Lunch & Learn

“What’s the difference between managing and leading," is a question that has been asked many times and answered in many different ways. The biggest difference between managing and leading is the way the manager or leader motivates the people who work or follow them.  This also sets the tone, direction, and approach for most of the other aspects of what they do.

Knowing the difference is critical when it comes to building the culture of your organization, setting goals, having clear focus, staying on track, job performance, overall efficiency, and setting yourself a part from the competition.
 

Presented by Terry Gurno – Influence Speaking and Coaching

Terry, a graduate of Northwest University in Kirkland WA, spent 20 years as a staff pastor (youth and associate) in the Seattle and the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene areas.  During this time he was also a junior high and high school camp director, foreign and national missions trip leader, and motivational speaker.   In 1999 Terry became the lead pastor of one of the largest churches in the northwest with 3,000 attendees, 450 volunteers, and 25 staff.  During that time they started services on a second site (multiple campuses) and planted 2 churches.

In 2002 Terry transitioned back into the market place in Luxury Car Sales.  In 2005 he became a Realtor and in 2006 was given the opportunity to lead the Real Estate Company as the Team Leader/CEO.  In 4 years as the Team Leader he increased their agent count by 73%, opened a business center (in a down market), and had 2 of the years in the company’s setting records in listings taken, contracts written, closed sales, owner profit, and profit share.   Terry’s primary focus as Team Leader was recruiting and hiring talent, action training in all facets of business building, and coaching for productivity and profitability.  

Terry’s Mission

“To help people Discover, Inspire, and Empower to take their Next Step in their personal and/or professional journey in order to have a life worth living."