In our last segment of the Call to Leadership Series, David Utts, Founder and CEO of the Columbia Academy of Executive Leadership and Executive Skillworks, Inc., spoke about the definition of leadership and why it is essential in difficult times. In this segment, Utts talks about your personal power as the foundation of leadership, and what qualities make a true leader.
For more information about the topics presented, or The Leadership Breakthrough Experience starting October 1, visit www.executiveskillworks.com, or call David Utts at (410) 381-9155.
What is leadership? Why is it especially important in difficult times? What impacts does poor leadership have on an organization?
David Utts, Founder and CEO of the Columbia Academy of Executive Leadership and Executive Skillworks, Inc., recently sat down with us to answer these questions and more in a four part video series. In this first video, Utts explains the importance of leadership, presents research on the positive impacts leadership development can have on your business, and how you can develop your leadership skills.
For more information about leadership development research or techniques, visit www.executiveskillworks.com, or call David Utts at (410) 381-9155. The remaining three videos in the Call for Leadership series will be published over the next two weeks.
Hartman Business Technology will present Roadmap10: A C-Level Summit on October 7, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore. Terry Jones, Founder and Former CEO of Travelocity.com, Chairman of the Board of Kayak.com, and Former CIO of American Airlines, will give a keynote on innovation.
Roadmap is a one-day conference focused on IT strategy for executive leadership offering best practices, case studies presented by the CEOs themselves, panels and roundtable sessions. Unlike many conferences that call attention to the bells and whistles of technology, this event highlights the impact that technology can have on a company’s bottom line. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to collaborate with leading business executives and learn about strategic technology solutions that solve your most pressing business issues.
The event if exclusive to C-Level executives. Registration is $200. For more information or to register, visit www.roadmap10.com or contact Christina Ryan at (410) 740-9270.
The Maryland Chamber inducted three outstanding business leaders into its Maryland Business Hall of Fame last night, during the Annual Membership Meeting and Business Hall of Fame Awards Dinner.
“This year’s inductees have inspirational stories of business success and community involvement,” said Chamber Chairman Austin J. Slater, JR., President & CEO of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. “Through their expertise, leadership, and caring, this year’s honorees have made a meaningful impact on Maryland’s economy and in our communities.”
This year’s inductees were:
Kenneth R. Banks, Founder & President, Banks Contracting Co., Inc.
After first working for a New York-based contracting company, Banks set up his own company in Baltimore. What began as a small three-man operation in 1980 has grown into an award winning, multi-million dollar company with a staff of 40. In 2001, Banks expanded into the world of real estate development. He began acquiring commercial properties in the region through Banks Development Group, which now owns numerous facilities ranging from 8000 square feet to more than two million, including University of Maryland, Biotech Park, Johns Hopkins Hospital Technology Park and the 750-room Hilton Baltimore Convention Center Hotel. Banks serves as Vice President of the President’s Roundtable, Board member of the Greater Baltimore Committee, and Member of the President’s Advisory Council of his alma mater Adelphi University. He recently chaired the Baltimore Gala for the American Heart Association.
Karen Myers, President, Wisp Resort Development, Inc.
Myers leads a development group that has invested more than $30 million into making Wisp a four-season resort since acquiring the ski area in 2001 for $12 million. Recognized by the Garrett County Chamber as being a main driver of the local economy, Wisp has expanded its ski and sports adventure facilities, including the only circulating whitewater course in the country. Residential development near the ski area has also been developed by her team during the past decade. Myers is a member of the Governor’s Economic Development Commission and is the first Western Maryland business leader to be inducted into our Business Hall of Fame.
H. Thomas Watkins, President & CEO, Human Genome Sciences
Watkins joined Human Genome Sciences (HGS) as Chief Executive Officer and a Director in December 2004, and was named President in December 2005. He came to HGS with nearly 20 years of experience at Abbott Laboratories and its affiliates in the United States and Asia. Watkins began his career in 1974 with Arthur Andersen & Co., and was a management consultant with McKinsey and Company, Inc., from 1979 to 1985. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the National Symphony Orchestra. He currently serves as Chair of the Life Sciences Advisory Board of the State of Maryland, and is a member of the Board of Visitors of the University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute.
The Maryland Business Hall of Fame was established by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce in 2000 to recognize the accomplishments of entrepreneurs and business executives whose contributions, in business and in the community, have helped advance the quality of life for Marylanders and improve the state’s business climate. Individuals are nominated throughout the year by members of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s Executive Committee selects the inductees, who are honored each year during the Maryland Chamber’s Annual Membership Meeting and Business Hall of Fame Awards Dinner.
Including this year’s inductees, there are 32 members of the Maryland Business Hall of Fame, including Frank Perdue, Eddie Brown, Linda Gooden, Chip Mason and many more. View a complete list of past inductees here.
Art Jacoby, Principal of business consulting company JACOBY, is the first Maryland Chamber member to recruit five new members during the 2010 membership campaign. As the first to five, Art won the private tour of the Baltimore Ravens headquarters and training facility in Owings Mills and lunch with Ravens’ Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron. If you [...]
Tom Loveland, CEO of Mind Over Machines, was named Baltimore’s “Google Czar” by Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake today. Earlier this year Google announced plans to build and test ultra-high speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations in the United States. The company has asked municipalities interested in serving as a trial city [...]
University System of Maryland (USM) Chancellor William E. (Brit) Kirwan has been named the recipient of the 2010 TIAA-CREF Theodore M. Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence, which recognizes leadership and commitment to higher education. “Chancellor Kirwan brings a collaborative and cooperative leadership style to higher education welcoming all viewpoints,” Stephanie Bell-Rose, Managing Director and Head [...]
Identifying employee’s strengths and talents, and aligning them with an organization’s goals, priorities, and work to yield greater success, and accomplishment of goals is the aim of the innovative 5 Dynamics assessment. The 5 Dynamics assessment measures how someone prefers to learn, collaborate, and complete tasks, all of which lead to success and work satisfaction. [...]
The Maryland Chamber will induct three outstanding business leaders into the Maryland Business Hall of Fame on Wednesday, April 28, during our Annual Membership Meeting & Business Hall of Fame Awards Dinner. Congratulations to this year’s inductees: Ken Banks, President of Banks Contracting Karen Myers, President of Wisp Resort Tom Watkins, President and CEO of [...]
Maryland Chamber President/CEO Kathy Snyder, CCE was named to the Baltimore Business Journal’s Power 20, a list of 20 men and women who are changing the shape of Greater Baltimore’s business landscape. “Kathy is an outstanding leader and advocate for Maryland’s business community,” said Chamber Chairman Joe Slater, President and CEO of Southern Maryland Electric [...]
