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Influence to Impact: Leveraging Interpersonal Power for Women Leaders

September 26, 2023 with Dr. Jeanne Porter King
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
Influence is a crucial competency that enables leaders to succeed in the global marketplace. This program is a highly interactive, leadership development workshop for women. In this course women come to understand the three levels of power involved in influencing, they discover their I2I (Influence to Impact) Influence Profile, they are taught the ...
Book by Dr. Jeanne Porter King
Book by Dr. Jeanne Porter King

A Minute to Think: Conquer Busyness, Reclaim Creativity and Do Your Best Work

September 28, 2023 with Juliet Funt
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
Do you wish you could stop the mayhem of work and life for a brief moment and just take a minute? Do you sense you could contribute more if there were more room in the day? Many people feel this way, but taking a restorative pause has felt impossible-until now. You're not alone in yearning for freedom from constant reactivity. We're relentlessly...
Book by Juliet Funt

Inclusive Leadership: Empowering a Diverse Workforce

October 05, 2023 with Dr. Daisy Lovelace
VIRTUAL SESSION (1-HOUR)
To thrive in our global economy, diversity and inclusion must be central to your strategy as a leader. Research consistently shows us that inclusive leaders have a competitive advantage when it comes to bringing out the best in their teams. Inclusive teams are more innovative and demonstrate higher levels of team citizenship. There are bottom line...
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How to Stay Productive, Positive and Energized: 7 Steps to Greater Resilience

October 10, 2023 with Dr. Andrew Shatte
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
The rapid pace of change and unrelenting demand for your time can leave you feeling drained. This class is an excellent opportunity to "recharge your batteries" as a leader. Learn seven leadership strategies for helping both you and your team become more resilient and productive in times of adversity and change. "The scientific research shows t...
Book by Dr. Andrew Shatte
Book by Dr. Andrew Shatte

How To think Strategically: Essential Skills To Increase Your Impact

October 12, 2023 with Dr. Louise Kelly
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
Managers at all levels are expected to engage regularly in strategic thinking. Those managers who consistently provide unique business insights that lead to their organization's competitive advantage will excel and often be rewarded with advancement opportunities. Strategic thinking is an open-ended activity, which makes it very challenging for so...
Book by Dr. Louise Kelly
Book by Dr. Louise Kelly

The Accountable Leader: How to Build a Culture Where Everyone Owns the Results

October 17, 2023 with Linda Galindo
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
In today's work place, the concept of accountability has taken center stage as a vital business concern. Yet it is all too often confused with punishment, fault-finding, blame, and guilt. If employees take ownership for the success or failure of tasks, projects or initiatives, then an environment of trust, alignment, communication and accountabi...
Book by Linda Galindo
Book by Linda Galindo

Difficult Conversations: A manager's guide to the toughest workplace and employee challenges

October 19, 2023 with Margaret Morford
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
This program is based on Margaret's book, "Management Courage: Having the Heart of a Lion". With years of experience as a Chief Human Resources Officer, Margaret Morford has created this unique course which teaches three essential skills that every manager needs to succeed. Learn proven strategies to tackle the most challenging workplace and employ...
Book by Margaret Morford
Book by Margaret Morford

Becoming a Leader: Strategies & Tools for New & Emerging Leaders

October 24, 2023 with Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
This program focuses on equipping managers with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively manage people and increase productivity in their areas of responsibility. Participants explore basic managerial concepts, discuss common situations and challenges and learn how to apply specific strategies and tools to successfully manage people.
Book by Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper
Book by Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper

Dealing with Difficult People: Bringing Out the Best in Others

November 02, 2023 with Dr. Rick Brinkman
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
This program is based on the best selling McGraw-Hill book Dealing with People You Can't Stand: How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst, co-authored by Dr. Rick Brinkman and Dr. Rick Kirschner, which has been translated into 25 languages.
Book by Dr. Rick Brinkman
Book by Dr. Rick Brinkman

Boosting Productivity: Time Management Tactics for Working Smarter

November 07, 2023 with Helene Segura
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
This transformational program is designed for busy managers, project leaders, and senior individual contributors who are looking to operate more efficiently and strategically in order to maximize productivity. Whether you're working virtually, onsite or a hybrid, bolster your leadership ability and skills when you discover these critical strategies...
Book by Helene Segura
Book by Helene Segura

