
Jef Williams
President/CEO JCW Team Consultants LLC
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Biography
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.
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Affiliations
- ASTD, Toastmasters International, International Leadership Association
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Sample Talks
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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