Leadership
The Power of Servant Leadership
Conversations around leadership aren’t going away anytime soon. And for obvious reason- leadership has the potential to make or break a company. Scroll through LinkedIn and you’ll see article upon article dissecting what makes a great leader. Here at Roam we value leadership just as much as the next guy- it’s hugely important as we…
Read MoreLead with Purpose
The world is searching for leaders. Leaders worth following. It’s the team players, vision casters and culture champions who are Powered by Purpose. Not for the sake of a framed mission statement to hang on an office wall, but for the purpose of uniting their teams to achieve something greater. From C-level execs to small business owners, leaders who are…
Read MoreWhy Entrepreneurs Need a Wolf Pack
It’s old news that the successful Lone Wolf is often a myth. What entrepreneurs need is a stellar wolf pack. Regardless of the business model, it’s worth your time and effort—not to mention resources—to outfit your venture with this type of role-based structure. More than a just a collection of friends and family, an entrepreneur’s…
Read MoreDecidedly Different Leaders
“Your favorite leaders have been decidedly different. Their motives go beyond self-interest. They challenge you to pursue daring, bold aspirations that create an exciting place to work. They shun the spotlight in favor of serving a higher purpose. They evidence principles in their daily decisions. You not only love these leaders but also perform your…
Read MoreLeader-to-Leader Advice on Managing People
Learn more about developing, leading and managing people from this Q&A session with Roam Buckhead General Manager, Chad Turner. Q: What lessons have you have learned from managing people? A: If I could only choose one lesson, it would be to lead with a developmental bias. As a leader, it is your responsibility to…
Read MoreBetter Management, Tailor-Made
Don’t let your style of management suffer from a one-size-fits-all approach. The purpose of your style goes far beyond mere self-expression. When you tailor your technique, it shows you care about the individual needs of your employees. For a bespoke management style, tap into Dr. Paul Hersey’s Situational Leadership® Model. The concept is simple, although…
Read MoreThe CEOs Charge for 2017
One of my favorite movies of all time is Gladiator. I love stories of the underdog overcoming the odds and finding a way to win. I also appreciate the lessons that I can learn from history. There is a particularly profound quote from the film that has stuck with me over the years- “Do not…
Read MoreLeading with Vision and Purpose
Purpose of a Vision: Commitment In most cases, excellence is about seven parts commitment and three parts strategy – William Bridges, Managing Transitions Let’s face it, while we work passionately and purposefully to make a difference, work is hard. Consider the plethora of organizational dynamics like teamwork, communication, accountability, decision making and human behavioral dynamics…
Read MoreThrough the Eyes of a Roam Intern
Ben Jackson, Summer 2015 Intern My summer internship at Roam could be described as dynamic. I had the opportunity to spend 12 weeks focusing on day-to-day Roam operations in addition to several specific projects. The skills I developed through this internship experience have proven to be extremely helpful, especially as I approach my upcoming graduation…
Read MoreLocal Collective Recap, Launch: Session 1
In case you missed it, click above to watch a quick recap from Local Collective! We successfully launched our first Local Collective last Friday, February 26th with our friends Jeff Henderson of North Point Ministries, David Farmer and Shane Benson of Chick-fil-A and Kevin Jennings of Junction 32. In Session 1 of Launch: Making your…
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