The Grodner Group

04/30/2018

The Grodner Group has helped, and continues to help, our clients to dream big and imagine the impossible and then make it possible.

According to this recent Ted Talk by Dan Pallotta of Pallotta Enterprises, our society has stopped dreaming big. Pallotta quotes Leonard Bernstein who famously said "two things are required for great achievement: a plan and not quite enough time." Pallotta says deadlines and commitments are the lessons of dreaming big. Do you agree?
The Grodner Group is here to help you commit, create deadlines and most importantly dream big and do the impossible.

Stepping outside of one's comfort zone can happen on different levels. Entrepreneur and humanitarian activist Dan Pallotta says that doing so is not only important for individuals — but for society.

04/22/2018

A wonderful presentation on the power of collaboration and importance of teamwork and taking messy ideas and making them relevant

Organizations are often run according to "the superchicken model," where the value is placed on star employees who outperform others. And yet, this isn't what drives the most high-achieving teams. Business leader Margaret Heffernan observes that it is social cohesion — built every coffee break, ev...

03/27/2018

A study last year by Adobe and Forrester Consulting found that 82 percent of companies believe there is an important connection between business results and creativity.

Companies that encourage creative thinking outperform competitors in revenue growth, market share and industry-specific leadership. The summary of this compelling study can be found below.

Every day at The Grodner Group, we help clients think strategically to develop innovative solutions and identify methodologies for performing at their highest and best.

How big of a role does creativity play in business success? Experts say it's one of the most important factors.

03/26/2018

LinkedIn published a great list of the 50 companies based on LinkedIn members' interest in the company, engagement with the company’s employees, job demand and employee retention.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/linkedin-top-companies-2018-where-us-wants-work-now-daniel-roth/?trk=eml-top_companies_2018

From Starbucks to Spotify, the 2018 LinkedIn Top Companies represent the companies where professionals most want to work across the U.S. — based on

03/25/2018

So much to be learned from these companies on how being Innovative and creative can be great business

Our annual guide to the businesses that matter the most.

03/24/2018

Love this message from Simon Sinek and in particular the component about communicating from the inside out and truly understanding and living your why. This is at the very core of what The Grodner Group exists for: To help our clients explore and articulate why they exist and then to build upon that to achieve their ultimate success by working with people who believe what they believe

Simon Sinek has a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership -- starting with a golden circle and the question "Why?" His examples include Apple, Martin Luther King, and the Wright brothers ...

03/22/2018

Great panel discussion about the current and future state of healthcare, hosted by BHM BIZ. Stimulating discussion. No easy answers but a lot of strategy and communications challenges and opportunities for a consulting firm like The Grodner Group.

03/22/2018

Conversation and listening is definitely becoming a lost art in our personal as well as our professional lives. Too much technology means we're always running and gunning and perhaps being less effective in our work. At The Grodner Group, we understand and value the importance of listening to our clients, sifting through our conversations to identify opportunities to take them to the next level, regardless of industry or organizational size.

We’ve forgotten how to talk to one another. Here’s how to fix that.

03/21/2018

The Grodner Group helps clients figure out how to solve difficult, or messy, problems, that are often the source of frustration. Here is a great Ted Talk on this topic.
https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_harford_how_messy_problems_can_inspire_creativity

Challenges and problems can derail your creative process ... or they can make you more creative than ever. In the surprising story behind the best-selling solo piano album of all time, Tim Harford may just convince you of the advantages of having to work with a little mess.

03/21/2018

Ken and I are pleased to share our revamped website for our consulting firm, The Grodner Group (GG). Ken joined GG in 2017 and our new site more clearly reflects the expanded scope of our services. We would love for you to check it out and give us your thoughts.
www.thegrodnergroup.com

The Grodner Group (GG) adds value to business by taking a thoughtful, creative, goal-oriented approach to developing and implementing business strategy across a variety of industries, as well as overseeing complex projects.

12/13/2016

The amazing Glen Templeton will be performing at the Drish House this Saturday, Dec. 17. This intimate setting will allow all 200 guests to have an up close experience with this up and coming Nashville artist and Tuscaloosa native. A few tickets remain at both the VIP level (featuring a reception before the concert and reserved seating) and general admission tickets. Don't miss the chance to say "I saw Glen at the Drish!" Buy your tickets today!!
http://www.drishhouse.com/…/drish-…/glen-templeton-concerts/

05/04/2015

We were proud to assist INTRA (Israel National Therapeutic Riding Association) with their event this weekend at Hunter's Moon Farm in East Norwich, NY. With assistance from research professionals at NYU, Mayo Clinic and Itamar Medical, INTRA is undertaking an important study in the area of PTSD and the efficacy of equine therapy. Special thanks to Bobbie and Pearl Seril of Hunter's Moon Farm, Jen Griffin of Hunter's Moon Farm, Steven Lamm of NYU, and Koby Sheffy of Itamar for joining INTRA's Anita Shkedi and Yotam Sheffy to share important information on this upcoming groundbreaking study.

12/22/2014

Focus

Life provides endless opportunities and detours. In these moments, we have a choice -- how best to embrace what you cannot predict and find the "teachable moments." These are words I have always known to be true, but have found even more profound recently. The last 20 months have been both overwhelming and gratifying: the sincere honor of sharing Valentines Day 2013 with the Sandy Hook community -- and my new found friends there; [ 272 more words. ]

04/18/2013

Go to California Pizza Kitchen at the Summit today and tomorrow (or the Galleria tomorrow) with the flyer found at www.publiclibrariesinjc.org and CPK will donate 20% of your total food order to Public Libraries in Jefferson County! Don't have time to eat in? Don't worry. With the flyer, take out orders and catering will also benefit the libraries. Get your pizza fix this week in honor of National Library Week!

