Learn about these leaders’ philosophies and how they can make a positive impact on your business
• What lessons can these visionary leaders teach you?
• How can they help you/your team/your company?

Do you have two hours to find out?
Call us now to schedule a facilitated DVD educational leadership series for your company. We will present the video(s) and support your team on how to implement their ideas into your organization:

1. Steve Jobs / Steve Wozniak / Apple
• View the complete, inspirational commencement speech that Steve Jobs gave at Stanford University;
• Reviews on books about Jobs and Wozniak with notes sent in advance of the session;
• A facilitated, 2 hour, interactive discussion on Jobs and Wozniak…their beliefs, business focus and practices.

2. Jack Welch
• Experience an impactful 45 minute interview Jack Welch did with Bill Hybels;
• Detailed book review sent in advance;
• A facilitated 2 hour, interactive discussion on Jack Welch’s beliefs, business focus and practices.

3. Jim Collins
• View his 45 minute speech describing teams on the way up and on the way down (one of best speeches I have ever heard);
• Summary of some of Jim Collins works and philosophy as well as a wealth of free information presented on his website (http://www.jimcollins.com/);
• A facilitated 2 hour, interactive discussion on Jim Collins beliefs, business focus and practices.

Where: Your office
When: Your choice
Cost:
A. Each 2 hour session is $500.00 (select 1, 2 or 3)
B. Schedule all three sessions for $1,250 (each one held at your convenience)
C. All three sessions plus 9 others, 5 PPDP (Personal/Professional Development Programs) and 10 proven best practice tools. Please see small business consulting contract below.*

* Our small business consulting contract includes:
• 5 individual, personal, professional development programs for you and your Leader/Managers;
• Access to the DVD ‘s of all leadership speakers including those mentioned above plus:
- Joel Barker, The Power of Vision
- Bill Hybels, 3 Critical Questions, from Here to There
- Blake Mycoskie, Making Conscious Capitalism Work
- Len Schlesinger, Action Trumps Everything
- Daniel Pink, What Motivates Us
- Patrick Lencioni, The Power of Vulnerability
- Rev. Brenda Salter McNeil, Courageous Leadership for Catalytic Times
- John Dickson, Humilitas
- Terri Kelly, When Leaders Emerge
• Access to 10 our best practice tools Find out more by clicking HERE

Cost: 3 month renewable contract for $1,500/month plus preapproved tools/specialists costs if needed.

ITT
1401 Feehanville Drive
Mount Prospect, IL
(847) 375-8800

 Well, what is the sneak preview?
A one time 55 minute session showing of Job’s Stanford commence speech, “Connecting the Dots” at your place for no charge.

Steve Job’s Book Overview
The Steve Jobs book by Walter Isaacson (who also wrote a book on Einstein and Franklin) is expertly researched and can give any reader insight to the life and career of Steve Jobs who some compare to Henry Ford, Disney, Edison and the artistry of Picasso or design expertise of Frank Lloyd Wright.  It covers his life from birth and can show any business professional or growth oriented person how creating world class products (or services or program) that can impact people’s lives, can change the world and in the process create financial rewards.  The book illustrates in detail how his lifelong business focus (obsession) of creating world class products that you design and market exquisitely vs. being in sales or financial oriented company was his guiding light.  It is the essence of his message.  Note: Apple is considered the most valuable company in the world today.

P.S.            Have you seen Jack Welch’s interview with Bill Hybels?  It is super.  Call if interested in having it presented to your group.

Contact Us today if you are interested in this limited time FREE offer – jmruh@comcast.net or call 773-775-6636

May 24, 2012 Featuring Steve Jobs on DVD and a Summary of Walter Isaacson’s Book, “Steve Jobs” and “iWoz,” by Steve Wozniak.

This Workshop is for you if… 

• You value inspirational ideas and interactive dialogue
• You enjoy the power of exchanging ideas with other successful leaders
• You expect results

You will: 

• Receive a detailed book report in advance.
• Learn about Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak’s beliefs and missions.
• See how their beliefs and context supported their goals.
• Learn specifics of what Jobs and Apple focused on and how it made them so successful.
• Understand how art, business, design and technology can support one another
• Gain insight into what YOU need to focus on so your vision/goals are kept alive and well.

