Welcome Scott Wiggins to the team!

We are humbled and excited to welcome Scott Wiggins to our team as of this week!

Scott has had a fascinating career which has prepared him well to help senior leaders to become even more effective. I will let Scott introduce himself;

What would we learn about Scott Wiggins in a movie trailer about you?

From a professional standpoint, my 27-years as an officer in the United States Air Force would be prominent. There would be scenes of me flying airplanes and serving in operations from Rwanda, Somalia, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. This time was formative in my leadership development which opened the door to working in the non-profit arena for 11 years. The gallery of my personal life would be occupied with photos of travel experiences with my wife of 40 years, Jennabeth. Our two daughters and their families would have places of significance. You would also see evidence of my love for reading and writing.

Why is joining BG Allen & Company right for you?

The purpose and the people. The guiding purpose of the organization is to honor God with our time, talent and treasure. This value is the reason I get out of bed every day and desire to offer my experiences to impact others, so that, we change lives, families, work places and communities. Executing this value with a team of such high character and competency as BG Allen and Company is a blessing beyond measure.

As you think about coaching leaders, what do you hope to impart?

The staff isn’t there to operate the organization; they are the organization. This concept reminds me to invest and develop the person. In turn, the person will address the project or process.

What’s one key to helping an organization grow effective leaders and a unified staff?

Competency, Chemistry and Courage all have equal value. By developing each characteristic with identical emphasis, success follows.

What are you currently reading?

On the fiction front, I’m working my way through Harlan Coban’s books where Myron Bolitar is the central character. In the non-fiction arena, I’m reading “The Daily Stoic” by Ryan Holiday and “The Captain Class” by Sam Walker.

What piece of advice did you receive early in your career that seemed small but turned out to be profound?

I called my Dad after my first day as a squadron commander in the Air Force. In this role, I led 200 airmen and a flying operation. I told my Dad that my first day was tough. I didn’t get any of my task list done, because I was continually interrupted throughout the day by members of my unit. Every minute someone was knocking on the door needing help with something or seeking direction. I was frustrated. My Dad laughed. When I asked him what was so funny, he responded, “Those weren’t interruptions. Those knocks on the door were your opportunity to lead. Every knock is your chance to change a person and develop a culture. Don’t miss the person just to complete some task that will be there tomorrow.

”What’s a ‘work hack’ or productivity tip you swear by?

I don’t schedule 100% of my day. A crisis, challenge or difficulty doesn’t care about my agenda. As a leader, I want to create space to provide wise and measured direction when storms come.

As you can see, Scott has a fascinating background. One thing that Scott did not mention is that when he retired from the Air Force, it was as a brigadier general. So, he had has extensive experience in developing leaders within the USAF.

We are so blessed that he decided to join us on this journey!