Visionary Leader with Jim Robinson

Show Notes: (4:24) Introduction to Randy and Tanishka (5:26) Intro to ISO Technical Committee for Facility Management (08:42) Tanishka’s Experience with ISO Committee (13:37) Importance of ISO Standards (14:47) The FM Profession in Latin America (22:17) APAFAM’s Role in Latin America (27:19) FACMAN Latam 2022 Conference (33:54) Closing Thoughts   Links: Shawn Black Randy Olson Tanishka McQueen APA...

Show Notes (0:41) Introducing Jim Robinson (2:14) How Commitment Plays a Role in People’s Happiness at Work (7:33) Keeping Employees Committed to the Mission and Vision (10:06) Building a Culture of Teamwork (17:32) Communicating with Your Team (24:36) How Transparency Affects Your Team’s Commitment (27:20) Work Ethic (33:36) The Importance of Innovation (35:46) Closing Thoughts Links Shawn Black...

Show Notes: (0:54) Introduction to Jeff (4:28) Driving Factor behind Automation (6:10) Change in Automation (7:33) How Automation Benefits FMs (14:02) Automation Alienating the Human Workforce (19:09) Advice for FMs Implementing Automation (22:22) How FMs Are Trained about Automation (24:45) Best Way for FMs to Roll Out Automation (27:08) How Automation Is Being Used (32:07) Future of Automation  ...

Shownotes: (1:28) Introduction to Randy and Krystal (3:51) Getting into FM - The Career by Accident (8:12) NFMT and Connex  (14:26) It’s Not about Us, It’s about Them (17:27) Staying Competitive (23:00) New Data (30:07) Advice for FMs  Links: Shawn Black Randy Olson Krystal Vasquez ProFMI Quotes: “...Solving problems and being a liaison between salespeople and operational people that have to deliv...

Shownotes: (0:38) Introducing Jim Robinson (1:15) Preparing for Uncertainty in the Marketplace (6:32) Developing Leaders in Your Organization (10:45) The Importance of Diversity in Your Company  (15:16) Empathy’s Impact on the Workplace (22:40) Dealing with Imposter Syndrome  (28:01) Closing Thoughts Links: Shawn Black Jim Robinson Quotes: “ As long as your focus is growing [your employees], they...

Summary: This installation of FM Evolution brings on a familiar face and good friend, Jim Robinson. He is the CEO of CGP Maintenance and Construction Services and wears many hats such as author, business coach, speaker, and chairman of a nonprofit. He is a leader in this industry for facility maintenance. This week we sat down at RFMA to discuss what it takes to keep a business from failing.  Than...

Summary: In this episode of FM Evolution , host Shawn Black sits down with Matt Singer live at RFMA Conference 2022! Matt is the CEO at Ecotrak, a facility management SaaS company that is passionate about helping FMs succeed in their position. During the episode, Shawn and Matt discuss Ecotrak’s asset-first approach, the ever-changing facilities industry, and how FMs can benefit from integrating A...

Shownotes: (0:40) Introducing Debi Kensell and Jim Robinson (1:35) What is RFMA? (3:43) What Are You Reading? (6:31) Transition into Becoming a CEO (13:41) Structure and Strategy for Planning RFMA 2022 (17:00) Education as a Pillar for RFMA (21:09) Building Connections at RFMA (24:11) RFMA 2022 Resources, Speakers, and Events (29:39) Heroes in FM World (30:58) Ah-Ha Moments and Closing Remarks Lin...

  Summary: On this week’s episode of the FM Evolution podcast, Dr. Deniz Besiktepe joined host Shawn Black and ProFM’s Randy Olson to discuss the next generation of facility maintenance education. Dr. Besiktepe recently completed the ProFM Credential course and is an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin’s Stout Construction program.  Thanks for tuning in! Shownotes: (0:31) Introducin...

Shownotes: (0:39) Introducing Jim Robinson (1:51) Defining the Great Resignation (4:06) The Shift in Company Culture (6:04) Schedule Your Priorities (10:12) Sacrificing Playtime and the Generational Gap (14:20) Leading a Team into Good Mental Health (22:00) The Habits That Change You (24:37) Advice and Closing Remarks Links: Shawn Black Jim Robinson Quotes: "You've got to keep [your employees] eng...

Shownotes: (1:46) Introducing Chris Bunch of Pride Industries (5:21) Military Service and FM  (6:55) What Are You Reading? (8:28) Unemployment of Adults with Disabilities  (13:28) Workforce Retention (18:48) Corporate America Hiring Practices (23:31) Is PRIDE the Solution to These High Turnover Rates (30:34) Education and Workers with Disabilities (35:23) Closing Remarks Links: Shawn Black Chris B...

This week, our leadership series continues with fan-favorite guest Jim Robinson. As an author, certified business coach, speaker, philanthropist, and CEO/President of CGP, he always has a plethora of wisdom and knowledge to share on these episodes.  Our leadership series seeks to tackle the questions which lead to personal and professional growth. The topics range from cultivating core values to s...

  Shownotes: (1:42) Introducing Suri Suriyakumar CEO of Arc Facilities, and Randy Olson of Pro FMI (4:44) What are you Reading? (7:57) The Three Biggest Challenges FM Face in 2022 (15:00) The Great Retirement and The Skills Gap (18:10) Turning a Labor Shortage into Opportunities (21:48) Credential Courses to Support Technological Advancements  (24:49) The Ease of AI and Machine Learning (31:00) Ad...

