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The Leadership Compass                          Summer 2015
In This Issue:
In The News
Featured Leadership Article: The 5% Formula
Featured Leadership Workshop: Building Emotional Intelligence in Leaders
Quick Links To Learning
Leadership Thought To Consider

In The News 
  
 

David O'Brien's New Book Has Nationwide Release Date    

 
David's new book, The Navigator's Compass, 101 Steps Toward Leadership Excellence will be available on-line and in bookstores nationwide on August 4th. The book transcends the traditional boundaries of personal and professional life to show that we are all leaders.  It provides proven processes and methodologies for helping leaders at all levels to expand their influence and impact. To read more about the book or to order a pre-release copy, please click here.


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, July 28, 2015 at CT Nonprofit's office in Hartford, 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. Additionally, all participants will receive a complimentary pre-release copy of David's new book. The 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 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.

WorkChoice Solutions Expands Executive Conversation Series  

  

In response to the tremendous success of the Executive Conversation Series, the program has been expanded to include a wider range of conversation starters and topics that impact executive influence. The Executive Conversation Series goes beyond traditional leadership skill development to include a structured conversation format that serves to harness group intellectual capacity. To see the full outline of the series, please click here. 

What My Clients
Have To Say 
Testimonials

Dear Friends,

  

I hope this greeting finds you well and that you're able to have some time away from work this summer to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

This latest edition of the Leadership Compass features an abundance of leading edge content including some powerful insights from leadership experts Dr. Ken Blanchard and Bob Kelleher. It also heralds the nationwide release of my 2nd book, The Navigator's Compass, 101 Steps Toward Leadership Excellence.  

Thank you for your commitment to leadership excellence and best wishes for continued success in all of your endeavors.

Choose to Navigate,

David O'Brien

  

Featured Leadership Article:

The 5 % Formula  


Father's Day reminded me of the many lessons I learned from my dad, and my decision to dedicate my first book (The Navigator's Compass) to him was easy. Beyond being a terrific father, he was the most decent, patient and selfless person I have ever met. Although I've been fortunate to have many leadership heroes over my career, he remains at the top of the list. Everything he did was about allowing his moral compass to guide him. He was a Master Navigator for sure. He was also a deeply religious and principled man. He didn't say much but when he did, it was always kind, respectful and meaningful.    

Earlier in my career and shortly after my second promotion to the leadership ranks, I remember asking my dad about his leadership success formula. He had enjoyed a distinguished 40 year ...  

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Featured Leadership Workshop:

Building Emotional Intelligence In Leaders

 
Emotional Intellligence EQ, also known as Emotional Intelligence or EI describes our ability to perceive, assess and manage our emotions and interpersonal interactions in order to maximize our influence and impact. In this highly interactive 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 and the Leadership Trust Survey..
 
For the Full Course Description of this workshop,  please click here.   

Learning Key Quick Links To Learning


Link # One: "Great Results Come From Servant Leadership"
                               - Ken Blanchard    

 

Recognized as one of the most influential leadership experts in the world, Dr. Ken Blanchard explores the link between servant leadership and organizational results. This 18-minute video offers a multitude of valuable insights into the critical role that leaders at every level play in driving employee satisfaction and organizational success.  To watch the video, please click here.  

 

Link # Two: "Who's Sinking Your Boat" -  Bob Kelleher    


Bestselling author and leadership thinker Bob Kelleher offers many powerful insights into the current state of employee engagement and reveals what percentage of employees are trying to sink your boat.  He also shares insights into what employers can do to keep their organizations afloat. To watch the 4-minute video, 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.   

 

 

Thought To ConsiderLeadership Thought To Consider

  
"Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it's the only thing"
                                                  - Albert Schweitzer     
 

Leadership Suggestion: Consider what this quote means in your world of work and in your role as a leader. Also try to uncover the leadership opportunity that it presents.

 

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