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In The News
David O'Brien to Present Building Emotional Intelligence in Leaders Workshop
As part of David's ongoing partnership with the CT Association of Nonprofits, Center for Professional Development, he will be delivering his very popular Building Emotional Intelligence in Leaders workshop on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Worker's Compensation Trust in Wallingford, CT. In this highly interactive, 3-hour workshop, participants are provided with the opportunity to evaluate their current level of EI competence while also exploring a wide range of techniques for increasing their leadership influence and impact. The 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. workshop is open to the public but registration is required. For more information or to register for this workshop, please visit CT Nonprofits online by clicking here.
David O'Brien to be Featured Guest on The Success Design Radio Show
David O'Brien will be the featured guest on the February 19, 2013 broadcast of The Success Design internet radio show with Host Beth Shankle-Anderson. The 30-minute interview will begin at 2:00 p.m. EST and will include an interactive segment where David will take questions from listeners. David's topic for the show will be Discovering The Leader In You. To learn more or to tune-in please visit here.
David O'Brien to Present The State of Leadership 2013 at SHRM Event
David O'Brien will be the featured speaker at the SHRM Western Connecticut chapter's monthly lunch meeting on February 26, 2013. His presentation entitled The State of Leadership 2013 offers many valuable insights into the key dimensions of leadership success in 2013 and beyond. It also provides a framework for expanding HR's influence, impact and value. This program has been approved by HRCI for 1.50 strategic business recertification credits. To learn more, please visit the SHRMWC website by clicking here.
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Dear Friends,
I hope that 2013 is off to a great start for you both in and out of work. As I begin the New Year, I am mindful of the many opportunities that this new beginning presents. Chief among them for me is the opportunity to take my leadership to a higher level, not just as a leader or consultant both also as a parent, spouse, friend and brother.
As the New Year unfolds, let us all be mindful of the opportunity we have to be the role models of leadership excellence in every role that we play.
Choose to Navigate,
Dave O'Brien
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Featured Leadership Article:
Expanding Your Employee Development Capacity
 One of my favorite Dilbert cartoons features the fictional character Alice who is instructed by her "pointy haired" boss to write a performance review of herself for him to sign. Alice asks, "What will our seven layers of management be doing while I manage myself?" Responding to the angry look on her bosses face, she adds "Sorry, I'll ding myself for that on my evaluation". Her boss then replies, "If you can't find me, have Carol my secretary sign my name on your performance review".
While there is certainly some humor to be found in this and other Dilbert cartoons, there is nothing funny about skirting one of leadership's most critical responsibilities, namely; employee development discussions. All too often these discussions get relegated to the dreaded once-a-year routine where little benefit actually occurs. I remember a recent coaching case where early in the project assessment phase . . . |
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Featured Leadership Workshop:
Building Emotional Intelligence In Leaders
 Emotional Intelligence describes our ability to perceive, assess and manage our emotions and interpersonal interactions in order to maximize our influence and impact. In this 3-hour workshop, participants are provided with the opportunity to evaluate their current level of EI competence while also exploring a wide range of methods for increasing their capacity to lead and influence in all of their relationships both in and out of the workplace. The program includes all materials and assessments including The EI Insights Inventory.
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 Quick Links To Learning
Link # One: "How To Keep Your Team Goals On Track" - Jesse Stoner Recognized by the Huffington Post as one of the "Top 100 Leadership Experts You Must Follow on Twitter," Jesse Stoner offers six proven strategies for helping leaders to align vision, systems and practices to ensure optimum team results. She reminds us that a shared vision among our team is only one aspect of team success. To read her recent blog on keeping team goals on track, please click here.
Link # Two: "Assessing Leadership Development" - Mercer Research
Although this recently published research focuses on Asia Pacific, it offers a multitude of insights into universal issues that impact leadership development. Of particular note is the data on barriers to leadership development. To read the executive summary of this research please click here.
Link # Three: WorkChoice Solutions Learning Resources
In continuing our commitment to leadership development, we have added new content to the Learning Resources link on the WorkChoice Solutions web site. Within the link, you will find a wide range of complimentary leadership assessments, media interviews, PowerPoint slides and a variety of leadership articles. Please click here to connect to Learning Resources. |
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