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Developing Leadership Skills

August 27, 2012

How to Become a Powerful Leader—Regardless of Your Position

A new manager, holding his first ever team meeting in a company that sold medical devices, assumed that an important matter had unanimously been agreed on when one team member…

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Developing Leadership Skills

February 17, 2014

Cognitive Development Skills to Accelerate Leadership

Henry is in high level management of a dominant retail company. Because it spreads nationally with global products, Henry deals with leaders on all levels. "We've learned that intelligence, determination,…

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Corporate Training & Motivational Speakers

June 9, 2014

Business Leadership Program – 6 Skills you MUST Teach

Client Jamie Asks: There are many people in my organization that could benefit from increased executive presence. What should I look for in a business leadership training program? What skills…

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Women Leadership in Business

March 23, 2015

Women in Leadership Roles: Are They Perceived Differently?

Client Ellen Asks: I'm a woman in a leadership role, and I have a question about perceptions. It seems that women are judged differently than men for the exact same…

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How to Be a Leader at Work by Making Bad Behavior Good

Developing Leadership Skills

August 16, 2012

How to Be a Leader at Work by Making Bad Behavior Good

When the law for paying for plastic bags came out, many people were opposed to it. Eventually the movement to reduce your carbon footprint caught on and overly critical people…

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Developing Leadership Skills

May 24, 2012

How to Become a Change Leader & Transform Your Organization

Leaders are everywhere–from multi-million dollar corporations and sports arenas to schools and political parties. By understanding how different leaders handle change and lead in various situations you can learn a…

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Developing Leadership Skills

April 26, 2012

Google Study Reveals the 8 Characteristics of Successful Leaders

The Internet is chock full of articles on leadership skills, studies on management styles, and theories of executive efficacy. A search for a keyword as specific as "leadership and management…

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Are You Making Any of These 7 Leadership Mistakes

Developing Leadership Skills

August 7, 2011

Are You Making Any of These 7 Leadership Mistakes?

Successful leaders implement strategies that motivate and empower their employees while avoiding common pitfalls. A business leadership and motivation training course teaches managers how to do both. Managers who have…

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Developing Leadership Skills

February 2, 2012

How to Evaluate Your Leadership Style

Today, I'm going to give a short, one-question quiz. Here's the question: How do you rate as a leader? I don't ask this question flippantly. It is a question I've…

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