations Support StaffEmployees at all levels and in all areas of the business benefit from continued development. The competitive and regulatory environment of the early 21st century demands a more enlightened and sophisticated approach. Recognizing the administrative and operational needs of the business is a key part of that new approach. The Rumor Mill Can Grind You UpAre you familiar with the rumor mill at your business? You can kid yourself that there isn’t one, but trust me; your employees know about it. Once the rumor mill kicks in, it can be challenging to shut it down because your statements and protestations are viewed as spin or damage control. Communication is key to stopping the rumor mill before it has a chance to grind you up.
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