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Leadership Resources Welcomes Julie Gade Leadership Resources is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to their team. After many successful years in advertising, marketing and radio, Julie Gade has joined Leadership Resources as a vice president of business development. Julie's primary responsibility is to introduce Leadership Resources services to the greater Lincoln market and serve as a business coach, helping them identify areas for development and growth. "Julie is a talented, results-proven professional with a record of accomplishments in planning and leading marketing strategies in support of business goals and objectives," said Boyd Ober, president. "Her passion to develop people and lead them on the path of success matches well with the purpose and mission of Leadership Resources." Julie earned her Bachelors Degree from UNL in 1974. She is experienced in sales training, management training, strategic planning, budget analysis, marketing expertise, employee motivation, and goal setting. In her career, she has successfully managed and operated four separate radio stations under the umbrella of Clear Channel Communications. She helped take these stations to the next level by hiring great people, implementing necessary upgrades, and modifying operating policies to improve the industry. "Slight Edge" Presentation by Dan Sedor on April 3rd Significant improvements often happen as a result of subtle changes within organizations. Most of us relate these changes to the physical or mechanical systems we use on a daily basis to perform our job functions. Often overlooked are the changes related to our interactions with people. When leaders do the little things well, it has a significant positive impact on the organization's culture. What impacts the culture, impacts the way things get done - with clients, other departments, and each other. Click below to download his presentation materials: Dan Sedor -- LIBA Strategic Planning Session, Feb 19 On February 19, Dan Sedor, Executive Vice President of Strategic Development at Leadership Resources facilitated a strategic planning workshop sponsored by the Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA). Emerging leaders, executives, and managers gained a vast amount of knowledge and valuable perspective as they sought to get a head start on their 2008 strategic plan. Dan led the group through some goal setting exercises and helped them cast vision as to what they'd like to accomplish this year and beyond. Click below to download his presentation materials: C&A Industries Assists Dan Sedor with Goal Setting Keynote With the help of the audience in excess of 200 leaders and sales professional within C&A Industries from multiple locations and 9 related business divisions, Dan led a discussion that touched on tips for Goal Setting at the Holiday Inn Central in Omaha. "I enjoy getting the audience involved in the topic," says Dan Sedor, EVP Strategic Development. "They have experience to share and I get to learn from them as well." Goal setting is a common sense topic that has many variables that contribute to people leading a successful life.
Building Blocks of Excellence On April 5, 2007, the United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County hosted a special event entitled Building Blocks of Excellence for the top 30 contributing organizations. The funds provided by these organizations to the United Way, help address the following areas in our community: Leadership Resources was brought in to conduct an energetic, customized workshop to tap into the participants' passion to make a difference, build relationships within the community, and identify 2 or more ideas each participant is committed to acting upon. When these ideas are implemented, they can increase the % participation and average giving amount from individuals within these top 30 organizations, which enhances our community in the four areas noted above. 
The photo shows Leadership Resources Dan Sedor, Executive Vice President-Strategic Development leading a portion of the event. Beyond conducting customized events, Leadership Resources also provides results-oriented processes such as strategic planning, strategic development (for leaders and key people with an organization), and assessment tools. |