What:  John M. Ruh Consulting, 2nd Quarter Educational Leadership workshop
Where: ITT Technical Institute, 1401 Feehanville Drive, Mt. Prospect, IL
When: Thursday, May 24th 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Format: DVD presentation, book review and facilitated group discussion.
Cost: Be our guest.RSVP: Now! There is limited space available. Call 773-775-6636 or email jmruh@comcast.net (Max: Two attendees per company please)

Can’t attend but are interested? 
Call and ask for a 1 hour, one-time, free mini session on Jobs commencement address at Stanford University (includes DVD of speech) or for a private workshop for your team (additional cost).

Click Here to View the Flyer

Back Home

Thursday June 7th, 2012 

Featuring Jeff Rosset & Jeff Bartelt, both from MidwestHR 

Learn more about MidwestHR at www.MidwestHR.com

As a small business (under 100 employees) owner,
this workshop is for you if… 

• Your group health insurance costs have been on the rise
• You have been forced to water down your plan design/offerings to offset costs
• The instances above have caused you to experience lower group participation, fail to attract/hire new talent, and/or possibly even lose valuable employees

You will: 

• Learn how to put together a strategy to offset rising health insurance costs
• Understand exactly what factors go into determining your premium costs
• Gain insight into the newest trends in Wellness Initiatives
• Learn about effective ways to fund your plan in order to lower costs
• Be introduced to a way to offer “Fortune 500” benefits as a smaller employer
• Gain the knowledge to help control your health insurance costs now and in the future

What: 

John M. Ruh Consulting, 2nd Quarter Small Business Educational Workshop

Where: ITT Technical Institute, 1401 Feehanville Drive, Mt. Prospect, IL

When: Thursday, June 7th 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Format: Presentation and facilitated group discussion

Cost: Be our guest.

RSVP: Now! There is limited space available. Call 773-775-6636 or email jmruh@comcast.net (Max: Two attendees per company please)

Chicago Attractions

• The Adler Planetarium – Tuesdays Free, Charter One Discount Days: May 1, 2 June 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
• The Field Museum Discounts for IL residents.
• Shedd Aquarium discount days for Illinois residents
  June 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
  Sept 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
  Oct 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
  Nov 5, 6, 12,13, 19, 20, 26, 27
• The Art Institute of Chicago, 1st, 2nd Wednesday
• Charnley-Persky House Museum – Wednesdays free (limited to 15 people)
• Chicago Children’s Museum – 1st Sunday of each month
• Chicago History Museum – Wednesday, July 4
  Wednesday, August 15–Thursday, August 16
  Wednesday, August 22–Thursday, August 23
  Wednesday, August 29–Thursday, August 30
  Tuesday, September 4–Thursday, September 6
  Tuesday, September 11–Thursday, September 13
  Tuesday, September 18–Thursday, September 20
  Tuesday, September 25–Thursday, September 27
  Tuesday, October 2–Thursday, October 4
  Tuesday, October 9–Thursday, October 11
• Clark House Museum – Wednesdays free
• DuSable Museum of African American History – Sundays free
• Glessner House Museum – Wednesdays
• Loyola University Museum of Art – Tuesdays
• Museum of Contemporary Art – Tuesdays
• Notebart Nature Museum – Thursdays (suggested donation days)
• Spertus Museum $10
• Swedish American Museum Center and Children’s Museum of Immigration – free
• Lincoln Park Zoo free
• McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum ($4/pp)
• Pritzker Military Library $5
• Museum of Contemporary Art – Tuesdays free
• Ukranium National Museum (Suggested donation $5)
• Garfield Park Conservatory free
• Navy Pier – Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows free
• Grant Park/Millennium Park (The Bean, Lurie Gardens, Pritzker Pavilion)
• Chicago Cultural Center (tour of Tiffany glass/structure)
• Federal Reserve Bank (See $1 million in a briefcase)
• Metrowalkz Self-guided Walking Tours (low cost – 11 maps for $2.99)
• Download at www.metrowalkz.com
• Illinois Holocaust Museum ($12 adults, ages 12-22: $8, ages 5-11: $6)
• Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art – Fridays free
• Illinois Railway Museum – Thomas and Friends Days http://www.irm.org/thomas/index.html
  additional calendar for special events at http://www.irm.org/schedule/index.html
• Historic Water Tower – free
• Lincoln Park Conservatory – free
• Bahai’i House of Worship – free
• Oriental Institute – free
• Chicago Architecture Foundation – Low cost tours…walking, by bus or by boat.
• Jane Adams Hull House – free
• Newberry Library – free
• National Museum of Mexican Art – free
• Museum of Contemporary Photography – free
• Mary and Leigh Blof Museum of Art – free
• Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture – Mondays free
• Terra Museum of American Art – Tues and 1st Monday of month free
• Museum of Broadcast Communications – $5
• Chicago Board of Trade – free Chicago Mercantile Exchange – free
• Smart Museum of Art Garden Conservancy Garden Walk, May 6, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Winnetka, IL. $5.00 per person; For additional information, go to http://www.gardenconservancy.org/opendays/open-days-schedule/openday/490-north-shore-open-day

