John Walsh, CMC, MBA

www.ForLeadershipSuccess.com

Specialties Strategic Planning Speaking Assignments Performance and Profit Improvement Lean Manufacturing and Efficiency Sales Training Mentoring and Coaching

Industries Manufacturing Services Distribution Associations Metal fabrication, assembly and stamping Electronic assembly and service

Client Benefits

You can benefit from a leader who has experience in challenging assignments leading to satisfied clients and increased sales revenue. The outcome is increased profitability and improved cash flow.

Strategic Planning projects get completed on time, with documented goals, action steps and time targets for goal completion. A great outcome results from getting a buy-in from your management team.

Speaking assignments touch the audience by practical examples, inspiritation, humor, and experience driven success strategies.

Mentoring and Coaching is confidential, thus the executive can safely discuss challenges, conflicts and seek new paths to successful leadership.

Professional Background

John started his career in sales with Procter & Gamble, then moved to AT&T where due to his effectiveness moved rapidly up to sales management and then marketing management responsibilities. John has served as VP & General Manager for two firms in the Fortune 300, Federal Signal Corp. and Verizon/GTE.

John has also served as President, CEO & COO of four privately held family companies. He has served on Board of Directors and Board of Advisors for several privately held companies. In addition, John has served as Chairman of the Board of the Management Association of Illinois, which services 800 member companies, and Chairman of the Board of the American Electronics Association - Midwest Council.

Testimonials

"Our machine tool distribution company of twenty years did some serious soul searching in the aftermath of September 11th. It became clear that our previous successes and failures were more economically pulled than company driven. We needed solid business guidance to take control. AlignmentNOW's John Walsh joined our newly formed advisory board and helped drive us through our most difficult transition of positive change. With John's guidance, we are today defined, benchmarked and focused towards our clear goals."
Michael Ryan, President MAC-TECH, Inc.

"Our company found AlignmentNow, Inc. to be of great value to our management team. John Walsh helped us formulate a strategic plan. We have increased our productivity and profits by implementing action steps which were championed by employees who took ownership of the projects. John encouraged individuals to discover and accept their unique talents which have strengthened the company."
Jack Calmeyn, President & CEO John J. Moroney & Company

"Our concern was in improving efficiency and lowering our operating costs. AlighmentNOW, Inc. identified a process for implementing Lean Manufacturing that provided us with operational focus and employee involvement which was substantially accomplished in a timely and efficient manner."
Gregory Reichle, Chairman& CEO American Wilbert Vault, Inc.

"We seek experienced executives to present seminars and lead topical discussions with experienced business owners who are involved in our Entrepreneurship Program. We are extremely pleased to have John Walsh of AlignmentNOW, Inc. as part of our team. Each of his presentations has been insightful and thought-provoking. He continues to receive excellent evaluations in sharing ideas with our entrepreneurial business owners. Success sharing often leads and encourages business owners to successful performance."
Jamaluddin H. Husain Ph.D., Coleman Chair in Entrepreneurship E-Center, Purdue University Calumet

"In pursing investments, we seek professional advisory experience in selected industries and management skills. Our interaction with John Walsh of AlignmentNOW, Inc. is beneficial due to his knowledge and business savvy for diligence in evaluation of companies. John displays industry expertise and relationship skills which are helpful with bankers, lawyers, equity partners and the company management being targeted for investment. His ability to question, crystallize issues and provide business insight has proven invaluable."
Mr. Gregory Greenberg, Senior Partner Altus Capital Partners

"We recommend AlignmentNOW, Inc. for an insightful approach involving listening, analysis and group discussion. Our management team identifies with the experience offered by John Walsh and they are receptive in taking action on key issues."
Dr. Louis Glunz, Chairman & CEO Regis Technologies, Inc.

"Our involvement with AlignmentNOW focused on my priorities, skills, strengths, balance and management style. As my role became clearer, I was able to focus on business development, improvement in priorities and effectiveness with my management team. The mentoring process was of real value to the business, and also assisted in creating additional time for my family."
Geoff Rosehain, Senior Vice President Creata

"Wolf & Company offers our clients and interested executives, seminars which are designed to highlight current business trends and provide insight into more effective processes of business performance. John Walsh of AlignmentNOW, Inc. was a featured speaker of the topic of "Getting Ahead of the Competition-By Establishing an Advisory Board". John shared insight into Board of Advisors and Board of Directors, explaining how each type can greatly assist in the long term success of a business. Client feedback and ratings indicated that this was one of our best seminars."
Mr. Russell L. Romanelli, Partner Wolf & Company LLP