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Timothy Dean Smith

CVP
Leadership Speaker, Coach, Podcast Host
TDS Performance Improvement, LLC
Country or state 
United States
Available to 
North America
City 
Vestal, NY
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No
Timezone 
America/New_York

Personal Details

Bio

Although my parents were educators, learning was not my priority. This led to tough love meetings, I like to call my parent-teacher conferences, the home edition. After college I began to realize the powerful impacts of education, which makes all professions possible. I now find learning and sharing insight inspiring. Specifically, helping you assess and accelerate the development of the right people, for the most important responsibility in the world, leading people.

My career spanned over four decades as a Crash Test Dummy for leader development and culture improvement. What I learned over decades, I teach you in hours or minutes, so you and others benefit for a lifetime.

I’m a leadership speaker, coach and podcast host. I teach you to solve three common people problems:

1.   Endangered People Skills, Communication Paradox

2.   Peer to Leader, Now What?

3.   Sunday Feelings about Monday Mornings

I am seeking opportunities to share my solutions as a speaker, coach or podcast guest.

Let's have our "get to know each other" conversation, to understand your event expectations and how I can help you be successful.

Current position (1)

Leadership Speaker, Coach, Podcast Host

TDS Performance Improvement, LLC

Degrees (1)
Electronics
DeVry University
1978 to 1980

Presentations

Presentations (7)
Contagious Performance Improvement℠ - (Keynote / Workshop / Leader Coaching)

The future-proof culture where people feel inspired, appreciated and fulfilled. This innovative and agile culture can quickly improve and adapt to your ever-evolving world.

People-Centered Leadership - (Keynote / Workshop / Leader Coaching)

The foundation is self-leadership. People-centered leadership maximizes people’s strengths, relationships and time. Great leaders establish future-proof cultures where people feel inspired, appreciated and fulfilled. Relationships are the foundation of leadership and life.

Communication and Emotional Intelligence - (Keynote / Workshop / Leader Coaching)

The most important people life skills. Poor communication or miscommunication is the root of most problems and can be expensive. Emotional intelligence is the strongest predictor of success.

Self-Managed Teams - (Keynote / Workshop / Leader Coaching)

Self-managed teams are beyond empowerment, they encourage full engagement. Self-management fosters participation and sharing, creating ownership and great decision-making. The results are increased stability and higher retention. Self-management unleashes the talent, passion and potential of people. Self-managed teams share the responsibilities of leadership, ownership, performance and results.

Mynd Time℠ - (Keynote / Workshop / Leader Coaching)

A concept I developed to help people develop a daily physical and mental relaxation routine, to improve their lives by reducing distress and stimulating creative thinking.

Know Stress - (Keynote / Workshop / Leader Coaching)

Know Stress has a dual meaning. This learning session helps people
know and understand distress, the bad stress and Eustress, the good stress.There is no such condition as No Stress. We will always have some level of stress, the key is understanding and controlling it.

Relationships and Results - (Keynote / Workshop / Leader Coaching)

Relationships are based on communication and trust. Relationships are the essence of our being and results are directly related to the type of relationships we have..

Workshops (3)
Endangered People Skills, Communication Paradox
4 hours
(View workshop agenda)

This learning session benefits to all people, personally and professionally. Everyone should be proficient in our two most important people skills, communication and emotional intelligence.

Peer to Leader, Now What?
Full day
(View workshop agenda)

This learning session benefits First-time leaders, those who hire and promote first-time leaders and solopreneurs who hire their first people. This learning session will prevent the need for first-time leaders, to ask the age old question, “Now what?”

Sunday Feelings About Monday Mornings
Full day
(View workshop agenda)

Culture is how you feel Sunday evenings about Monday mornings. 67% of employees are disengaged. Through audience participation, minimal distress and appropriate humor, you will be introduced to two concepts I pioneered, Mynd Time℠ and Contagious Performance Improvement℠, the future-proof culture. You will learn how to make this future-proof culture your reality, beginning with a self-assessment, performed old-school. I can’t predict the future; I prepare you to create it.

