A fresh look at what it means to lead from two of the most trusted names in leadership

When: Wednesday, September 8, 2010. 1:00pm EST
Where: Your Computer
Duration: 60 Minutes
Price: Free     

Overview:

In these turbulent times, when the very foundations of organizations and societies are shaken, leaders need to move beyond pessimistic predictions, trendy fads, and simplistic solutions. They need to turn to what's real and what's proven. Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, bestselling authors of the Leadership Challenge, reveal time-tested truths that show what every leader must know, the questions they must be prepared to answer, and the real-world issues they will likely face.

What you will learn:

- Ten fundamentals of leadership that remain constant regardless of circumstance
- Questions that most people want their leaders to be able to answer
- Enduring truths of leadership culled from thirty years of research
- How to be an effective leader at any point in your career

    

Leadership Today: Adapting to the New World of Business

When: Thursday, September 16, 2010. 1:00pm EST
Where: Your Computer
Duration: 60 Minutes
Price: $99      

Overview:

According to Former White House advisor, bestselling author and leadership expert, David Gergen, the current world of management requires a new kind of leadership. Leaders in every type of organization today need to adapt to the evolved business climate, as the role of leaders is now more important than ever.

This Online Seminar covers the importance of strong leadership as a key ingredient to organizational success. Gergen shares lessons and insight drawn from his years of first-hand experience as a Presidential advisor to four US Presidents, revealing the unique leadership styles of each. Learn how each President's style impacted the way in which they led the nation. Learn some common traits and characteristics among leaders, and discover how to use your own personal strengths to improve quality of leadership.

What You'll Learn:

- The type of leadership your company needs now
- The impact of leadership on a company's culture
- After the crisis: Regaining confidence as a leader
- Identifying your strengths and how to incorporate them into your leadership style
- Four American Presidents' unique leadership styles

When: TBD
Where: Your Computer
Duration: 60 Minutes
Price: Free     

Overview:

From New York Times bestselling authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton comes a groundbreaking message on building high-performance teams. Based on a 350,000-person study, as well as in-depth research with some of the world's best companies such as Zappos.com, Pepsi Beverages Company and Madison Square Garden, the authors outline a proven set of characteristics displayed by members of breakthrough teams. Their address will be the first public unveiling of the new research from The Orange Revolution, to be released Sept. 21 by Simon & Schuster.

What you will learn:

Research shows that less than twenty percent of teams are working anywhere near their optimal efficiency. Building great teams is one of the most effective methods for producing real results, and yet most business people have no idea where to begin.
Gostick and Elton provide a prescription of how to build breakthrough teams by fostering:

• Stronger clarity of goals
• Greater trust among team members
• More open and honest dialogue
• Stronger accountability for all team members
• Purpose-based recognition of accomplishments