Comments on: Changes in My Leadership Team

By: April 2009 Book View

April 2009 Book View — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:53:34 +0000

[...] Thomas Nelson CEO Michael Hyatt announced that Mark Schoenwald has been promoted to President and COO, reporting to Hyatt, and will be responsible for both sales and publishing. EVP and Chief Publishing Officer Tami Heim is leaving the company. For the rest of the changes, which Hyatt reported on his blog, visit http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/03/changes-in-my-leadership-team.html. [...]

By: Book View

Book View — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:49:11 +0000

By: Joseph Cole

Joseph Cole — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:45:47 +0000

Thanks for the info! I've looked into Buckingham's model. Good stuff. I'm still in prayer seeking answers on how to unify our team around their strengths. I believe that what Buckingham is proposing is simply Ephesians 4 (…each joint supplieth…") put into business terms.

By: Know Thyself « Joseph Cole’s Blog

Know Thyself « Joseph Cole’s Blog — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:28:14 +0000

[...] I was reading Michael Hyatt’s blog, who happened to mention how his leadership team had evaluated his strengths and weaknesses, [...]

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:24:41 +0000

You can follow Tami on Twitter: @TamiHeim.

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:24:09 +0000

Thanks, Rachel. I know God has great things for Tami. She is a treasure.

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:23:37 +0000

First of all, they know me extremely well. Second, we all know one another's Strengths Finder results. I highly recommend Marcus Buckingham's entire strengths-based model. Thanks.

By: Joseph Cole

Joseph Cole — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:45:13 +0000

Question: How did the leadership team come to the consensus of your strengths on the team? I lead a board at my church. We would be so much more effective if we could collectively come to some understandings of each other's strengths.

By: Leadership « Rediscovering the Church

Leadership « Rediscovering the Church — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:46:16 +0000

[...] great deal of respect for Mr Hyatt having been in communication with him briefly and, last week, he published a blog post explaining a leadership shakeup within the organization which he heads up. As part of that post, Mr [...]

By: J.A.

J.A. — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:37:51 +0000

Tami, do you have a blog? Twitter? Can't wait to see where God uses your giftedness next!

By: DerekDRobertson

DerekDRobertson — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:26:51 +0000

I think your name is very creative. Which then makes you a very creative man.

By: human3rror

human3rror — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:17:05 +0000

dude. i'm just a man, you're right.and i apparently can't spell either… i mean, lookit my name!

By: DerekDRobertson

DerekDRobertson — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:53:20 +0000

you the man human3rror

By: Daniel Decker

Daniel Decker — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:39:02 +0000

Change is always fun. :) Does Mark Twitter / blog? Would love to learn from his insights as well.

By: Marla Taviano

Marla Taviano — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:53:29 +0000

Yeah, I think my name's actually Marla.

By: Mara Taviano

Mara Taviano — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:51:50 +0000

I love Tami. I'm so thankful you guys are parting on such good terms.

By: Rachel Hauck

Rachel Hauck — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:28:43 +0000

Mike, thanks for your openness and honesty about doing business, and realizing how structure and models change over time.

I only met Tami briefly, once, but have admired her from afar and pray with you that God will enlarge her tent and increase her boundaries.

Blessings on you Mike, your new team, and Tami as she goes on God's journey.

Rachel

By: Dan Glaze

Dan Glaze — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 18:02:45 +0000

That's why Tami is one of the most admirable leaders I know. It is going to be exciting to watch how God is going to lead Tami. She creates WOWs.

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:40:50 +0000

Thanks, Tami. You are the epitome of grace, class, and professionalism. I think God is getting ready to expand your territory. I can't wait to see what this next chapter brings. I am sure we will both look back and say, "Well, of course. THAT's why that happened."

May God continue to pour out His blessings upon you. I will be praying for you and Dale. I know good things are ahead!

By: Tami Heim

Tami Heim — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:31:39 +0000

Greetings Mike!

I want to share how I feel about the changes. I am sad to be leaving the amazing family at Thomas Nelson. Each one has been a gift in my life. Their hearts and passion for delivering words of truth, light, and hope to a world in need has been inspiring. You and the team know I believe wholeheartedly in the announced leadership changes, the direction Thomas Nelson is heading, and how each leader is being called upon to lead in the area where God has given unique talents and strength. You know how passionate I am about people living in the zone God designed just for them. I love this team and pray God will bless this you abundantly.

As for me, the past four years have been remarkable and I wouldn’t change a day of it. It has been a joy to serve the company, employees, authors, agents, and God in this season of my professional career. I look with great excitement towards the future and the next assignment God has planned for me. I leave feeling only love and appreciation for this experience and all the people. As Max Lucado would always remind us, ‘We are doing our part to add to the population of heaven.’ My time with Thomas Nelson has been a WOW in my life’s journey.

Thanks Mike for all you have meant to me. You have been a wonderful mentor and friend. I know you always will be. Now just GO and ROCK IT!

Living to serve – T.