You know there’s a problem, but no one thinks they’re the problem. You desperately need inclusion, but you’ve got no idea where to start. Policy changes did zero. Accountability is non-existent. Past training felt incomplete and made everyone uncomfortable.

The REAL problem? Blind spots.

We’re talking human thinking shortcuts. The kind that create chaos and breed bias. In this powerful and timely training, your team will learn what they are, how they occur, and why they may be causing us to have biased reactions that we don’t notice. We will look at ways to reduce this unconscious biases and explore the many ways we can change our practices (such as hiring) to minimize the impact of cognitive bias.

There’s never been a more important time to challenge the way you lead, reinvent the way you manage, and overcome the blind spots that are costing your organization time, talent, money, and bottom-line results.

Did you know that a recent survey states that 40% of executives and managers fail within 18 months of a promotion or new assignment? Or that the biggest contributor to their downfall was their inability to build functional relationships in the workplace? Or that is a lack of interpersonal skills that most commonly disqualifies people from being considered for executive and upper level management position? Regardless of industry, leadership comes down to the ability to effectively communicate with, build consensus among, and create vision for – PEOPLE. Whether one is transitioning into leadership or working their way to the executive ranks, managers vitally need to get the people part of the puzzle down before they do anything else if they hope to stay out of that 40% statistic.

This highly interactive and hands-on workshop was developed from Tony’s powerful leadership book of the same name. It will deliver the proven strategies that allow leaders to more effectively develop others, resolve conflicts, foster teamwork, and increase overall engagement and productivity.

The human part of the leadership equation, the communication, connection, and understanding part is often what gets left off the training table for organizations in favor of productivity and profitability. The thing is – when you get this part right – everything else falls into place. Ready to get it right for your leadership team? Contact Tony today to learn how.

People are increasingly grappling with generational differences in their work forces. Problems can arise from differing mindsets and communication styles of workers born in different eras. If you’ve heard any of these phrases, you may have a generational issue.

• “I can’t believe the way they dress.”
• “What do you mean I can’t work from home on Friday’s?”
• “Don’t waste your time, they’ll never get the whole ‘technology’ thing.”
• “I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing that.”
• “They have no work ethic. They’re a bunch of slackers.”
• “Are they ever going to retire?”
• “So, I told my boss if he’s looking for loyalty, buy a dog.”
• “If I hear, ‘This is how we did it in ‘87 one more time, I’ll hurl.”

So how do we overcome these issues and work together? Education and empathy. The good news is that the constantly changing demographics of our workplace do not have to be a “threat” to your ability to successfully collaborate and work as a team. Not only can generational diversity be understood, prepared for, and managed – it can actually be a source of enrichment and team development.

This highly interactive workshop will help your team come together in powerful new and inclusive ways that will leave stereotypes in the dust, and recognize diversity for the game-changing business component that it can be when the divides are crossed and the commonalities found.

Let’s face it, good leaders are hard to find and even harder to develop. Every organization appears to be experiencing some sort of leadership shortage regardless of industry or size. This famine of future leaders is forcing organizations to choose between two equally damaging options: Leave leadership positions vacant or fill them with unproven and unqualified candidates. The end result – crushing organizational goals, customer service, and we don’t mean “crushing” in a good way! We’re talking decline in morale, employee retention, productivity, and ultimately the bottom line.

The top performing organizations and leaders have learned that the ability to select, integrate, and develop high-level leadership is critical to their organization’s success. This workshop is designed to equip organizations and existing leaders with the tools necessary to select candidates for future leadership positions and to help determine how to develop candidates who can realize their maximum leadership potential.

Savvy companies don’t wait until there is a void in their management team. They proactively fill a pipeline with strong, viable leadership candidates. In doing so, they protect the potential of their organization.

It is not talent, experience, or intelligence that consistently leads people to the top of their profession and life. It is the finely-tuned ability to effectively communicate ideas and build consensus in a clear, professional, and persuasive manner. That’s a skill, and one with a constant learning curve. The ability to connect on the highest level with those around you and powerfully and positively communicate wants and needs is a differentiator in today’s world. In this impactful, highly interactive workshop, you will learn the time-tested strategies and techniques that will elevate your effectiveness, increase your connectivity, and help you to be a world-class leader.