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New Insights Article: Leadership Lessons From 14,000 Feet: Inspiration From Skydiving in Hawaii

Friday, June 23, 2017 - 10:42
by Jackie Little

Being a leader takes courage, commitment, confidence, and creativity. While some individuals are naturally more gifted than others, great leadership is learned and takes hard work. This
learning can occur in the most unexpected ways. One excerpt in my personal journey as a leader was inspired by a dream vacation and my first skydive.

Compelling Conversations: Influencing Positively in the Workplace

Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - 14:47
by Kathleen Winsor-Games

This article is based off of the 2017 CPCU Society Leadership Summit session of the same name.

Do you know how to ask for (and get) what you need in the workplace? Whether you are a C-suite executive, the leader of a dispersed team or a solo contributor seeking your first management role, your influencing skills matter.

Have you ever been baffled by the communication style of a boss, staff member or customer? How well do you understand the motivations, pace, communication style, and decision-making process of others?

New Insights Article! Leading Virtual Teams: Seven Strategies for Team Success

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 15:55
by Kristin Arnold, MBA, CPF, CSP

Consider this scenario: Imelda, the manager of a geographically dispersed team, is pondering how to improve the team’s ability to work together. Some of her team members operate out of the central office, others work in regional offices, and still others telecommute. She previously led people who were all located in the same office and wonders how to get such a diverse group of people on the same page.

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New Insights Article: Leadership Lessons From 14,000 Feet: Inspiration From Skydiving in Hawaii

Friday, June 23, 2017 - 10:42
by Jackie Little

Being a leader takes courage, commitment, confidence, and creativity. While some individuals are naturally more gifted than others, great leadership is learned and takes hard work. This
learning can occur in the most unexpected ways. One excerpt in my personal journey as a leader was inspired by a dream vacation and my first skydive.

Compelling Conversations: Influencing Positively in the Workplace

Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - 14:47
by Kathleen Winsor-Games

This article is based off of the 2017 CPCU Society Leadership Summit session of the same name.

Do you know how to ask for (and get) what you need in the workplace? Whether you are a C-suite executive, the leader of a dispersed team or a solo contributor seeking your first management role, your influencing skills matter.

Have you ever been baffled by the communication style of a boss, staff member or customer? How well do you understand the motivations, pace, communication style, and decision-making process of others?

New Insights Article! Leading Virtual Teams: Seven Strategies for Team Success

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 15:55
by Kristin Arnold, MBA, CPF, CSP

Consider this scenario: Imelda, the manager of a geographically dispersed team, is pondering how to improve the team’s ability to work together. Some of her team members operate out of the central office, others work in regional offices, and still others telecommute. She previously led people who were all located in the same office and wonders how to get such a diverse group of people on the same page.

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