J9 Announces New Client: Park West
J9 Leading Solutions has been engaged by Park West, Inc. to design and implement an on-boarding program, a supervisor’s training program, a talent management process and performance metrics system. Selected for our passion and unique ability to develop the potential in people, teams and leaders we will design and develop state of the art content that embodies Park […]
Do Well By Doing Right
Here’s what I’ve found to be the best business plan: Do Right. Many companies are discovering that corporate volunteer programs are a great way to increase employee engagement and retention while boosting the bottom line.\n\nThis past weekend nearly a dozen corporate partners including Disney, Pacific Life Insurance, Edwards Lifescience and Bank of America joined OneOC and […]
Firstmark Gets Creative
\n\nFirstmark Credit Union a member owned and locally controlled financial cooperative in San Antonio, Texas gathered executives, branch managers and company leaders for Wild Idea Club training with Linda Krall and Janine McDonald. \n \n They strive to be their members’ first choice for innovative and convenient financial services delivered by friendly, dynamic employees who consistently strive […]
Conquer the World
Here is our future. I had the pleasure of teaching these international students a week-long course on Strategic Planning at University of California, Irvine. Bright, energetic, and eager to learn these students represent the globe. They came from countries like Brazil, Russia, Japan, Spain, China, Bolivia, Korea, Kuwait, and Belgium.\n\n\n\nWe accomplished the learning objectives which were to teach […]
Ethical Edge Leaders of Integrity Awards
I attended a celebration of ethical excellence at the Ethical Edge LEADERS OF INTEGRITY awards luncheon as a guest of Don Harrell, Branch Manager of Merrill Lynch Laguna Niguel.\n\nThe special event honored four Orange County leaders who have modeled a sustained commitment to build trust-driven relationships that elevate and inspire those they serve. Each selected honoree represents […]
Succession Planning
Over 75 nonprofit leaders attended the OneOC Breakfast of Champions for a candid conversation with representatives from Goodwill, South Coast Repertory and Make-A-Wish Foundation on what worked and what they wished they’d done differently during their leadership transition.\n\n\n\nFrank Talarico President/CEO, Goodwill of Orange County\nJon Storbeck Board Chair, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County/Inland EmpireVP, Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort\nPaula […]
Leadership Fullerton
The Fullerton Chamber of Commerce has kicked off the 2012-2013 Leadership Fullerton Program with Janine McDonald, affiliate consultant of OneOC, as their opening presenter. The program introduces professionals to the centers of influence in the Fullerton community and helps them gain a broader understanding of their community and how it functions.\n\nOver the next nine months, the 16 participants […]
Crittenton Services Team Building Event
In affiliation with OneOC, Janine McDonald facilitated a team building session for Crittenton Services for Children & Families staff members as part of their annual Manager’s College. Participants in the session explored the characteristics of a high performing teams through experiential learning and activities.\n\n\n\nThe mission of Crittenton Services for Children & Families is to help heal the wounds […]
AIDS Services Foundation Training Event
In affiliation with OneOC, Janine McDonald is facilitating a workshop for AIDS Services Foundation Orange County staff members on boosting personal productivity. Participants in the session will learn how to prioritize and negotiate requests for time, perform a time trap analysis and learn strategies on how to get more done by learning to manage energy, as […]
Petaluma Pride
Although I haven’t lived there in more than two decades, I still call Petaluma, California “home.” So imagine my excitement when the Petaluma National Little League team won the Western Regional finals and started playing in the Little League World Series tournament.\n \nWatching these kids play trumps even the Olympics. They have played with […]