Leadership Development Philosophy
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We believe great teams and organizations have formal leaders who occupy official leadership and supervisory positions in the organization, as well as informal leaders, who rarely sit in those roles but are highly influential and make things happen. We also believe team members must be active contributors to building the type of organizational culture and work environment they desire. Consequently, we strive to develop leadership skills at all levels of the organization and help employees own and positively contribute to their team culture.
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Great leadership requires more than technical skills. It also requires the ability to effectively influence and motivate people. Our leadership development and coaching programs empower supervisors, managers, and leaders at all levels. Participants gain actionable tools to enhance their leadership capabilities, boost team performance, and improve employee satisfaction and retention.
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Partner with us to create a leadership development program that fits your organizational needs and budget. ​​
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High Functioning, High Performing Team Model
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The High-Functioning, High-Performing Team Model (HFHP), developed by CEO Dr. Judy Favor, is a cornerstone of our leadership and team development programs. This model, which is based on over 15 years of academic and practical research, provides a framework that helps leaders and team members understand what to focus on to build a positive, high-performing team culture where leaders and team members thrive.
Data collected with federal and local government civilian work groups show the HFHP Team Model helps teams improve in critical areas like communication, trust, ownership, and accountability, and helps decrease conflict and attrition.
Human dimension leadership skills including communication, emotional intelligence, relationship-building separate great leaders and managers from everyone else and are critical in motivating and retaining employees in today's competitive world.
Executive and Leadership Coaching
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1-to-1 coaching helps leaders, managers, and supervisors at any career stage improve their effectiveness by gaining deeper self-awareness, identifying their strengths and gaps, gaining new perspectives on challenges, habits, and beliefs, and practicing new leadership skills in a safe and supportive environment. Individual coaching helps elevate and accelerate the leadership journey, preparing employees to thrive in current and future leadership roles.
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Our coaches utilize a variety of self-assessments to help clients deepen self-awareness and understand their unique tendencies and preferences in the workplace. Coaching clients develop essential interpersonal skills to communicate more effectively, hold employees accountable, navigate difficult conversations, lead with emotional intelligence, and build and lead high-performing teams.
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Coaching Process
Most coaching sessions are conducted using video-conferencing technology. Coaching clients generally meet with their Coach for 50-60 minutes every other week for 6, 9, or 12 months.
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Coaching Expertise
Our highly qualified coaches have years of experience as leaders, hold a variety of specialized certifications and credentials, and are members of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Additionally, our coaches have advanced degrees (Ph.D. or Master's) with academic expertise in adult learning and development. ​​​​​​​​
COACHING TESTIMONIALS
"I have learned a lot about myself and how I can successfully approach different situations and team members that I engage with daily. I have become more confident in myself and in my communication skills. Every session with Dr. Favor is a new chance to talk things out and get an outside perspective. She really makes me think and look at the whole picture, the pros, and the cons to any given situation. I believe I have made great strides ... and that is because of the work that I’ve done with Dr. Favor."
SUPERVISOR
"Our 1-to-1 coaching sessions have really helped me expand my perspective about certain situations and consider alternate motivations or reasons for others' actions. I have also become more aware of my communication deficiencies and improved my communication with other team members, customers, and leaders, which has improved my effectiveness." ​​
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Leadership Development Programs
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Leaders, supervisors, and managers influence employee satisfaction, motivation, productivity, retention, and shape organizational culture. By investing in the growth and development of your leaders, you foster a culture of continuous improvement, engagement, and accountability, all of which drive organizational success and create a more satisfied workforce. ​​​​
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We work with leaders to identify organizational leadership gaps and then design and facilitate engaging
leadership programs that cover many topics. Prior leadership development programs have included some of the topics below.
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Building High-Functioning, High-Performing Teams
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Leading a Multigenerational Workforce
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Motivation and Engagement
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Becoming and Emotionally Intelligent Leader
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Managing Change
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Building Trust and Psychological Safety
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Providing Effective Feedback and Performance Reviews
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Leading Remote Employees
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Coaching, Mentoring and Training
Recent Coaching and Leadership Development Clients Include:
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, HQ
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Training Technology Support
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Inspector General of the Army, Camp Humphreys, South Korea
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Kansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO)
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Kansas State University
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Riley County Government
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