Shownotes: (1:01) Introducing AW Schultz  (3:38) What is Visual Management Group?  (5:47) What are you reading? (9:38) VMG’s Process to help FMs (12:28) Advance Planning and Scheduling Education (16:49) Challenges in Implementing Change (18:48) All Things Supply Chain Management (21:30) Managing Supply Chain Risk (26:33) Advice to FMs Right Now (27:24) Wrap Up Links: Shawn Black AW Schultz Visual...

Shownotes: (3:06) Introducing Randy Olson and Michael Thomas  (6:20) What Are You Reading? (10:07) Why FM’s Should Focus on Professional Development in 2022 (14:20) The Impact of Going Through the ProFM Program  (18:36) Challenges with Professional Development (14:11) Top Focus For FM’s In 2022 (24:15) ProFM Credential Topics (27:41) Training and Educating FM’s in 2022 (34:03) What Started Randy i...

Shownotes: (1:36) Introducing Jim Robinson (2:47) What Makes a Successful Leader in 2021? (6:38) Finding Focus in a Chaotic World (8:03) Routines That Work! (12:01) Turning Self Development into Team Development (14:11) Authenticity: What it actually means (20:43) Can Anyone Be a Leader? (25:38) Advice for Aspiring Leaders (26:20) Wrap Up Links: Shawn Black Jim Robinson Quotes: “We've all become h...

Shownotes: (2:53) Introducing Randy Olson and Alana Dunoff (6:03) Gratitude is Critical in FM (8:39) Importance of Recognition (11:34) Creating a Culture of Gratefulness (17:23) Practical Ways to Show Gratitude to Staff, Vendors, and Clients (20:50) How to Give Value to Your Team (24:53) Recognition is the Root of Motivation (26:58) How has an Attitude of Gratitude Impacted Randy's and Alana's lif...

Shownotes: (0:57) Introduction To AnJuan Thomas (3:04) Journey into FM (5:08) What Are You Reading?  (6:42) FM Within the Military (9:15) How The Military Impacted Leadership Skills in FM (12:54) Transitioning from Military to FM Role (15:29) Creating an American Experience in a Foreign Country (18:02) Global Labor Shortage & Supply Chain Challenges (21:15)Love to Serve and Love to Learn (29:0...

  Shownotes: (2:41) Introduction To FM Topics (4:46) What are you reading? (9:05) Introducing Amy Brown and Trade Press Media Group (11:18) Introducing Randy Olson and ProFMI (12:01) ProFMI and NFMT Relationship  (14:11) NFMT Remix 2021 (17:18) UCF and ProFMI Credential Course (18:57) 3 Tracks of NFMT (25:54) Why NFMT? (28:38) Wrap Up Links: Shawn Black Pro FMI Pro FM Credential Course Randy Olson...

Shownotes: (0:59) Introducing Andy Gailey of UPTIME (03:59) From mechanical engineering apprenticeship to UPTIME  (9:08) What are you reading? (12:56) Helping Facilities Mitigate Risks (16:38) Where do Managers Step Into Reliability in FM? (19:14) UPTIME's strategies and advice (27:41) Alignment of maintenance and operations (38:50) Measuring Expenditures (42:11) Wrap Up Links: Shawn Black Andy Ga...

Shownotes: (0:55) Introducing Jim Robinson (4:22) First lead yourself (6:37) When are you ready to lead? (6:24) Balancing Availability and Boundaries (10:32) Listening to your team (11:25) Knowledge of Business Operations & Vision  (13:48) Prioritizing Both The Mission and Your People (17:06) Servant Leadership in Local Communities (20:51) The Takeaway & Wrap Up Links: Shawn Black Jim Robi...

Shownotes: (2:33) Introducing Bill Yanek (10:05) Adapting To 2021 with ConnexFM Conference (15:42) What to look forward to for 2022? (17:15) Highlights of ConnexFM (26:04) New Member Initiatives (28:15) Experience of Switching to Virtual (36:54) Wrap Up Links: Shawn Black Bill Yanek ConnexFM Book Recommendations: ConnexFM Benchmarking Study Think Again The Extended Mind Quotes: "We're here to help...

Shownotes: (2:53) Introducing Randy Olson & Stan Mitchell (4:26) Stan Mitchell & His Journey To ISO Standard Development (6:40) ProFMI and ISO (8:50) What Are We Reading? (15:22) How Does Someone Get Involved in Developing ISO Standards for RM? (16:53) A Joke Gone Wrong Turns Stan Toward ISO Development  (20:38) FM is About People and so is ISO (23:15) ISO Standards & Certification Pro...

Shownotes: (2:56) Introducing Josh Witte (4:41) What Are You Reading? (6:44) What Lead Up To This Initiative? (11:14) Updating Multiple Assets (14:02) Sustainability Across Regions (15:42) Electric Vehicles  (18:49) Preventative Maintenance & The Sustainability Initiative (22:05) National Vs. Regional Companies (24:15) Recycling Programs  (32:02) Wrap Up Links: Shawn Black Josh Witte   Books:...