Gwen Inc

Gwen Delivers Keynotes and Presentations Throughout the State

gweninc — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:32:18 +0000

Gwen Webber-McLeod, President and CEO is developing a reputation as a premier thought-leader on the topic of leadership. This growing reputation has led to increased invitations to deliver keynote addresses and presentations at local, state, and national conferences and events. Gwen will be speaking at the following events within the next month:

Appearance on Channel 9 WSYR Bridge Street on 10/27/11 - Gwen appeared with a representative of the “Connections” Women’s Symposium to discuss the topic of her keynote address, “Vision: The Power of Seeing It Before Becoming It.” Gwen will deliver this keynote address on November 1st in Oswego. Click here to view Gwen’s on-air interview. Click here for more details.

Pre-Conference Institute at New York State Alcohol Substance Abuse Program 13th Annual Conference in Brooklyn, NY on 10/30/11 – Gwen will facilitate a worksession with managers and leaders of substance abuse programs on the topic of ”Managing and Leading Through Change.” Click here for more details.

Rochester Women’s Network Summit Business Conference on 11/4/11 - “Leading and Living With Purpose” is the topic of Gwen’s breakout session during this conference. Click here for more details.

Closing Remarks at Leadership Greater Syracuse on 11/9/11 – Gwen is frequently invited to speak to Leadership Greater Syracuse classes. This year, she delivers closing remarks at the 2011 LGS Final Retreat. Her topic is “Building Your Leadership Legacy.” Click here to learn more about Leadership Greater Syracuse.

Keynote Address at HSC Annual Meeting on 11/16/11 - Gwen is honored to deliver the keynote address entitled “Thriving in a Volatile Nonprofit Environment.” She will share five specific strategies nonprofit leaders can employ to sustain individual and organizational success in the midst of a very volatile nonprofit business environment. Gwen is proud to have begun her 33 year career as a nonprofit manager in Cayuga County.

Straight Talk: Controlling Workers’ Compensation Costs

gweninc — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:35:42 +0000

with Jeffrey Kahn, M.D.,

Medical Director of rehabwoRx Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, PLLC in Syracuse and Chair of the Medical Society of the State of New York Committee on Workers’ Compensation and No-Fault Insurance

Thursday, November 10th
Rosalie’s Cucina

841 West Genesee Road, Skaneateles, NY 13152

Registration begins at 5:30 pm

Networking until 6:30 pm

Program begins at 6:45 pm

Cost: $49 per person
includes materials and a special selection of hot and cold appetizers and dessert.

Register today by e-mailing cristina@gweninc.com or call (315) 252-6326.
* Registrants are requested to provide a list of topics when they register which they would like Dr. Kahn to specifically address during his presentation.

Click here to download and print the flyer

We all know that Workers’ Compensation costs continue to escalate. This seminar, facilitated by Dr. Jeffrey Kahn, will present an overview of:

Current trends in work-related injury

Proactive employer measures to control costs

Interactive Q&A regarding your WC concerns

Our Facilitator:

Jeffrey Kahn, M.D. has spoken both statewide and nationally on various clinical and administrative healthcare topics. His clinical practice in Syracuse is devoted to the evaluation and non-surgical treatment of spinal and neuromusculoskeletal disorders. For over 20 years he has represented MSSNY before the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board and NYS Insurance Department to develop guidelines that lead to productive outcomes for individuals injured in the workplace or due to automobile accidents.

Because leadership is not a job to do alone.

The Art and Science of Grantsmanship

gweninc — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:00:24 +0000

facilitated by Jeff Hoffman

Fund Development Consultant

and Executive Director, The Cayuga Community College Foundation

Tuesday, November 15th
8:00am – 4:00pm
Ramada Geneva Lakefront
41 Lakefront Drive, Geneva, NY 14456

Cost: $195 per person
(includes meals, workbook, and individual consultations)

To ensure you have an opportunity to interact with attending leaders and receive consultation, this exclusive event is limited to the first 50 leaders who register. To register for this event, simply e-mail cristina@gweninc.com or call (315) 252-6326 with your name, company, title, and contact information no later than Friday, November 11th

Click here to download the flyer with workshop schedule for the day

Review the “classics” of fund development and nonprofit management.

Focus on the art and science of grantsmanship (beyond grant writing).

Create a case statement and grant outline based on an idea that needs funding in your organization.

Hear “The View From the Other Side of the Desk” – a panel discussion with the following grant makers:

Guy Thomas Cosentino, Executive Director, Stardust Foundation of Central NY
Dr. Ann Scanlon, Program Officer, John Ben Snow Foundation
Sheena Solomon, Director of Neighborhood Initiatives, The Gifford Foundation

This workshop is hosted by The Leadership Connection^®: A Resource Centered on Great Leadership – the hallmark service of Gwen, Inc., a leadership development corporation based in Auburn, NY. The Leadership Connection^®supports individuals desiring to be confident, competent, courageous, and calm in the profession of leadership. To date, over 1,500 leaders received services from this resource center.

Because leadership is not a job to do alone.

HR Consortium: Tools For Developing Mid-Managers: Coaching and Individual Leadership Development Plans

gweninc — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:04:18 +0000

Tuesday, December 13th
4:00 – 6:00pm
The Stardust Entrepreneurial Institute
2 State Street, downtown Auburn

** Non-members are able to attend individual HR Consortium meetings for $30/session.
Call (315) 252-6326 or e-mail cristina@gweninc.com to register.

