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U. Harold Levy President and CEO, Levy and Levy Enterprises, LLC Years of Experience:  25+ years Areas of Expertise:  Civil Right Issues, Human Resources, Leadership and Management U. Harold Levy , President of Levy and Levy Enterprises, is a national and international speaker, trainer, consultant and recognized expert on civil right issues, human resources, leadership and management. Mr. Levy has over 25 years of experience in the profession, most recently as the Eastern Regional Business Enterprise Analyst for the Pennsylvania Department of General Services. Some of his clients include major pharmaceutical corporations, police departments, colleges and universities, manufacturers, high-tech companies, product and service organizations and state and county governmental agencies. Mr. Levy has published several articles on topics relating to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, equity issues, civil rights and human resource issues. A graduate of th...

OVERVIEW The fundamental question is,  “Are good leaders born that way or developed?”  More and more research is validating the fact that leadership and all human behavioral characteristics have the potential to be developed . Everyone’s life experience has a significant impact on their point of view, abilities and behavior. We are now able to influence and control that process and change beliefs, values and style. You have remarkable amounts of untapped potential. Many think they have done really well while others are dwelling on self doubt, insecurity or confusion. No matter where you are now in your personal development, you can improve. Everyone has room to grow. The good can become great, the mediocre can become really good and the basket case can totally  “get it together.”   Everyone has the potential to dramatically improve. It’s really all about behavior and the decision is completely yours. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND Before you start any journey y...

While dealing with sensitive employees you need to take their concerns and sensitivities seriously and learn how to communicate with them in non-threatening ways. Our upcoming webinar discusses how to manage highly sensitive employees and the techniques for understanding emotions and speaking responsively. The webinar covers the following key areas: ·          Recognize when words, body-language or actions are hurting or scaring someone ·          Steps for modifying your approach for effectively communicating with employees so that you can get better results ·          Help create an environment that is positive, reinforcing and productive for all in your organization LEARNING OBJECTIVES While dealing with sensitive employees you need to take their concerns and sensitivities seriously and learn how to communicate with them in non-threatening ways. ...

OVERVIEW The fundamental question is,  “Are good leaders born that way or developed?”  More and more research is validating the fact that leadership and all human behavioral characteristics have the potential to be developed . Everyone’s life experience has a significant impact on their point of view, abilities and behavior. We are now able to influence and control that process and change beliefs, values and style. You have remarkable amounts of untapped potential. Many think they have done really well while others are dwelling on self doubt, insecurity or confusion. No matter where you are now in your personal development, you can improve. Everyone has room to grow. The good can become great, the mediocre can become really good and the basket case can totally  “get it together.”   Everyone has the potential to dramatically improve. It’s really all about behavior and the decision is completely yours. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND Before you start any journey y...

OVERVIEW Today’s work force consists of people from all over the world, with many different cultures and ways to communicate. What might seem  Ok  in one culture might be highly offensive, or even frightening in another. We need to find the balance between honest and sometimes critical communication with the recognition that what we mean mildly might be received as extremely harsh. This problem is compounded by the conflicting values of constructive criticism and micro-aggression — needing safe places. Some people have been raised as  “hot house flowers”  unaccustomed to criticism from parents or teachers. Yet, the leadership and management today is being taught the importance of encouraging critical and often divergent points of view. In this webinar we will share examples of how these differences manifest themselves and offer suggestions for how managers can find a balance. Tips for recognizing when they are dealing with people who are reacting personal...

Dr. Steve Romano Dr. Steve Romano Managing Director Years of Experience:  20+ years Areas of Expertise:  Leadership and Management Dr. Steve Romano  is Managing Director of OLISTICA: Center for Sustainable Leadership. OLISTICA is guided by the notion of unleashing inner wisdom with purposeful action to achieve breakthrough results. Steve is a Certified Executive Coach with leadership experience at 3 Fortune 500 companies including Novartis, Biogen Idec, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. He has led teams from start-up to providing leadership consulting services to 15,000 individuals globally. Steve is also on faculty and teaches leadership and management courses at Alliant International University, in San Diego, CA.