Leadership Development News

Jan is an executive coach in Orange County, California. Her practice emphasizes leadership development and career transitions, utilizing a customized approach that highlights each person’s unique talents and thinking style. She has over 25 years experience in large corporations, has served on the boards of a number of professional and non-profit organizations, and is currently a small business owner. Her business experience, degrees in sociology and law, and certificates in mediation, coaching, diversity and HR development, have prepared her to be a versatile and trusted advisor. Jan is a co-author in Adapt: How to Survive and thrive in The Changing World of Work. She will highlight one of the Leadership Assessments she uses that looks at brain dominance. Come listen to how you can maximize your brain’s inborn strengths.

Rev. Barry is the Director of Pastoral Care at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Philadelphia. He specializes in the connection between spirituality and health, particularly as it relates to cancer. He has written two books on the topic: A Reason for Hope, which deals primarily with issues related to faith and physical well-being, and A Season for Hope, a daily devotional for those battling cancer. His third and most recent book, The Art of Caregiving, deals with how to lend support and encouragement to loved ones with a chronic illness. Rev. Barry earned a Doctor of Ministry degree at Fuller Theological Seminary. He earned a Master of Divinity degree at Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Texas at Austin. Throughout his 20-year ministry, Rev. Barry has conducted numerous radio and television interviews around the country on the topic of spirituality and health.

As the CEO of multiple, mid-sized, Web agencies over the last decade, Steinberg’s observed how women, more than men, struggle in areas of earning, saving and net worth. Amanda founded DailyWorth.com to give women tools to help them earn what they’re worth and generate their own wealth through savings. DailyWorth.com is a free daily email about money for women featured in Forbes, SELF and the New York Examiner. Join Amanda Steinberg in today’s program as she shares the secrets to finding your “DailyWorth”.

Teresa is a Consultant, Executive Coach, Facilitator, Adjunct Professor and Trainer. She has experience in public and privately held Corporations as well as in State and Federal Government organizations. She began her coaching practice after serving as Associate Director of Executive Education at the Center for Management and Executive Education in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. A sample of the organizations in her customer base include: NASA Kennedy Space Center in FL, Stennis Space Center in MS, Glenn Research Center in OH, Jet Propulsion Lab in CA, NASA Headquarters in D.C., University of Arkansas, Bell Sports/Riddell Helmets, Stephens, Inc., CSA Recruiters, and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Teresa Specializes in: Executive Coaching, Consulting, Leadership Development, Effective Communication, High Performance Teams, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Climate, along with a variety of assessments and surveys.

Courtney Macavinta is the founder and CEO of Respect Rx., an innovative leadership development network for teens. She is an award-winning journalist, author, speaker and coach who has reached more than a million teens and adults through her work, including programs, trainings and her best-selling and award winning book, RESPECT: A Girl’s Guide to Getting Respect and Dealing When Your Line Is Crossed. Join us today to learn how you can support the growth of future leaders now by applying RESPECT Rx in today’s challenging environment at work and at home.

Susan Steinbrecher, an internationally acclaimed businesswoman, executive coach, speaker and author, is president and CEO of Steinbrecher And Associates, Inc. a management consulting firm that provides professional development services in the areas of executive coaching, group facilitation, and leadership training. Susan works with senior executives and their organizations to develop and implement innovative, life-changing and profit-building solutions to address the global and day-to-day challenges of leadership. She has three books, Heart-Centered Leadership and Roadmap to Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard (September 2008). In her new book Straight Talk, Susan addresses the importance of “Corporate Consciousness.” For four consecutive years, she has received the Business Leadership Center’s Teaching Excellence Award at the SMU Cox School of Business. Susan has served as an expert on NBC, FOX TV, Fortune Small Business Magazine, CNN.com and numerous radio shows.

