Morris Strategic Advising

We help small business owners build consistent revenue, giving them the freedom to thrive in their personal lives. By simplifying processes and providing actionable strategies, we ensure our clients see results quickly. Our Sustainable Sales Blueprint empowers them to create steady income streams that free up time for what matters most.

Founder

Avient Corporation

Senior Sales Manager

Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics

Key Account Manager - Aerospace

B&W Fiberglass Inc

●	Managed 50+ customer accounts with budgeted revenue in excess of 35 million for 2021 fiscal year.
●	Increased key account revenue by ~20%  and material shipped by ~15% in the first full year.
●	Engaged development relationships with Procter and Gamble, DuPont, Firestone, and others for new additional revenue streams.
●	Structured new analytical reporting metrics for sales team to better communicate with finance and procurement.

Sales Manager

Michelin

● Business Analyst for Large Trucking wheel mounting service sales to OEM customers.
● Measured previously unknown wheel mounting return on capital expended of all three NA operations.
● Presented results and strategic direction for business growth to NA divisional President and Vice Presidents.

Global Leadership Development (GLP) Intern

SEIREN NORTH AMERICA, LLC

● North American Project Lead for Honda’s Odyssey and CR-V (gross sales ~$20 million annually). Directed
cross-functional team to complete programs from development phase through mass production launch.
● Led Annual Cost Reduction team in negotiating separate deals for fabric and polyurethane products, saving over $600,000 through 2018.
● Managed over $34 million in annual sales for all products in the North American Honda account.

Account Manager

Suminoe Textile of America Corporation

● Lead for Honda’s HR-V (gross sales approximately ~$2 million annually) North American development at new Honda manufacturing facility in Celaya, Mexico from competition quoting to mass production launch.
● Created capacity study and negotiated labor requirement projections at STA’s local facility in Mexico to accommodate additional 130,000 floor mat sets totaling over $5 million in HR-V and CR-V program sales.
● Contracted 2017 model Honda Odyssey business ($3 million annually) and gained 2016 model Honda
Ridgeline business ($800,000 annually) while maintaining profit margins above 15%.
● Administered Mat department accounts valued at $30 million annually on Honda and Acura models such as Odyssey, Pilot, MDX, HR-V, CR-V, and Ridgeline.
● Settled yearly Value Added activity and Annual Cost Reduction commitments for Honda business conserving over $300,000 through remaining program life.

Program Manager

PARKDALE MILLS, INC

● Achieved a 10% increase in production efficiency while supervising over 30 employees with minimal quality issues, for the world’s largest manufacturer of spun yarn; customers: Hanes Brands, Under Armor, and Nike.

Production Manager

BROCK & SCOTT

•	Created firm’s new recording practices to more easily maintain compliance with North Carolina Bankruptcy Law preventing firm from over $20,000 in fees and costs for national lending clientele.

Legal Assistant

Vintage Wealth Management Group

•	Collaborated with Managing Principal in adjusting financial allocation for over 75 clients resulting in 10% increase in firm’s assets under management.

Relationship Manager

LinkedIn Global Top Voice (Invitation Only) | Helping Side Hustlers & Solopreneurs Scale to their first $100k

Most service-based businesses fail because they're built on hope, not strategy.

After 10+ years managing $300M+ in corporate accounts across automotive, aerospace, and defense, I've seen what separates businesses that thrive from those that survive on luck.

The difference? Strategic systems over sporadic tactics.

My Authority:

→ Corporate-Level Strategy: Adapted enterprise account management frameworks for small business reality

→ Cross-Industry Expertise: Automotive urgency + Aerospace planning + Defense resilience = unshakeable business foundations

→ Proven Track Record: Currently building Morris Strategic Advising while maintaining corporate responsibilities (walking the walk)

The Strategic Problems I Solve:
• Revenue inconsistency that keeps you awake at 3am
• Lead generation that feels like throwing darts blindfolded
• Growth strategies that create burnout instead of breakthrough
• Sales processes that depend on luck instead of systems

My Framework - The Sustainable Sales Blueprint:
A battle-tested methodology that transforms chaotic client acquisition into predictable revenue streams. 

Built on three pillars:

1. Strategic Foundation - Corporate-level planning scaled for small business
2. Relationship Architecture - Systems that build trust before transactions
3. Sustainable Scaling - Growth without the feast-or-famine rollercoaster

Why This Approach Works:
Most consultants teach tactics. I architect systems. The difference is the gap between temporary wins and lasting success.

