Tom on Leadership  

CEOs must be coaches and mentors, and the smart ones get coaching as well. A coach may be the one person a CEO works with whose only agenda is to help that CEO succeed even more. Why has coaching exploded in recent years, and what's the real value? Who should have a coach? We explore with invited guest Ingar Grev of The Growth Coach in the Washington DC area. Then, social skills, etiquette, and manners for leaders, with Susan Fitter Sloane of Global Manners.

"Leading with the Heart" with Ron Chapman (www.magneticnorthllc.com) - Effective leadership is a common thread shared by successful ventures as diverse as corporations, governments and social movements. Behind every extraordinary human endeavor, there is exceptional leadership. And within every great leader there is soul clarity that transcends religion or affiliation. “Leading with the Heart” aims to clear the way for the fullest possible expression of innate leadership talents. Leading and navigating with the soul allows a natural and steady transcendence of inner obstacles, thus creating successful leadership. · Discover obstacles to your leadership success. · Experience a connection to unerring inner guidance. · Walk away with a realization of the real heart and soul of leadership.

There are cultural differences between the Baby Boom generation and Gen X and Gen Y -- differences big enough to make leading these groups a challenge. Guests are Misti Burmeister, author of "From Boomers to Bloggers: Success Strategies Across Generations" and Susan Harris who will discuss the experiences managing four generations at a large international manufacturing firm.