Jim Bearden, CSP, develops and delivers customized leadership presentations and leadership development seminars that are fast-paced and highly interactive. Drawing on his personal leadership experiences (U.S. Marine Corps, Corporate America, parent of 3 children) and his warm sense of humor, Jim offers practical insights on the requirements, characteristics and roles for leaders as facilitators of essential organizational activities. With his after-the-event follow-up process, Jim helps participants develop strategies for translating the material in his leadership presentations and leadership development seminars into effective leadership behavior—in the real world.
Teamwork & Winning
Winning—in organizational settings—is a “team sport”. Interdependence is no longer just a theory or discretionary strategy; it is absolutely necessary. Whether in corporate, academic or start-up settings, teamwork is essential to long-term organizational success (winning).
Leadership & Teamwork
While all team members’ contributions are essential for the team’s success, leaders’ are accountable for converting groups into teams and for developing and sustaining cultures that support teamwork. Without effective leadership, teamwork will be a situational phenomenon—at best.
Leadership & Culture
Leaders’ effectiveness is ultimately measured by their ability to influence the choices others make. Organizational cultures exert tremendous influence over the choices made by people working in those cultures, and leadership behavior drives organizational cultures. In order to enhance their influence, leaders must create and sustain cultures that encourage team members to look for, consider and try alternatives to the status quo.