Leadership Connections

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Total Leadership Connections Program Play Video Discover the hidden behaviors shaping the way you lead. Unlock Your Leadership Pattern(opens in new tab) Leadership Doesn’t Change Until Behavior Changes Most leadership programs focus on skills. Total Leadership Connections® (TLC) transforms the behaviors that determine how leaders communicate, make decisions, navigate conflict, and inspire others. TLC is…

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What Do You Buy When You Sign-On for Leadership Development?

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What do you think you are buying when you purchase perfume, a car, or a vacation package to Hawaii? And, what is the best reason to purchase a leadership enhancement program? Can you sell leadership? Did you know that at least 89 percent of employees surveyed worldwide have strong preferences about leadership qualities? Being authentic…

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Joanne LaMarca Mathisen

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JOANNE LAMARCA Certified CEO Facilitator and Coach Joanne LaMarca Mathisen has studied with Sylvia Lafair since 2001. She is a graduate of CEO’s TLC program. In addition, to further her education, in pattern breakthrough coaching, she completed TLC Advanced. Jo is a “Gutsy Gal” facilitator for women leaders. She is a certified CEO facilitator and…

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Meet Our Certified Coaches

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Meet Our Certified Coaches for Pattern-Based Leadership Transformation Helping Leaders Solve Workplace Problems Through Behavioral Change What is Pattern Breakthrough Coaching & Consulting? Our years of research and experimentation indicate that there are two main ways of resolving problems among people at work. The Pattern Breakthrough Coaches & Consultants at Creative Energy Options are ready…

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Generosity at Work

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Generosity at work has so many possibilities. You know, doing something nice for people makes them appreciate you and it makes you feel good. Everybody wins. You are happier and they are happier. I received an email that sums up the benefits of being generous that I want to pass on to all of you.…

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How Seasoned Leaders Can Help Emerging Leaders Become Their Best

Two leaders stand in a modern glass office at sunrise overlooking a city skyline, symbolizing how seasoned leaders help emerging leaders become their best through mentorship and reflection.

Summary: If you’ve led for a long time, you eventually realize leadership isn’t about staying in front; it’s about walking alongside. The most incredible legacy any long-standing leader can leave is not a list of accomplishments, but a new generation of leaders who’ve learned how to think, decide, and lead well because of your influence.…

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Invisible Loyalties: Why Generational Patterns Continue Over and Over

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Summary: Generational issues have been an enduring facet of human society, seemingly immortal in their persistence. Time and again, we see rifts between generations, each believing their perspective is superior, their values paramount. To explore why these issues don’t go away, we’ll delve into the depths of human nature, psychological underpinnings, and cultural shifts. Dear…

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Vengeance Is Not a Strategy; Here’s What Makes a Difference

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Summary: In the annals of history, countless tales of vengeance and retribution have captured our imagination. From ancient feuds to epic battles and cinematic showdowns, the desire for payback has always been a compelling human narrative. Here is what makes the real difference. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I was thinking about you today. I was thinking…

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