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Just added a new video blog on my GAIN-net page

I have just added a new video here on my GAIN-net page that deals with how to create a culture of accountability -- take a moment to check it out - hope you find it of value! Thanks - John…Continue

Started Nov 20, 2010

Guy Kawasaki on the secret to entrepreneurial success
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Just posted an excellent video by Guy Kawasaki on my GAIN-net page -- hope that you will take a look - John

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GREAT website --- really cool ideas!

Just ran across this AWESOME web site -- much like TED.com - really cool info from top thinkers -interesting/important topics - high quality videos - MUST see:…Continue

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Carol Ann Dykes and John Spence are now friends Aug 25, 2011

Please take this survey! at Gainesville

April 13, 2011 at 6pm to April 30, 2011 at 7pm

To My Friends in Gainesville: I serve on the board of advisors for HOME magazine. Since I am always jumping up and down about "owning the voice of the customer" the publisher of HOME magazine, took my words to heart and created a very brief customer survey. If you are a reader of HOME magazine it would really mean a great deal to me if you would take just a few minutes and PLEASE fill out this survey. …See More

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Herb Jones commented on John Spence's blog post 'Creating a Culture of Accountability'

John appreciate this video and unfortunately, early on in my professional life I made most of these mistakes. As an organization, Online Potential is much leaner, much more focused on workflow management, effective planning and smart, decisive…

Apr 4, 2011

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The Startup Genome Project!

I just ran accross this site: The Startup Genome Project -- looks VERY interesting. Here is a link: http://startupgenome.cc/42010809 Here is a sinpit from the site: Inside Look Into The Startup GenomeWe want to do for startups what Pandora did for music in order to understand how innovation happens at a fundamental level and the spread the knowledge of these principles worldwide.We believe an interdsciplinary approach is possible, where…See More

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The Startup Genome Project!

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To be a catalyst in seeing Gainesville become well-know as a world leader in innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Last Chance on Cade Prize at Gainesville

January 6, 2011 all day

Do not forget that TODAY is the last day to apply for the Cade Prize!!

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John Spence and Innovation Gainesville are now friends Dec 2, 2010

Just added a new video blog on my GAIN-net page

I have just added a new video here on my GAIN-net page that deals with how to create a culture of accountability -- take a moment to check it out - hope you find it of value! Thanks - John Spence HERE is a direct link See More

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Creating a Culture of Accountability

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Status: Entrepreneur

Company Name: John Spence, LLC

Title: Managing Partner

Industry: Professional Training & Coaching

Who is your mentor and mentee?: Roger Strickland is my mentor -- I have several mentees

University/College: University of Florida

Company website: www.awesomelysimple.com

Twitter address: awesomelysimple

Professional Experiences & Goals: Background on John Spence
"Making the very complex...awesomely simple” is no mere catch phrase, it is truly John Spence’s mission in life. Driven by an insatiable curiosity to understand the fundamental aspects of what it takes to achieve and sustain excellence in business and life, John Spence has earned a reputation as a leading authority in the areas of Strategic Thinking, High-Performance Teams, Advanced Leadership Development, and Delivering Consistently Superior Customer Service, making him one of the most highly sought after executive educators and professional speakers in America. In 2011, John was recognized as one of the top 100 business thought leaders in America.

At the age of just 26, John was named CEO of an international Rockefeller foundation, overseeing projects in 20 countries and reporting directly to the Chairman of the Board, Winthrop P. Rockefeller III. Two years later John was nominated as one of the top CEOs under the age of 40 in Florida and Inc. Magazine’s “Zinc Online” recognized him as one of America’s up and coming young business leaders.

For the past 14 years, John has presented workshops, speeches and executive coaching to more than 300 organizations worldwide including; Microsoft, IBM, GE Capital, Abbott, Merrill Lynch, Black Rock, NCR, AT&T, The US Navy, Alltel, Lanier, Verizon, Qualcomm, State Farm, and dozens of private companies, government offices and not-for-profits. John is also the author of “Excellence by Design – the six key characteristics of outstanding leaders” and “Awesomely Simple – essential business strategies for turning ideas into action” and has been a guest lecturer at over 90 colleges and universities across the United States including Harvard, Rutgers, Brown, Stanford and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Affectionately referred to as the “Human Cliffs Notes” by many of his clients, John is known for taking massive amounts of research combined with his personal hands-on experience to deliver timely, focused, results-driven programs. For example, to create carefully customized workshops and presentations that reflect the newest research and most current thinking, John reads at least 100 business-related books each year and listens to an additional 30-50 audio books, giving him an incredible depth and breadth of knowledge which to draw from.
John has served as “Executive in Residence” for the University of Central Florida’s Technology Incubator; as a Special Advisor to the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University; as a lead instructor for the University of North Florida’s Executive Education division; on the Board of Directors for the University of Florida’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation; as an advisor to the University of Florida’s Leadership Development Institute and as a senior instructor at the Cornell University Leadership Development School.
His work as a business advisor and executive educator has taken him on assignments to Hong Kong, Japan, Germany, Austria, Mexico, Latin America, the Bahamas and Canada.

Specialties in Your Industries of Expertise: Strategic thinking, business excellence, leadership, high performance teams, branding, customer service.

How did you hear about GAINnet and what are your interests?: Assisting those who need help in the areas that I have expertise and experience. Working on exciting projects with fun, talented people.

Here is a video I did on the five foundations of strategy

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The Startup Genome Project!

Posted on February 20, 2011 at 5:11pm 0 Comments 2 Likes

I just ran accross this site: The Startup Genome Project -- looks VERY interesting.

Here is a link: http://startupgenome.cc/42010809

Here is a sinpit from the site:

Inside Look Into The Startup…

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Creating a Culture of Accountability

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Guy Kawasaki on the secret to entrepreneurial success

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"Watch" Great Business Books for Free!

Posted on November 30, 2009 at 2:54pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Want to “watch” some of the very best business books? Here is a link to a really cool website called READITFOR.ME where you can (for free) watch a superb, brief and very enjoyable review of some of the best business books on the market. For busy people this is a fast, easy, and efficient way to learn great ideas, check out a new books (to decide if you want to invest the time and money to read the entire book) and have fun in the process!… Continue

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At 2:49pm on January 25, 2011, Jill Gordon said…: Hi Mr Spence! Your mentor, Mr. Strickland, talked a lot about you in my Economics class this past fall. What an inspiring story! Glad to be your friend here on GAIN.