Gwen Inc

Hoffman Lecture Rescheduled

Janelle — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:19:04 +0000

“Exporting Leadership” with Jeff Hoffman is rescheduled due to a weather related cancellation last month. Jeff Hoffman will present during a lunch time venue at the Leadership Connection Resource Center on Thursday, April 1, 11:30-1:00 pm at 360 Grant Avenue, Auburn. All previously registered participants attend at no charge. Others are welcome to register at

Exporting Leadership: Passing On what We Know

Jeff Hoffman, President of Cayuga Community College Foundation, asks the question: What do we, as leaders, have inside us that we can “export” to others? As a person of accomplishment, you have unique and valuable insights into what it means to be a leader. This lecture focuses on how to intentionally pass on your leadership skills to others in the workplace, at home and in your various relationships.
Thursday, April 1, 2010

11:30 – 1:00 pm

@ The Leadership Connection Resource Center

Light Lunch Served

Lectures on Leadership

Janelle — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:23:14 +0000

Enhancing Personal Effectiveness

thru Self Leadership with Carmen Munson

Thursday, March 18th 5:30-7:30 pm

at The Stardust Entrepreneurial Institute

downtown Auburn

Register Here

You Can’t Fail 2010

Janelle — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:00:59 +0000

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.

NAACP Award Winner

Janelle — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:00:58 +0000

Milennium Award presented to Gwen Webber-McLeod and 4 others.

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

Developing the Leader Within You- John C. Maxwell

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People- Stephen Covey

The Speed of Trust-Stephen M.R. 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

Good to Great- Jim Collins

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference- Malcolm Gladwell

The Daily Drucker- Peter F. Drucker

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team-Patrick Lencioni

Contact

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:51:47 +0000

“Gwen took the time to understand our business and our plan, developing an educational program specifically to fit our needs. Gwen provided the expertise and vision we needed to bring our strategic plan to life.”
Elaine Buffington, Accounting firm partner

“The leadership training and support Gwen provided helped make me a better person, more focused and self assured in my personal as well as professional life. I was able to develop and lead a team to victory, providing a good role model for others.”
Katie Fratto, Account manager

“We brought Gwen in to help revitalize customer service and for orientation and training for 800 employees, including senior management and department heads.
Gwen is a polished professional who is very much at home in the board room but who can also relate to employees at all levels without making them feel intimidated.”
Mike Healy, Health Care administrator

“Gwen’s practical approach and vitality set this series apart. Quickly sizing up the situation, she tailored her proposal to our needs, and delivered what she promised by engaging the participants. Over time, the success of this effort has become clear, as we frequently reference what we learned to keep us on track.”
Carol Love, former not-for-profit President & CEO, Consultant

“Gwen facilitated a process that took our staff through the key elements of team building and successful change management. The result was a huge success!
Gwen’s business savvy is evident as she guides people through successfully dealing with real life situations and dilemmas.”
Paul Scopac, Health care administrator

the net sidebar

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:49:58 +0000

gwenspirations

“The answer is always in the room”

Leadership is not a job to do alone.

“Leadership is about being and not doing”

“Leading change is our work, not in addition to our work”

“Relationships really matter”

“Practice the three R’s: Rest, Relaxation, and Rejuvenation”

“Be a bold, courageous leader”

“In leadership, you get what you are”

“Organizations are a reflection of those who lead them”

Services Sidebar

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:44:51 +0000

Testimonials

“Gwen took the time to understand our business and our plan, developing an educational program specifically to fit our needs. “

“Gwen provided the expertise and vision we needed to bring our strategic plan to life.”

“Gwen’s practical approach and vitality set this series apart.”

Clients

Planned Parenthood Rochester/Syracuse Region
ARC of Onondaga County
Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce
Fagliarone CPA Group
Coburn Design
City of Geneva
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Carousel Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
AIDS Community Resource
Fayetteville- Manlius School District
OnPoint for College
Junior Achievement of Central New York
IGNITE
Central New York Girl Scout Council