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Small Business Leadership Strategies for Growth

July 27, 2009 (San Dimas, CA) American Heroes Press announced that the co-author of Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style, Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.) will be a guest on the internet-based radio program Grassroots Business Network, LLC, discussing mall Business Leadership Strategies for Growth.

 

Date: July 28, 2009

Time: 6:00 PM Pacific

Listen Live:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/GBN/2009/07/29/Small-Business-Leadership-Strategies-for-Growth

 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Grassroots Business Network, LLC organizes and promotes networking events and training seminars in the areas of networking, sales, marketing, business development, and holistic wellness. According to Tyrone Turner of Grassroots Business Networks, LLC, “Our main base of operations is New York City (Manhattan), Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA. What makes our networking events so special is that we have our events in professional environments - we do not hold them in bars or restaurants as we don't feel those locations are necessarily conducive to effective networking. Another thing is that we provide all attendees with a comprehensive contact sheet/follow-up list. This list has the following information: name, mailing address; e-mail, website, phone number; best time to call; hobbies and interests; and products/services that they are looking to buy in the next 90 days. The training seminars feature up and coming “grassroots” experts. Cutting to the chase, the individuals who speak at our events are the stars of tomorrow, so take advantage of meeting and learning from them now.”

 

ABOUT RAYMOND E. FOSTER

Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years.  He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant.  He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton.  He has completed his doctoral studies in business research. Raymond is a graduate of the West Point Leadership program and has attended law enforcement, technology and leadership programs such as the National Institute for Justice, Technology Institute, Washington, DC.

 

Raymond has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and is currently a faculty advisor and chair of the Criminal Justice Program at the Union Institute and University.  He has experience teaching upper division courses in law enforcement, public policy, technology and leadership.  Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One.  He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in law enforcement. 

 

His first book, Police Technology is used in over 100 colleges and universities nationwide. He latest book, Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style has been adopted by several universities for course work in leadership; by several civil service organizations and required reading for promotion; and, has been well received in the wider market.

 

ABOUT THE BOOK

Using poker as analogy for leadership, Captain Andrew Harvey, CPD (ret.), Ed.D. and Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA found the right mix of practical experience and academic credentials to write a definitive book for leaders. Working together, Harvey and Foster have written Leadership: Texas Hold em Style. Most often leaders find they are given a set of resources people, equipment, funds, experience and a mission. As Foster noted, "You're dealt a certain hand. How you play that hand as a leader determines your success."

 

More than a book: A fun and entertaining journey through leadership that includes an interactive website to supplement knowledge gained from the book.

Proven and Tested: Not an academic approach to leadership, but rather a road-tested guide that has been developed through 50-years of author experience.

High Impact: Through the use of perspective, reflection, and knowledge, provides information that turns leadership potential into leadership practice.

Ease of Application: Theory is reinforced with real-life experience, which results in accessible and practical tools leaders can put to use immediately.

High Road Approach: Personal character and ethical beliefs are woven into each leadership approach, so leaders do the right thing for the right reasons.

Uses Game of Poker:  Rather than a dry approach that is all fact and no flavor, the game of poker is used as a lens through which to view leadership concepts.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret)

909.599.7530

raymond@hitechcj.com

www.police-writers.com

U.S. Commander in Iraq Cites Progress Made in Narhwan

By Gerry J. Gilmore

American Forces Press Service

Feb. 6, 2008 - Much progress in the security, local governance and economic realms has been achieved in the Iraqi city of Narhwan over the past four months, a senior U.S. commander posted there said today. "We've seen significant gains at the local level in governance" in Narhwan and its environs, Army Lt. Col. Mark Sullivan, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division's 1st Battalion, 10th Field Artillery Regiment, said during a conference call with military analysts.

Efforts to bring together city council officials, local tribal leaders, police, and Iraqi government representatives have paid off, Sullivan said. Now, everyone's concerns are discussed at regular governance meetings, where joint solutions are identified and pursued, he said.

"We really believe that these are Iraqi problems that require Iraqi solutions," Sullivan said.

Recent anti-insurgent operations involving U.S. and Iraqi security forces with help from local citizens have made the area safer, Sullivan said, but he cautioned that his area of operations remains a dangerous place. Yet, Sullivan said, he's optimistic that security and other gains achieved in Narhwan in recent months will be lasting.

"The local population has embraced our presence, and we believe the extremists have been severely disrupted as a result," Sullivan said.

Today, local citizens are "performing a vital role in protecting the neighborhoods where they operate." Since November, citizens groups have provided 11 tips to coalition forces that have resulted in the discovery of 12 ammunition caches, he said.

As security continues to improve in Narhwan, a municipality of about 100,000 people, some citizens-group members will transition into local Iraqi security forces, Sullivan said. Other members, he added, will join local economic enterprises.

Sullivan cited the revival of a Narhwan brick factory that now employs about 2,500 people. Discussions between local leaders and national government officials brought about an increased allocation of fuel and electricity to the factory, he explained.

As a result, brick production will be greatly increased, with a projected gain of between 4,500 and 6,000 additional jobs over the next six weeks, Sullivan said. The added jobs "will have a great impact, not only on the city of Narhwan," he said, but also across the region.

Other economic programs being developed in the Narhwan area include water, sewage and schools projects, Sullivan said. These and other reconstruction programs are boosting the local economy, he said.

Sullivan and his staff have identified 39 economic projects for Narhwan and its vicinity, for which about $1.5 million in coalition-provided funding has been spent. The Iraqi government, he added, has provided about $2.9 million for Narhwan projects.

Sullivan's unit has performed other duties in Iraq. From March until September, he and his artillery soldiers were stationed at the Camp Bucca detention facility before being transferred to the Narhwan area.