In the July 6, 2009 issue of Time Magazine, President Franklin D. Roosevelt is featured for his impact on the American economy during the Great Depression.  In a featured article of her own,  The Relentless Mrs. Roosevelt is featured in her own right for the impact she had as well.

Mrs. Roosevelt carved out her own niche and started many of the practices we see other first ladies continuing to do today.  Mrs. Roosevelt was the first to hold press conferences and to visit US Soldiers at war unaccompanied by her husband.  She was humble and authentic, qualities that great leaders possess. 

Author Robin Berber wrote a book featuring Eleanor’s unique contributions as a leader:  Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way: Timeless Strategies from the First Lady of Courage.  We encourage you to read more about the women in leadership roles.  Perhaps we have another great Eleanor in our midst!

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In companies of all sizes, succession planning should always be a consideration.  By attending one of our signature leadership development programs, we can help you with the development of future CEOs and company leaders. 

Our unique processes can help one improve a succession candidate’s existing interpersonal and leadership skills while simultaneously improving harmony in the home.  It’s clear that home affects work and vice versa, and those with more satisfying relationships at home can put greater focus on the future success of the company.

Only 15% of an employee’s career success is the result of expertise. 85% is the result of interpersonal skills. SHRM

This article in Business Week Magazine, offers a real life story about a successful CEO transition during a recession.  The Art of Succession

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There is a lot of research and advice about how to be a good leader.  Many people distingish a difference between leadership and management in many forms, the most succint of that being: Leadership is an attitude, management is a position.

Leaders are said to motivate, enhance, listen, and guide their businesses in directions that ultimately lead to success- whatever your measure may be.  Leaders are the ones focused on doing right things.

This article from the Wall Stree Journal below represents just that.  Author Raymund Flandez, takes us readers through some great stories of small businesses that are listening to their employees, and even in this tough economic climate, are able to motivate them and still guide their businesses toward success. 

Small Businesses Work Hard to Prevent Layoffs Companies Try Several Tactics to Avoid Cuts Such as Asking Workers to a Take Day Off Without Pay, Trimming Hours

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Weekend Self-Awareness Retreat- May 1-3, 2009

Join us for a weekend of improved self-awareness! For the first time ever, this program is open to new participants as well as spouse/referrals from program graduates.

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The Power of an Unlikely Leader by Doug Dickerson, Carolina Newswire, March 2009

Leaders come in all shapes and sizes, both professionally and personally.  Here is a great story about how making others feel important, taking the time to listen, and sharing encouraging words are great attributes of good leaders.  The power is within all of us!

Reality HR: David Noel on Self-Awareness as a Focus for Leadership Training

David Noel is the CEO of Dual Temp Company in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The company is a mechanical contracting and service firm, performing Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning in the commercial and institutional market. While Dual Temp has grown since its birth in 1970, one of the most important changes it has made has been in the attitude of the senior leaders. Noel is a different leader since his training at The Leadership Trust in North Carolina. The company conducts a personalized leadership development program with a self-awareness focus that transforms the corporate beasts into princely leaders.

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