Jeff Hilimire

APRIL 11, 2014

The list so far: Raymond King , Zoo Atlanta. I’ve known Jacqui Chew for a long time and she’s easily one of the most dynamic people killing it in Atlanta today. She’s the CEO of iFusion Marketing and is a neighbor of mine in the Atlanta Tech Village. How would you describe your leadership style?

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Jeff Hilimire

JANUARY 16, 2013

That my experience with Leadership Atlanta can’t get any better. We’ve moved into the portion of our schedule where we get a chance to interview CEO’s in Atlanta. Things that will certainly help shape my leadership skills over the rest of my career and I couldn’t help but share some of that here. But it does.

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MARCH 21, 2014

The first was with Raymond King , CEO of Zoo Atlanta; the second was with Devon Wijesinghe , CEO of Insightpool; the third with Mark Feinberg , CEO of Uruut; the fourth with Simms Jenkins , BrightWave Marketing; the fifth was with Rob Kischuk , CEO of PerfectPost; and the sixth was Kyle Porter , CEO of SalesLoft. .

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Jeff Hilimire

MARCH 12, 2014

If you haven’t been to Zoo Atlanta in a while, you really should make the trip. It’s a phenomenal zoo and, as I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know the CEO, Raymond King , I’ve learned from him that the most important aspect of Zoo Atlanta is their focus on saving and protecting animals. 1959-2000).

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Jeff Hilimire

MARCH 15, 2019

Each quarter I take the Dragon Army leadership team to an offsite location for a day of reflection and planning. Reverend Warnock was a Leadership Atlanta classmate of mine in 2012-2013, and I’ve admired him greatly ever since. I pick a place that will inspire us and have the leader of that place give us a talk.

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Jeff Hilimire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Last month was honored to be chosen by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of their Most Admired CEOs of 2017. During the process the ABC asked me to do a Q&A on leadership, and I thought I would share the interview: Atlanta Business Chronicle in July named our list of Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs of 2017.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 28, 2017

The customized program nurtures leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills—and that’s just the short list. Atlanta, GA – June 21-22, 2018. Executive Leadership Support Forum. FranklinCovey On Leadership World Tour. Be the Ultimate Assistant 2-Day Workshops. Conference Organizer: Bonnie Low-Kramen.

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Jeff Hilimire

APRIL 30, 2013

Everyone I meet now – that lives in Atlanta – I tell them the same thing: Apply to Leadership Atlanta or Leadership Atlanta’s LEAD program. Atlanta Leadership' Do it every year until you retire or get in, whichever comes first.

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Jeff Hilimire

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

David Cummings , my co-founder of Dragon Army, creator of Atlanta Tech Village , and lots of other great things. Blind Post Inspiration Leadership' They don’t have to make trade-offs between seeing their family and doing their job. They prioritize their time to get everything done, with a heavy emphasis on family.

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Jeff Hilimire

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

In late 2012 when I was midway through my year with Leadership Atlanta. I refocused the board and our leadership team on what kind of business we’d be going after (mostly digital) and the benefits of that approach. Leadership' Tell me about the time you realized you had the power to do something meaningful.

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Feld Thoughts

APRIL 10, 2020

When Amy and I had life dinner on March 1st, we were both tired after a three-week trip to Boston, Miami, and Atlanta. The leaders have been remarkable and I continue to learn about leadership by working closely with them. As we discussed the potential impact of Covid, we talked about the current state of things in the US.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 23, 2018

Let’s be real… I was raised in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia and I had a privileged upbringing. Right after that trip, I decided I was going to leave Atlanta and explore a new city. I went to private school and played on club sports teams. The people around me were very white and very conservative.

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Jeff Hilimire

DECEMBER 2, 2020

. “A” can stand for “agency”, or “activism”, or “alliance”…but it also is a call back to Atlanta, which is often referred to as, “The A” So, what is The A Pledge , you ask? In 2012-2013, I went through Leadership Atlanta. And then this happened.

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Jeff Hilimire

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

We call it our Purpose Playbook, pulled from the four books I’ve written in my Turnaround Leadership Series. This podcast I recorded with Kashi Sehgal The Atlanta Business Chronicle launch article Thanks as always for your support and friendship. Here are three ways you can learn more about Purpose Group: Purposegroup.us

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Jeff Hilimire

MARCH 5, 2020

This past weekend — on my Leap Day birthday, actually — I spent the day on a trip from Atlanta to Montgomery and Selma. The trip was put on by a few of the classmates of the 2020 Leadership Atlanta class (second best class ever to my class of 2013). We boarded the bus in Atlanta around 7 a.m. insidejoke.

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Jeff Hilimire

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Spunlogic grew to be one of the more successful digital agencies in Atlanta, and ultimately was acquired, because of the trust that Raj , Danny, and Raghu and I had. Engauge ultimately became successful, and was acquired , because (and only because) the leadership team was able to build trust.

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Jeff Hilimire

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

And for what its worth, this is why I’m very bullish on the Atlanta Falcons. Same with leadership in business. I really can’t overstate it, the ability for a leader to be ready for the moment and be calm when things aren’t going well is critical.

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Jeff Hilimire

DECEMBER 1, 2017

They’re one of the fastest growing agencies in Atlanta and made up of some of the most talented people I’ve ever met. Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board Member. I love being a part of the Chamber and contributing to Atlanta’s growth. There is so much potential, and Atlanta needs this!