Past talks (51)
Endangered People Skills, Communication Paradox
IndySHRM Membership Meeting
Virtual
July 18, 2024
Endangered People Skills, Communication Paradox
Watkins / Montour Rotary Meeting
Montour, NY
May 16, 2024
Endangered People Skills, Communication Paradox
Section IV Student-Athlete Leadership Conference
Broome County Forum, Binghamton, NY
February 29, 2024
Endangered People Skills, Communication Paradox
Envision Speaker Series
Virtual
January 27, 2024
Leader KPIs
Global Speakers Talk Annual Live Conference
Virtual
December 10, 2023
Endangered People Skills, Communication Paradox
Steele Memorial Library
Elmira, NY
November 17, 2023
Harassment, Corrective Action & Termination
SUNY Corning Community College, Workforce Education
Virtual
June 20, 2023
Evaluations, Performance Plans & Career Paths
SUNY Corning Community College, Workforce Education
Virtual
June 13, 2023
Personnel Policies
SUNY Corning Community College, Workforce Education
Virtual
June 6, 2023
Roles, Responsibilities & Recruiting
SUNY Corning Community College, Workforce Education
Virtual
May 30, 2023
The Written Word & The Spoken Word
SUNY Corning Community College, Workforce Education
Virtual
May 23, 2023
Budgeting 101
SUNY Corning Community College, Workforce Education
Virtual
May 16, 2023
Communicaton & Emotional Intelligence
SUNY Corning Community College, Workforce Education
Virtual
May 9, 2023
Supervisor Diversity
SUNY Corning Community College, Workforce Education
Virtual
May 2, 2023
Leadership
SUNY Corning Community College, Workforce Education
Virtual
April 25, 2023
Introduction to Non-Profits
SUNY Corning Community College, Workforce Education
Virtual
April 18, 2023
Why First-Time Leaders Fail, Cause & Prevention
Meier Supply Company Core Development
Conklin, NY
May 8, 2023
Endangered People Skills, Communication Paradox
SHRM Tompkins County
Virtual
March 21, 2023
Why First-Time Leaders Fail - Cause & Solution
Southern Tier YP Summit - Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce
Binghamton, NY
October 13, 2022
Why First-Time Leaders Fail - Defined & Prevented
2022 NYS SHRM Volunteer Leaders' Summit
Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel
July 23, 2022
Communication Paradox - Defined & Defeated
2022 NYS SHRM Volunteer Leaders' Summit
Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel
July 23, 2022
People-Centered Leadership
SHRM-LI 30th Annual Conference
Virtual
May 21, 2021
STING Panel Discussion
Panelist for Questions & Conversation - Business Development Panel Discussion
Zoom
February 2, 2021
Communication and Emotional Intelligence Private Workshop
Communication and Emotional Intelligence Private Workshop
Zoom
July 20, 2020
Know Stress
Know Stress Workshop
TDS Performance Improvement, LLC Hosted Free Zoom Webinar
May 28, 2020
Leadership & Culture, Questions & Conversation Only
Leadership & Culture, Questions & Conversations Only
TDS Performance Improvement, LLC Hosted Free Zoom Webinar
June 4, 2020
Know Stress
TDS Performance Improvement, LLC Hosted Free Webinar
Zoom
May 21, 2020
Communication & Emotional Intelligence
Human Resource Association of the Twin Tiers (SHRM)
Big Flats, NY
March 11, 2020
Personal Significance
NYPENN Leadership Development
Northern Tier Waste Management
February 22, 2017
People-Centered Leadership
NYPENN Leadership Develpoment
The Enterprise Center, Sayre Incubator
April 4, 2017
Personal Significance
Human Resource Association of the Twin Tiers (SHRM)
Big Flats, NY
October 11, 2017
Effective Leadership
Tioga Opportunities
Owego, NY
June 3, 2016
Improving Communication
Ithaca College Workforce Development
Ithaca College
June 22, 2016
Personal Significance
Martz Group Annual Leadership Meeting
Scranton, PA
September 18, 2016
People-Centered Leadership, Personal Significance
2019 New York State SHRM Conference
Albany, NY
September 21, 2019
21st Century Personal Significance
Human Resource Association of the Twin Tiers (SHRM) Annual Conference
Corning, NY
October 11, 2017
Personal Significance
North East PA Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Professional Development Seminar
Wilkes Barre, PA
April 13, 2016
People Involvement
Human Resource Association of the Twin Tiers (SHRM)
Big Flats, NY
December 31, 2013
Performance Improvement Made Easy
SUNY Broome Community College Leadership Retreat
Binghamton, NY
December 31, 2014
Great Leadership
Human Resource Association of the Twin Tiers (SHRM)
Big Flats, NY
December 31, 2014
Personal Significance
Mirabito Energy Products Fist Annual Employee Meeting - Key Note
Binghamton, NY
December 31, 2012
Thought Stimulating Perspectives
Vestal Rotary Monthly Meeting
Vestal, NY
December 31, 2012
Thought Stimulating Perspectives
Endwell Rotary Monthly Meeting
Endwell, NY
December 31, 2012
Great Communication and Personal Significance
Syracuse Business Connections
Syracuse, NY
December 31, 2013
Great Leadership and People Involvement
Mirabito Energy Products Family Retreat
Binghamton, NY
December 31, 2012
Great Communication
Small Business Development Center - Women Business Owners Roundtable
Binghamton, NY
December 31, 2013
People Involvement
Elmira Rotary Monthly Meeting
Elmira, NY
May 30, 2016
Personal Significance
Syracuse Business Connections
Syracuse
October 26, 2016
Communication
Binghamton University Koffman Incubator
Binghamton, NY
September 10, 2018
Personal Significance
Corning Community College Workforce Development
Corning, NY
June 4, 2018
Visual Process Management
Corning Community College Workforce Development
Corning, NY
November 30, 2016
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First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠

