December 2019 Newsletter

December 2019

The Power of Service to Others

Holly berry leaves Christmas decoration isolated on white background

The Power of Service to Others is a timely topic for this TLG last newsletter of 2019 and a reminder of not only what the holidays are all about, but what service to others means for our businesses, our employees, and even our own health.

All of our best wishes to you and your family as we celebrate the season.

Tino's Corner

You Never Know When You

Will Have an Impact

I know everyone reading this has stories about favorably impacting a life and never knowing that it was happening when it was happening.

Here are two quick stories that I can share. The point of sharing the stories is not to suggest that I did anything extraordinary. There are a couple reasons I am sharing.

First, when I heard from both of the people in the stories, I was really overwhelmed with a feeling that I made a difference. Secondly, sometimes in life we move on from one thing to another and don’t stop to assess the positive or harm you can be causing by any act.

Words We Love

Hope Sonam

VP Talent Solutions

The Go Giver

by Bob Burg & John David Mann

“Most people just laugh when they hear that the secret to success is giving . . . . Then again, most people are nowhere near as successful as they wish they were.”

“Adam Grant – The Man Who Does Everything” on The Tim Ferris Show.

Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist at Wharton, where he has been the top-rated professor for seven straight years.

Favorite Takeaway: 91 min mark where they talk about having your team write a one page user manual for how best to work with you

Adam Grant Podcast

Tino Mantella

President & CEO

The Giving Tree

by Shel Silverstein

This is my favorite book. Why? Because it reminds me of my mom who is now 92 years young.She has given everything she had for her family (with my dad) and never made it look like it was anything special.

Value Tales Podcast Series

Tales about Leadership & Character

We are so excited to be launching the Value Tales Podcast Series. TLG is known for the Leadership Character Awards founded by Bob & Lyn Turknett and going on its 14th year! (Save the Date 10-28-2020)

Value Tales is a podcast series that will feature leaders of character speaking in their own words and sharing their experience and wisdom. We hope that you will enjoy the series and will see the Leadership Character Model living in these leaders and in the lives they touch.

Moderated by

Josh Turknett MD

Subscribe to the Podcast Series

Introduction Episode: Value Tales

In this introductory episode, we chat with TLG's founders Bob and Lyn Turknett, where we discuss the history of Turknett Leadership Group, the origins of this Value Tales podcast, and why we thought it was so important to share these stories with you.

From Lyn..."TLG is starting a new podcast series entitled ValueTales - named for the Value Tales series our kids loved when they were young."

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

The ValueTales series of books; The Leadership Character Model

Podcast Intro to Series

Episode 1: Alex Gregory- "Leaders shape values, values shape behavior, and behaviors shape culture."

Alex Gregory, former YKK America CEO and winner of the Leadership Character Award in the large company category, is interviewed by podcast host Josh Turknett . Alex is an amazing leader, and talks about leading through a recession (with a lot of courage and empathy), becoming intentional in his own leadership, and cementing culture through "fundamental behaviors." "Leaders shape values, values shape behavior, and behaviors shape culture."

Podcast Episode #1- Alex Gregory

Kathy Igou- Passion for ShamRockin for a Cure

Being ShamRocked...

How green wigs, grown-ups decorating Yetti cups, dancing, full hearts & an army of Cystic Fibrosis fighters changed this volunteer...and is saving lives.

Hope Sonam- Do More of This!

Hope Sonam

VP Talent Solutions

A few years ago, I served as a mentor for young professionals through Cable, Nashville’s premier leadership organization for women’s professional advancement. I received a heartfelt ‘thank you’ note from my amazing mentee that I still keep printed in my office to this day. It serves as a constant reminder to “do more of this” and keep paying it forward just like all the women that have poured into me over the years. …She also sent me wine, but that bottle is long gone 😉

Susan Hitchcock- Gift of Serving on Boards

Susan Hitchcock

Executive Director Women's Initiatives, Board Member

Sense of purpose, growth, focus on passion, selfless collaboration, & blessings. These are the gifts Susan has received by serving on non-profit boards...

Nancy Cranford's Top Ten

By Nancy Cranford

TLG Alliance Partner

Board Member VEO – Veterans Empowerment Organization

I had no idea how much I’d learn from serving on the VEO’s board, or how much I’d gain personally. If you’ve been thinking about joining a nonprofit board, check out my “Top 10” reasons to do so.