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Jay McDonald

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Jay, as a serial entrepreneur, CEO, keynote speaker, author, and Vistage Master Chair. Strategic Jaywalking is a top leadership book. Darden, Georgia Tech grad.

Atlanta, Georgia USA
Joined May 2009
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2 years
Strategic Jaywalking: The Secret Sauce to Life & Leadership Excellence at Georgia Tech Barnes & Noble Bookstore! Jay 🐝❤️❤️🐝
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4 years
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all of you! My message. Jay 🍀💕❣️🍀
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4 years
Everything you do is a self-portrait you’re showing to the world. Make it a masterpiece! Jay #leadership #ceos #vistage #values
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4 years
Smile always, even through your mask! Your eyes will twinkle. Folks will feel your warmth. Thanks for sharing Linda Ivy Bain! Jay 👍💕❣️👍🇺🇸 #vistage #leadership #ceos #values
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4 years
Great metaphor of life and the football huddle by Coach Bill Curry! Lessons we can all learn. Thanks. Jay #vistage #ceo #leadership #values
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To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid. - Unknown #quote
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Ralph Waldo Emerson.- #quote #image Via
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7 years
Do what you have to do, until you can do what you really want to do. - @Oprah #quote
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The Four Phases of a Successful Leadership Transition: When I became CEO amid huge technological change, I had to earn trust and respect to become the leader they needed.   #JayMMcDonald #StategicJaywalking #CEOJourney #TrustAndRespect #Leadership
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Today matters. Live every day to the fullest. #JMTeam
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Lessons for All Leaders from The Super Bowl Coaches: Both of these coaches are very good at what they do. What can we learn from their success?
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6 years
What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly. - Thomas Paine #quote
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4 years
Make a difference in people’s lives? Thanks, Jon Gordon. Jay Life is people, commitment, loyalty and relationships. We won't be measured by our bank account, sales or wins and losses but by the difference we made in people's lives. We make a difference through relationships.
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5 years
Those who are lifting the world upward and onward are those who encourage more than criticize. - Elizabeth Harrison #quote
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5 years
In what areas of your life are you going to build more confidence & who are you going to share this confidence with? #JMTeam
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4 months
Help wanted: Charting the challenge of tight labor markets in advanced economies. For almost two decades, labor markets across advanced economies have tightened—and the trend is set to continue. #McKinsey #LaborMarket
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When failure is an option: Fostering organizational innovation and learning. To achieve sustainable innovation, companies can embrace failure as a catalyst for driving change. #McKinsey #FailureIsAnOption
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8 years
"Leadership is a dance, not a parade." ~ Jesse Lyn Stoner #leadership #quote
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5 years
Never make the mistake of thinking that you elevate yourself by humiliating people. - Robert Greene #quote #wisdom
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5 years
It takes courage for people to listen to their own goodness and act on it. - Pablo Casals #quote
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5 years
George Eliot.- #quote #image Via
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1 year
Why Rude Leadership is Destructive and How to Stop It: Why be a rude leader? Instead, create a positive and respectful work environment that promotes collaboration and positivity, and prevents turnover. @LollyDaskal #Leadership
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Google Fired 12,000 Employees. A Year Later, the CEO Says It Was the Right Call, Just Done in the Wrong Way. The aftermath of the layoffs is a poignant reminder of the human element in corporate decision-making. #Layoffs #HumanElement #WorkersArePeopleToo
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Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are stiffened. - Billy Graham #quote
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6 years
Ninety-nine percent of failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses. - George W. Carver #quote
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5 years
The best way to guarantee a loss is to quit. - Morgan Freeman #quote
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1 year
Five Fallacies About Joining Peer Advisory Groups Leo Bottary clarifies the significant benefits of peer advisory groups that many business people haven't realized yet. #peeradvisorygroups #leadership
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How to be an approachable leader. Remember that being approachable starts with being real, building trust, being an active listener, providing feedback, and fostering collaboration. via @SkipPrichard #leadership #leadershipdevelopment
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5 years
Successful people don't make a daily decision to grow. The decision has already been made & just needs to be fed. #JMTeam
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4 months
Conversations on Leadership with Ken Blanchard: Helping People to Develop Problem Solving Skills. Ken Blanchard advises leaders to strengthen others to become more resilient by solving their own problems. #KenBlanchard #Leadership #ProblemSolving
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8 years
It's never too late to start over. You're never too old to dream! #leadership #leaders @phmcgillicuddy
