Episode 85:
Evan Hackel, creator of the concept of Ingaging Leadership and author of “Ingaging Leadership,” is a successful businessman who has started more than 10 companies. During his tenure at CCA Global Partners, he ran a $5 billion division. One of his signature achievements was turning around a bankrupt business in four years, more than doubling system-wide sales to exceed $2 billion. As CEO of Tortal Training, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based firm that specializes in developing and implementing interactive training solutions for companies in all sectors, Evan is a leader in the training field. He is also Founder and Principal of Ingage Consulting, a consulting firm headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts. He is recognized as a thought leader, speaker, and author on leadership.
What you’ll learn about in this episode:
- Two life experiences that had a profound impact on how Evan leads and manages
- How to live your company’s identity and purpose beyond the ‘plaque’
- Creating a culture of training within your company
- How a higher level of engagement leads to explosive growth
- Evan’s book, “Ingaging Leadership,” and how it helps companies to become more successful
- Practical ways to master the art of engagement
- The benefits of having a hierarchical management style
- The importance of treating people with high degrees of respect and responsibility
- How focusing on the good things that are happening around you can shift your mindset
- Using specific praise as a powerful management tool
- Creating a shared, common vision amongst everyone in the company
Ways to contact Evan:
- Website: www.tortal.net
- Twitter: @ehackel
- Twitter: @IngageConsultin
- Email: ehackel@ingage.net
- Book: “Ingaging Leadership”