Jef Williams
President/CEO | JCW Team Consultants LLC
O Fallon, IL, UNITED STATES
Dynamic and energetic speaker that inspires dynamic teamwork in today's business
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Biography
Jeffrey (Jef) A. Williams is an inspiring, award-winning speaker, author, and facilitator who is committed to helping leaders and managers build high performing teams that produce better results for their organization. He firmly believes that when leaders and those who follow them bring their “A Game” to the table, nothing can stop them from succeeding as a team. Today, Jef the “Transformer,” inspires audiences to renew their minds through his pragmatic approach to dynamic teamwork through exemplary leadership and followership. His fun and interactive seminars impact traditional mindsets and stimulate positive behavioral changes to achieve greater results for the organization.
Jef grew up in Baltimore, MD as a shy and very insecure young man. It wasn’t until years after being in the military that he recognized his God-gifted talent as a speaker and motivator. As a keynote and motivational speaker, he travels throughout the country inspiring his audiences to go beyond self-imposed barriers, recognize their unique gifts and talents, and then encourage them to live their lives with purpose. A few of his presentations include: “Leadership-Followership 360”, “Many Members Yet One Team,” “Why Am I Here?” “One Day!,” and “Presenting with Purpose and Power.”
Jef is the Founder/CEO of JCW Team Consultants, LLC, a firm specializing in human performance and productivity. He developed a solid leadership foundation through 26 years of service in the United States Air Force where he earned the rank of Chief Master Sergeant (E9), a rank reserved for the top 1% of the enlisted force. He served as an advisor and consultant to senior leaders on myriad personnel, leadership, and management issues.
He holds a MA in Religion and is currently pursuing a PhD in Organization and Management with specialization in Leadership at Capella University.
Industry Expertise (8)
Business Services
Corporate Leadership
Religious Institutions
Training and Development
Government Administration
Military
Corporate Training
Education/Learning
Areas of Expertise (3)
Leadership-Followership 360
Public Speaking
Team Building
Affiliations (1)
- ASTD, Toastmasters International, International Leadership Association
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Sample Talks (2)
Leadership-Followership 360
Leadership-Followership 360° adds to the topic of leadership by including its often neglected companion followership. Like leadership, exemplary followership must be embraced if teams are to excel in today's competitive environment. The leader-follower relationship is critical in organizations that are horizontally structured and that require open communication, innovation, and synergy among its talented workforce. Contrary to the stereotypical description of followers as being docile and needing to be led, exemplary followers are highly competent, self-motivated individuals who help propel the organization to the next level. This presentations causes attendees to reassess their roles (leader/follower) and the importance of performing these roles in an exemplary manner that leads to the success of the team and organization.
Leadership-Followership 360
Leadership-Followership 360° adds to the topic of leadership by including its often neglected companion followership. Like leadership, exemplary followership must be embraced if teams are to excel in today's competitive environment. The leader-follower relationship is critical in organizations that are horizontally structured and that require open communication, innovation, and synergy among its talented workforce. Contrary to the stereotypical description of followers as being docile and needing to be led, exemplary followers are highly competent, self-motivated individuals who help propel the organization to the next level. This presentations causes attendees to reassess their roles (leader/follower) and the importance of performing these roles in an exemplary manner that leads to the success of the team and organization.
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- Keynote
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