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04/17/2013

Did you know it is National Library Week? Two great activities this week in conjunction with the celebration:
1. A FUNDraiser for Public Libraries in Jefferson County at California Pizza Kitchen on Thursday, 4/18 and Friday, 4/19. Visit the Summit location either day, or the Galleria location on Friday, and bring the coupon/flyer available online at http://jclc.org/advocacy/CPK.aspx (or at your local Jefferson County library location). CPK will make a donation to public libraries for 20 percent of your purchase. It is that easy!
2. Have overdue library materials you need to return? Go to http://www.jclc.org/Reader/2013/spring/coupon.htm to receive a $5 coupon to cover those fees. If you have been procrastinating to avoid fines, now is a great time to return those materials, compliments of your Public Libraries in Jefferson County and National Library Week! Coupon good through Saturday, April 20th!

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03/06/2013

03/04/2013

Shannon Hicks of The Newtown Bee wrote a lovely article about the recent MeetUP for Change/LIP Life Is Precious event in Newtown, CT for Sandy Hook families and first responders. Thank you Shannon!
http://newtownbee.com/news/features/2013/03/01/valentines-day-cupcakes-offered-community-communal/6431

03/01/2013

Brotherly Love at its finest! RTR

02/26/2013

I am certain that our redesigned farmhouse table is going to be the hub of Hand in Glove when we complete construction. I also know that I want it to be a comfortable place for folks to linger after a … Continue reading →

02/26/2013

In the midst of the Hand in Glove build, I have been slightly sidelined by two projects – both unintentional. Each has resulted in construction of a slightly different variety from what we are undertaking at Hand in Glove. And … Continue reading →

02/10/2013

ZBT's R + R weekend is going to be a hit! We have over 300 who are planning to attend what will surely be an unforgettable time of renewing friendships, making new connections and creating memories. Can't wait to see everyone in Tuscaloosa!

02/08/2013

Every day life throws us curve balls. Whether circumstances are good or bad at any given moment in our lives, the same fundamental truth still remains: LIP Life Is Precious.
Great partners continue to come forward for next week's "heartwarmer" event in the Sandy Hook community. Necco, the Valentine's Day candy heart people, have agreed to send us little message-filled boxes of their signature sweets to share with the town. Thanks Alyssa and Necco!

02/08/2013

Yesterday The Grodner Group presented a new logo and strategic plan & vision to the Public Libraries in Jefferson County. Great enthusiasm for the new messaging and look. Keep an eye out for it in the coming months!

02/01/2013

It has been a busy week pulling together all the details for MeetUP for Change's cupcake "heartwarmer" event through the LIP Life Is Precious initiative. We will be at Newtown High School for Valentine's Day to spread a little love . hope . happiness.
Thank to D'Orazio Sisters Bakery, Cherries Cupcakes, Sprinkles, Babycakes, JCakes, Frosted Couture Cupcakes, Forever Sweet Bakery, Sugarbelle Cakes and Pastries, Wal-Mart and Sam's Club for providing yummies for the day.

01/28/2013

So excited to announce that Food Network Star's Martie Duncan has agreed to help with the LIP Life Is Precious cupcake "heartwarmer" event in Newtown on Valentine's Day!

01/23/2013

So many connections from around the world in Newtown, CT. Love . Hope. Thank you Christal Preszler, Suzette LeBlanc and George Benson! LIP

01/21/2013

I am in Newtown, Connecticut today on a snowy winter afternoon. The town is every bit as charming as I would have imagined, the people warm and the scenery beautiful. For my friends in Birmingham and our former hometowns, it has the same intimate simplicity of the villages of Basking Ridge, Dunwoody, Mountain Brook or the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Now we can help our "neighbors" in Newtown, regardless of where you are from. There are only 11 hours left in our indiegogo campaign to raise funds for a Valentine's Day "heartwarmer" event in Newtown for those impacted by the December 2012 shooting tragedy that befell this idyllic place. For those who are already given, THANK YOU. If you haven't won't you please consider going to www.indiegogo.com/LIPlife-is-precious and join the movement to bring a little love "sealed with a kiss" to Newtown and other communities in need.

Hearts broke worldwide when Newtown, CT lost so many. Similar events of tragedy -- and hope -- happen daily. All pointed to one simple truth: Life Is Precious.

01/18/2013

We have some amazing cupcake partners so far for the LIP Life Is Precious Valentine's Day cupcake "heartwarmer" event in Newtown. Thanks to Sprinkles (NYC); Sugarbelle Cakes (Glastonbury, CT); J Cakes (North Branford, CT); Frosted Couture Cupcakes (Southington, CT); Pastry Art Bake Shoppe (Birmingham, AL); and Dreamcakes (Birmingham, AL).
Kisses and so much gratitude to Nicole, Kitten, Hope, Joelle, Dennis and Jan!!

01/16/2013

Other 6 days left to help us show the people of Newtown Connecticut a little love, hope and happiness sealed with a kiss! Go to http://www.indiegogo.com/LIPLife-Is-Precious & make a difference this Valentine's Day!

Hearts broke worldwide when Newtown, CT lost so many. Similar events of tragedy -- and hope -- happen daily. All pointed to one simple truth: Life Is Precious.

01/15/2013

Even Crimson knows that LIP Life Is Precious as she checks out the LIP baseball cap. Crims was a rescue kitty separated from her mother at birth and discovered by Alex Grodner under his house in Tuscaloosa after the 2011 tornado. Like LIP Life Is Precious on FB and check out our http://www.indiegogo.com/LIPLife-Is-Precious/x/353621 campaign