George Okantey
My blogs
| Industry | Education |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Learning & Performance Specialist |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Links | Wishlist |
| Introduction | Originally from Ghana, West Africa, I am an activator who takes pride in making things happen by turning thoughts into action. I take psychological ownership to what I am committed to, and place a high value on honesty and loyalty. I typically study the pros and cons of a situation, access consequences of an action and act. Frankly, my motivation is not just be a number. I aspire significance. Often intrigued with the unique qualities of people and find ways to work with them productively. Primarily work at Purdue University Extension as an Economic and Community Development Educator. I am also the Founding Principal of GOT Performance Solutions, LLC. A training and performance consulting company. Currently President of Indiana Leadership Association. Hold a BA, in Organizational Communications and Masters in Public Affairs from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) Indiana University, Purdue University at Indianapolis. Married with two adult children. |
| Interests | Reading, traveling, teaching and leading |
| Favorite movies | Pay if forward, Crush, It's Complicated. |
| Favorite music | Waiting in vain-Bob Marley Why Worry-Dire Straits Silent Crusade-Gene Clark |
| Favorite books | What got you here,won't get you there. Influencer: The power to change anything. Leadership & Self Deception--Getting out of the box. Crucial Conversations: Tools for talking when stakes are high. The answer to how is yes. |