Bruna Martinuzzi is the President of Clarion Enterprises Ltd., a training and development company specializing in leadership and emotional intelligence training and development. She has helped numerous leaders achieve personal effectiveness. She is the author of The Leader as a Mensch: Become the Kind of Person Others Want to Follow and the co-author of The Power to Lead : Lessons in Creating Your Unique Masterpiece. Bruna lectures at the BC Technology Institute in Vancouver, The Simon Fraser University MBA PDP program, the Sauder School of Business MBA PDP program and The University of Northern BC. She speaks at numerous events, including the annual Telus Leadership Forums and The BC Technology Industry’s Human Capital Symposium . She is a strong believer in that self-awareness precedes self-management and she assists leaders in enhancing their self-awareness as the stepping stone for self-development and for achieving their personal best.

Pat Williams, Senior VP and cofounder of the Orlando Magic Professional basketball team, who just had a phenomenal basketball season and playoff run beating the Philadelphia 76ers, last year champs the Boston Celtics and the league champs Cleveland Cavaliers were in the NBA finals where they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a former general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls. Williams is also a fabulous motivational speaker. He has addressed thousands of executives in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies and national associations to universities and nonprofits. Clients include AllState, American Express, Cisco, Coca-Cola, Disney, Honeywell, IBM, ING, Lockheed Martin, Nike, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Tyson Foods to name a few. Williams is the author of 54 books and hosts three weekly radio shows broadcast in Orlando, FL. He will speak to us about his new book, Extreme Dream Depend on Teams. Come get inspired to reach your dreams.

Hailed as a corporate visionary - launches his newest book “Find Your Strongest Life: What the Happiest and Most Successful Women Do Differently” Internationally renowned and celebrated, Marcus Buckingham is the go-to consultant in his field, a sought after speaker, and a New York Times bestselling author. Challenging accepted and entrenched social theory, Buckingham pioneered a revolutionary concept—that people will be dramatically more effective, successful, and fulfilled when they play to their strongest skills rather than attempting to improve their weaknesses. He calls his research-based technique the “strengths revolution,” and his work has been proven again and again in boardrooms, seminars, and individual’s lives around the world. Join Marcus Buckingham on today’s program to learn more about how you can engage your best life now based on his groundbreaking workshop as featured on Oprah!

There is a pandemic affecting the nearly 26 million working mothers in the US and the tens of millions more around the world. It is not fatal but it undermines their productivity at work and negatively impacts their parenting. The cure for this pandemic lies in the hands of the women themselves. But, many don’t know they possess the cure and others don’t know how to use it. Today’s guests are the coauthors of “What Happy Working Mothers Know”- an insightful new business book for both working mothers as well as anyone who works with or may become a working mother. Join us as we discuss the key to being your best at everything you do at work or at home through conscious choices you can make every day.

Manisha Thakor is on a mission to help American women learn how to live their lives from a position of financial strength. In today’s program Manisha Thakor, author of ON MY OWN TWO FEET: a modern girl's guide to personal finance? shares her expertise on managing your finances as well as ideas from her forthcoming book GET FINANCIALLY NAKED: how to talk money with your honey. Manisha’s financial advice is featured in national publications such as: The New York Times, BusinessWeek, US News & World Report, Glamour, and Women's Day. Manisha has appeared on national TV networks including CNN, CNBC, Fox Business Network, and NBC. Manisha is also a regular personal finance blogger on The Huffington Post and a bi-monthly contributor to the nationally syndicated NPR show, 51% - The Women's Perspective” and a featured speaker at the PA Governor’s Conference for Women helping thousands of women in business across the nation.

Tagged by Success Magazine as a One Woman Brand and “Creativity and Innovation Guru”, a leading Serial Entrepreneur by Entrepreneur Magazine and having drawn comparisons to Walt Disney and Benjamin Franklin, Jen Groover's name has quickly become synonymous with innovation, entrepreneurship, and evolution. She has gone from guest-hosting spots on QVC to inking deals with some of the industry’s biggest heavyweights. Although it was Jen’s innovative handbag company the award-winning Butler Bag Company, which launched just over 2 years ago that catapulted her into the spotlight. She also has a vast breadth of knowledge on everything from business issues to education to government policy and with a natural, energetic on-air presence. Jen has already become a regularly featured business and lifestyle expert for such programs as Fox News’ “Strategy Room”, ABC’s “Money Matters”, CBS’ “Early Show”, CNBC’s “The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch”, and Meredith Corporation’s “Better TV”.

