Todd Wangsgard
Enterprising, results-driven, and grounded are words that describe Todd Wangsgard. He brings 24 years of leadership and organizational development experience to his clients.
Clients value his ability to create clarity out of the business fog that prevents most companies from enabling greatness and developing the capabilities of their associates.
Todd has excellent professional experience. He was Senior Manager of Training, Talent Management, and Communications for ATK Lake City, a government-owned, company-operated manufacturing center in Independence, Missouri. He organized the training department, developed and implemented all levels of leadership curriculum, and oversaw the operation’s succession planning and teambuilding strategies.
As the Manager of Professional Development for ATK, a $4 billion aerospace and defense company, Todd led the creation of employee and leadership assessment and development initiatives for operations in 23 states.
Todd worked for Intermountain Healthcare, Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah, the intermountain west’s largest physician, clinic and hospital network. He founded IHC University and managed the implementation of curriculum as well as the administrative team of IHCU.
An industry cross section of Todd’s clients represent higher education, health care, insurance, manufacturing, aerospace, and defense.
Todd holds a PhD from Walden University in Leadership and Organizational Change. He has also earned his MBA from the University of Phoenix and a B.A. from Weber State University (Ogden, Utah) in communications.
Todd is affiliated with a number of professional organizations and holds certifications to teach a number of programs. He is a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), a Master Facilitator for Achieve Global, and a Certified Professional Behavior Analyst (DISC).
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Your Dream Job: Doing what you love
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The September issue of Outside Magazine features a collection of professionals-turned-transcendentalists who have abandoned their office job for a life of freedom and frolic in the career of their dreams. Most have traded a sizable salary for a piece of adventure and peace of mind, however their stories do provide life lessons that anyone can apply to his or her current situation without giving up that ‘day job.’ These lessons are perhaps most valuable to management as a remedy to keep A-players who may be considering a departure. The article is organized into reasons you may wish to seek employment in one of ‘65 Dream Jobs.’ Let’s take a closer look at those handful of reasons that good leaders can influence.
“You Have a Problem With Authority”
If you can’t create a more flat, accessible organization, do what you can to reduce barriers to communication with management. Relax the work environment without relaxing your standards for service, quality, or safety. Ensure labels encourage equality and inclusion, such as “associates” and “team members” instead of employees. People aren’t really your most valuable “asset.” They’re people, not things. Let’s just treat them as priceless!
“You Just Want to Save the World”
Consumers and job candidates vote with dollars and energy. Today their priorities include doing good. In a recent poll, 85% of consumers said they would not patronize an organization that isn’t socially responsible. More and more hirees are choosing to work and stay with an employer whose social agenda is aligned with their own – even if that means accepting a lesser salary. Meaning means more. Create ways for your people to give back, conserve resources, and contribute to the charities where they already volunteer their time.
“You Need Frequent Pats On the Back”
While the article highlights the varied and generous bonuses that are provided by the featured employers, it’s more important that you and I remember the increased motivation that comes from someone whose work is genuinely appreciated. The key is “genuine.” Make recognition personal. Learn specifics about the efforts your colleagues are putting forward. Then thank them, reward them, recognize them along with those details. Nothing is more defeating than hard work unnoticed.
Turn your workplace into a collection of dream jobs and you’ll soon realize dreamy results!
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