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Boeing's new outsider CEO Ortberg takes the helm: Ortberg has a reputation for listening and for letting people push back, qualities that will serve him well as Boeing tries to stabilize production and eliminate manufacturing flaws. #First100DaysAtBoeing
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6 years
How to Take a Compliment. If you don’t believe in yourself, why would anyone else believe in you? via @JohnCMaxwell #leadershipdevelopment #leadership
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7 years
I've learned that something constructive comes from every defeat. - Tom Landry #quote
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2 years
Great post by Bill Catlette! Leaders must bring clarity and productivity to their culture…both discussed in my new book, Strategic Jaywalking: The Secret Sauce to Life & Leadership Excellence. Jay
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1 year
Briogeo founder Twine says “internal resiliency” is entrepreneurs’ shared superpower: A conversation with Nancy Twine of startup Briogeo on the importance of resiliency as an entrepreneur. #InternalResiliency #EntrepreneurialJourney
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9 months
10 Brilliant Hiring Philosophies From Famous Leaders: Never be intimidated by an applicant who may have something on you; they’re the ones who have something for you. #LeadershipHiring #FamousLeaders #HiringPhilosophy
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5 years
Do not train a child to learn by force or harshness; but direct them to it by what amuses their minds. - Plato
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2 years
As we enter this celebratory holiday weekend, let's remember our founding fathers for their courage and leadership. In my new book, Strategic Jaywalking: The Secret Sauce to Life & Leadership Excellence, my last chapter is A Final…
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Strength in Leadership: The Power of Believing.Channeling energy into a positive force is a choice - a responsibility and a smart strategy for reinforcing your beliefs and energizing others through your influence. @jaymmcdonald #leadershipdevelopment
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Why Values Are at the Core of Great Leadership: Chain-of-command leadership is no longer viable. Now, leaders must collaborate with trust, respect, and continuous learning. Values must mesh to be effective. @jaymmcdonald #ValuesAtTheCore #GreatLeadership
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Football and Leadership: What Can We Learn?  On the field or off, when leadership is clear, powerful, and trusted, high performance - and the win - is inevitable.   #JayMMcDonald #StrategicJaywalking #FootballWisdom
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From Smart to Wise: Transformative Insights for Leaders: High-capacity people tend to run fast and end up stuck in a chronic state of fight or flight. Here's a checklist to evaluate where you are on this continuum #AreYouWise #IntelligenceVsWisdom
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8 years
Marcus Aurelius.- #quote #image Via
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11 months
Join me for my book sale and signing in Atlanta this week! On Friday, December 15, 2023, I'll be at the Barnes & Noble Georgia Tech Bookstore from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. My book, Strategic Jaywalking: The Secret Sauce to Life & Leadership Excellence, is the perfect gift for all ages.
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2 years
Are You Grateful? When you take things for granted, you diminish their importance and may even jeopardize their very existence. Take a moment and recognize all the wonderful things in your life. via @FrankSonnenberg #grateful #personaldevelopment
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1 year
PODCAST: RAPID RESPONSE - GaryVee wants your attention! Why Gary Vaynerchuk moves rapidly when he spots opportunity. “Pop culture is currency." The origins of VeeFriends: where “Sesame Street meets Pokémon." ... and more!
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2 years
The Trap of Lazy Communication. Assuming people know what you’re thinking and therefore you don’t need to communicate much is often the fatal flaw of what could have been a successful leadership tenure. via @LeadToday #communication #leadership
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2 years
4 ways to turn setbacks and failures into career-enhancing opportunities. You should pursue smart failures, or rather, failures that enable you to get smarter, develop, and grow while bringing valuable new insights to your team. via @FastCompany
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6 months
You Have to Be Better at Something but Not Everything. John Hewitt, CEO of Loyalty Brands Inc, shares his business success as founder, executive coach, and philanthropist. (Podcast: 17min 50 sec) #JohnHewitt #SecretsOfTheHighDemandCoach #ScottRitzheimer
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5 years
Every successful person leans heavily on others when pursuing their dreams. #JMTeam
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4 months
If you always use these 12 phrases, you’re more emotionally intelligent than most: In his most recent book “Optimal,” Daniel Goldman share how to know if you're emotionally intelligent. Are you one of those?
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2 years
Don’t Disappear in the Hybrid Workplace. Position yourself better for greater visibility to ensure that you are getting recognition for your accomplishments and staying in line for promotions and desirable assignments. via @whartonknows #remotework
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8 months
Hustle Culture vs. Quiet Quitting: How Bosses Can Walk the Line. How do bosses balance between pushing for top performance vs. workers checking out? #HustleCulture #QuietQuitting #WorkLifeBalance #LeadershipMatters
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3 years
To create a brighter, better future for yourself and the people you lead, you have to start with the vision—a clear, compelling view of the future. via @MichaelHyatt #professionaldevelopment #success #leadership #clarity
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This is how you deal with a toxic employee when you’re a manager: Is one bad apple making the team miserable? Here is how to discover the cause of the rot—you might find that they’re not actually a bad apple after all.