Download the flyer for printing!

facilitated by Gwen Webber-McLeod, President/CEO Gwen, Inc.

Are Great Leaders Born or Developed?

Topics to be discussed during the meeting:

What is leadership coaching?
How leadership coaching supports the development of mid-managers.
An overview of the leadership coaching process.
Using Individual Leadership Development Plans to improve the performance of mid-managers.

The Finger Lakes HR Consortium provides consulting, resources, and support for Finger Lakes region human resources professionals. Participants meet every other month to network and discuss topics of relevance to the HR community. The HR Consortium full membership cycle will renew again February 2012. However, HR professionals are invited to attend the remaining individual 2011 sessions at a cost of $30/session.

Because leadership is not a job to do alone.

2010 Workshops

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:27:18 +0000

Workshops and Speakers “The Art of Sistering”

Opening Inspiration “The Art of Sistering”
Millie McDade Woods, Connecting Soul to Soul, and Jacke Emory, Madears Total Image Salon

Closing Inspiration “Sage Wisdom from a Seasoned Sister”
Juanita Bass, Juanita’s Soul Classics

1. Big Bold and Beautiful Sisters with CJ Johnson, Personal Trainer & Fitness Instructor
2. Sistering Younger Sisters with Chandice Haste Jackson, Executive Director Chadwick House, and Theresa Harper, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Delta Gems project
3. Go For It Sister: Setting Life Goals with Angela Winfield, Esq. Hiscock and Barclay; President of Blind Faith Enterprises,LLC
4. Sister Do You Have A Dime Part 1 Me’shae Brooks-Rolling,Rolling Enterprises Inc.; Part 2 Vicki Brackens, Senior Financial Planner, MetLife Securities Inc.
5. Sistering in Black, Brown, and White: Dynamics of Race and Gender in Multicultural Friendships with Ingrid Gonzalez DeLapp, Training Development Specialist, Liberty Resources; Monique Wright Williams, Exec. Director Booker T. Washington Center; Cynthia Aikman, Business Development Consultant

Diamonds in the Rough

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:42:49 +0000

Do you know a young leader like this – someone who shows a pattern of leadership by thinking out of the box, who sees only challenge and never problems, who readily accepts responsibility, is thick skinned and well respected by their peers? If so, then you are likely in the company of a diamond in the rough. A high potential employee who is likely to become an excellent leader. Are you ready to help them get there?

I believe every leader has a responsibility to create safe, respectful environments that encourage individuals to see promotion as part of their career path. When excellent leaders are in short supply, polishing and honing uncut gems is just a smart thing to do. I encourage you to look for these diamonds and start shining. Onward and upward!

Everyday Leaders Make the Difference

Gwen — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:12:17 +0000

What do most leaders have in common with Ken Blanchard, Jim Collins, and John Maxwell? Other than being inspired by their books maybe not much.

As I work with leaders at the The Leadership Connection: A Resource Centered On Great Leadership^TM it occurs to me the most effective leadership may come from everyday people who simply go to work each day determined to make a difference.

People who stand daily in the joy and challenge of choosing leadership as their profession.

Men and women concerned about how their leadership plays into the big picture of organizational success.

Leaders who make tough decisions and care deeply about how those tough decisions affect others.

With confidence, competence, courage and calm these everyday leaders change our homes, communities, and country. Let’s continue to learn from the “superstar” leaders but never forget to thank the everyday leaders who truly make the difference in our lives.

Go Big in 2010

Gwen — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:44:35 +0000

I plan to “Go Big” in 2010. This intention is fueled by leadership lessons learned in 2009. The most important lessons I learned were:

Never underestimate the power of an idea whose time has come.
The importance of paying leadership success forward to other leaders.
Being courageous by standing firmly in your purpose, integrity, values, and truth.

This topic is the focus of my latest Leadership Journey article. To read it in entirety click here.

A Leader’s Heart

Gwen — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:59:37 +0000

Every so often the planet is graced with a leader no one sees coming, an individual who accomplishes great things. Terri Bridenbecker, executive director of the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce, was one such leader. Though its been nearly a year since her untimely death, I think of her often. Terri was a leader with a natural talent that helped her thrive as a leader, by always remembering to lead first with her heart, then with her head. The lessons to be learned from Terri Bridenbecker’s successful and all too short leadership journey are many. Like Terri, you may be a leader no one sees coming. If you have it on your heart to be a leader go for it! Place yourself in situations that allow you to explore your capacity to lead. Move your heart’s desire to your head and strategically adopt an “act as if” approach to developing as a leader. Align your words, actions, and deeds with leadership expectations in your organization. Don’t hesitate to practice being a leader before formally becoming one. In time people will see your potential, and an opportunity will emerge. When it does, take it. Finally, when you become a leader never, ever forget that leadership is about the heart first, then the head.

Terri Bridenbecker never, ever lost sight of this and it is what made her a successful leader. Thank you, Terri for finding the confidence and courage to follow your heart’s desire. It is my hope your leadership journey and legacy serve as inspiration for all those who follow in your footsteps.

Resources

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:09:00 +0000

Resources

Leading Change
John P. Kotter

The Speed of Trust
Stephen M.R. Covey

Good to Great
Jim Collins

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Patrick Lencioni

Developing the Leader Within You
John C. Maxwell

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen Covey

The Fifth Discipline:
The Art and Practice
of the Learning Organization
Peter Senge

The Ten Commandments of Working
in Hostile Environments
T.D. Jakes

The Tipping Point
Malcolm Gladwell

The Daily Drucker
Peter F. Drucker