President - Author, Talent Magnet, Leadership Creator, Culture Architect & Passionate about People
Summary
"No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else" ~ P. T. Barnum
As a president and managing partner at the LAK Group, I bring more than 25 years of global leadership experience that enhances the performance of the organizations, individuals, teams and leaders he serves.
I help organizations think strategically in order to move from concepts to practical implementation in all areas, from selection to succession. I provide consultation and coaching to senior leaders in order to help them move their businesses forward through an integrated approach of aligning talent, culture and business objectives.
I understand talent inside and out. I have a passion for building star-studded organizations who are talent magnets! I love to transform culture but it just doesn't happen, it is an everyday act of will!
I believe that great employees don’t just walk into an organization, they’re strategically hired an carefully developed. I help develop great leaders as they are the differentiators for organizations, communities and the world.
Timeline
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Director, Talent Management & Human Resources, Jockey International
Leader of the Human Resources function for the Consumer Direct Business unit which includes three integrated distribution channels, including e-commerce, 120 retail outlets and 3 flagship retail stores. Accountability included total rewards & compensation, talent acquisition, organization design, policy administration, employee relations, workforce & organizational development, leadership development and talent management. Managed all learning & development activities for the corporate staff.
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Board of Directors, Special Olympics Wisconsin.
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Director, Global Talent Development & Diversity, Kohler Co.
Global executive responsible for all talent management, leadership, strategic planning, employee engagement and diversity processes for Kohler Co. world-wide, including corporate and four diverse business groups. Global team was accountable for organizational development, learning & development, diversity & inclusion, succession planning, leadership development and performance management. General manager for an experiential team experience center and ropes course.
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Global Vice President, Human Resources, CNH Industrial
Global executive responsible for all human resources and talent management activities for various businesses in a multi-national, matrix organization. Accountable for over 9,000 commercial and industrial employees located in North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, South America, Australia and Asia. Accountability included general business management, leadership development and coaching, strategic human resources, policy design and administration, employee relations, organizational development, talent acquisition and talent management.
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Sr. Vice President Talent & Organization Dev., Advocate Aurora Health
Responsible for all talent management & workforce development activities including leadership development, engagement, culture shaping, learning & development, organization effectiveness, succession planning, performance management, change management, organizational development and all clinical education for the company.
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President & Managing Partner, LAK Group, LLC
Our purpose is to transform careers, cultures & organizations from selection through succession. We look to partner with individuals and organizations to develop and deploy tailored and innovative strategies that have clear business impact. We apply this approach to all of our Culture Shaping, Talent Strategy, Career Transition, Assessment, Coaching and Leadership Development programs and services. We work in partnership with organizations to create and deploy integrated strategies and tactics which improve organizational and employee agility, resilience, effectiveness, and success over the long term.
Experience Highlights
Director, Human Resources - Jockey International
Accountable for all human resources activity for the Retail business Segment.
Director, Global Talent Development & Diversity - Kohler Co.
responsible for all talent mgmt, , leadership, strategic planning, employee engagement & diversity .
Global Vice President Human Resources - CNH Industrial
Global executive responsible for all human resources for multiple business segments.
Sr. Vice President, Talent & Organization Development - Advocate Aurora Health
Responsible for all talent management, LEadership Development & workforce development Strategies
President &Â Managing Partner - LAK Group
Our purpose is to transform careers, cultures & organizations from selection through succession.
Education Highlights
Northern Illinois University
B.S. - Enterprise Business Management
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Causes
Catholic Memorial High School
Board of Directors - Chairman of the Board
Special Olympics
Board of directors - special Olympics Wisconsin (Board Secretary)
Global Talent Statistics
38%
included middle level managers in succession plans
25%
high-potential employees planning to change jobs
35%
Actively Engaged Workers
Skills
Career coach
9
Executive Coach
12
Succession Planning
20+
Strategic Planning
15
Culture Shaping
20+
LEadership Development
19
TAlent Management
20+
Questions & Answers
Describe your greatest accomplishment.
This is the easiest question to answer. Raising three incredible children with my best friend and wife Ann Marie.
Why Did I Shift to Talent Consulting
I understand talent inside and out. I have a passion for building star-studded organizations who are talent magnets! I love to transform culture but it just doesn't happen, it is an everyday act of will! I believe that great employees don’t just walk into an organization, they’re strategically hired an carefully developed. I help develop great leaders as they are the differentiators for organizations, communities and the world. r here
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