Ready to build revenue systems that work while you sleep?
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John-David Morris

Remote HR Employee Experience & People Business Partner Consultant

Remote

Global Employment Operations & Compliance

Webhelp

Senior Global HR Operations Specialist

Teleperformance

Senior Human Resources Generalist

TIM Business

HR/People Partner

Adecco

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HR Operations I Human Resources Business Partner in HR Tech I Ex- Remote I Leadership & Personal Growth for Linkedin

Hello, I'm Costas, a dedicated Senior HR Employee Experience - Culture Professional and Remote work advocate with a deep focus on HR processes, workplace culture and employee lifecycle management. 

My journey in this field has honed my expertise in the Labor Laws of EMA countries and in optimizing HR operations. Through the fast pace environment I've worked in, I have developed my ability to streamline onboarding and offboarding processes, which has led to significant time and resource savings. My approach is always employee-centric, ensuring that HR solutions not only meet organizational needs but also enhance employee satisfaction and engagement.

Accomplishments:

-Achieved a 30% reduction in onboarding time and a 50% decrease in paperwork within 6 months, streamlining HR processes efficiently.

-Improved employee satisfaction rates by 35% and reduced query resolution time by 30% in one year, demonstrating my ability to handle employee relations and HR inquiries effectively in global teams.

-Specialized in multiple employment laws, significantly reducing legal risks and navigating complex HR situations with expertise.

-Collaborated cross-functionally with the Product team to design scalable processes, tools, and systems to enhance operational efficiency by 20%.

-Managed payroll and benefits for over 400 employees, maintaining 100% accuracy in payroll data and statutory filings.

-Enhanced HRIS administration, increasing user satisfaction by 50% through effective customization and training.

Costas K. G.

Degrees impress.

But self-education transforms.

Because:

1. Formal learning ends with a certificate.
- Self-learning never stops.

2. Traditional training sets the baseline.
- Self-education sets you apart.

3. Many wait to be taught.
- Few teach themselves.

That’s the real edge.

5 Methods to Grow Through Self-Education:

1. Turn downtime into growth time
- Replace 30 minutes of scrolling with one podcast or TED Talk.
- Small swaps compound over weeks.

2. Build your personal curriculum
- Pick 3 topics that excite you.
- Read books, watch videos, take notes.
- Curiosity makes learning stick.

3. Practice in real time
- Don’t just absorb, apply.
- Test new ideas in your projects, habits, or conversations.
- Knowledge without action fades.

4. Track your growth
- Keep a simple journal of what you learned this week.
- Reflection turns information into wisdom.
- Progress becomes visible.

5. Teach it forward
- Share what you’ve learned with a friend, colleague, or online.
- Explaining is the fastest way to master.
- Teaching multiplies impact.

Never underestimate an employee who invests in themselves.

They’re not just upgrading skills.
They’re reshaping possibilities.

Learn relentlessly.
Grow intentionally.
Lead boldly.

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Keynote Speaker I HR Operations I Human Resources Business Partner in HR Tech I Ex- Remote I Leadership & Personal Growth for Linkedin

A paycheck sustains you.

But leadership shapes you.

One funds your life.
The other defines it.

Because:

Work should build you... 
Not break you.

Leadership should protect you... 
Not drain you.

Here's the difference:

1. Bosses silence.
- Leaders listen.

2. Bosses demand.
- Leaders develop.

3. Bosses chase control.
- Leaders build trust.

4. Bosses call burnout “commitment.”
- Leaders call rest “fuel.”

5. Bosses use fear to get results.
- Leaders use belief to inspire them.

6. Bosses take credit.
- Leaders give it back.

7. Bosses see roles.
- Leaders see humans.

5 Things Great Leaders Do Differently:

1. They trust with autonomy
- Freedom replaces control.
- Decisions are shared, not dictated.
- Trust builds ownership.

2. They listen to understand
- Conversations flow both ways.
- Safe spaces welcome ideas.
- Listening becomes power.

3. They fuel your growth
- Development is a daily act, not a yearly formality.
- Support replaces anxiety.
- Growth becomes identity.

4. They protect your balance
- Rest is respected.
- Humanity comes before productivity.
- Balance keeps brilliance alive.