Inspirational Leadership: Cultivating Commitment, Collaboration and Accountability

November 09, 2023 with Ty Bennett
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
Consider the adage, "Old ways won't open new doors." The world of work has shifted and leading with power and trading on titles is no longer effective. In their place, partnership, communication, inclusion, and connection have become the game-changers. To stay current in a rapidly changing world, leaders need to learn how to "open new doors" by ad...
Book by Ty Bennett
Book by Ty Bennett

Critical Thinking Skills To Improve Your Decision-Making

November 16, 2023 with Dr. Michael Roberto
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
This program shows you how to stimulate dissent and debate to improve your decision-making. Of course, conflict alone does not produce better decisions and improved results. Leaders need to cultivate debate and simultaneously build consensus.  Whether you're a leader or a project team member, this program will help you leverage your team&#...
Book by Dr. Michael Roberto
Book by Dr. Michael Roberto

Be The Leader That Creative (or Talented) People Need

November 21, 2023 with Todd Henry
VIRTUAL SESSION (1-HOUR)
When you make the transition from a frontline role to a leadership role, you need to make a major shift in how you think about work. Now you are no longer responsible for your own projects and career but also on how to equip and lead others. Even if you have built the "Ferrari" of teams! They're talented and driven and all the pieces seem to be in ...
Book by Todd Henry
Book by Todd Henry

Leading vs Managing: The Difference is Key to Your Success

November 30, 2023 with Ann Tardy
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
This session will explore the essential strategies and techniques required to powerfully lead and manage simultaneously from the same role. Being a manager is one of the most arduous and yet most valuable roles in any organization. The challenge lies in dealing with the expectations of those above and below you while also contributing to people's s...
Book by Ann Tardy
Book by Ann Tardy

Leading the Way: Overcoming Challenges and Mastering Strategies of Exceptional Women Leaders

December 05, 2023 with Larraine Segil
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
Women leaders have encountered significant challenges in the past. Some of those challenges continue to present daunting barriers. Yet some women have overcome these impediments and lead significant companies and organizations. What do they do differently? How can you learn from their strategies and lessons? Leading in a multi gender, multi-generat...
Book by Larraine Segil
Book by Larraine Segil

Be the Leader that People Will Follow

December 07, 2023 with Dr. Robert Bies
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
In these most challenging times, people are looking for leadership. They are looking to you for leadership. There are three core leadership skills that are critical to be the leader that people will want to follow-building trust, storytelling, and delivering bad news. In these times of turbulent change, building trust is more important than ever...
Book by Dr. Robert Bies

Leadership Communication Essentials: Navigating Trust, Conflict, and Feedback

December 12, 2023 with Deborah Grayson Riegel
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
Being a successful leader requires having conversations that are difficult, not to mention important, awkward, tricky, meaningful, and powerful. The goal isn't to avoid these conversations; it's to find ways to have these conversations effectively. This program will provide you with proven strategies to excel at the top three communication challeng...
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Rising Together: How To Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace

December 13, 2023 with Sally Helgesen
VIRTUAL SESSION (1-HOUR)
Using vivid, real-life examples, Sally helps participants recognize the common triggers that can undermine efforts to build strong relationships in a volatile and at times reactive workplace. These triggers include:
Book by Sally Helgesen
Book by Sally Helgesen

Grace Under Pressure: Leading Through Change and Crisis

January 16, 2024 with John Baldoni
VIRTUAL SESSION (1-HOUR)
With the world turned upside down due the pandemic and the economic crisis, we are feeling pressures we never felt before. While there are no easy answers to the challenges in front of us, it is necessary to seek solutions for our organizations, our families, and ourselves. Crisis can bring out the best in leaders; they must rise to the challeng...
Book by John Baldoni
Book by John Baldoni

Winning Well: The 6 Most Important Leadership Skills to Master

January 23, 2024 with Karin Hurt and David Dye
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
Do you ever wish your team had more energy, would get more done, or solve problems on their own? In this highly-interactive program, you'll learn six proven approaches to build high-performance, high-engagement teams. Based on Karin Hurt and David Dye's Book, Winning Well, this program will leave you with practical, easy-to implement techniques to ...
Book by Karin Hurt and David Dye
Book by Karin Hurt and David Dye

