Leadership Team Training and Development Amid Budget Cuts

Leadership Team Training and Development Amid Budget Cuts

Many companies are continuing to cut costs, which means reduced funding for things like professional training and development. But of course, in times like these, investing in your people is more important than ever for employee engagement and retention. So how do you fill the training gap when you have little to no resources to work with? Watch Bobbie LaPorte's May 7 "Calling the Game" video for some creative—and effective—ideas.

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Navigating Tech Pullbacks: Leadership Advice for Staying Positive

Navigating Tech Pullbacks: Leadership Advice for Staying Positive

Many companies—even those that are growing and successful—have had to face some slowdowns in the last 2-3 years. And those slow times create extra challenges for leaders who are already trying to navigate through their own uncertainty. In her April 30 "Calling the Game" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares three tips that many of her clients have found helpful when dealing with this kind of situation.

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Three Shifts Leaders Must Make

Decision Dynamics: 3 Shifts Leaders Must Make Now–Part 2

In her April 16 "Calling the Game" video, Bobbie LaPorte focuses on the second shift that leaders need to make NOW. Times have changed, and so have the timelines for decision-making. If you're used to taking a careful, methodical approach, it's time to learn how to make quick decisions—and accept the risks that go with them.

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Three Shifts Leaders Must Make

Strategic Awareness: 3 Shifts Leaders Must Make Now–Part 1

We all have a natural tendency to shift into "autopilot" when we're under a high cognitive load. But as leaders, it's important to try and fight against this habit—and instead try to move to a state of strategic awareness. Watch Bobbie LaPorte's March 26 "Calling the Game" video to learn how.

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An Effective Executive Branding and Self-Promotion Example

An Effective Executive Branding and Self-Promotion Example

"Self promotion" is such a loaded term, it's no wonder that many of us find it somewhat distasteful. But if you instead think about personal branding as "sharing your successes with people who matter," you'll realize how simple—and valuable—it can be. In her April 2 "Calling the Game" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares an example from her own experience. By using a LinkedIn post to congratulate a client, she was also able to reinforce her own personal brand in a natural and authentic way.

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Executive Branding Examples: the Framework in Practice

Executive Branding Examples: the Framework in Practice

Following up on her video series on Executive Branding and Self Promotion, Bobbie LaPorte's March 26 "Calling the Game" video follows up with a real-life example of one of her clients. Learn how this Engineering leader successfully implemented her own personal brand to build her career—while supporting and inspiring those around her.

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