Books & Articles (18)

Get Rid of Your Best People and Wreck Your Culture, In Three Easy Steps
Why People-Centered Leaders Are Desired
Preventing First-Time Leader Failure
Why First-Time Leaders Fail and The Lingering Effects
Communication Paradox - Explained and Prevented
Delegation - More Than Getting Things Done
It's Okay to Say "No, Thank You"
Selecting First-Time Leaders Shouldn’t Be Stressful
Sunday Night Feeling
Improvement or Adaptability? You Need Both
Leader Development, What's Your Plan?
The Future-Proof Culture
Are You a Lost Leader?
Understand Before Being Understood
Perspective, It Depends!
Know Like and Trust – One’s Missing!
Lose Your Best People & Wreck Your Culture in Three Easy Steps
Leader KPIs - Not What You Think!

Expertise (30)

Leadership
Education
Business
Other
Leadership first-time leaders People-Centered Leadership Contagious Performance Improvement Self-Led Teams Culture Performance Improvement Great Communication Emotional Intelligence Strengths-Based Leadership and Performance People Involvement Business Coaching 21st Century Leadership Authentic Leadership Effective Meetings Meeting logistics Team Athletes Athlete speaker intrinsic value of sports Kids and Youth Sports and Sports Parenting Sports Coaching Team Sports business lessons from sport sports media Football Radio Broadcasting

Awards & certifications (1)

