“Team building is not a one-time event; it begins in the first week and must be reinforced through the life of a team. A sense of solidarity and camaraderie requires frequent rejuvenation. People must be constantly reminded of the nature of a team, of their role in it, and of its rules of engagement.” – Michael Hammer & Steven Stanton, The Reengineering Revolution

Programs / Workshops and Speaker Topics

Speaker Topics

GLI is available to speak on a range of stimulating topics designed to help different kinds of audiences gain a stronger understanding of current leadership issues, both internal and external, and how these impact their daily lives. By drawing upon an array of dynamic models and interactive processes, GLI speakers help audiences build greater awareness of the choices they have to get the outcomes they want.

Below is a brief listing of possible topics. For more detailed descriptions, please click here.

1. General Leadership Topics

• The Challenge Of Mentoring: How to Handle the Cynicism and Independence of the Next Generation to Build a Lasting Legacy

  Mentoring has been cited as the most effective way to transfer complex and hard-to-capture knowledge to junior successors, and yet the practice of mentoring has been all but abandoned in today’s workplace, with detrimental consequences. What will it take for us to start to mentor our successors? How do we deal with the cynicism and independence of the 30-somethings, our natural heirs? In this thought-provoking discussion, we will explore the implication of generational dynamics and the common conditions that impact our younger successors, as well as our own mentoring capabilities.

• Ensuring that excellent Leadership Training Tools Stick: How habits and beliefs inform our leadership effectiveness.

  The benchmark of your leadership effectiveness stems from the outcomes you get from your behaviors, communication and idea brokering. How often have you been exposed to leadership-training tools that seem like just the thing for you, only to find that in a few short weeks your excitement for these new ideas has faded, and the concepts have become dusty, rusty or just plain forgotten? Or, how many times have you started to change an unwanted behavior only to discover internal resistance, procrastination or lack of motivation to change, even though you know it is the right thing to do? In this dynamic discussion, we will explore the role that our personal habits and beliefs have on the outcomes we get as leaders.

2. Emerging Leader Topics

• On My Own? What the past & present have to tell today’s rising leaders

  The nation is on the brink of a generational shift, one that comes but once a century. What makes this transition so unique? What can history tell us about our future? Why should we care? In this compelling, thought provoking discussion, you will be introduced to a model on generational dynamics that offers valuable insight on the current challenges you may be facing as a rising leader in today’s workplace.

• Stepping up – Leveraging the mindshare of exiting Baby Boomers to help advance your career

  The largest generation in history to retire is starting to vacate the workplace, taking with them their knowledge, experience and industry connections. Where does this leave succeeding leaders? What is required for stepping up to leadership? What can we do to take charge of our destiny despite our lack of formal preparation? In this thought-provoking discussion, we will explore the implications of generational dynamics and the opportunities that exist for emerging leaders at a time when good leadership is at a premium.

3. Employee Development Topics

• Communication Basics: How good communication habits are fundamental to ensuring a productive workplace, satisfied customers and career advancement

  Communication is the foundation of our relationships and interactions with each other, yet misunderstandings and miscommunications dominate our culture. Poor communication is often cited as one of the most vexing problems facing many organizations today. Good communication habits are the secret to improving relationships, increasing productivity, and advancing careers. In this insightful and useful presentation, we will give you an overview of the fundamental tenets of communication, and some best practices for ensuring you get the outcomes you desire.

• The Inner Critic: Friend or Foe?

  In our culture, success is important, and the desire to achieve is a strong part of our identity. So, what drives us to work harder, longer and faster? One taskmaster that cracks the whip is an inner voice, or Inner Critic, that challenges us to be better. For many of us, our Inner Critic is a voice that constantly challenges us to be better. For some of us, that voice can be punishing, and our resilience, determination and effectiveness diminish in the face of such searing criticism. In this compelling presentation, participants will learn more about the strengths and limitations of the Inner Critic, and how these relate to their productivity and success.