Gwen Inc

Vendor and Sponsors Needed

Janelle — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:22:31 +0000

2010 Workshops Announced

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

Keynotes and Workshops at You Can’t Fail 2010

Opening Address ” The Art of Sistering“ Millie McDade Woods; Jackie Emory

Big Bold and Beautiful Sisters Healthy Weight Loss
Women and Their Relationship to Money – A focus on how our earliest thoughts about money affect how we relate to and manage money.
Sistering Younger Sisters –Strategies for effectively engaging in the lives of girls and young women. Straight talk about what goes on in the lives of girls of color and strategies for opening communication with them on these issues.
Go For It Sister: Setting Life Goals
Sistering in Black, Brown and White A multicultural group of women discussing the art of sustaining long sister girlfriend relationships across racial lines.

Closing Aspiration: Sage Wisdom From Three Seasoned Sisters

Finger Lakes hr Consortium

Janelle — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:23:03 +0000

Meeting Topic: FMLA Disabilities Act

Join the growing group of human resource professionals committed to learning and sharing with their colleagues at the 3rd meeting of the Finger Lakes hr Consortium. A special guest speaker will address the topic and encourage members to share their questions and issues of concern.

If you would like to become a member of the Finger Lakes hr Consortium, download this form and mail with a check to gweninc 360 Grant Avenue Auburn, NY 13021. Please RSVP your attendance to info@gweninc or call 252-6326.

Tuesday, August 10 4:00-6:00 pm
at the Stardust Entrepreneurial Institute, Auburn

Diamonds in the Rough

Janelle — 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.

You Can’t Fail 2010

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

Register Today!

The 2010 You Can’t Fail Because Your History Says You Can’t Conference is a one day conference to celebrate the contributions and support the leadership development of professional women of color.

Friday, September 17 at the Renaissance Hotel in Syracuse, NY.

Keynote Speaker Iyanla Vanzant Author, Teacher, Founder of Inner Visions

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

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