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Jeff Hilimire

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Last night my good friend and marketing extraordinaire, Stephanie Critchfield , interviewed Danny Davis and I in a “fireside chat” on leadership at Digital Atlanta. The 8 things I learned from Danny Davis about leadership. Entrepreneurship Leadership Start-ups' (thanks for the great photo, Jay !).

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Jeff Hilimire

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Johnson Cook , the dude that sits right behind me at Atlanta Tech Village , and who flew the pirate flag on top of the building last week cementing himself forever in my consciousness as a true bad@ass, wrote a post recently called, The Top 3 Jobs of a Startup CEO. if you liked this blindpost, here are more you can check out.

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Jeff Hilimire

JUNE 11, 2017

My good friend and Leadership Atlanta classmate, Mike Pitcher , joined me for another 11 minute chat. Mike and I spend this conversation discussing our shared Leadership Atlanta experience. – Seven eLements of Leadership for a New Breed of Leader ,) speaker, and business leader.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 1, 2017

At the time of this writing I have just attended a Georgia Tech Foundation board meeting in Atlanta and am always there surrounded by achievers who exhibit similar energy. If phrased properly in the framework of high energy leadership, that can be smart delegation and not a sign of disinterest.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

For better or worse, the city and the Bay Area are now synonymous with entrepreneurship and innovative high-tech thought leadership. Atlanta, GA. The days of San Francisco being famous for trolley cars, Rice-A-Roni, and serving as a refuge for artists and bohemians are long over. Here are some additional U.S. Minneapolis, MN.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 22, 2017

As a founder you ultimately have to learn the skills to play your leadership role, and having a seasoned booster early on just moves you faster along that path. I started every one of my tech businesses after Peachtree Software in the ATDC in Atlanta and was part of the Georgia Tech alumni committee that founded it.

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Jeff Hilimire

APRIL 19, 2021

Ever since I went through Leadership Atlanta in 2013 , I knew I needed to find a way to make an impact against systemic racism. Wouldn’t Atlanta be the best place to do that, given our legacy in civil rights? 1,000 The A Pledge volunteers. I’ve long wanted to do something specifically focused on racial equity and social justice.

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Jeff Hilimire

APRIL 19, 2021

Ever since I went through Leadership Atlanta in 2013 , I knew I needed to find a way to make an impact against systemic racism. Wouldn’t Atlanta be the best place to do that, given our legacy in civil rights? 1,000 The A Pledge volunteers. I’ve long wanted to do something specifically focused on racial equity and social justice.

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Jeff Hilimire

OCTOBER 27, 2020

To explain what I mean by finding and living into your personal purpose, I talked about my experience in Leadership Atlanta, how my eyes were opened to my privilege , and why I’m now on a journey to have an out-sized, positive impact on the world. Before you leave. There is exclusive content that only comes out in the email!

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Jeff Hilimire

OCTOBER 5, 2012

As I mentioned recently , I’m in the midst of reading, “Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn” , a history of Atlanta told threw the lives of a white family and a black family. It’s a book that was suggested to me in the opening retreat for Leadership Atlanta and to say I’m enjoying it would be an understatement.

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Jeff Hilimire

DECEMBER 21, 2018

I’m currently the Board Chair of 48in48 and Central OAC , I’m on the Board of the Metro Atlanta Chamber , and I’m involved with The Children’s Museum of Atlanta and Zoo Atlanta. ’ I’m incredibly honored and thrilled to join this Board and follow (and learn from) Doug’s leadership.

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Jeff Hilimire

MARCH 5, 2013

Steve Cahillane from Coca-Cola chatting with my 2013 class of Leadership Atlanta. Ok, upon reflection, I can say this was one of my favorite leadership interviews. Thanks Leadership Atlanta , and thanks, Steve. It was great to hear another leader say this same thing.

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Jeff Hilimire

DECEMBER 19, 2019

For six years I was on The Children’s Museum of Atlanta ‘s board. We (myself, the leadership team of the museum, and a handful of other marketing experts/leaders in Atlanta) spent three hours working through an exciting opportunity. It is such a fantastic organization, run by a fantastic leader.

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Jeff Hilimire

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Without hesitation he said that I should consider applying for Leadership Atlanta. Fast forward nine months, and I’m now about 1/3 of the way through the Leadership Atlanta experience. First of all, and this was not something I expected, I’m now deeply in love with Atlanta. And boy, has it changed me.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Jamillah Rahmaad is a seasoned public relations professional based in Atlanta, GA. Conferences select speakers based on their knowledge which you have displayed in blogging and according to your interest which you have clearly communicated on LinkedIn.

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Jeff Hilimire

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

It’s always been important to me to be involved in helping others, but my life took a course correction when I went through Leadership Atlanta in 2012-13. Boards I’m on: Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce – I’m as passionate as anyone about my city. I started this in 2013.

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Austin Startup

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Many of you have probably read by now that I am returning from Austin to my roots in Atlanta. Even in the early Peachtree Software days, the decision to build our company in Atlanta was not made without some careful consideration. Deals were getting done there. As it was, we were flying out there nearly every week anyway.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Basically we set out quarterly goals for when we're going to open offices, and we said, okay, Q one, San Francisco, Q two Atlanta, Q three, Washington, DC Q four Chicago. Another example is when we thought, okay, we've got to scale this to the next level. And then we forced ourselves to do it. We didn't give ourselves an out.

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Jeff Hilimire

MAY 6, 2020

And bonus, one of the leaders I respect so much, Hala Moddelmog (CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber, and former president and CEO of Susan G. I run a weekly email newsletter where I share interesting articles and books I’m reading, productivity hacks, leadership lessons, and an update from that week’s blog posts. Before you leave.

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