Websites for additional attractions: www.Chicagotraveler.com/Chicago-free-attractions.htm

Nothing Is More Important to Your Success than Finding, Focusing, and Supporting a 5 Star Leadership Team!

by John Ruh

Do any of these sound familiar?

• Man, I’ve got so much work to do I hardly have time to breathe.
• Give me a break!  I’m answering email and text messages from the time I wake up until I go to sleep.
• If I take any personal time the company will go to hell
• It is selfish to put myself first. My family/work must come first.
• I’m too busy to attend to myself. I’ll do that when I’m retired.

 The Message

Your #1 project ABSOLUTELY/POSITIVELY must be a commitment to a continuous improvement process that gives you the time needed to grow yourself.

Why?

If you don’t, you will soon be obsolete, exhausted and far less valuable to your clients and your company.  And you will risk everything that is important to you.

Support is available

Read about a personal, professional development program that is proven to grow people.

• FAQ http://johnruh.com/2000/01/pppd-faq/
• In depth descriptions http://johnruh.com/2000/01/pppd-description/
• One free PPDP session http://johnruh.com/2000/01/pppd-landing/

Here is what I’m doing to prepare for the New Year.

Each November I do my annual PPDP (Personal and Professional Development Plan) review of 2011.  I get honest, open feedback from my partners.  Call or email me if you want a copy of what I sent to them.

Over the Thanksgiving break, I formulate my 2012 PPDP goals.  This includes my business goals/plans too.

In December I test the goals to make sure they feel right. I finalize them by 12/31.

In January I blast off…ready to activate the new plan.

This is a process that takes time, (you can’t rush this) but it focuses me and it works (Note: It may also be disruptive to your ego and cause some anxiety.  Work through it.  It is a great continuous improvement process). I refine it as I go along, examining it during weekly and monthly reviews.  It really is quite easy once you get into the habit of doing it.

Question:
I’m curious, what are you doing to prepare for the New Year, and why?  Please share your process. If you need support to get things done, call or email us.

P.S.  Click Here for your FREE end of year “1, 2, 3 steps” offer on wheel planning process.  It all starts with a company wide survey.

Do people who know you consider you cheap? Do you hold this as a badge of honor?  If so, you are limiting your success.

Why?

Everybody has a frugal (politically correct word for cheap) side. For the sake of this article let’s call that side, “Mr./Ms. Cheapo.” If Cheapo is making the decisions in your life, you are only looking at the cost side of the equation. This side is very prejudiced, judgmental and limited in what can be seen. Cheapo often can’t see value and misses opportunity because cost is the only thing that is being considered. As my client Joe Incrocci (who is a financial guru) says, “They jump over dollars to save pennies.”

What to do about it:

Don’t let this side of you monopolize your decision making. Access another part of yourself, the wise business leader, who sees the big picture. Let that side of you run the business and only allow Cheapo to speak when all other parts of an opportunity have been thoroughly explored.

How?

Step 1

Get to know Cheapo well.

Step 2

Learn more about the part of you that can make wiser decisions.

Step 3

Start the process of awareness and separation.

We can help.

Sign up for our PPDP program (CLICK HERE for MORE INFORMATION) and take advantage of our offer of one free session. This will allow you to begin the process that all great achievers discover, learning to better manage yourself and capitalize on your strengths (strengths capitalization concept).

P.S. - Our next free workshop featuring Jack Welch’s DVD, which is part of PPDP program will be held on 2/23/12. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE