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Meet Adrian Hackney, a dynamic and accomplished individual with a remarkable journey of leadership and success. With an impressive background as a former Assistant Program Manager for Agero and Toyota Consumer Affairs, he brings over a decade of invaluable experience in driving growth and innovation. During his illustrious 5-year tenure in that role, Adrian played an instrumental part in transforming their consumer affairs department into a thriving powerhouse.

Starting with just two employees, including himself, and a Program Manager, Adrian orchestrated a remarkable transformation, catapulting the department’s workforce from a mere 3 to an astonishing 100+ employees in just a few short years. His exceptional leadership skills and unwavering commitment to excellence served as a catalyst for this unprecedented growth, making him a revered figure in the organization.

Leading an award winning team (The A- Team) Adrian was nominated for associate of the month in a short period of time and received one of the highest honors from upper management, the coveted quarterly Leadership Award as he set the standard for leadership in his department.

Adrian’s passion for growth and leadership excellence extends beyond the professional realm. As an Army Veteran, he proudly served his country during Operation Enduring Freedom, demonstrating his unyielding dedication and strength of character. Stationed at Fort Campbell KY Military base for 3 years, his service exemplified the qualities of resilience and courage.

Moreover, Adrian’s pursuit of knowledge and personal growth led him to graduate with honors from Bethel University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership. This academic achievement further bolstered his ability to inspire and lead others with exceptional skill and insight.

Under Adrian’s guidance, numerous employees have soared to new heights, securing promotions and embracing their potential as leaders. His ardent desire to uplift and empower leaders from all walks of life serves as a driving force, as he encourages everyone to follow their passions and strive for excellence in their careers.

With his track record of success, dedication to growth, and exemplary leadership background, Adrian Hackney is a role model and an inspiration for aspiring leaders. His story serves as a testament to the transformative power of resilience, leadership, and unwavering determination.

Father of 3 wonderful children and married for 13 years to his lovely wife Andrea (a stylist and business owner) Adrian believes his approach to leadership and his experiences in the Corporate World, Client Services, Military, and Entrepreneurship will help those who read his blog and those who he personally works with through consultation and mentorship, grow in their passion and careers.

It was a challenging journey but I achieved my goal to become a leader in my organization and on the ‘who’s who’ wall of leadership. I’m thankful for the opportunities I received and hope I made a lasting impact while I was there.
Preparing for interviews to hire my new team in East TN.
Honored to receive recognition and The Quarterly Award for Leadership from upper management.
Humbled by my previous team (The A-Team) showing me love for spirit week.
My new team in East TN “Kaizen Warriors” ready to go and follow the ways of continuous improvement.
Me after graduating basic training in Fort Benning Georgia with my battle buddy. He was an inspiration as we encouraged each other to make it through basic and reach graduation.
Me in Mosul Iraq during Operation Enduring Iraqi Freedom in 2003 with these awesome gentlemen. The detail was cleaning out Porta Potties… it was definitely a crappy situation…(pun intended lol). Can you guess what we’re thinking?