5. They honor your effort
- Progress gets noticed, not just results.
- Gratitude fuels consistency.
- Recognition builds belonging.

Leaders don’t build followers.
They build people.

And people build everything else.

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Leadership is about hero-making.

Hero-making because:

1. It builds belief in others.
- This is their courage.

2. Courage creates action.
- This is their breakthrough.

3. Breakthroughs spark growth.
- This is your legacy.

Not being the loudest voice.
Not having all the answers.

But seeing the gold in others...
Even when they don’t see it yet.

Think about the best leader you ever had...

They didn’t try to outshine you.
They made you feel like you could do anything.

That’s what great leaders do.
They pass the torch.
They build people, not egos.

When you lead like this, people don’t just follow you.

They believe in themselves.
They try harder.
They grow faster.
They become the kind of teammate others trust.

Leadership is not self-referential.
It is service-driven.

7 Ways to Lead like that:

1. Give ownership, not just tasks.
- Let your team take charge of real projects.
- Trust them to make decisions.
- Mistakes? They’re part of growth. Support, don’t micromanage.

2. Teach critical thinking, not following.
- Ask, “What do you think?” instead of always giving answers.
- Let them solve problems before stepping in.
- Critical thinking builds confident leaders.

3. Show the way.
- Be the example they follow.
- Show integrity, resilience, and empathy daily.
- Leadership is caught, not just taught.

4. Be their mentor.
- Share your wins, and your failures.
- Give real feedback that helps them improve.
- Great leaders invest in others.

5. Inspire with vision.
- Help them see the bigger picture.
- Show them why their work matters.
- Leaders don’t just complete tasks; they drive purpose.

6. Create opportunities for growth
- Give them a chance to lead a project, or a meeting.
- Growth happens outside comfort zones.
- The more they step up, the more they believe in themselves.

7. Celebrate leadership initiatives.
- Recognize when someone takes initiative.
- Highlight leadership actions, not just performance.
- What gets celebrated, gets repeated.

Managing tasks keeps a business running.
Developing people makes it thrive.

Because leadership isn’t about being the hero.
It’s about creating a team of heroes.

Make your leadership about them.
Not yourself.

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Ego blocks growth.

Teachability unlocks it.

You don’t need to know everything.
You just need to stay open.

Because:

1. Being smart helps you today.
- Being teachable shapes who you become tomorrow.

2. Knowledge can run out.
- Curiosity never does.

3. Being “right” wins arguments.
- Being teachable wins opportunities.

The real leaders aren’t the loudest in the room.
They’re the ones still willing to learn.

And in leadership, the difference is massive:
- Bosses want to be right.
- Leaders want to get it right.

5 Signs You’re Actually Teachable:

1. You listen to understand, not reply
- You pause instead of defend.
-  You absorb instead of react.
- Feedback feels like fuel, not an attack.

2. You admit what you don’t know
- No pretended expertise.
- No fear of looking inexperienced.
- Humility becomes your advantage.

3. You change your mind when new truth appears
- Stubbornness drops.
- Flexibility rises.
- Growth replaces ego.

4. You seek mentors, not mirrors
- You welcome challenge.
- You want perspective, not validation.
- You’d rather learn than be praised.

5. You’re willing to unlearn
- Old habits don’t run the show.
- Outdated beliefs get questioned.
- You evolve at every level.

Being teachable doesn’t make you weak.
It makes you unstoppable.

The world changes fast.
The people who grow with it…
Are the ones who stay open.

Stay curious.
Stay humble.
Stay teachable.

Lead with openness.

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Positions can be refilled.

Trust can’t.

Because:

1. You can replace a role.
- But not the bond behind it.

2. You can fill a desk.
- But not the belief that once lived there.

3. You can rehire talent.
- But not the loyalty that left with it.

That’s where many leaders stumble.

They see people as functions, not foundations.
They confuse presence with loyalty.
They think, “We’ll just replace them.”

But trust doesn’t reboot.
And loyalty doesn’t grow back once it’s broken.

10 Habits That Make People Stay:

1. Notice the unseen effort
- Results get applause.
- Effort gets ignored.
- What goes unnoticed, eventually disappears.

2. Protect reputations fiercely
- Back your people when rumors rise.
- Silence speaks louder than gossip.
- Loyalty grows in defense, not distance.

