Ricky Steele’s Post

Earlier this year I told you about the daughter of a friend, Betsy Oney, who I have known since she was born, who had a big dream. For many years, her aunt, Ellie Dylan, was one of my best friends living just one house apart from each other in Columbus, and her mom, Betsy was the baby sister that I am sure I held in my arms a few times in the early 1960's. 😍 This incredibly smart and fun-loving young lady and I shared coffee on March 15th at San Francisco Coffee Roasting Company and I got excited hearing about her life, her mom whom I had not seen in 50 years, and her dream. Three months later, her dream has become a reality. Out of 7,000+ applicants, one of the only 12 that were chosen to drive the OSCAR MAYER FOODS Wienermobile Hotdogger for the '24 - '25 Season is that young lady, Ms. Sarah Oney. You can follow Sarah's adventures on Instagram @om_sarahkraut. At some point, expect to see photos of my grandchildren inside the Wienermobile when Sarah passes through The ATL. 😀 The Columbus, Georgia Ledger-Enquirer shared Sarah's story on July 3rd: https://lnkd.in/eX7_Qjg5 So proud of you and for you, Sarah!

My friend, Ashwin Ramaswami for State Senate has received a Major Endorsement from our Honorable United States Senator, Jon Ossoff. Ashwin is smart, hard-working, and has a passion to serve. The fact that he is running against an Indicted Fake Trump elector means that every honest, ethical, America-loving Georgian should support Ashwin. Most of us do not live in his district but we can support Ashwin financially, through social media endorsements, and by sharing his name with our friends who live in Georgia Senate District 48. You may support Ashwin financially at this website: https://lnkd.in/e-Jfw9Ka

If you subscribe to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution or the UNAPOLOGETICALLY ATL newsletter, please read my friend Bem Joiner's insightful wisdom on the current state of Atlanta young adults who were maturing during the Olympics. Bem Joiner and Atlanta Influences Everything ROCK!

Exciting opportunity for one of our newest clients. This is a company that is very successful and well-respected. All of us at Talent 360 Solutions are proud to be serving them. https://lnkd.in/ed8tdXqV If you are a fit for this Techno-Functional SAP Architect role, please apply as soon as possible. Our client is eager to fill this position. If you are not a good fit, but you know someone who is, please share this with them and the good Karma from "Paying It Forward" will smile upon you. Thank you, Ricky 6/26/2024

To my young Atlanta friends, 40 years old or younger: I had the privilege of being accepted into the Outstanding Atlanta "Class of 1986". This organization has been around since 1968 making it the oldest organization in Atlanta recognizing and supporting young leaders. If you would like to become an Outstanding Atlanta alum, apply for the "Class of 2024" today. https://lnkd.in/eKc4hfWs Ricky 6/26/2024

Friends: I have had the privilege of spending many hours discussing business, staffing in particular, the Leadership Atlanta experience, the importance of DEI initiatives now and in the future, as well as life in general with my friend, Nedra Dickson. Without A Doubt: Nedra Dickson Is The Real Deal! Subscribe Today, My Friends! You will learn a great deal and become a better version of yourself. #shoelutions for a more inclusive world. #podcastlaunch #diversityandinclusion #Supplierdiversity #inclusionmatters #diversityrewired Ricky 6/20/2024

Delightful lunch today with a young man who is smart, hard-working, and has a passion for serving others. Graham Pierce contacted me on LinkedIn after buying a copy of "The Heart Of Networking Third Edition". We chatted on the phone, Graham attended the Louis Gump Book Signing last Wednesday as my guest, and today, we spent over 2 hours talking about networking and me answering one great question after the other. Nothing is more joyful to me than sharing my passion with someone who wants to make a difference in our world. You may find your own copy of my third and final book here: www.heartofnetworking.net Ricky 6/19/2024 PS: Just happened to wear a pair of light blue Seersucker shorts on this 23rd Day of the "2024 Seersucker Season". Only 74 days left before we pack them away until Memorial Day 2025. 😉

Friends, especially Atlanta friends who are still actively working: In the last two weeks, I have met with three groups of people who are new to Atlanta and trying to learn the lay of the land. In one situation, I went to the new Atlanta Business Chronicle offices across from Ponce City Market and picked up a copy of the annual "Book of Lists". I also encouraged each group to subscribe to the Atlanta Business Chronicle print and electronic editions. I have been a subscriber since 1980 and without a doubt, the ABC has often given me an edge in my career. I just received an email from the ABC about a Special 48-hour sale for a year's subscription and a copy of the 2025 Book of Lists for only $85.00. If you are not a subscriber and you do business in The ATL, take advantage of the hard work of David Rubinger and his team, including the ever-present, Mr. Byron Small, who captures every important business photograph that you will want to see. Enjoy: https://lnkd.in/eWJKzWcZ PS: I don't work for the ABC, nor do I receive a free subscription for sharing this post. What I do get is the thanks of folks who listened to me about the ABC over the last 40+ years, and that brings me great joy.

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT, MY FRIENDS: Louis Gump and Condace Pressley LIVE at Eagle Eye Book Shop. Two powerful executives, community advocates, and Leadership Atlanta alums are a combination you do not want to miss. There are still a few seats left so register Now. Louis has written the definitive book on Intrapreneurship and whether you are a college business student or a seasoned corporate executive, there will be gems in what Louis shares tonight and you can learn much more by reading his new Best Selling book, "The Inside Innovator". 2.5 hour drive this morning to an out-of-town event but Good Lord willing, I will be at Eagle Eye Book Shop by 6:30pm and I look forward to seeing many of you there. Ricky 6/12/2024

One week from today, my friend and fellow Leadership Atlanta alum, Mr. Louis Gump will be sharing wisdom and insight from his new book, "The Inside Innovator". Louis will be interviewed by another Leadership Atlanta alum and Media Super Star, Ms. Condace Pressley. This Is A Do Not Miss Event, My Friends! I hope to see you there. Ricky 6/05/2024