If you are involved in Management or Customer Service and are responsible for communicating the value of smart meters to your utility customers, you don’t want to miss this online discussion - Communicating Smart Meter Value. more...
Join social media mavens Matthew Burks and Amanda Shewmake as they provide an insider's perspective on how HR, communications and marketing professionals in energy companies can harness the power of social media to be more effective and productive. more...
The convergence of power and information technologies in the smart grid has created opportunities for finer grained and broader controls of energy flows. These opportunities can improve electric service in multiple dimensions: lower cost, greater reliability, greater customer satisfaction, and more...
Significant cost over runs. Changing business requirements. A well thought out plan is essential. Attend this free webcast discussion to hear inside hear three experts in utility operations discuss what utilities need to evaluate when they are considering upgrading or more...
The smart grid is shifting the playing field for utilities. And when the game changes, it pays to be prepared. A nimble solutions partner can help you design the solutions that keep operations on track, even as new challenges come more...
Deliver a profitable, productive and commercially successful large scale CSP business in India. Building on the success of past events in USA, Europe & MENA, CSP Today brings to New Delhi the most relevant international experience for the concentrated solar more...
Two day conference that tackles the most important challenges. A blend of European knowledge from the companies who have been installing offshore wind turbines for the last decade alongside local state governing bodies and leading project developers. Permitting, securing long more...
Autovation 2010 is a not-to-miss educational forum that will attract utility executives from around the world looking for new ways to optimize their operations through automation technologies. more...
The North American convention provides a remarkable opportunity to play a part in guiding renewable energy policy for the 21st century. Attendees will create a resolution that, along with similar resolutions already drafted on four other continents, will help set more...
Hosted by the GridWise(R) Alliance and the U.S. Department of Energy, the GridWise Global Forum will convene thought leaders from the highest levels of government, business, NGOS, and academia from around the world to discuss the ultimate enabling potential of more...
Introduction to Natural Gas Trading & Hedging - This program provides a comprehensive understanding of the structures that underlie Natural Gas trading. Beyond Essentials: Option Applications in Energy - This course provides a solid practical and conceptual (non-quantitative) understanding of more...
Electric Business Understanding provides a comprehensive overview of the electric industry. Position yourself for career advancement by gaining a solid understanding of how the electric business works including key physical, market, and regulatory aspects and how market participants navigate this more...
Electric Market Dynamics offers participants an in-depth understanding of North American electric markets and how they function. Enhance your career by furthering your knowledge of market structures, pricing mechanisms, services offered in markets, and how various participants use the markets more...
Gas and Electric Business Understanding provides a comprehensive overview of the natural gas and electric industries. Position yourself for career success by gaining a solid understanding of how each business works, including key physical, market and regulatory aspects, as well more...
John is a Managing Principal, Corporate Psychologist and Executive Coach with QRA (www.quinnreedassociates.com), the Houston-based affiliate of Leadership Worth Following, LLC (www.worthyleadership.com). He holds a BA in political science from Dartmouth College, an MBA in management from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, an MS in psychology from Georgia State University, and a PhD in psychology from the University of Georgia. A licensed psychologist, John completed a 12-month doctoral internship at the Emory University Counseling Center and at Emory’s Goizueta Business School. His executive coaching certifications are from the College of Executive Coaching and the International Coach Federation.
John has 20+ years of experience in senior management, consulting, executive assessment and executive coaching. He previously held positions in the strategy and change management practices of Accenture and in the public sector practice of CGI. Trained in both business management and corporate psychology, he works primarily with senior to mid level executives in organizations in the energy, financial services, real estate, manufacturing, health care, information technology, chemical, utility, food and spirits, retail and not-for-profit sectors in the US, Canada, Latin America and Europe. When time permits, he teaches courses in Organizational Behavior as an adjunct professor in the Executive MBA Program at the University of St. Thomas (Houston).
