Tools and Resources for Executive Leadership
Essays & Case Studies
No Problems Here!
There is a great yet sad scene in the film “Titanic” where the captain of the biggest, most modern ship of the era suggests that a slight turn near an iceberg is all that is needed… until crunch! This is just like those at work who nod their heads in disbelief and say, “There were no signs that anything was wrong,” (Enron, anyone?) except the signs are always there. This paper will help you know what to say to a denier or make you look at yourself in the mirror to see if this is one of your own patterns and what to do about it. This is a key behavior pattern that can destroy unless it is transformed.
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Gotcha! Resolving Conflict at Work
Can you remember the first time you were a participant in the Gotcha’ Game? For most of us, it was when we were kids, either with our siblings or at school. Many of us became masters at this type of one-upmanship activity. The problem is that at work, it lowers productivity and destroys trust. Learn how you can be a leader in stopping this dreaded game before it becomes toxic. Leaders who know what to look for can stop GOTCHA in its tracks, build trust, and foster collaboration that leads to loyalty and team accountability. More effective communication leads to less office politics.
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7 Ways to Successful Group Dynamics
The days of the solo hero or heroine are over. If you really sit and think about it, we really are all connected, and no one wins unless we all do. What a great motto for a work team that wants to be the best in the company. This paper gives you the 7 core ways that teams need to cooperate, learn to listen to each other, and respond with accountability. These dynamics have been successful in team-building activities around the world. After all, the essence of every team is a group of individuals who would prefer to succeed, and that means doing it together.
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How to Speak Genderly
Did you ever wonder what happens to the words that come out of your mouth and go into someone else’s ears? How many times have you said, “That’s not what I meant to say?” Or how many times have you said, “What are you talking about?” Men and women react differently to stimulus words, and the more you can use the right words at the right time, the more your leadership skills will soar. This sets you in the right direction for healthy and meaningful conversations. This stops office politics in its tracks.
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Practice Safe Stress... For Your Health
What happens to you when things are not going your way? Do you hide under the covers and become a zombie? Or do you hit the “yell button” and let the whole world know you do not like what is happening? Read this and learn to move from either “Zombieville” or “Freakoutville” to the smooth highway of Safe Stress. For leadership development and executive coaching, this gives you the skinny on how to handle your emotions at work and then bring what you learn home. You will be better off for it.
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On-Demand Webinars
Transforming Conflict to Collaboration
High-performing teams don’t avoid conflict, they know how to use it well. This training gives you tools to manage emotions, set healthy communication boundaries, and make stronger, faster decisions through constructive disagreement.
$14.95 USD
Communicate to Captivate
Long-term success requires more than great work. You need to speak for it. This video teaches you how to communicate with confidence, captivate your audience, and use the right words to engage and influence others.
$14.95 USD
The Chemistry of Coaching
A thriving career requires guidance, especially when blind spots get in the way. This video shows you how to choose the right coach, what questions to ask, and when it’s time to move forward on your own.
$14.95 USD
Give Change a Chance
How often does change occur in your business? How do you prepare for change, or do you have a plan? This educational video will help you lead the different personality types within your organization, through all the changes that are inevitable.
$14.95 USD
Get the "But" Out Of Your "Yes"
We talk all the time and don’t really think about what we say. This webinar elevates your communication skills by preparing you to ask the right questions at the right time. Get away from ‘communication addictions,’ the habit of repeating favorite words over and over that traps you. You will gain an understanding of how the power of language affects your body and stress.
