Tom Southall

About Tom Southall

I am a leader that consistently produces results through building a compelling vision and implementing the vision through high performing, committed teams. I believe pursuing excellence in any activity is energizing, fun, and rewarding for both me as a leader and for my teams. I have experience in multiple businesses and markets and have built success through an 80/20 approach to create focus and simplicity throughout the organization. I excel when faced with challenging issues and the need for change while devising creative strategies to succeed.I am a leader who knows talent is critical for success and invests time in identifying and developing the best talent. I am committed to creating an environment where people can learn, try, and grow with a goal of both improving results and improving people. My core strengths include building high levels of trust and respect and developing high levels of followership with or without formal reporting relationships.I am a leader with a strategic mindset who understands how to analyze problems and opportunities and simplify them to create innovative, impactful strategies. Strategy Creation, Marketing Strategy, Customer Back Innovation and New Product Development all represent areas of expertise. I know how to build plans and processes to grow profits, grow people, and grow organizations.

Experience

1. Hospice Volunter

   Heartland Hospice

   Jan 2022 — Present

   Provide companionship and emotional support for hospice patients

Education

• Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago

  M.B.A., Marketing

  1983 — 1985

• Canisius University

  B.S., Management

  1973 — 1977

Skills

• Leadership
• Market Research
• Competitive Analysis
• Business Strategy