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After Applying for 400+ Jobs, I Invested in Myself
After Applying for 400+ Jobs, I Invested in Myself
By Neal Zygarlicke
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Don't Make New Year's Resolutions, Make Life Changes Instead - 2019
Don't Make New Year's Resolutions, Make Life Changes Instead - 2019
By Neal Zygarlicke
Contributions
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Here's how you can master effective decision making in Servant Leadership.
Empathy is a guiding light when making leadership decisions. Taking the time to ask your team their thoughts, concerns, and potential impact is essential. Don’t assume what their responses will be, that is potentially irresponsible. If possible, working with your team to gain their feelings and understanding of the level of impact the decision will make is the right thing to do. This type of empathetic decision making deepens trust-based relationships, which are essential to Servant Leadership.
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Here's how you can streamline your workload efficiently using critical thinking skills.
Sometimes when the work list and to do list is large you just need to get moving. When that is the case, sometimes ignoring prioritization is okay. When stuck in this situation, I go by the 5 minute method. If you can get it done in 5 minutes, just do it. The. Do another item that takes under 5 minutes. And then another. After 15 minutes of doing something, you’re likely now in “work mode.” Once you’ve hit the work mode, then step into what is at the top of the priority list.
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Now in Print; Family Business Magazine's top NextGen Leaders to watch, featuring one of La Crosse's very own, Joel House. Congratulations…
Now in Print; Family Business Magazine's top NextGen Leaders to watch, featuring one of La Crosse's very own, Joel House. Congratulations…
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Our team at The BLU Group - Advertising & Marketing is proud to work with the Old Style team on their return to La Crosse. #OldStyle #OldStyleBeer…
Our team at The BLU Group - Advertising & Marketing is proud to work with the Old Style team on their return to La Crosse. #OldStyle #OldStyleBeer…
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We are incredibly proud to announce that our president, Joel House, has been recognized as one of Family Business Magazine's NextGens to Watch! 🎉…
We are incredibly proud to announce that our president, Joel House, has been recognized as one of Family Business Magazine's NextGens to Watch! 🎉…
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Experience
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Education
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Activities and Societies: Viterbo Men's Basketball Team Member, Vice President of Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
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Volunteer Experience
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President of the Board of Directors
Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area
- Present 4 years 1 month
I serve on the Board of Directors for Habitat - La Crosse. Our goal as Board Members is to provide leadership and action in working toward the vision of "a world where everyone has a decent place to live."
Habitat La Crosse builds homes, fixes homes, revitalize neighborhoods, helps the elderly & disabled, reclaims home materials, and operates the retail ReStore.
I have had the honor of being in the Executive Committee where I served as Vice President from 2022-2023 and President…I serve on the Board of Directors for Habitat - La Crosse. Our goal as Board Members is to provide leadership and action in working toward the vision of "a world where everyone has a decent place to live."
Habitat La Crosse builds homes, fixes homes, revitalize neighborhoods, helps the elderly & disabled, reclaims home materials, and operates the retail ReStore.
I have had the honor of being in the Executive Committee where I served as Vice President from 2022-2023 and President from 2023-present. -
WCCE - Board of Advisors
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC)
- Present 1 year 7 months
Politics
Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives (WCCE) is a professional association of full and part-time executives and staff members of local chambers of commerce in Wisconsin. Its mission is to advance the management skills and experience of its members in order to help them work with the challenges chambers face.
As a Board of Advisor member I help guide the organization to provide innovative ideas for chambers of commerce and build resources and educational opportunities for chamber…Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives (WCCE) is a professional association of full and part-time executives and staff members of local chambers of commerce in Wisconsin. Its mission is to advance the management skills and experience of its members in order to help them work with the challenges chambers face.
As a Board of Advisor member I help guide the organization to provide innovative ideas for chambers of commerce and build resources and educational opportunities for chamber executives and leaders. -
Alumni Association - Emeritus Board Member
Viterbo University
- Present 10 years
Education
The Viterbo University Alumni Association Board fosters the lifetime involvement and commitment of its alumni to Viterbo University through a variety of programs and activities that support and enhance the University's mission and values.
In 2020, I worked with the Strategic Planning Team on developing, writing and documenting the strategic plan. This plan included detailed development of goals, sub-tasks, and timelines for each committee to accomplish over a 2 year period. -
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Volunteer
Great Rivers United Way
- 4 years 9 months
Volunteer for various activities and services throughout the year. Most recently our group helped stain fences, completed landscaping work, and painted signs for the Family & Children Center.
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Head Coach Girls Basketball
La Crescent Senior High School
- 3 years 10 months
Education
Responsible for development of La Crescent High School Girl's Basketball Program on and off the court. On the court initiatives included practice planning, scheduling, player & development, and supervisor for coaching staff. Off the court initiatives included implementing Servant Leadership values, mentoring, and being a role model for the young women and youth of La Crescent.