John serves on the boards of the Society of Psychologists in Management and the Foundation for the Advancement of Psychology in Management. He belongs to the Houston chapter CEO Netweavers, a servant leadership organization. He volunteers on behalf of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, KIPP, St. John’s School, River Oaks Baptist School, Deerfield Academy, Dartmouth College, and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. John is a Navy veteran. He and his wife have 4 children and live in the West University section of Houston.
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3.2.10
Nurturing a New Manager
Topic: Human Resources Article Viewed 1651 Times;
Comment on this article Executive coaching creates opportunities to work with senior leaders who present an interesting mix of strengths, experience and opportunities for development. Quite different -- but just as interesting -- is coaching with executives taking on their first management role. In preparing to work with these clients, it helps to understand how the world looks to people making this early career step, and how we as bosses, mentors or coaches can best position new managers to meet challenges and contribute.
2.23.09
Professional Change: The Not So Obvious Sources of Your Urge
Topic: Human Resources Article Viewed 4243 Times;
Comment on this article You are an accomplished energy executive, diligently applying your talent to provide value and meaningful results for your business and more broadly for your industry. Sure, you have ups and downs like everyone else but, overall, work is a source of pride and satisfaction. You are likely a good team player, consistently loyal to your organization. Yet, like many leaders I work with, at times you find yourself thinking about being in a different job, firm or even career.
9.30.05
Energy Career Opportunities
Topic: Human Resources Article Viewed 4634 Times;
Comment on this article Never a dull moment, it seems, in energy. You pay $3 for a gallon of gasoline. Oil shoots near $70 a barrel. You hear a lot about the industry and wonder how to redirect, start or otherwise take advantage of a career there.
5.5.05
Creating Career Optimism
Topic: Human Resources Article Viewed 4851 Times;
Comment on this article A quick executive development question - how can you best help your energy industry professionals create success and satisfaction? Superior management training? Deep technical knowledge? Consistent coaching? Nimble political maneuvering?
12.2.03
Hunting and Farming
Topic: Human Resources Article Viewed 4582 Times;
1 comments You and your energy colleagues will not be surprised by a recent survey of managers published in the Houston Chronicle - showing 68% of these employed executives actively looking for a new position.
5.27.03
Jobs: Search and Find as the Market Shifts
Topic: Human Resources Article Viewed 4370 Times;
5 comments Like thousands of other energy executives, perhaps you’re bored, discouraged, burnt-out, laid-off, on thin ice, plateaued, or over-qualified. Clearly it’s time for a better job. Talented and focused – you attack the employment market with the drive that has made you successful. However, results are bad so far and you don’t know why or what to do next.
2.5.03
Layoffs: Healing Both Sides
Topic: Human Resources Article Viewed 4481 Times;
4 comments It would be tough to remember a week recently when there was not news of energy jobs being lost. Layoffs are now the norm in our industry and others. They create two different groups of victims – those axed and those spared. They also change the corporate environment and the skills needed to survive in it.
1.24.03
Making Stress Work For You
Topic: Human Resources Article Viewed 4672 Times;
2 comments With recent events it is no surprise that stress in the energy industry is running high. Stress is now a threat more than ever before. It can damage careers, businesses and, most importantly, your health. What is surprising is that many executives still choose to ignore it. Managed correctly, stress can be kept at tolerable levels and actually increase job effectiveness and satisfaction.
1.17.03
Got Coaching?
Topic: Human Resources Article Viewed 4755 Times;
Comment on this article Energy executives spend huge sums on coaching – with mixed results at best – looking for a competitive edge. To maximize ROI on executive coaching, clients who buy this service must first understand what coaching is, why and when to use it, how to pick the right coach, and how to get the most from the coaching process.
1.9.03
Recognize Depression for Best Results
Topic: Human Resources Article Viewed 4732 Times;
4 comments You and I know Susan. On the fast track and managing a division at 32. Impressive skills and drive. When the company merged with a competitor her division disappeared. We knew she would be the first to “land on her feet”. What a shock to hear Susan was hospitalized.
