Leaders Set Priorities and Deadlines – Even for Others
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Deadlines are kind. They give people a way to prioritize their time and efforts. Priorities are also kind. Not setting them becomes fertile ground for frustration. Without priorities, people are led to think one of two things: 1- All of … Read More

Leaders meet with their people, one-on-one.
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Some think a weekly one-on-one is just for the corporate environment, between full-time, salaried workers and their supervisors. There’s a lot out there on that – including this great guide from Manager Tools. One-on-ones truly work in a variety of … Read More

How Much Hand-Holding? Onboarding and Situational Leadership
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Hersey and Blanchard’s concept of Situational Leadership dictates that we provide a level of leadership and attention that is appropriate to a follower’s levels of expertise and motivation. Often, leaders believe they are “empowering” and “granting autonomy” by being hands-off, and … Read More

Two simple ways to determine “right fit” for new employees…
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Is this a typical small-business hiring process? (…is it limited to “small” businesses?) -You’re too busy. You need someone to do some things, so you advertise and hire someone who seems good. -You hire that person, and get that person up to speed … Read More

The blog returns…
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The blog is back! 2014 has been a reality check for us at Group Dynamic. By June, it was clear that this year, we would exceed all goals and projections. So, we (and it is “we” now) have scaled up, … Read More

Start Here
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Thank you for checking out my blog. If this is your first time here, I encourage you to read the Group Dynamic Primer. Chapters 1-8 are the foundation upon which Group Dynamic philosophy is built.  ~ Alan Feirer  

Youth Leadership Workshop
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What can you expect from a day-long leadership workshop? Content that is research-based and proven in the real world. Delivery is fast-paced and high-energy, and combines story, discussion, and activity. The Eight Component Leadership Model moves leadership theory into actionable … Read More

Leadership Training
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Leadership Training: Content that is research-based and proven in the real world. Delivery will be fast-paced, high-energy, and combine story, discussion, and activity. The Eight Component Leadership Model moves leadership theory into actionable content. Service (Including maturity-in-the-moment concepts and ways … Read More

Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team® Development Program
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Based on The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni: This is a team development program Alan facilitates to help team members understand, embrace, and put into practice the Five Behaviors. It uses DiSC® to undergird the building of … Read More

2-Minute Leadership Assessment
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Do you want a quick and easy way to assess your own leadership strengths and weaknesses for future reference? This 10 question, 2-minute assessment tool will help with both of those things. After you take it, you’ll be directed to learn about its origins. Taking … Read More

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