Certified Virtual Presenter (CVP)
eSpeakers
2024

Reviews

Testimonials (16)
  • I am writing this testimonial to express our gratitude and admiration for Timothy Dean Smith's enlightening talk on our Global Speakers Talk platform. Timothy's captivating 15-minute discussion about Leader KPIs and the value of connecting with people was both insightful and thought-provoking. During his talk, Timothy skillfully unpacked the concept of Leader KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), challenging the audience to think beyond conventional metrics. He emphasized that true leadership cannot be solely measured by numbers and statistics but should rather focus on people's connection and fostering meaningful relationships. This shift in perspective was both refreshing and eye-opening. Throughout his presentation, Timothy's passion for his work was palpable. His enthusiasm for helping others become better leaders radiated through his words and gestures. He spoke not only from a place of knowledge and expertise but also from a place of deep conviction and lived experiences. This authenticity resonated with me and undoubtedly with others in the audience. What impressed me most about Timothy was his ability to make complex concepts accessible and relatable. He skillfully broke down the intricacies of Leader KPIs, making them easily understandable and actionable. His practical insights and strategies for fostering connections reinforced the importance of empathy, trust, and effective communication in leadership. In conclusion, I want to extend my deepest appreciation to Timothy Dean Smith for sharing his valuable insights on Leader KPIs and the value of people connection during his talk. His expertise, authenticity, and commitment to nurturing and accelerating leadership development are truly commendable. I am grateful for the opportunity to have learned from him and believe that his message will continue to create a positive impact on leaders worldwide. Thank you, Timothy, for reminding us of the importance of connecting with people and redefining our perspective on leadership.
    Anshu T., Founder
  • "I went to the workshop on "Communication" that Tim presented on 09/11/2018. Tim's content was right on and he did a great job keeping our attention throughout. Now we have to practice what he taught." Ken, A., Owner
    Ken, A., Owner
  • "Tim nailed it! In one presentation, he gave valuable tips that will change the way I communicate from now on!" Ginny T., Senior Business Advisor
    Ginny T., Senior Business Advisor
  • "Many years back I worked for Tim. From the day he took over I was very impressed by the professionalism that he exuded. When I found out that Tim had started a performance improvement business, I immediately reached out to him to see when he could speak to my group. Tim is a truly caring professional who speaks from the heart. His messages are not only inspiring and motivating, but they are packed with wisdom and lessons that help his listeners gain the tools they need to change their current situation and achieve future aspirations. Tim inspired my group to overcome their challenges and excel in their everyday life." Steven H., President
    Steven H., President
  • "Tim presented to our group of HR professionals on the topic of Employee Involvement - The Sustainable Benefits. He did a wonderful job of presenting material to the audience, engaging the group and most importantly stimulating our thoughts and ideas around employee involvement programs. He educated us to the statistics and data illustrating the sub-par involvement levels of employees, not only in North America, but also with global comparisons. He additionally provided great systems and ideas for improving employee involvement, moral and ultimately retention. It is certainly clear that Tim will add value to any organization that is interested in improving employee involvement and performance improvement." Dan M., Program Chair
    Dan M., Program Chair
  • "I want to thank you on behalf of our church picnic committee for your prompt and professional assistance in helping us succeed on our project, You took the time to understand our needs and then provided creative recommendations that we could apply. This has helped us succeed with our targeted goals. Thank you for being an integral member of the committee." Matt S., Church Business Administrator
    Matt S., Church Business Administrator
  • “Tim has incredible insight on assessing areas of improvement and assisting professionals with realizing their potential.” Randall C., Workforce Program Coordinator
    Randall C., Workforce Program Coordinator
  • "I have had numerous opportunities to work with Tim both during our years together at IBM and for several years while providing performance improvement and cost reduction solutions in the manufacturing, healthcare, facilities management and other service industries.Tim is well versed in a broad range of organizational improvement principles and the effective use of problem solving tools and techniques. His base of knowledge, customer focused approach and personal integrity makes him fully qualified to assist any client in their quest for organizational excellence." Art J., Quality Systems & Procedures Analyst
    Art J., Quality Systems & Procedures Analyst
  • "I recently had the pleasure of listening to Tim Smith speak on the subject of Personal Significance. It was a great reminder that without the right tools, we cannot properly influence others. We heard about many pieces that play a role in Personal Significance. Some we may have been aware of, but others were excellent reminders of how we can influence others if we keep them upper most in our minds. “Listening” and the “power thank you” go a long way towards helping us meet our goals. Tim did a great job of relating this information and discussing how to use all of these tools in our everyday lives."
    Debra A. Merchant Advocate
  • "Tim’s passion for coaching and commitment to performance improvement is exactly what we needed. In a few short months, the team began setting monthly revenue records." W. Michael S., Vice President, Finance
    W. Michael S., Vice President, Finance
  • "My business networking group had the pleasure of having Tim Smith as our guest speaker at one of our meetings. The topic we selected for him to discuss was "Personal Significance". We are professionals and found this topic, as well as how Tim presented it, valuable for both our business and personal lives. Many items would seem like common sense, yet in our busy day to day lives it's easy to forget some basic tools. We walked away with an excellent reminder of what we can do more of and better. Good stuff, just have to listen! Many thanks and a round of applause go out to Tim. A job well done, we appreciated your expertise." Deb B., Sales Professional
    Deb B., Sales Professional
  • "Tim’s assignment was to provide leadership for one of our business partners, Innovantage, a Division of CDI Corporation. As the IT Service Delivery Manager, Tim led a highly successful team of diversified Distributed Technologies System and Software Engineers. He skillfully managed LAN/Server Support, UNIX help desk and the Intel help desk. His duties included recruiting a highly skilled technical workforce to effectively support the Work Force Extension Program into the 21st Century. I found Tim to be a trusted business partner. He was always on point to deliver world-class services while focusing on continuous process improvements. Tim’s perspective on delivering a quality driven solution is what made him successful." Mark G., Retired Program Manager
    Mark G., Retired Program Manager
  • "Tim, you did a great job at our recent management conference. We all need to be reminded of the things that create a working environment where people feel valued and your presentation did that. I know our staff will reflect on the presentation and improve communications." Ed S., Vice President of Human Resources
    Ed S., Vice President of Human Resources
  • "Tim provided valuable insight and tips in his customized presentation, which was delivered with enthusiasm and conviction. The audience feedback was all positive with regard to the knowledge he shared, the examples he cited and the key points of learning he summarized for us. Everyone walked away with something they could apply in their personal and professional lives and the materials he provided to the group were valuable reminders of his presentation." Doug H., HR Manager
    Doug H., HR Manager
  • "Thank you for doing such a great job training our staff on performance improvement today. I really appreciate how you truly listened to what we needed to cover and did an excellent job delivering the material." Debra M., Vice President
    Debra M., Vice President
  • You hit it out of the park with the team!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with our young leaders and out will go a long way in their career!!
    Michael M., President / CEO
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