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Feeling entitled to star treatment because of their position or title and resistance to learning are key indicators. Status, by Cecilia Ridgeway…
Feeling entitled to star treatment because of their position or title and resistance to learning are key indicators. Status, by Cecilia Ridgeway…
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What a terrific and emotional race with F1 at its finest, showcasing a powerful lesson in perseverance over the odds. Congratulations to the…
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Kick HR hurdles to the curb with a modern tool for slaying those whack tasks! No more paperwork jams, just pure efficiency. Rock on, HR rockstar! 🚀
Kick HR hurdles to the curb with a modern tool for slaying those whack tasks! No more paperwork jams, just pure efficiency. Rock on, HR rockstar! 🚀
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Licenses & Certifications
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The Hare Psychopathy Checklist - Revised PCL-R 2nd Edition
Black Swan Forensics B.v Amterdam Area, Netherlands
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3rd Dan Black Belt, Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon Do
Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon Do, Instuite for Better Living
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Certified in the use of Emotional Intelligence instruments, MBTI, TAIS, Career and Leadership Architect, Bridges' Transition work
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Publications
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Developing the Next Generation of Organization Leaders
ProQuest
This research study utilized the gap analysis framework developed by Clark and Estes (2008) as
foundational scaffolding to understand how a highly successful pre-IPO technology company is
addressing the development of its next generation of executive leaders. The purpose of this
study was to evaluate the knowledge, motivation, and organizational assets and barriers
influencing the ability of direct reports to the executive leadership team to develop the critical
leadership…This research study utilized the gap analysis framework developed by Clark and Estes (2008) as
foundational scaffolding to understand how a highly successful pre-IPO technology company is
addressing the development of its next generation of executive leaders. The purpose of this
study was to evaluate the knowledge, motivation, and organizational assets and barriers
influencing the ability of direct reports to the executive leadership team to develop the critical
leadership competencies needed to advance into executive leadership positions, or to assume
more complex leadership roles as the organization continues to grow in size and scale. -
Consulting Skills Workshop
Software Engineering Institute
Workshop (4 days) provided by Software Engineering Institute to teach application of a robust consulting model to staff and line roles. Presented numerous times to a wide range of audiences.
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Managing and Implementing Organization Change Through Collaboration
Software Engineering Institute
Workshop and supplementary materials that guide participants through the design and phases or purposeful organization change.
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