Professional and personal success may be largely determined by our ability to draw upon resources-internal and external-that are energizing, practical and effective for any given task, current challenge, or developmental need. While it is my belief that we are our own best resources, you may find added value in some of the following references and external resources.

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Leadership Essentials: 9 Behaviors of an Effective Leader

Strong leadership is imperative to meet today’s challenges. Build your leadership muscles by learning 9 leadership behaviors that are foundational to success in our organizations. Practical applications and day to day leadership behaviors that achieve results.

EQ: Discover the (Not-So) Secret Weapon to Leadership Success

This enlightening session will introduce you to the concepts of Emotional Intelligence, its importance to your job, your leadership effectiveness and its role in a successful organization. Learn the specific skills involved in EQ and its impact on the organization’s bottom line.

Emotional Intelligence (EQ): The Cornerstone of Executive Presence

EQ and executive presence go hand in hand. Assess your executive presence through exercises and hands on learning. Learn strategies for more effective leadership and enhanced personal influence.

Renewing Teams In Changing Times

Teams are the lifeblood of our organizations. Building shared purpose and identity, trust and commitment to collaboration are key to successful teams. With a variety of concepts, tools and exercises, this program leaves teams feeling inspired and hopeful. It is forward-looking and emphasizes how teams can arrive at practical solutions to challenging problems, set goals that are in alignment with group values and vision, and understand the dynamics within the team.

“Take a bow! Thank you for the truly excellent presentation you gave at our 11th annual Bryant University Women’s Summit. …Your presentation drew the audience in and held their full attention as you delivered a program that was interesting, applicable, and enjoyable. I personally enjoyed how you linked Emotional Intelligence and executive presence and have referred to your handouts since. Your exercises provided the audience the opportunity to easily see how your presentation was of value to them, as well as identify weak areas and create a personal action plan. Your evaluations were excellent!”

Jennifer L. Chasse
The Executive Development Center
Bryant University

 

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Bookshelf: A short list of recommended readings

Primal Leadership: Realizing the power of Emotional Intelligence, by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee

The Extraordinary Leader: Turning Good Managers into Great Leaders, by John Zenger and Joseph Folkman

Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard, by Chip Heath and Dan Heath

Leadership Challenge, by James Kouzes and Barry Posner

Crucial Conversations, by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler

The Adult Years: Mastering the Art of Self-Renewal, by Frederick Hudson

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, by Patrick Lencioni