Donald W. Barden | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | CEO, Writer and Managing Director |
| Years active | 1987-present |
| Employer | The Perfect Plan |
| Notable work | The Perfect Plan The Perfect Plan for IT Leadership Why People Make the Decisions They Do |
Donald W. Barden or Don Barden, is an American author, public speaker and behavioral economist.[2] He is the CEO of The Perfect Plan family of companies including 3Ci and Marketing33AD. Previously, he was the CEO and Managing Partner of DDS Financial, a global financial consultation, accounting and tax firm based in Atlanta, Georgia.[3]
Barden is the author of The Perfect Plan, a book combining studies of human behavior, financial and economic industry experience, and findings from Barden’s doctoral research. Barden's additional works include The Perfect Plan for IT Leadership and Why People Make The Decisions They Do.[4][5]
Barden also regularly contributes to radio and TV shows, blogs, and video discussions that are seen and read weekly in over 39 countries.[2][3]
Career
editBarden earned his MBA in Global Technology Management and International Business with an undergraduate BBA in Economics and Finance from Kennesaw State University. He is ABD with a Ph.D. in Global Economics. Barden worked for companies including The Principal Financial Group and MetLife.[6] In 2004, he was appointed managing director of institutional sales for MassMutual Retirement Services.[7]
Barden was a Director at OneAmerica Financial Partners Inc.[8][9] from 2010 until 2012 when he went on to establish DDS Financial.[9]
He is also a trustee and previously served as the board chairman of the Summit Counseling Center, an Atlanta-based family resource center which provides over 7,000 clinical hours per year caring for people with mental issues.[10]
Personal life
editBarden is a Christian and lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife Lisa. They have three sons together.[1]
Books
edit- 2012: The Perfect Plan ISBN 978-1-4497-6563-7, Library of Congress Control Number : 2012916363
- 2015: The Perfect Plan for IT Leaders ISBN 978-0692572900
- 2016: Why People Make The Decisions They Do ISBN 978-0692584637
References
edit- ^ a b Scheduling Institute January Member Magazine “Interview with Don Barden”, issuu.com, retrieved at February 2, 2016
- ^ a b Don Barden and the Perfect Plan, February 15, 2015 Entrepreneur Podcast Network, retrieved at February 2, 2016
- ^ a b Consumer Behavior & Real Estate Investing for Everyone, March 5, 2015, Whitney Mendoza, Dana Barrett, retrieved at February 2, 2016
- ^ "Don Barden's 'The Perfect Plan' Covers Dress Code Success and a Formula for Joining the 1% by Paula M. on Lucky Community". Veooz. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ^ "Don Bardens the perfect plan covers dress code success and a formula for joining the 1% by Paula M. on Lucky Community". Community Luckyshops. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ^ "Barden Tapped for AUL Sales Position". Fred Schneyer. Plan Sponsor. 16 June 2010. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ^ "Thomas E. Faust was named president of Eaton Vance, and Duncan W". Pensions & Investments. 17 January 2006. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ^ "Build a Better 401(k)". Tara Cantore. Plansponsor. 12 June 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ^ a b AUL appoints Donald W. Barden as Southeast regional sales director, July 7, 2010, Life Health Pro, retrieved at February 2, 2016
- ^ "Mount Pisgah Annual Report 2010 2011". issuu.com. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
External links
edit- The Perfect Plan Official website
- The Perfect Plan for IT Leadership Official website
- DDS Financial-Blog
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