Focus on the
Future
Guest
Predictions:
Gerhard B.
Schwandt
Guest Predictions is a
regular feature in which we ask leaders in a
number of professions a set of questions that
affect us all.
"Efficiency is the ability
to accomplish any task to good/excellent results
(Effectiveness), without wasting time, money,
materials or resources, but instead utilizing
all available resources in an optimum way. This
is accomplished while enhancing the quality and
harmony of the workplace and creating a better
work / life balance. Always moving closer to the
ideal is what my clients
accomplish."
Gerhard Schwandt was born,
raised, and educated in Germany where he
apprenticed as an Executive Chef. He served 2
years in the German Air Force, arrived in the
USA in 1973, working as an Executive Chef and
within 3 years achieved a 5 Star rating, plus a
Michelin Star. In 1979 Gerhard involved himself
in sales. After an initial learning curve, he
became the top salesman for the company, and
then purchased the company. He is now the owner
of a Promotional Company, a Consulting
Business and an Import Business. He also worked
for 5 years as an International Speaker and for
the last 12 years as an Efficiency Expert –
Plus, which includes being a Business -
Executive – Life – Team – Career – Success &
Leadership Coach.
A sample of his
client list includes: American Red Cross
National Headquarters, Sprint - Nextel, STC,
Ameriprise Financial, Merrill Lynch, McLean
Mortgage, Palmercare Chiropractic, Dr. Li Smile
Center and many
more...
Q: What
do you see as the key emerging uses of the
Internet as an
Entrepreneur?
A:
Being able to access key
information no matter where you are in the
world. This way you can access answers to
questions that are relevant to your
clients.
Q: What
surprising applications of the Internet have you
found in your field?
A:
Getting connections and
contacts from organizations and people I did not
even know existed but are of great
value.
Q: What
have been the "Best Uses" of the Internet for
you?
A:
Two things: 1 – establishing
myself on LinkedIn which within 5 years has
resulted in a network of 30,000 connections on
my first level alone. 2 – being able to access
important business information and references
from my office computer while out of the office
without any problem.
Q: What should be
avoided when dealing with the
Internet?
A:
Limited, very limited
distribution, if any, of personal information on
social networking sites.
Q: Which
next steps might you recommend for all of us to
take?
A:
Find the interest, activity,
business and organizational groups you want to
connect with and make yourself known on their
networks.
