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My name is Joshua Makal. I am a passionate leader of transformational change who loves to courageously solve complex problems under pressure. I am driven to enable team members to create innovative solutions and deliver exceptional results. I strive to elevate people and organizations to greatness through the collaborative design and implementation of novel business processes. My results provide solutions to my company’s most critical opportunities for competitive advantage.

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Leader or Manager?

Do You Have Managers or Leaders?

One of the most critical issues that companies are facing today is the fact that many organizations have a combination of both managers and influential leaders. The problem with this statement is that there are many examples where the effective leader is not the manager. I have had the pleasure of working for charismatic leaders who evoke an …

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The Power of Asking For Help

TGIF – The Power of Asking for Help!

I have re-learned something amazing this week, the power of asking for help when you need it. I am truly grateful for those who are willing to lend a helping hand! As you may know, I am the president of the Dean’s Advisory Committee at my Business School. One of our major goals for the year is …

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Leadership’s Role in Maintaining Top Talent

In the age of knowledge work, your organizations top talent is the life-force of your competitive advantage. While most of us think of the top talent of a company residing in the C-suite, there is unmistakable talent at every level of your company. From the frontline worker to the CEO, there are people who add …

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Feedback = Growth

TGIF – Feedback is a Gift!

Always ask for feedback. Whether it is something you wanted to hear, or something that was very difficult to process, it is always a gift to help you become a better you! This week I received feedback on my performance and potential from multiple co-workers. I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn about …

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