Alei Hillel Zanoni, MAIOP, SPHR-i, NcPsyA’s Post

Ever wonder what Newfield grads are doing out in the world after they’ve completed the program? Check out the Newfield Grad Spotlight. In this spotlight, we’re shining the light on Ashish Kothari, who graduated from Newfield in 2019. Ashish is an executive coach, author, consultant, and founder of Happiness Squad. His mission is to “launch a happiness revolution touching a billion+ lives over the next 20 years and help them live with more joy, health, love, and meaning. Watch the full interview!

I think the biggest key to success is surrounding yourself with people who inspire you. Last night I was in a room full of people that inspire me every day to be better not only for myself, but for my clients. This past year with New York Life has developed my professionalism in ways I never imagined, and I can’t wait to see what my team and I accomplish in 2024. We’re just getting started ✨🏆 #newyorklife #2024kickoff #financialservices

I started my career in 1978 with Cedar Point and retired (or so I thought) in 2018 when the company was known as Cedar Fair. Prior to what will occur tomorrow when Cedar Fair merges with Six Flags, the single most memorable day within Cedar Fair's history was 18 years ago today (June 30, 2006) when we acquired the five Paramount Parks. As Phil Bender and I entered the park that day, we discussed how the company would never be the same from that day on. We had gone from an organization that the General Managers "owned" their parks and made the majority of day-to-day decisions on how the park would be operated. Now, with 11 parks in the company's portfolio, we would be corporately controlled, and the GMs would have less input on how a park was to be managed. This was a major struggle for some, both from the Cedar Fair and Paramount teams. Did we lose some good employees during the transition, yes. Did we struggle with the growth of the company, yes. Were there times that we wondered if the company would financially survive, yes. The first few years were rough - we had to learn whose business models worked best. Paramount KNEW season passes and how to succeed with the right strategy. Cedar Fair KNEW operations and how to succeed with capital planning. A few years into the acquisition, both attendance and revenue grew to record levels. Dick Kinzel's decision to purchase the Paramount Parks was a success. After today there will be no Cedar Fair, as per the merger agreement, the company will be referred to as Six Flags. For those who spent the majority of their careers within Cedar Fair, this is a tough pill to swallow. We took pride in our parks and never wanted to be compared to Six Flags in how we operated the parks. Cleanliness, Safety, Courtesy, and Integrity were the four cornerstones for years and we took those to heart, and always felt we did it better than anyone, especially Six Flags. As I have many friends left within the organization, I wish them nothing but the best moving forward. I worry that the company that I gave 40 years to will never be the same after tomorrow, but hope that just like the Paramount acquisition, in a few years they will thrive.

Whether you’re new to #cincinnatiohio or contemplating it for business expansion, here’s why you’re right!

A really insightful and educational talk today from Baroness Catherine Ashton. Lessons to be learned for all about the art of negotiation, active listening, being true to your values and not pre-judging others.

Summer has really been flying by working alongside as wonderful colleagues like Tiffany Moore, M.S., Cole Kocurek, Alexa Koerth, and Rachel Davis. This cohort here in Houston really have been a highlight of my time here at Reed Smith. - Jon Griffith #IntellectualProperty #IP #SummerAssociateTakeover 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘉𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘩!

In the words of Indiana Jones, 'It's not the years, honey, it's the mileage.' And that rings true in the professional landscape we navigate. It’s the experiences, challenges, and achievements we amass over time that define our paths. Consider this as you outline your business strategies and professional milestones. Let's drive value with each mile we venture in our careers.

Who doesn’t enjoy summertime? Especially if it’s Sophie and Millie enjoying Lake Tahoe. There are dozens of ways to love summer, just as for Advisors, there are many paths to independence. Need a plan and want to know how to go? This could be your start: https://bit.ly/4ceX0IA #Schwab4RIAs #IndependentAdvisors

🌟It's always a pleasure to see our business associates succeed! 👉🏼Renovia is a great example of a company that takes care of their employees, clients, and projects. 😍Celebrating their success is a true joy for me. It's always a good feeling when our beliefs align with the companies we work with. #Success #Collaboration #BusinessGrowth