3. Guard their well-being
- Overwork isn’t pride, it’s pain.
- Rest is part of performance.
- Energy is your team’s most valuable currency.

4. Celebrate their evolution
- Don’t cling when they’re ready to rise.
- Growth is proof you led well.
- Wings were meant to fly.

5. See the human, not the title
- Job descriptions don’t tell their story.
- Care about the person behind the task.
- Belonging starts with being seen.

6. Make feedback a safe space
- Truth without empathy wounds.
- Empathy with truth builds.
- Growth lands softer when it feels human.

7. Feed their future
- Stagnation suffocates potential.
- Challenge them before comfort does.
- People stay where they can still evolve.

8. Give their voice real weight
- Input isn’t inclusion, impact is.
- Let their ideas shape outcomes.
- That’s ownership, not observation.

9. Honor life, not just labor
- Remember milestones, not just metrics.
- Humanity is the strongest retention strategy.
- People stay where they feel celebrated.

10. Ask. Don’t assume.
- Needs shift as people do.
- Listening once isn’t enough.
- Care means checking in again and again.

Numbers fade.
Deadlines vanish.

But how you made people feel...
that’s what stays.

Lead through care.
Lead through trust.
Lead through presence.

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Bosses manage.

Leaders transform.

Because:

Power doesn’t make you a leader.
How you treat people does.

A manager may direct your work.

But a real leader…
They change your world.

One manages tasks.
The other unlocks people.

Bosses:

- Use fear instead of trust.
- Treat people like roles, not humans.
- Demand output without giving support.
- Take more than they give.


This builds stress.
Not strength.

Performance, maybe…
But without passion.
Without motivation.

True leaders:

- Bring calm when chaos surrounds you.
- Believe in your potential before you do.
- Push you to dream bigger, then stand with you to chase it.
- Share credit, carry blame, and grow with you.
- Make you feel seen, capable, and unstoppable.


This kind of leadership…
It never leaves you.

Because it doesn’t just change your career.
It changes your confidence.

Your choices.
Your life.
Titles fade.

Leaders are remembered for how they made you feel:

Safe. 
Brave. 
Believed in.

The power of leadership isn’t control.
It’s the gift of elevating:

Dreams
Minds
Futures


Be that leader.

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Fixed is stuck.

Growth is fluid.

Fixed needs to prove.
Growth wants to improve.

Fixed avoids challenge.
Growth gets curious.

The difference is everything:

1. Fixed says “I can’t.”
- It closes the door before trying.

2. Growth asks “How can I?”
- It finds a way forward.

3. Fixed fears mistakes.
- It sees them as failure.

4. Growth uses mistakes.
 – It turns them into fuel.

6 Mindset Shifts that will change your life:

1. “I’m giving up” → “I’m changing direction”
 - Letting go isn’t failure , it’s wisdom.
 - Better to shift now than stay stuck climbing the wrong hill.

❌ “I’ve put in too much to stop.”
✅ “It’s time to use what I’ve learned and try a new path.”

2. “I’m not ready” → “I’m ready to begin”
 - Waiting to feel ready is the fastest way to stay stuck.
 - Progress starts when you do, not when it feels perfect.

❌ “I need more time.”
✅ “I’ll learn more once I start.”

3. “That was a rejection” → “That was redirection”
 - Every “no” is a nudge toward a better fit.
 - It might hurt now, but it’s helps you find where you truly belong.

❌ “I guess that path is now blocked for me.”
 ✅ “Maybe that path wasn’t meant for me. I’m still moving forward.”

4. “What if I fail?” → “What if I grow?”
 - Fear makes you imagine the worst.
 - But growth comes from doing it anyway, even if you wobble at first.

❌ “What if it goes wrong?”
✅ “What if this takes me to the next level?”

5. “I always mess this up” → “I’m still learning this”
 - You’re not bad at it. You’re just not done yet.
 - Mistakes are part of getting better.

❌ “I suck at this.”
✅ “I’m still getting the hang of it.”

6. “I hope it works out” → “I’ll make it work”
 - Hope is a feeling. Ownership is a decision.
 - Take the wheel. Build the outcome.

❌ “Let’s see what happens.”
✅ “I’ll do what it takes to figure it out.”

Growth begins when your thinking shifts.

If you don’t build thoughts that serve you...
You’ll live with ones that hold you back.

Choose them. 
Shape them. 
Grow through them.

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