Greg Brenner

University of Miami

What I do: As the Associate Vice President of Talent and Organizational Development within Human Resources I sit on the HR Leadership Team reporting to the CHRO/VP of Human Resources for the University of Miami. In addition to that team, I sit on the Executive HR Leadership team for UHealth & the Miller School of Medicine (the only academic medical center in the region) reporting the CHRO/VP of HR.  

I have the honor to lead the Talent & Organizational Development team as we get to partner with leadership and staff across "the U" and our academic healthcare system to conduct strategic planning sessions, design and run employee experiences such as I am the U and We Care which is our first-day orientation programs, executive coaching, team-building and intervention facilitation, change management/leadership, organizational design, conflict resolution, along with leadership and staff development programs. My team and I also administer our talent management and engagement program.

I have a wonderful and dedicated team who make this work come alive, every day at the highest levels. They truly make a difference and do their part together to transform lives at the U!

Associate Vice President Human Resources - Talent & Organizational Development 

As the Assistant Vice President of Talent and Organizational Development within HR I sit on the HR Leadership Team reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources. 

This wonderful group of people I am lucky to lead is fortunate to partner with leadership across "the U" and our academic healthcare system to conduct strategic planning sessions, design and run employee experiences such as I am the U which is our first-day orientation program, executive coaching, team-building and intervention facilitation, change management and leadership, organizational design, conflict resolution, along with leadership and staff development programs. We also administer our engagement survey among other duties as assigned.

I am so lucky to have a very dedicated team who make this work come alive, every day at the highest levels, they make a difference and do their part together and transform lives at the U!

Assistant Vice President,                            Human Resources - Talent and Org. Development

Talent and Organizational Development (TOD) serves the University community on all things cultural, setting the stage and enabling leaders to create the right work environment in making the University a great place to work, learn, and grow. A part of engagement is talent management, which is creating structure around succession planning and career paths in addition to  interpreting employee surveys that can bring about positive change. Another large part of TOD is diversity and inclusion. Understanding that diversity of thought and backgrounds is what makes UM s special place to be is in the fabric of this organization. 

Organizational Development (OD) also serves the entire University community, largely working with leaders and their teams from strategic planning, team building, change management, team interventions, and one-on-one executive coaching. OD gets to the heart of issues and helps teams work through their differences in a proactive and professional manner. Confidentiality and trust, when working with leaders, is the staple of OD.

I am fortunate to be surrounded by truly talented professionals who are the fuel to the success of Talent and Organizational Development. These same people find their passion in training, development, and diversity with the only focus being on how to help others succeed and grow.

Executive Director of Talent & Organizational Development - Human Resources

Organizational Development is part of Workforce Engagement and Development at the University of Miami. OD at the University assists leaders, faculty and staff through change initiatives, strategic planning, and coaching. The OD team is committed to being an internal consultant and strategic partner.

Director of Organizational Development - Human Resources

Today's organizations operate in a rapidly changing environment. Consequently, the long term viability of any organization is its ability to effectively manage these changes, and the impact of these changes on its most important asset…its people. Organizational Development (OD) strategies assist leadership in building team strengths that improves and sustains organizational performance and efficiency.

Organizational Development Specialist - Human Resources

Everyday People by The HR Dad

Everyday People Podcast - By The HR Dad is about Everyday People and their Real Stories! Listen to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. For more information thehrdad.com.

Extraordinary things happen all around us, all the time, with everyday people just like you and me. We are all Smack Dab in the Middle of Life and this is where the magic happens. Behind every individual, there is a great big story. My podcast is dedicated to telling your big story.

Podcaster - Everyday People Podcast - By The HR Dad

The HR Dad

You know how people struggle with their personal lives at the intersection of navigating their professional career? We all know people who have this struggle. If this is you, you must know you are never alone. 

Many times people feel fractured, invisible and undervalued at home and or at work. I use the power of storytelling, humor, and authenticity to help people grow and believe. From my experience as a Dad, and as an HR leader, I give practical advice to begin to fill up the fractured cup of fulfillment. 

I love to write, think, speak and coach about the lessons learned from home and work. Leaders matter, people matter and you certainly matter!

Applebee's / Applesauce Inc.

As Regional HR Manager, I was responsible for the HR functions of an area of over 900 employees. I reported directly to the COO and VP of HR, and had a close working relationship with the Director of Operations for our area in South Florida.

