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Jay Steven Levin

Principal/General ManagerWinThinking

San Diego, CA

Member Since July 2024

Skills

New Business Development
Social Media Marketing
Marketing Partnerships

About

Jay's clients rely on his evidenced based, data-driven, scientific and performance results focus - to win more of what they want personally and professionally. From living as a Monk in a secluded forest monastery Jay's roles include record breaking sales leadership success plus SVP, CMO, President, COO and executive business coach, for some of most powerful private and enterprise global consumer and services brands on the planet including AOL, Warner Books, Cox Communications, FOX TV, Clear Channel Radio, Oracle, Hewlett Packard, Carrabas Restaurant Group, leading wine and spirits distributors, manufacturers and commercial real estate leaders. His clients relay on his WinThinking processes to leverage a data-driven, scientific approach to bring about better than expected outcomes and advantages. Jay is certified in Mediation, Behavioral Intelligence, EQ, Hartman Values Profile, Axiology, Design Thinking and Meditation. He has lead meditation sessions worldwide and is former Vistage Chair, personally trained by the best of Vistage's Chairs. Jay's style is facilitative, stimulating critical think-through insights in those he people and companies he works with. He prefers to create conditions that uncover intrinsic individual intelligence rather than show off his own. He prefers to question answers - rather than answer questions. For the past 30+ years Jay has personally supported the success of over 10,000 high achievers worldwide, helping them to win and achieve more of what they wanted.

Published content

9 tips to build better alliances (and win) as a social entrepreneur

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Here's how to elevate your personal brand of social influence in today's digital economy. When American YouTuber and actor Lucas Cruikshank was the first person to reach $1 million subscribers on his Fred channel in the early-to-mid 2000s, it gave potential social entrepreneurs—before anyone truly knew what that title meant—a glimpse of how far engaging content creation could take them. Fast forward to today's competitive marketplace, where everyone is always feeling the pressure to be "on" social media platforms and pair that with an uncertain economy—it takes much more than one's ability to hype up their target base about a product or service. Being comfortable networking with like-minded individuals or brands who are willing to ally will help each stakeholder grow further and faster.  In an ever-changing digital space, the best path for social entrepreneurs to make the most impact in their industries—promoting their cause through aligned partnerships—may not be written in stone, however, nine experts from Fast Company Executive Board each share strategies on what is currently working for some of the leading influencers in today's social economy.

13 expert talent acquisition strategies to secure long-term success

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The right talent acquisition strategies can help ensure your company’s long-term success. Every successful company needs a strong talent acquisition strategy. Whether you're focused on building a robust pipeline, streamlining your onboarding process, or leveraging analytics to predict future needs, the right approach can drive sustainable growth and keep your organization competitive.  Below, Fast Company Executive Board members share how their talent acquisition strategies are shaping the future of their organizations. Here's what they've found to work well and how you can apply these insights to your own talent acquisition efforts.

17 reasons biz leaders should also consider teaching

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Here's why sharing your expertise as an adjunct professor with the next generation of leaders can be rewarding but challenging. Taking on an adjunct professor role offers leaders a special opportunity to share hard-earned insights with the next generation. This role can be incredibly rewarding, as it allows you to shape future leaders while leaving a lasting professional legacy. However, translating industry experience into an academic setting comes with its own set of challenges, particularly in adapting to different learning styles and expectations.  Below, Fast Company Executive Board members share their thoughts on the benefits and hurdles of stepping into this educational role.

20 job search tips for career-changers in the digital age

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Online platforms like LinkedIn provide opportunities for career professionals to gain a foothold while transitioning to new industries. Many professional skills translate well from one industry to another. For job seekers who are looking to change industries, it's important to be specific about how their professional experiences will help them be successful in their new chosen field. One way to do this is to leverage online platforms to showcase your expertise and transferrable skills. To help, 20 members of Fast Company Executive Board share strategies for translating existing skills into new career paths to stand out to potential employers. Follow their advice to build your professional network, showcase past projects, and provide thoughtful commentary on relevant topics to establish yourself in a new industry.

Is your employee messaging system safe enough?

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6 cybersecurity business solutions to protect every stakeholder's sensitive information. With the uptick in cyberattacks, business leaders must remain proactive to ensure that the data of every stakeholder engaged with their brand is tightly secured at all times. In the new normal, breaches are inevitable, so company leaders must plan accordingly for the worst. Essential software communication platforms like Office 365 or Google Workspace are typically where global hackers strike first.  Any lapse in judgment or naivety about how best to protect a company's bread and butter puts the organization at risk. It may also destroy the confidence level, trust, and brand loyalty that clients once had. To protect a company's most valuable asset, six Fast Company Executive Board members each offer one practical tip to secure their employee messaging environment.

Balancing AI and human ingenuity: 20 ways to avoid overreliance on ChatGPT

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Although ChatGPT is helpful, overreliance on AI tools in the workplace can stifle professional growth. ChatGPT and other generative AI (GenAI) tools have become integral aspects of many business operations, from sales and marketing to corporate communications. While GenAI offers efficiency and valuable insights, leaning too heavily on this technology can ultimately stifle creativity and innovation.  Leaders and teams that use these tools need to strike a balance between technology and human ingenuity. To help, 20 Fast Company Executive Board members discuss how organizations can avoid overreliance on ChatGPT and similar AI tools. Here's how to find a middle ground and encourage efficiency with a healthy dose of critical thinking and original ideas.

Company details

WinThinking

Company bio

WinThinking helps leaders and their teams win more of what they want and need for success by leveraging behavioral, operational and emotional intelligence to increase effectivity in managers, leaders and their teams WinThinking is a certified Channel Partner for The Ken Blanchard Companies and delivers Situational Leadership programs for leaders, teams and for Organizational change. As Chief Strategy Officer, Jay is certified in the areas of Behavior, Motivation, Acumen, Hartman Value Principles and EQ analysis. He is also certified in Organizational Growth, Design Thinking and Mediation.

Industry

Corporate leadership

Area of focus

Behavioral/Emotional Intelligence
Leadership and Succession
Situational Leadership

Company size

2 - 10