Working Smart: Managing Priorities and Mastering Workflow

January 25, 2024 with Dr. Jason Womack
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
Your work days are different now. There's as much (or more) to do as always, and to add to the pressure you feel, uncertain times lay ahead. Some priorities you are managing because they are in your job description. Other priories have been thrust upon you, while you handle the daily workflow of email in between attending phone and video meetings. ...
Book by Dr. Jason Womack
Book by Dr. Jason Womack

Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way

February 06, 2024 with Dr. Jonah Berger
VIRTUAL SESSION (1-HOUR)
Almost everything we do involves words. From emails and power points to phone calls and pitch meetings, words are how we persuade, communicate, and connect. But certain words are more impactful than others. They're better at changing minds, engaging listeners, and driving action. What are these magic words, and how can we take advantage of their p...
Book by Dr. Jonah Berger
Book by Dr. Jonah Berger

Dealing with Difficult People: Turn Tension into Collaboration

February 15, 2024 with Dr. Michelle Brody
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
Difficult colleagues show up at work in many forms and lead to frustration and lower productivity. What can be done about a micromanaging, undermining, uncooperative or thwarting colleague? Team members who get impossibly defensive when you try to offer feedback? The intuitive methods leaders use to manage "difficult coworkers" often backfire, re...
Book by Dr. Michelle Brody
Book by Dr. Michelle Brody

How To Use Emotional Intelligence for Success

February 22, 2024 with Jen Shirkani
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
Studies show a direct correlation between high emotional intelligence (EI) and successful leadership. In this program you will learn about the dimensions of EI and why it is essential for engaging and motivating others. Discover how to achieve better results in your work relationships by applying EI to understand the emotional component of your int...
Book by Jen Shirkani
Book by Jen Shirkani

Mastering Your Thinking: The Link Between Critical Thinking and Your Need to Perform

February 27, 2024 with Dan Pontefract
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
Leaders are busy. Super busy. It's not as though that's going to change. In reality, people have become experts at doing - constantly being on to perform - causing us to minimize the importance of creative and critical thinking, of ideating and sound decision making. We need to sort out a much better investment in our time to make it happen.
Book by Dan Pontefract
Book by Dan Pontefract

Becoming a Leader: Strategies & Tools for New & Emerging Leaders

February 29, 2024 with Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
This program focuses on equipping managers with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively manage people and increase productivity in their areas of responsibility. Participants explore basic managerial concepts, discuss common situations and challenges and learn how to apply specific strategies and tools to successfully manage people.
Book by Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper
Book by Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper

Respond Not React: How to be In Your Power as a Leader

March 05, 2024 with Dr. Sharon Melnick
VIRTUAL SESSION (1-HOUR)
Despite your good ideas and performance, you may feel unheard, or unable to make the impact you're hired for. Other people's actions might get under your skin or make you react defensively. Then you might rehash the situation all day, wasting your valuable time and energy. How you show up in those moments determines the quality of your leaders...
Book by Dr. Sharon Melnick
Book by Dr. Sharon Melnick

Flipping the Switch: Unleash the Power of Personal Accountability

March 12, 2024 with Kristin Lindeen
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
When an individual chooses to grow in Personal Accountability, using the powerful tool called the Question Behind the Question (QBQ!), the all-too-human and costly traps of complaining, victim thinking, entitlement, procrastination, finger-pointing, and blame are reduced and even eliminated. Only then do organizations enhance productivity, sales, t...
Book by Kristin Lindeen

Leading the Best Team Ever: Strategies for Managing On-site, Hybrid & Remote Teams

March 14, 2024 with Dr. David Burkus
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
Why are some teams more motivated, more innovative, and more successful than others? Why do some groups of talented and seemingly compatible people fall short against lesser teams with less suitable members? And why are we still so surprised about which team members excel, and which ones fail?
Book by Dr. David Burkus
Book by Dr. David Burkus

