Episodes

Aug. 17, 2011

Leading Effectively Across Differences

The ability to deal with and manage across differences is a critical skill for leaders. Today’s workplace, community and economic market are more diverse than ever. Leading in an effective manner requires understanding and na...
Aug. 10, 2011

Special Encore Presentation: Coming Through the Fire: Life Before and After Termination

Getting terminated can happen to the best of us for any number of reasons from conflict with your supervisor to your own performance. If you’ve been fired, you are not alone. The question is how do you recover from the feelin...
Aug. 3, 2011

Want To Be A Leader? Learn to Listen

Listening is an essential part of the communication process. An effective leader is an effective listener. Developing good listening skills informs and facilitates decision-making and builds positive relationships. According ...
July 13, 2011

Coming Through the Fire: Life Before and After Termination

Getting terminated can happen to the best of us for any number of reasons from conflict with your supervisor to your own performance. If you’ve been fired, you are not alone. The question is how do you recover from the feelin...
June 22, 2011

Get the Right Person in the Right Seat to Get the Job Done

On today’s show, Dr. Gee and guests will discuss methods for improving selection, development and motivation for outstanding accomplishment.
June 15, 2011

Inclusion and Cultural Competence in the Workplace: Journey through the eyes and experience of 2011 ADVANCE Participants

2011 ADVANCE participants from the East Coast, West Coast and Midwest will share insights gained from engaging in the ADVANCE forum. Does race continue to matter and be an issue in America? Systems, power, and culture- Can on...
May 25, 2011

Special Encore Presentation: Effective Board Governance and Development

This week’s class is a real life, modern day version of “The Art of Practice,” Is there really a way to balance the complexities of modern living with the simplicity of spiritual knowing and being? It’s a look at ancient trad...
April 20, 2011

Special Encore Presentation: Trust, Credibility and Results in the Workplace

Trust and credibility are cornerstones for establishing influential relationships and achieving desired outcomes. If either is missing it usually results in an adverse affect on results. Credible and trusted leaders inspire o...
April 13, 2011

Special Encore Presentation: The Importance of Influence in Leadership

John C. Maxwell says leadership is influence, nothing more and nothing less. Judith Germain believes that leadership is trusted influence. Simply put, leadership is influencing others to aspire to achieve a shared goal. In th...
April 6, 2011

Special Encore Presentation: Effective Board Governance and Development

Service on a nonprofit board is commendable and can be a rewarding experience. One of the many reasons people serve on nonprofit boards is the desire to contribute to the achievement of the mission and influence the direction...
March 30, 2011

Community Engagement

Community engagement is the process of groups and individuals working to affect the well-being of themselves and others in the community. It is accomplished through partnerships and coalitions that mobilize resources and infl...
March 23, 2011

Communicating with Heart and Skill, Part II: For Leaders

A manager or leader’s success relies heavily on the ability to communicate skillfully; good communication skills are foundational to managing and leading others. Most managers spend about 80% of their time communicating. Comm...
March 16, 2011

Special Encore Presentation: Leveraging Technology to Enhance Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness

Today’s organizations use technology for information management and communication and to help organizations operate efficiently and effectively. In the nonprofit and public sectors, information technology supports processes s...
March 9, 2011

Communicating with Heart and Skill

A manager or leader’s success relies heavily on the ability to communicate skillfully; good communication skills are foundational to managing and leading others. Most managers spend about 80% of their time communicating. Comm...