Communication is the one skill we use every day, in every environment, and in every situation. Yet, we’ve all experienced the fallouts of bad communication or the lack of communication. In this session, we will identify and overcome three common obstacles to effective communication. Once we are aware of them, we can take constructive steps … Read more
How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter There’s far more intelligence, and energy inside organizations than most of us realize. But how do we access all the intelligence and capability people possess? As a leader, you have the power to multiply the talent and energy that your team brings to the table, and the power … Read more
There is never enough time in the workday. Between projects, meetings, emails, day-to-day tasks, and waiting on others, there seems to be too much to do and not enough time to do it. The paralysis of “Where do I start?” is overwhelming and often leads to procrastination. In this session, you will learn time and … Read more
What makes the difference between an individual on a team and the ideal team player? Effective leaders with influence have discovered the key: Positive working relationships and consistent modeling of expectations are powerful. Drawing on the work of Patrick Lencioni, we will uncover the three virtues of the ideal team player—Humble, Smart, and Hungry. The … Read more
It can be hard to receive feedback. A lot of managers don’t like giving it. But feedback, both positive and critical, is the best and least expensive tool leaders use to drive engagement and productivity. Without consistent feedback, people are unsure of what behaviors to continue and which ones need to change. In this session, … Read more
When we boil down all we know about good leadership, we are left with a two-word action plan: Meet needs. In this session, you will learn the principles of Alan’s Eight Component Leadership Model to help you move leadership theory into actionable content and start leading—not by control but by meeting needs. With content that is research-based … Read more
No two managers manage the same. But have you ever noticed that some people are easier to manage than others? Do you ever wonder why you seem to relate better with some of your employees than others? Or why developing, motivating, or delegating to certain employees is a breeze compared to other employees? Everything DiSC® … Read more
Today’s organizations are working beyond a single team. Advances in technology are disrupting the market, globalization is forcing a new approach to work, and the teams of the future have never seen this level of diversity. In essence, organizations need to equip their employees to create cohesive teams quickly to enable results. Personal development was … Read more
Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team has been an important and influential book for many people working in all kinds of organizations. The ability to function together as part of a team is the single most untapped resource for businesses and can lead to measurably greater results when dysfunctions are addressed. The Five Behaviors™ model includes … Read more
In today’s fast-paced work environment, the ability to lead and communicate effectively through changes large and small is essential. This program equips leaders with tools to understand and respond to team members’ emotional journeys through change, based on the Kubler-Ross Change Curve. Participants will learn to overcome common communication obstacles, including staying “others-oriented,” adapting to … Read more