Powerful Women Leaders: How to Connect, Engage and Succeed

March 19, 2024 with Dr. Debbye Turner Bell
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
In spite of this age of unprecedented access and opportunity for women in the workplace, women still lag far behind men in positions of power and leadership. This course will help women leaders and emerging leaders identify necessary tools for leadership, hone communication and negotiation skills, understand the role of emotional intelligence an...
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Communicating with Influence and Impact

March 26, 2024 with Stacey Hanke
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
In today's virtual, in-person and hybrid world communicating with influence is harder and more critical than it's ever been. How you communicate determines whether others see you as credible, knowledgeable and trustworthy. Without doing this effectively, you inhibit your maximum potential to influence, increase profits and cultivate long-term relat...
Book by Stacey Hanke
Book by Stacey Hanke

How To Work With (Almost) Anyone

April 02, 2024 with Michael Bungay Stanier
VIRTUAL SESSION (1-HOUR)
Your happiness and success depend on your working relationships. The people you manage. How well you work with your boss. The way collaboration happens with colleagues and peers. How you connect with important prospects and key clients. But the hard truth is this: most of us leave the health and fate of these relationships to chance.
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Mastering Tough Conversations: Communicate Best When It Matters Most

April 09, 2024 with Neil Staker
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
This program is incredibly practical and engaging. You'll learn why most approaches fail in these tough situations and gain insights into what actually works. There will be lots of opportunities to practice to ensure what you learned translates to improved results back at work. Fun, active, and incredibly engaging, this program takes solid social s...
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Boosting Productivity: Time Management Tactics for Working Smarter

April 11, 2024 with Helene Segura
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
This transformational program is designed for busy managers, project leaders, and senior individual contributors who are looking to operate more efficiently and strategically in order to maximize productivity. Whether you're working virtually, onsite or a hybrid, bolster your leadership ability and skills when you discover these critical strategies...
Book by Helene Segura
Book by Helene Segura

Leading vs Managing: The Difference is Key to Your Success

April 16, 2024 with Ann Tardy
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
This session will explore the essential strategies and techniques required to powerfully lead and manage simultaneously from the same role. Being a manager is one of the most arduous and yet most valuable roles in any organization. The challenge lies in dealing with the expectations of those above and below you while also contributing to people's s...
Book by Ann Tardy
Book by Ann Tardy

Wired to Resist: The Neuroscience of Change

May 02, 2024 with Dr. Britt Andreatta
VIRTUAL SESSION (1-HOUR)
The pace of today's change is pushing the limits of even the most nimble organizations. Change occurs in a myriad of ways from shifting technology to reorganizing functions to seeking new customers and operating globally. And no matter the size, every change requires new learning. Recent discoveries in neuroscience illuminate how we learn, respo...
Book by Dr. Britt Andreatta
Book by Dr. Britt Andreatta

Dealing with Difficult People: Bringing Out the Best in Others

May 07, 2024 with Dr. Rick Brinkman
VIRTUAL SESSION (3-HOUR)
This program is based on the best selling McGraw-Hill book Dealing with People You Can't Stand: How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst, co-authored by Dr. Rick Brinkman and Dr. Rick Kirschner, which has been translated into 25 languages.
Book by Dr. Rick Brinkman
Book by Dr. Rick Brinkman

Motivating Excellence: The Science Of Fostering Passion, Loyalty And Top Performance

June 04, 2024 with Dr. Ron Friedman
VIRTUAL SESSION (1-HOUR)
How do you motivate others to produce their best work? For generations, leaders have received conflicting advice. But now, thanks to groundbreaking new research, we have clear, data-driven insights into the factors that generate employee engagement and sustain performance over the long term.
Book by Dr. Ron Friedman
Book by Dr. Ron Friedman

Why We Say Yes: The Hidden Forces of Persuasion

August 01, 2024 with Dr. Paul Zak
VIRTUAL SESSION (1-HOUR)
Social creatures like humans constantly seek to influence and persuade others. Research from my lab and others has identified a brain state called "immersion" that indicates when one is being persuaded to take an observable action. This talk will describe the neuroscience of persuasion, share examples with neural data that identify why some commun...
Book by Dr. Paul Zak
Book by Dr. Paul Zak
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