At Virtual, Inc. we have been practicing servant leadership long before we even knew what to call it. Whether we are inspiring others, building our teams, or creating future leaders, servant leadership is a valuable asset to us at Virtual. Tune into “5 Minutes with Andy” and learn how servant leadership is helping us make our mark on the world.   Listen here to why Andy chose to incorporate servant leadership into our everyday culture!

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Servant Leadership

At Virtual Inc., we want to make sure we are achieving goals, driving success and having some fun while we doing it. Our culture enables us to do just that! Listen to Andy Freed’s new “Five Minutes with Andy” podcast on the importance of culture and how we make it work at Virtual. Andy shares his favorite things about Virtual’s culture and tips on how to improve your company’s culture.  

The Importance of Culture

The theme around the tenth episode of Virtual Inc.’s podcast “Five Minutes with Andy” is standards. People don’t realize how important standards – and associations that create standards — are in our lives. Standards keep things running. From firefighting to using technology — even buying a Coke in a vending machine. Standards in some way, shape or form impact all our lives daily.   To hear more about Virtual’s role in standards click on the link and hear what Andy has to say!  

How Hidden Standards Impact Your Life

“We are family” is the topic of this the ninth episode of Virtual’s podcast “Five Minutes with Andy”. Companies are a lot like families and all families have good times and not-so-good times – and sometimes downright scary times! In the Virtual family we support each other through the tough times and give back to the communities we live in and the causes we care about. Like Andy says, “See what you can do to help!” Here’s to our second family! Click on the link and hear what your CEO has to say! 

Families and Companies

 The eighth episode of Virtual’s podcast, “Five Minutes with Andy” features Virtual’s Executive Vice President Craig Paxson and Andy discussing VRS. VRS stands for “Vision”, “Results” and “Strategy” VRS is foundational to the way Virtual works with its clients. Some might call it Virtual’s “secret sauce”. In this podcast, Andy and Craig describe VRS and its purpose. We invite you to sit back, relax and listen in. Enjoy!

Vision. Results. Strategy. An overview of the Virtual Way with special guest Craig Paxson

Welcome to our seventh episode of Virtual’s podcast, Five Minutes with Andy. In Episode 7, Andy shares information about how Virtual runs its internship program. Internships are valuable for college students and for companies if programs are performed well. “If the job of an intern is to be seen and not heard then you’re not taking advantage of the program,” says Andy. We invite you to sit back, relax and listen in. Enjoy! And remember, interns gotta eat!

Interns Gotta Eat!!! Five Minutes With Andy

Welcome to the sixth episode of Virtual’s podcast, 5 Minutes with Andy, in which our CEO, Andy Freed, offers you tips, tricks, and insights into leadership, management, and business skills. In Episode 6, Andy shares his advice on effective event planning strategies and considerations.  He also explains why getting out from behind your desk and attending an event can help build meaningful relationships. “In a world where so much gets done online and by conference call, there’s still no substitute for sitting in the same room with folks,” says Andy. We invite you to sit back, relax and listen in. Enjoy!

Five Minutes with Andy: Effective Event Planning Strategies

Welcome to the fifth episode of Virtual’s podcast, 5 Minutes with Andy, in which our CEO, Andy Freed, offers you tips, tricks, and insights into leadership, management, and business skills. In Episode Five, Andy explains how Virtual’s employee recognition program contributes to growing a stronger and happier workplace. “One of the deepest human needs is the need to be recognized,” says Andy. “I think it’s really important for folks to feel recognized and appreciated for what they do and that’s what we’re doing”. We invite you to sit back, relax and listen in. Enjoy!

5 Minutes with Andy: Wow

Welcome to the fourth episode of Virtual’s podcast, 5 Minutes with Andy, in which our CEO, Andy Freed, offers you tips, tricks, and insights into leadership, management, and business skills. In Episode Four, Andy discusses the power of trust within a company. This discussion explores how the power of trust can lead to better results and greater success within a company. “The only asset we have is our relationships,” says Andy. “It’s our relationships with one another as employees and our relationships between ourselves and our clients. Trust is the glue that holds those relationships together. We invite you to grab a cup of coffee and listen in. Enjoy!

5 Minutes with Andy: The Power of Trust

Welcome to the third episode of Virtual’s podcast, 5 Minutes with Andy, in which our CEO, Andy Freed, offers you tips, tricks, and insights into leadership, management, and business skills. In Episode Three, Andy discusses vacation time and employee performance. This discussion explores how you can find balance in taking the time you need to succeed, while maintaining the integrity of your company’s professional services. “Our goal is to make sure employees are succeeding, energized, and ready to provide action for their clients,” says Andy. We invite you to grab a cup of coffee and listen in. Enjoy!

5 Minutes with Andy: Vacation, Performance and Taking the Time You Need

5 Minutes with Andy (Podcast) Welcome to the second episode of Virtual’s new podcast, 5 Minutes with Andy, in which our CEO, Andy Freed, offers you tips, tricks, and insights into leadership, management, and business skills. In Episode Two, Andy discusses Patrick Lencioni’s book Getting Naked, which explores the management of professional services and how you want to conduct yourself in any business. “I could see so much of who we are, and who we hope to be in the pages of this book,” says Andy. We invite you to grab a cup of coffee and listen in. Enjoy!

5 Minutes with Andy: Fear, Coughdrops, and Getting Naked

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