Episodes
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...
March 2, 2011
Cultivating a Skilled and Competent Workforce
Information from the National Commission on Adult Literacy states that 88 million U.S. workers lack the basic skills to earn a postsecondary credential limiting their capacity to get and keep family supporting jobs. According...
Feb. 23, 2011
Personality in the Workplace
In the workplace, how we behave has a powerful impact on determining whether we will be successful or not and whether our work environment functions at its greatest capacity. We encounter co-workers with whom we never seem to...
Feb. 16, 2011
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...
Feb. 9, 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...
Feb. 2, 2011
Leveraging Diversity and Fostering Inclusion in the Workplace
Diversity can include consideration of every aspect of a person’s identity and disposition. Inclusion refers to the extent to which all employees feel a sense of belonging, support, and ability to contribute their best to the...
Jan. 26, 2011
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...
Jan. 19, 2011
Special Encore Presentation: Managing Performance to Achieve Results
According to Peter Drucker, “The ultimate test of management is performance!” The performance of an organization’s workforce has a powerful impact on its bottom-line. In today’s highly dynamic business environment, managing p...
Jan. 12, 2011
Special Encore Presentation: Managing Conflict in the Workplace
Conflict is a normal and natural dynamic in the workplace and in our personal lives. The pressure of meeting deadlines; co-workers with different points of views; overlapping roles; value differences—all make conflict inevita...