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Bio
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Just another WordPress site. Hi, I’m Kevin Walter, Great Game Practitioner Coach. Download Kevin’s press packet here. Growing up in the city of Chicago, I was the youngest of 11 children. As I grew older, I had the opportunity to join the family business, Tasty Pup an iconic hot dog stand started back in 1971. Now, I’m a principal in several businesses including food manufacturer TF Processors. Socially-responsible gifting company That’s Caring. And marketing agency nuphoriq. In fact, we almost bankrupte...
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Past Speaking Events
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Throughout his tenure on stage and in classrooms, Tom’s honest and relatable presentations on subjects such as leadership, culture and entrepreneurship have earned him many notable speaking opportunities. If you’re interested in experiencing one of his presentations, please visit the upcoming appearances page. To submit a request, and Tom will contact you directly! Download Tom’s Bio and Full List of Speaking Engagements. List of Past Speaking Events. Fabricators and Manufacturers Association. The Associ...
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Blog
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Featured in Forbes on Cultural Change, Young Entrepreneurship. June 16, 2016. In the 10th year since Tasty Catering's cultural revolution, the company's story had the honor of being featured in the Forbes magazine article titled "How Tasty Catering is Serving up a New Generation of Entrepreneurs." The article discusses the two best business decisions my partners and I have … [Read more.]. Emerald Literati Award Winner. May 26, 2016. A CEO and Company Empowered to Change. May 3, 2016. November 8, 2015.
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Bio
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Tom Walter describes himself as a serial entrepreneur. He started his first business a fast food restaurant called Tasty Pup in 1971, with the help of his girlfriend’s monetary investment. Over the years, Tasty Pup evolved from its origins as a fast food restaurant, through many other food-related businesses, and into the Tasty Catering of today, which remains Tom’s primary and largest investment. He is currently a principal in nine of the successful organizations. Tasty Catering employees are shareholde...
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The Evolution of an Entrepreneur
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The Evolution of an Entrepreneur. September 7, 2014. What is the life cycle of an entrepreneur? Ichak Adizes, PhD, described the Ten Stages of Corporate Life Cycles in his book. The Power of Purpose. Having experienced two massive business failures in the companies that I founded or co-founded, I can testify that Dr. Adizes is certainly correct in those Ten Stages of a business’ development. For more information about the Ten Stages of Corporate Life Cycles, visit Dr. Ichak Adizes’ website here. The Retu...
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As We Enter Q4, How Are We Preparing for Next Year?
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As We Enter Q4, How Are We Preparing for Next Year? October 1, 2013. There’s still one quarter yet to finish for 2013, yet we are already focusing on what will begin ninety days from now. That’s what leaders do, after all! Typically, the prospect of a new calendar year is exciting. A business can reflect on what has happened in the current year, sort out the gains from the pains, and plan, with eager anticipation, how to capitalize on those gains while eliminating the pains. 1 Our organizations will each...
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Speaking
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Tom Walter, serial entrepreneur, is best known as the Chief Culture Officer of the award-winning Chicago Caterer, Tasty Catering. He started his first business a fast food restaurant called Tasty Pup in 1971. From that humble beginning to today, Tom has participated in the startup of 29 additional companies and the acquisition of three others. His views and advice for both new and seasoned entrepreneurs are often featured in the press, including Inc. Magazine, The Daily Herald and The Washington Post.
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It’s My Company Too!
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It’s My Company Too! Many years ago, we learned the potentials of an organization that employs an engaged workforce that focus on specialized leadership strategies to increase employee engagement. But what happens when engagement isn’t enough? Can organizations move beyond an engaged workforce? Is that even possible? It’s My Company Too! Unravels the marvels of an entangled workforce. Entangled organizations are rare, and yet they do exist. Each chapter reveals a single puzzle piece and finishes with a s...
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Solving External Leadership Challenges Through Engaged Employees
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Solving External Leadership Challenges Through Engaged Employees. January 29, 2015. Organizational Culture Can Instill Leadership at All Levels. Financial Transparency Creates Leaders. All employees believe an organization or department generates more in revenue than it does. They know, but is what they know the truth? Two Heads are Better than One. Inclusion, in the decision making process at all levels, pays enormous dividends! Various scientific groups estimate that the human brain processes approxima...