My responsibilities included handling sensitive information investigations, recruiting, leadership and  compliance training.

Regional HR Manager

Gables Restaurant Management

I was the operating partner in this business venture.  I ran the day to day operations that included financials, hiring, training, marketing, quality assurance, and team building.

President

Applebee's

As the Training General Manager, I was responsible for the day to day operations of this business while managing a staff of over 60 employees. In this role, I was also charged with the training of new managers.

Training General Manager

Recognized as one of the 2021 TOP 50 Most Impactful People of LinkedIn by Ahmad Iman. I am also known as The HR Dad and a thought leader whose mission is to Serve & Inspire Others So That People can Grow. I am a good kind of obsessed with building great work environments so that people can succeed in all facets of their life.   

I am the author of the Smack Dab in the Middle of Life series. My passions are with all things people. In collaboration with my incredible wife, I have two wonderful kids, a nineteen-year-old son and a sixteen-year-old daughter who make me distinctly qualified to be the Dad. 

At work, I support a wonderful team who has taught me to learn, inspire and grow as the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Talent and Organizational Development at the fantastic University of Miami and Health System – UHealth. 

I cherish the time to write about HR, leadership, daily life. Thanks to my team, colleagues, network, and family, I always have plenty of material. Writer’s block is never a problem. Some say I can be very funny, sometimes serious but always authentic. 

👀 Specialties: 
Executive coaching • organizational development • listening • strategic planning/thinking • fun • the employee experience • culture transformation • human resources • recruiting • hiring • compensation negotiations • employee relations • conflict resolution & interventions • operations • leadership training and team building.🌞

I lead BGW’s business development efforts & coach a select group of CEOs & their teams as they scale up their businesses. BGW is truly an “Anything but Typical” accounting firm focused on helping privately held businesses & their owners save money, make money, stay out of trouble, & have fun. As a number of us have started up, turned around, &/or run companies ourselves, we’re not a typical accounting firm.

Connector. MacGyver. Confidant. Owner.

Anything But Typical Podcast

Ben McDonald & I launched this biweekly podcast in December, 2019, to highlight the stories of humble, "Anything but Typical" local entrepreneurs willing to share their "behind-the-scenes" stories (vs. the typical Instagram "showreels") to encourage & inspire others.

Co-Founder & Co-Host

The Paquin Company

Paquin specializes in custom-engineered products built specifically for our customers' needs and represents a robust inventory of hydraulics, pneumatics, linear motion, components, and systems. I'm honored to serve this dynamic company's Management Team as one of their three outside Board members.

Member of the Board of Advisors

C3 Roundtable

The C3 Roundtable is a by-invitation-only group of like-minded professionals across non-competitive industries who are committed to growing, nurturing, and protecting their relational networks.

What ISN'T it? A business card exchange, "meet market", multi-level network marketing, or after-hours social club.

What does "C3" stand for?
> "Connecting" -- Helping one another via meaningful introductions to potential win-win solutions while treating such introductions with the utmost of respect and personal integrity. Our own reputations are on the line!
> "Collaborating" -- Serving as a trusted "think tank" and idea exchange for one another in business development-related opportunities and challenges.
> "Community" -- Deepening our level of positive impact throughout the Charlotte community in particular.

What are the requirements?
> Track record of personal integrity and treating relationships as something that is sacred vs. a means to an end.
> A past or present role in business development from non-competing industries.
> A desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others and our own sphere of the world.

What is the format? Monthly 1.5-hour meetings at member offices (when applicable) or rotating lunch spot. 5-6 individuals per roundtable.

Founder

Insight CXO

Strategic Partner

Insight CXO helps coachable CEOs and their teams inspire leadership, accelerate growth, and crush the competition. We bring clarity and alignment to strategy, people, and execution in measurable sprints across the organization – from the management team on down. Our goal is to help you double (or more) your business in three to five years.

Partner

TriLinc Global, LLC

(InvestLinc assets acquired by TriLinc Global in Dec. '09. Named TriLinc CMO Jan. 2010-2011)

In addition to continuing with the InvestLinc responsibilities listed below on the InvestLinc position resulting from the InvestLinc asset purchase that was effective as of January 2010, TriLinc CMO responsibilities included: brand positioning and management, website and marketing materials development and management, and investor relations. Even though I declined to move to Los Angeles and left my CMO position with the firm in February, 2011, I have continued to serve as advisor to the CEO and in investor relations in serving the InvestLinc community regarding the remaining InvestLinc assets stewarded by TriLinc.

