Engage, Unravel, Connect - Bowtie Leadership and Development

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Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal and business development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Dr. Todd Jenkins, Founder of Bowtie Leadership and Development, located in Bentonville, AK, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

Bowtie Leadership & Associates is a global leadership management and personal development firm with a focus on bringing diverse people together to increase individual or organizational productivity and performance. We ENGAGE... UNRAVEL... and CONNECT individual(s), businesses, or organizations to greater heights to achieve one's purpose and expected outcomes. We offer Leadership Training, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion Development, and Motivational Speaking. Our expert professionals will partner with your business to deliver tailor-made practical solutions fast.

Customers: Portfolio includes clients from various non-profits, small businesses, colleges and universities, and large corporations such as WalMart Inc., Verizon, Coca-Cola Inc, US Soccer Federation, Tyson Foods, Inc., Kellogg's, AT&T, Deloitte, Inc, Black Hills Energy Inc., Facebook, American Airlines, Amazon, Google, and Starbucks to name a few.

Tell us about yourself

I am a proud alumnus of The University of South Carolina, where I graduated with high honors and received two undergraduate degrees, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. I earned my Master of Science from Illinois State University and a doctorate from the University of Arkansas. Additionally, I completed my post-doctorate studies focusing on "Leading Diverse Organizations" at Harvard University. Throughout my professional career, I served on multiple boards in my local community, colleges, and universities, and internationally through global organizations such as Rotary International.

Recently I was named a 2021 DEI Champion Awardee by the National Diversity and Leadership Council. In January 2020, I received recognition as a Top 25 Influencer in Business, along with names such as Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart, state senators, and prestigious business leaders by Arkansas Money and Politics Magazine. In 2019, I was selected as one of the Top 100 Diversity and Inclusion Executives under 50 by DiversityMBA magazine, "40 under 40" by Arkansas Business Journal, Top 12 of Ones to Watch by Celebrate Magazine in 2017, the Rodney Momon Award recipient, Paul Harris Fellow, and included in the "30 under 30" 2016 list of Top Minority-Owned Businesses. I have been featured and contributed to several research, articles, and podcasts around building inclusion and engagement within organizations and communities.

Today I am known as Dr. "Bowtie Todd," a trainer, consultant, motivational speaker, life coach, and conversationalist. Throughout my consulting firm and keynotes, I have spoken to large crowds with over 30 000 people in Korea and multiple engagements across the globe in South America, North America, Asia, and Europe. I am a proud husband, author, servant leader, and conversationalist who believes in my philosophy "bowtie" it all together, serve and simply be a gift unto the world!

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

The scale of the firm's impact globally working with individuals, non-profits, and Fortune 500 clients in diversity, equity, and inclusion impact and providing great returns to the business impact.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

Learning to say your best noes and yeses that's why your organization's mission is so important to help you navigate the market!

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Start with your business plan to ensure you hire the right people to help run operations and the right partners to help fulfill your organization's mission.
  2. Have a growth mindset and be adaptable and flexible when needed.
  3. Have a board of advisors, and never forget to focus on the customer experience.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.bowtieleadership.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.BowtieTodd/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.bowtietodd/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowtieTodd/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-todd-jenkins-69830944/

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