Confessions of an Accidental Leader

  • WHAT DO ALL SUCCESSFUL LEADERS HAVE IN COMMON?

    Napoleon Hill, in his "Encyclopedia of Success" interviewed over 500 of the most successful people in America and found that almost every single one of them achieved their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure.

  • GETTING CAUGHT OFF GUARD

    Sometimes beginning in a new leadership position feels like you've been "SET UP", put in some of the most awkward situations. Can you relate? So what do you do? OK first, three deep breaths! Then ask some questions: What's expected of me? How can I be of assistance? What is my role? And, what specifically are my responsibilities? If you've done all this, and still find yourself caught off guard, stay cool, swallow your pride, and get help. Here's where this site comes in. It's meant to be a resource for you. Check it out, look around, make yourself at home. You'll find lots of others who have gone before you, and found themselves also in some strange positions themselves! You're not alone, you can do it!

  • CAT HERDERS

    As a new leader or manager you need to develop the skills, and have the tools to understanding the people you are leading and influencing. One of these tools is a way to understand their behavior styles. It will also assist you if you know why people act and respond the odd, sometimes strange way they do. For more information and help, go to the blog page.

  • SOME AVAILABLE SEMINARS

    1. STRATEGIC PLANNING: Be sure your Mission, Vision, and Values have buy in from all your key stakeholders - and that you are living it! 2. THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE: Getting to the issues that hinder all businesses from advancing productively: Communication and DISC 3. THE GENERATIONAL TSUNAMI: What has happened now that 4 generations, all with different needs and values are working together? Need help?

  • DYNAMIC PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT LLC

    Sue is the owner and president of Dynamic Personal Development LLC, where new and emerging leaders gain the tools and skills to be successful. Through a strategic series of Executive Coaching programs, and individually tailored training sessions and workshops, a company, and their leadership will grow and thrive during these difficult times. Check out what others have said:
  • Sue has worked with Valley Metro Rail for three years to support our organization’s team building, personality profiling, and conflict resolution needs. . .I recommend her services to anyone . . .Wulf Grote Acting Executive Director
  • . . .profound impact Sue had on the organization and the individuals involved. The best way I know to say it is by highly recommending Sue as someone you should work with.” Alan Klein General Manager of Westward Look Resort

  • FRUSTRATED WITH YOUR EMPLOYEES?

    Frustrated with unmotivated employees? Don't know how to get them to give their best? Feeling like you don't get the respect you deserve? Here are a couple of books to get you started: "Be a People Person" by Dr. John C. Maxwell "Love Em or Leave Em" Beverly Kaye and Sharon Jordan-Evans "Boss's Survival Guide" by Rosner, Halcrow & Levins and "1001 Ways to Reward Employees" by Bob Nelson. Change your thinking to discovering how you can to meet their needs (That is as long as you've hired the right person for the position.), and watch how the tables will turn for you! More on this topic later. . . or, for a quick fix, you could get yourself some monkeys.

  • WHY DO I NEED A COACH?

    Do you know who you want to "BE" and where you want to go organizationally, but aren't sure strategically how to get there? Would you appreciate an honest outside view that has your best interest in mind? If only you had the motivation and the accountability! This is what coaching provides. Sue is an experienced executive coach with a passion to see her clients gain professional and personal balance with success. If you're tired of living in the maze of life you've created, and are ready for real change, contact Sue today. What do you have to loose?
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