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Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Viterbo University
- 1 year 11 months
Education
Assisted Head Coach in daily practices
Scouted and Recruited high school athletes
Organized team study tables, meetings, travel plans
Courses
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Advanced Organizational Behavior
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Business Ethics in Practice
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Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
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Executive Leadership
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Management and Decision Science
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Self Leadership Development
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Socially Responsible Financial Management
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Sustainability Monitoring and Measurement
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Projects
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Corporate Culture Audit Creation & Implementation
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Created, Implemented, and Lead a Corporate Culture Audit which occurs on an annual basis. The Culture Audit places metrics on 7 different Key Performance Indicators, all of which confirm good or poor company culture. The Culture Audit identifies gaps in the actual company culture vs. the desired company culture, and highlights departments and/or facility locations needing improvement. All Culture Audit observations and improvement suggestions were presented to CEO, CFO, COO, and Director of HR.
Created, Implemented, and Lead a Corporate Culture Audit which occurs on an annual basis. The Culture Audit places metrics on 7 different Key Performance Indicators, all of which confirm good or poor company culture. The Culture Audit identifies gaps in the actual company culture vs. the desired company culture, and highlights departments and/or facility locations needing improvement. All Culture Audit observations and improvement suggestions were presented to CEO, CFO, COO, and Director of HR.
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Wettstein's Business Acquisition & Decorative Lighting Market Entry
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See projectA La Crosse, WI downtown staple, Wettstein's closed after being in business for 67 years. Gerhard's Kitchen & Bath of La Crosse acquired the Decorative Lighting Division from Wettstein's. The project included Transferring of Assets, Gaining Employees, Remodeling the Showroom, Budgeting, and Strategic Sales & Marketing Planning for entry into the Decorative Lighting market.
I had the opportunity to be heavily involved throughout the entire process of the Acquisition. I brought value to…A La Crosse, WI downtown staple, Wettstein's closed after being in business for 67 years. Gerhard's Kitchen & Bath of La Crosse acquired the Decorative Lighting Division from Wettstein's. The project included Transferring of Assets, Gaining Employees, Remodeling the Showroom, Budgeting, and Strategic Sales & Marketing Planning for entry into the Decorative Lighting market.
I had the opportunity to be heavily involved throughout the entire process of the Acquisition. I brought value to the project by:
•Managing the Logistics of Acquired Assets
•Recommending and Implementing Operational Policies, Procedures, and Best Practices
•Producing a Project Checklist
•Maintaining Records & Documentations
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Strategic Initiative – Standard Operating Procedures Committee
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Worked with COO of Kitchen & Bath Division, Director of IT, Director of Operations, Controller, and First Supply's most veteran Branch Manger to develop a library of Standard Operating Procedures.
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Strategic Planning - Identifying "Sacred Cows"
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Worked with CFO, Corporate Product Manager, 2 Branch Managers, Network Administrator, and most veteran Warehouse Manager to identify areas of the business which were highly likely to impact the First Supply LLC Growth Strategy. The identified areas were considered "Sacred Cows" (areas of the business that have been immune to questioning, criticism, and opposition). The committee not only identified the areas, but also submitted recommendations and solutions for replacing the "Scared Cows."
Honors & Awards
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Leadership Development Program Member
First Supply LLC
First Supply LLC built the Leadership Development Program (LDP) to identify and develop individuals likely to become future leaders within the company. I was among the 30 Employees out of 600+ selected to go through the year-long development program. During the LDP we focused and had trainings related, but not limited to:
•The Oz Principle of Accountability
•Ethics & Integrity
•Caliper Assessments
•Building & Maintaining Relationships
•Engaging & Inspiring…First Supply LLC built the Leadership Development Program (LDP) to identify and develop individuals likely to become future leaders within the company. I was among the 30 Employees out of 600+ selected to go through the year-long development program. During the LDP we focused and had trainings related, but not limited to:
•The Oz Principle of Accountability
•Ethics & Integrity
•Caliper Assessments
•Building & Maintaining Relationships
•Engaging & Inspiring Others
•Coaching
•Collaboration & Influence
•Business & Financial Acumen
•Strategic Thinking
•Capstone Project focused on Order Management
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It's always a blast to dive into communities and create fun, engaging content for our partners!
It's always a blast to dive into communities and create fun, engaging content for our partners!
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Please take this survey. The 7 Rivers Alliance has been helping to put this survey out for the past four years. Your feedback and and your comments…
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We are excited to announce a new job opportunity for a Broadband Specialist at La Crosse County. Please share with any who might be interested in…
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This week’s #employeespotlight goes to Amy Venner, a Customer Onboarding and Transition Specialist at our LWA location. She was recognized for…
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