Appointed by the Governor, Leslie Stiles acts as state government’s advocate for all issues as they impact on women and girls. In today’s program Leslie Stiles will talk about her vast experience and share new insights gained since the inception of programs she has helped to develop like the Governor’s Conference for Women and the importance these ground breaking summits have on both women and business across the nation. Join us for a stimulating conversation with a top performer who helps develop top performers for the future.

Joe Dowdy, Chief of Staff Office of the Director/NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, is an accomplished leader in his own right, setting the pace for top performers in his current role leading special projects and providing organizational advice to the center director and the Senior Management Team to improve processes and better accomplish Kennedy Space Center's assigned missions. Join Joe Dowdy to gain insight on how NASA is applying leading edge leadership development strategies to maximize existing mission success and potential future leaders both on the ground and in orbit.

Noel Tichy is one of the greatest names in leadership. His most recent book is JUDGMENT: How Winning Leaders Make Great Calls (with Warren Bennis). Tichy, who was named one of the “Top 10 Management Gurus” by BUSINESSWEEK and BUSINESS 2.0., is the founding editor and chief of HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. Join Noel Tichy with Dr’s Cathy Greenberg and Relly Nadler as he shares consulting experiences as a senior partner in Action Learning Associates, with clients including: Best Buy, GE, PepsiCo, Coca Cola, GM, Nokia, Nomura Securities, 3M, Daimler-Benz and Royal Dutch Shell.

Tom Heck is founder and president of International Association of Teamwork Facilitators (IATF). Tom is a veteran of the team and leadership development field and has trained leaders and Teamwork Facilitators from North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, Central & South America, and Australasia. The tools he’s developed (books, multimedia training CDs, teambuilding activities, audio programs, etc.) are used by facilitators, trainers and coaches to transform teams around the world. Tom started a website business called teachmeteamwork.com that has over a 40,000 person mailing list from 103 countries. Tom Lives in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife and two children. He is the author of Duct Tape Teambuilding Games - 50 fun activities to help your team stick together.

Amy C. Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management. The Novartis Chair was established to enable the study of human interactions that lead to the creation of successful business enterprises. Edmondson joined Harvard in 1996. Her research examines leadership influences on learning, collaboration and innovation in teams and organizations. She has published widely in academic journals and management periodicals and is the author of teaching cases on The Cleveland Clinic, Prudential Financial, Simmons Mattress Company, YUM brands, IDEO product design, and NASA's failed Columbia mission. Join us in today’s program to learn more about complex decision making.

Lain Hensley is the Co Founder and C.O.O. of Odyssey Teams, Inc. Lain and business partner Bill John started Odyssey Teams, Inc in 1991. Odyssey Teams, has created some of the most recognizable and cutting edge training programs in their industry teaching facilitation skills to internal trainers, developing programs for countless regional and global leadership teams, and leading teambuilding and motivational programs for many Fortune 500 companies. During this program we invite you to learn more about Lain Hensley and the very unique training mission he and the team at Odyssey have evolved for teaching the best of the best.

In this show Dr. Greenberg and Dr. Nadler interview Management GURU, Ken Blanchard. Few people have influenced the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Ken Blanchard. A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is universally characterized by his friends, colleagues, and clients as one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate individuals in business today. Ken is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world and is respected for his years of groundbreaking work in the fields of leadership and management.

In today’s show we will look at Employee engagement and interview motivation expert Adrian Gostick. Adrian Gostick is the author of several bestselling books on corporate culture, including the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller The Carrot Principle. He also wrote the bestsellers The Integrity Advantage and The 24-Carrot Manager. His research on employee engagement has been called a “must read for modern-day managers” by Larry King of CNN, “fascinating,” by Fortune magazine and “admirable and startling” by the Wall Street Journal. Adrian’s books have been translated into 20 languages and are sold in more than 50 countries around the world. As a leadership expert, he has appeared on numerous national television programs including NBC’s Today Show and has been quoted in dozens of business publications and magazines. Adrian is Vice President of the Carrot Culture division, the consulting and training arm of the O.C. Tanner Recognition Company.