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Charles A. Coonradt

Status: BRONZE
Member Year: 1993

Biography:
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of The Game of Work, Inc., a corporation founded in 1973 and dedicated to building the success of its individual and corporate clients. Graduate of Michigan State University. Internationally recognized in the fields of goal setting and profit improvement, as an author, consultant, and speaker. Chuck's books The Game of Work, Managing the Obvious, The Four Laws of Debt Free Prosperity, and Scorekeeping for Success have been labeled management "must reads". He is a contributing author to the best selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, as well as a founder member and frequent lecturer at the School of Entrepreneurship, Brigham Young University, Marriott School.

The Game of Work's client list includes many Fortune 500, as well as other nationally and internationally recognized firms. Companies that have successfully utilized and implemented Chuck's unique concepts include Pepsi Cola, The Chicago Tribune, Browning Ferris Industries, Fleming Companies, Inc., Marker Bindings, Wendy's, Quaker Oats, Ralston-Purina, and Hoechst Celanese. Over one million executives, managers, and supervisors on five continents have been exposed to Chuck's ideas on feedback, scorekeeping, goal setting, coaching, choice and accountability.

Networking Interests:
Entrepreneurship

Management Philosophy:
People will pay for the privilege of working harder than they will work when they are paid.

Personal Philosophy:
Because I have been given much, I too must give.

Family Profile:
Wife - Carla; Daughters - Christina, Kelly; Sons - Cody, Christopher, Christian

Hobbies and Interests:
Snow skiing, sailing, sporting clays

Favorite Book:
The Millionaire Next Door

Favorite Movie:
Sting

Favorite Quote:
'It's what we learn after we think we know it all that really counts.' - John Wooden

Favorite Scripture:
D & C 130:20-21

Favorite Food:
Omelet with loads of bacon

Favorite Vacation Spot:
Sailboat anchored off a deserted beach in any warm ocean