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How to Involve Participants in a Leadership Training Program

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Monitor the energy level in the room. Again, it’s about monitoring the energy level in the room. For example, people standing and checking their emails are signs of low energy and engagement. For training programs, a high energy, high involvement beginning and ending helps to create a memorable and positive experience.

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How to Get the Most Benefit from an Executive Development Program

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Most executive development programs are heavy on the pre-work and evening work – case studies, assessments, interviews, etc…. Maintain your energy level. More energy = more learning = more ROI. Being an introvert , I realize it’s not as easy as it sounds – so while it can be exhausting, it’s worth the effort.

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Fix Management Weakness First

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In my book Topgrading: How Leading Companies Win by Hiring, Coaching, and Keeping the Best People (Portfolio, 2005) I have a large section entitled "Fix Your Weaknesses", and present case studies in which good results became even better when managers minimized a serious weakness.

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The November, 2012 Leadership Development Carnival

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Lisa Kohn of Chatsworth Consulting Group , presents How your shoulds are hurting you on The Thoughtful Leaders Blog "where she offers a few simple steps for conquering your shoulds (for Give Up Your Shoulds Day and beyond) and how you can renew your energy and strengthen your leadership.". Neal Burgis , Ph.D., Think like a leader.