CEO Advisor & Investor Liason

Responsible for developing long-term business relationships while supporting the dynamic growth and expansion efforts of the Carolinas office as well as RGP as a whole. RGP is a global professional services firm with expertise in six service lines: Accounting and Finance, Information Management, Internal Audit, Legal Services, Human Resources and Supply Chain Management. Although the company has its roots as part of Deloitte, since 2000 it has operated as an independent and publicly traded company [NASDAQ (RECN)] with over 70 offices worldwide and over 3,000 professionals.
> Secured new business with two global insurance companies, one of the largest electric power companies in the U.S. and expanded our relationship with one of the largest U.S. banks.

Senior Director of Client Services

Intigral, Inc.

Retained by Founder of leading insulating glass manufacturer (& former InvestLinc Board of Managers member) to establish a differentiated customer experience, elevate loyalty, measurement, marketing, and business development efforts while setting a new direction for the sales team.
> Led 2014 targeted business development efforts resulting in approx. $6 million in new business and re-securing one of our largest customers after they split their business between us and our competitor at the end of 2013.
> 2014 sales team efforts yielded 16%+ sales growth, eclipsed sales targets, filled plants to capacity, and resulted in the first profitable year in a number of years.
> Reorganized sales group, developed new markets, sourced new products.
> Created first actionable road map for maximizing the customer experience across all interactions.
> Launched new corporate positioning, graphic standards, website, corporate videos, and industry sponsorships.
> Accomplished turnaround mission presented to me in 2012 and the company no longer requires a VP-level Sales, Marketing, & Customer Experience leader.

VP, Customer Experience & Sales

Arras KEATHLEY

Rejoined Arras as President to help the CEO and Founder rebuild and/or position this marketing and brand innovation firm for a merger or acquisition. Firm has deep expertise in automotive/powersports products and services, home-related products and services, and consumer packaged goods. Company merged with Keathley Design Group in early 2012 to become Arras Keathley.

President (Arras Group)

InvestLinc

(Assets sold to TriLinc Global in late 2009)

Sold my consultancy, Brand Convergency, to InvestLinc in June 2005. Continued with InvestLinc to help its Board of Managers wind the company down and sell remaining assets to TriLinc Global in late December 2009.

InvestLinc responsibilities included:
> Customer experience development including: brand development, brand & cultural integration, M&A due diligence facilitation, brand & investor communications oversight, and formation of InvestLinc Life Services.
> Oversee Capital3 Community and Life Services: a suite of services designed to promote the well-being of the whole individual. Services such as: Community retreats for bringing people of wealth to learn, grow, and connect. Executive Health Services and 24-hour health care concierge are available in partnership with Cleveland Clinic. Life Services also provides access to David Zelman, PhD, founder of Transitions Institute and one of the nation’s leading life coaches. Family or corporate histories preserved through personal Memoirs. Spiritual care via a minister of national stature.

Chief Impact Officer

🎯I love helping CEOs & teams save money, make money, stay out of trouble, & have FUN🎯

Before MacGyver came on the scene, I’d completed my first turnaround at 28. I got the “MacGyver” nickname for my first “help us fix this acquisition” assignment within a Fortune 100 company.
 
👉Do you need someone “outside the jar to help you read the label” and help you simplify the complex?
👉Do you want to save money, make money, stay out of trouble, and have fun?
👉Do you want to silence the internal voice of imposter syndrome that says you’re not good enough?
 
You might need a MacGyver like me to help.
 
As a college dropout, every job I had was “Master’s preferred. Bachelor’s required,” so I couldn’t rest on my credentials or pedigree (or lack thereof). I had to hustle, think creatively, and forge bullet-proof collaborations.
 
My Anything but Typical career highlights:
 
1. Credited by Yokohama’s CEO for advancing market share & profitability via brand clarity
2. Served as President of four companies, including transforming a fledgling web portal from 3 employees into a $100M company (Bizjournals.com)
3. Named among Forbes Magazine’s “Best of the Web” at Bizjournals.com
4. Pioneered Bank of America’s first coordinated, segment-specific business marketing approach
5. Co-founded the Anything but Typical podcast in 2019
6. Speaker and author of “Silence the Imposter: 7 Weapons to Silence Imposter” syndrome
7. Coach and confidant to CEOs from small, privately held companies to international behemoths

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