EP 155: Fostering Proactivity and Embracing Diverse Perspectives with Tony L. Butler-Sims

On today's episode of The Executive Appeal Podcast join Alex D. Tremble (CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions & #KeynoteSpeaker) and Tony L. Butler-Sims (Chief Operating Officer at the Center for International Private Enterprise) as they explore strategies for fostering proactivity in teams and the value of learning from diverse perspectives. Gain actionable insights on leadership and team dynamics from an accomplished executive and thought leader.

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Tony currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at the Center for international Private Enterprise

With over 30 years of experience as a dedicated HR practitioner, Tony has worked in the private, for-profit, and non-profit sectors. Before joining CNFA, he served as the Director of Human Resources and Administration for Cardno Emerging Markets, overseeing operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East. His career also includes senior director roles at a federal government contractor in Northern Virginia and at the largest international public-sector labor union. A U.S. Army veteran, Tony served at military installations in Heidelberg, Germany; Yongsan, South Korea; and across the United States.

Tony holds a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He is certified as a Senior Certified Professional in Human Resources by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by the HR Certification Institute. Tony is a founding member of the SHRM Executive Network, currently serves as President-Elect on the board of the District of Columbia Chapter of SHRM, and is an official member of the Forbes Human Resource Council and the HR Leadership Forum.

In his spare time, Tony is an active member of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists and enjoys volunteering, traveling, and spending time with his family.