I’m proud of something unique that I’ve designed in partnership with Executive GlobeTREK: an executive leadership sabbatical in Normandy. We’re calling it “Stewardship, Courage, and the Long Arc of Leadership.” We’ll weave together reflection in the history of Bayeux, the lessons learned from D-Day, and the orchards of the Pays d’Auge. Those sites represent events … Read more
Workplace conflict is one of the most stressful, uncomfortable, and inevitable experiences people face in the workplace. Conflict may be influenced by an organization’s culture, hierarchy, working styles, and everyday human relationships. While conflict is an inevitable part of any working relationship, people’s response to conflict is entirely in their control. By increasing self-awareness around … Read more
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
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
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
Sometimes we can feel like other people in our workplace just don’t get us. This is bound to happen as different communication, and work styles are thrown together to complete projects or lead teams. Everything DiSC Workplace® is a simple communication work style assessment tool that will shed some much-needed light on your situation. Learning … 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
Agile emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to read the emotional and interpersonal needs of a situation and respond accordingly. Workplaces are full of complex interactions, and there’s no one-size-fits-all way to respond to them. Instead of stretching ourselves, we often get stuck in our own patterns of behavior because it’s what comes naturally and … 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