A Newport-based workforce and leadership development consulting firm presented representatives from five regional employers with an inaugural Unconventional Leaders Award.
The ceremony was held at the Metropolitan Club in the Covington RiverCenter. Each awardee already partnered with Talent Magnet Institute for team services such as leadership development courses, coaching opportunities, and customized training.
The following leaders were honored on behalf of their company:
- altafiber Head of Learning & Development Dan Calonge
“Our team focuses on fostering the great culture we have at our company, which includes personal and professional development of employees at all levels,” Calonge said. “Our partnership with the Talent Magnet Institute allows us to utilize a variety of strategies to help our employees grow as we expand our fiber network throughout our market. We are humbled by the recognition and look forward to our continued partnership.”
- SpringDot President and CEO Josh Deutsch
“After 27 years of running my family’s fourth generation business, I have come to learn that sometimes I must go outside my four walls for help,” Deutsch said. “Over the years, we hve had some partners come and go with mixed results. However, Mike and his team at TMI are not one of those partnerships. Mike and his team have always provided us with the help and support we need at times in our darkest hours. He remains on speed dial, and is always there to help, support, and guide us through major issues. I value him as a friend and a partner, and am honored for this recognition.”
- Steinhauser, Inc. CEO Tara Halpin
“At Steinhauser, commitment to our team and our customers is paramount,” Halpin said. “We have clarity, intention, and focus to lead a healthy and vibrant culture. This all derives from having a clear strategic plan, aligning our people to the mission and purpose, supporting our people to be at their best and creating clarity to accomplish our desired goals and outcomes. TMI has helped me gain the clarity needed to lead the business as CEO while investing in and developing our team to best support their roles, functions, leadership and lives.”
- Kenton County Planning and Development Services Executive Director Sharmili Reddy
“I am pleased with our strategic partnership with TMI that designed a customized learning and development solution for our leadership team, so we can continue to build on our collective strengths,” Reddy said. “We are humbled and encouraged by this recognition.”
- Brighton Center President and CEO Wonda Winkler
“Job quality, building leadership, and supporting our staff in achieving their full potential have always been important to us,” Winkler said. “TMI has been a great resource to our team. We are so excited about this recognition as it affirms our values.”