*This program includes a half-day program (8:30 AM - 12:00 PM) plus 3 follow-up teleseminars that will build on this material and help you apply it more effectively to your specific situation.

What Makes These Leaders Different?

Bret and Paul, both presidents, had to break the bad news to their workforce. The news included layoffs. At the end of both meetings, their people weren't demoralized. Instead, they left hopeful... and determined to do their part to turn things around.

Harry, a supervisor, is a straight shooter. He doesn't pull punches if someone screws up. His team absolutely loves him. In fact, one team member, when describing how he handles giving negative feedback, talked about leaving such a discussion feeling uplifted. "He makes you feel you can do better," she noted. His people want his feedback, rather than resent it.

What do these leaders do that others don't?

How is it that some leaders trigger a hopeful, "Can Do" determination, while others leave people flat, disinterested, or even turned off?

The answer to this question will make all the difference in your ability to keep morale and productivity up during these challenging times.

This program will help you answer that question as well as help you become even more effective at:
	•	Keeping people's spirits up in these difficult times.
	•	Keeping people focused on doing their jobs well and making a contribution, rather than on their 401k or the uncertain future.
	•	Rallying people around the company's vision, so they feel and act like small business owners-with that "Whatever it takes to get the job done, I'm doing it" attitude.
	•	Fostering a "Warrior's Spirit"-the term used by Southwest Airlines-in your people so they have a "Bring it on!" attitude when faced with challenge.
	•	Reducing negativity and fear.
	•	Being able to deliver difficult news-like Bret and Paul-in a way that leaves people determined vs. depressed.
	•	Overcome other's limiting beliefs-i.e. "That's not possible", "I could never do that", "That'll never work" -- without resorting to browbeating or other combative approaches.
	•	Becoming a more inspiring communicator-whether one on one or in a group.
	•	Knowing how to stimulate greater interest and involvement in team or company-wide meetings.

"The principle vehicle of leadership is the story: The leader affects individual behavior, thought, and feelings through the stories that he and she tells."

Howard Gardner, Harvard Professor and author of Changing Minds

"There can be few talents more important to managerial success than knowing how to tell a good story."

Michael Hattersley, Harvard Management Updates

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"The value David provided our organization went far beyond the actual classroom experience.  In addition to the wealth of information he provided during class, David provided a broad support system to further the development of our senior management team."  

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".David also has that rare ability to teach effectively to individuals that are at different levels of comprehension and understanding, and exhibit different styles of learning....Lastly, I would like to add a very important detail regarding David's style of teaching and his personality. His wit and great sense of humor were very appreciated in the class by all."

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