"Leadership in Troubling Times was a common theme in the banking industry this year. So when it came time for our annual CEO Symposium, we needed a keynote speaker who could deliver a strong message and motivate Ohio banking industry leaders that better times to come. Jim Bearden was our answer. He set the stage for the even and delivered an important message to our executive bankers. Yes, it has been a challenging time; yes,there are challenges ahead; but it is time to "Get Over It and Get On With It. His enthusiastic delivery and ability to share through personal experiences made a huge impact evident as he received our highest speaker ranking."

Stacy Schindler, OH Bankers League



Crisis & change are the circumstances in which leadership is most needed—and most difficult. Crisis & change are also the crucibles in which dynamic leaders are forged.

During these times of economic uncertainty, many organizations are just hoping to survive. Others are looking for ways to win. A key difference between these two organizational approaches to adversity is the quality of their leadership.

In this powerful, interactive leadership seminar, Jim Bearden, CSP, will offer practical insights on how leaders facilitate the process of winning, regardless of the hands they’re dealt.

As a result of their participation in Jim’s seminar and his follow-up
process, participants will:

  • Identify specific situations in which employee behavior is especially important to organizational success
  • Define the specific behavior they expect in those situations
  • Ensure that employees understand their expectations
  • Model the behavior they expect
  • Measure performance using expected behavior as the standard
  • Confront unwillingness to meet expectations

With his warm sense of humor and engaging style, Jim will capture and hold
participants’ attention. Using stories and personal anecdotes, he will expand
participants’ understanding of the topics he covers. And with his aggressive, post event follow-up process, Jim will help participants recognize and capitalize on opportunities to adapt and implement the material covered in his workshop.

 


Leadership, Teamwork & Winning

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.