Top Survival Skills for Managers Today and Tomorrow
Office politics. Changing technology. Limited budget. Unlimited expectations. Pressure from above – and below. Unpopular organizational changes. More generations in the workplace than ever before.
Sound familiar? These days, it’s tougher to be a manager than ever. Develop the skills that will let you survive in management today – and prepare you to thrive tomorrow!

Great Expectations: Getting Great Performance From EVERY Employee Begins With You!
You know that you want your employees to succeed – after all, your success is built on theirs! This empowering session will help you discover new tools for getting the absolute best out of every member of your team. It’s about having clear goals – and making sure that your employees understand and buy in to your expectations. And it’s about delivering effective – and timely – feedback. Your team is only as strong as its weakest link – make sure that every member of yours is as strong as can be!

The Voice of the Leader – Persuasive, Inspirational, and Strong
To be a true leader in your organization, it’s not enough to just have authority. You need to be trusted and respected. Discover how to turn your strengths into real advantages, how to communicate effectively with absolutely everyone, and how to command a room from the moment you enter it. Drawing from the examples of some of the best leaders in the world, this session will inspire and motivate you. When you’re able to establish your credibility and project an aura of leadership, your influence in your organization will soar!

Difficult Employees: Managing Employees With Rotten Attitudes or Lousy People Skills
Any team can be plagued by them – those employees who get their job done, but still manage to have a toxic effect on their environment! As a manager, you know: one bad apple can drag down the morale of an entire department. And that’s just not acceptable! If you’ve ever had to deal with a problem employee – or just want to be prepared for your first – this is a session you can’t afford to miss. The tools and techniques you learn will enable you to turn your most difficult employees into satisfied, cooperative, and productive members of the team!

Leadership Career GPS: Great, Proven Strategies for Mapping Out Your Professional Future
Join all three speakers for an exciting and entertaining panel on how you can map out your future! You’ll discover how to make sure you present your goals and accomplishments in the best light. You’ll learn the best way to prepare your successor so that “irreplacability” isn’t holding you back. And you’ll discover fresh and innovative ways to make sure you’re poised to take advantage of any opportunity that comes your way. This dynamic and fast-paced session may be short, but it will have an incredible impact on your career!

"It was extremely informative, and now I am more motivated and excited to not only be a better manager but a top leader."
C. Ballentine
Team Lead/Disability Consultant

"It opened my eyes to how others think and perceive leadership styles and gave me ideas to improve my skills."
E. Yost
General Manager

"Very energizing … I thoroughly enjoyed the networking and excellent leadership discussions."
N. Salerno
HR Director

"Exceeded expectations! Went beyond the obvious … to another level."
W. Barnhart
Quality Manager

"It inspired me to do more and motivated me to take action. Only I can make the changes needed in my life at home and work."
Melissa Harrower
Senior Office Assistant