This week on CEO Live Talks with Dr. Swannie Jett, we are honored to welcome Alfonso “Al” Cornish; a powerhouse in leadership, learning, and organizational development. With more than 40 years of experience shaping administrative, training, HR, and operations excellence, Al brings a wealth of insight to this inspiring episode. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for Closing the Gap Consulting, LLC, where he helps organizations build healthy, high-performing workplace cultures.
Before stepping into consulting, Al held senior leadership roles at some of the nation’s most recognizable companies, including AMF Bowling Worldwide, Central Parking Systems, 7-Eleven, and Hardee’s Food Systems, and ultimately retired as System Vice President of Learning & Organizational Development & Chief Learning Officer at Norton Healthcare.
In this episode, Dr. Jett and Al dive into:
+ His leadership journey across corporate America
+ What it truly takes to build a culture where employees thrive
+ Lessons from his decades in organizational development
+ Why continuous learning remains essential in today’s workplace
+ His passion for community service and philanthropic impact
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