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How Vistage International Makes Executives Into Leaders: Vistage is a powerful, synergistic combination of peer interaction, coaching, and mentoring. Is Vistage a fit for you?   #JayMMcDonald #StrategicJaywalking #Vistage #MasterChair #Leadership
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2 years
Enjoy this week's Empowering Excellence Weekly. @jaymmcdonald #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #Vistage
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9 months
How Munger Did It: Lessons for the Board and CEOs. Munger, like Buffett, believed a successful investment career boils down to just a handful of decisions. This summary of Munger's approach boils down to the basics. #StrategicJaywalking #MungerApproach
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5 years
When Your Boss Needs Mentoring. When management skills are neglected, leaders often walk a fine line between expressing power and remaining relatable, which is difficult to master. via @MRGottschalk #leadership #mentor
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2 years
How to Build Confidence in Yourself and Your Leadership. “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” – Dale Carnegie. #personaldevelopment
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How to Mitigate Risk from a Poor Decision: Bouncing Back After a Blunder. Mistakes will happen, but you can plan ahead strategically, and stay ready to shift gears to mitigate the damage.   #JayMMcDonald #StrategicJaywalking #Leadership #MitigateRisk
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1 year
Stop Being an Intermittent Learner (Become a Continual Learner): Kevin Eikenberry -- Create a learning cadence with these brief daily habits: read, watch (or listen), reflect, ask and listen. @KevinEikenberry #continuallearning
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2 years
Great article on the value of questions, not only for leaders, but everyone! In my new book, Strategic Jaywalking: The Secret Sauce to Life & Leadership Excellence, I devote a chapter to curiosity as a necessary element for great l…
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Excited to share my live interview last Thursday on the Jim Bohannon Show, hosted by John Trout. Lots of leadership thoughts. Listen on the link from 41:50-59:40. Discussing my book, Strategic Jaywalking: The Secret Sauce to Life &…
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Don’t be a naysayer! Be a positive force for creating better solutions and a more harmonious world. Thanks, Seth, for sharing. Jay ❤️❤️❤️ # # Strategic Jaywalking # leadership # Vistage
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There's a Word for What Terrible Bosses Do: It's Called Inflicting. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Especially when you lead people. via @Inc #leadership #leadershipdevelopment
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Quiet Quitting Is About Bad Bosses, Not Bad Employees. The approach leaders took to drive for results from employees in the past is not the same approach we use today. via @HarvardBiz #leadershipdevelopment #quietquitting #employeeengagement
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Save Your Apologies for When You Really Need Them. While a well-placed apology will sometimes smooth your path, it's best to save your apologies for times when you have actually made an error. via @Inc #leadership #communication #professionaldevelopment
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5 years
Most of our problems are because we act without thinking or we keep thinking without acting. #quote
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2 years
When the real problem isn’t the obvious one. In a world that is forever changing, give your leaders, teams, and managers license to challenge your business model regularly. via @stratandbiz #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #strategicleaders #strategy
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How to Elevate Your Status at Work. Elevate your status by bringing value to others. Hard work that isn’t valued doesn’t matter. Your value at work is determined by something outside yourself. via @Leadershipfreak #servantleadership
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3 years
Successful Time Management isn't about Getting More Done. There’s always more to do and there’s never enough time when managing time is about cramming more into your day. via @Leadershipfreak #TimeManagement #leadershipdevelopment #professionaldevelopment
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To Be a Better Negotiator, You Have to Learn About Yourself.   @jaymmcdonald #leadership #leadershipdevelopment
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McKinsey: 2024 Executives Reading List. Reading isn't just for leisure; it's a power move for leaders. Books can boost smarts, enhance EQ , and even lower stress. Are you looking to hone your leadership skills? #McKinsey #SummerReadsForExecutives
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Struggling To Retain Employees And Attract New Talent? Try Improving Employee Communications. via @Forbes #retention #communication #employeeengagement
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Jay’s Straight Talk CXIII…Leadership Has Left the Building.   @jaymmcdonald #leadership #leadershipdevelopment
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2 years
Are You a Leadership Fool? The greatest leadership “myth” of all is that a position or title makes someone a leader. It takes dedicated effort to develop yourself into an Authentic Leader. via @LeadToday #AuthenticLeadership #trust #integrity #empathy
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Tips For Aligning Values and Strategy: Define your values, then reinforce them: recognize and reward strategies that get them done.   #JayMMcDonald #StrategicJaywalking #Alignment #ValuesAndStrategy
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All glory comes from daring to begin. - William Shakespeare #quote
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7 Ways to Ace Your Performance Review: Be ready to maximize the positive impact of your performance review. -- Thank you, Success Magazine, for sharing my input on this topic. - Jay McDonald #JayMMcDonald #AnnualReviewAdvice #SuccessMag #CareerDevelopment
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