7 Ways to Identify Leaders Among Your Employees

Almost every business and organization is looking for ways to find their next great leaders to carry on the business or organizations vision. This task seems impossible to many business owners, leadership teams, and upper management teams, especially when dealing with "millennials." However, you can be the success rate of finding the right person if you can break down what your wanting in your next great leaders. Andrew Cravenho has provided the following 7 Ways To Identify Leaders Among Your Employees

1. Focus on High Potential-Not
Performance
2. Note Level of Engagement
3. Catalyst or Watcher?
4. Are They Accountable?
5. Observe Multitasking Abilities
6. Evidence of Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
7. Remarkable Communication Skills

This is a great starting point for any business leader in developing his or her plan to identify and invest in the young potential leaders of the company or organization. We recommend that you begin to build a training program that will give your potential leaders the tools they need in order to become that leader in your vision. What's your plan for the future leaders of your company? We would love to help you with it.

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More Cities Added for Work of Leaders Tour!

We have had such a great response to the Work of Leaders briefings held across the US, two additional locations on the East coast have been added!

Tuesday, November 12 – Cincinnati, OH

Crowne Plaza Cincinnati (map)

Tuesday, December 10 – Boston, MA

Boston Marriott Newton (map)

To register for either of these sessions, visit our Work of Leaders executive briefing page. 

Leadership Insights: An Executive Briefing

On June 5, 2013, 70 leaders came together in Des Moines (Iowa) to learn more how Work of Leaders can enhance their leadership programs or be a part of the groundwork for a new program. This book that is based around the framework of Vision, Alignment, and Execution and what that means for your organization.  Julie Straw, a contributing author, spoke about how the book was formed off research data and other text books ranging from classic to contemporary.  

 

The goal of the Work of Leaders is to take the classroom experience that has been so valuable for thousands of leaders and introduce the Vision, Alignment and Execution model to an even broader audience.

If you are interested in learning more about the Work of Leaders book or assessment and how it can impact your organization, contact us!

Register TODAY!

Join author Julie Straw on June 5 at 8:30 am in downtown Des Moines for a discussion of leadership behaviors and challenges, as developed in her new book, The Work of Leaders. Based on an exhaustive review of leadership research, combined with insights from the DiSC behavioral model, The Work of Leaders examines leadership through the VAE framework: Vision, Alignment, and Execution.

As an extra gift, attendees will receive a free copy of The Work of Leaders, with a special foreword by Resources Unlimited CEO Barb Stennes.

To register for this free event, visit us online or email us!

In addition, we have a personal leadership assessment to accompany this new book. The Everything DiSC Work of Leaders profile helps leaders apply the lessons of The Work of Leaders to their own individual circumstances and leaderships styles. See our sample Work of Leaders report for further details.

Everything DiSC Work of Leaders

As I stated last week, we have more exciting new happenings at Resources Unlimited and I wanted to be the first to provide them to you.  Below you will find just a few of the new things that have been added to the Work of Leaders product line.  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to give us a call at 515.278.1292 or send us an email!

Work of Leaders: How Vision, Alignment, and Execution Will Change the Way You Lead

Our new leadership book is coming on April 23. The Work of Leaders: How Vision, Alignment, and Execution Will Change the Way You Lead, by Julie Straw, is an exhaustive leadership study covering hundreds of thousands of participants. This new book, with a special forward by Resources Unlimited CEO Barbara Stennes, complements and expands upon the Everything DiSC Work of Leaders profile.

FREE Leadership Insights: An Executive Briefing
On June 5, we're hosting Leadership Insights: An Executive Briefing and book signing featuring Julie Straw. Join us in Des Moines to hear her discuss the Work of Leaders. You'll also hear Iowa Lottery CEO Terry Rich and Resources Unlimited CEO Barbara Stennes, and you'll receive a free copy of the new book. Register today for this excellent program. We would be delighted to have your group attend! If you would like to contact me directly to register, I would be happy to help you as well. Give me a call at 515.278.1292!

New group reports: Everything DiSC Work of Leaders Group and Facilitator Reports
Designed exclusively for use with the Everything DiSC Work of Leaders Profile, the Work of Leaders Group and Facilitator Reports bring together participant data to provide a composite overview of the group. The graphs illustrate the group’s approach to Vision, Alignment, and Execution and help explore the group’s overall strengths and challenges to create an action plan for success.

The Facilitator Report also includes participant names and specific continua-level feedback.

We are happy to assist you with any of your DiSC needs.  If you would like more information about a specific product or how you can incorporate DiSC into your leadership programs, please contact us today!

Leadership Insights: An Executive Briefing

In conjunction with Inscape Publishing, Resources Unlimited is happy to announce the release of The Work of Leaders.  The goal of this book is to take the classroom experience that has been so valuable for thousands of leaders and introduce the Vision, Alignment and Execution model to an even broader audience.  To preorder your copy today, click here.  You won’t be disappointed when you add this to your collection.

Join us for our FREE Leadership Insights: An Executive Briefing on June 5, 2013 at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown.  Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the Work of Leaders book.

Featured speakers: Terry Rich (CEO of the Iowa Lottery) and Julie Straw (Author and Vice President of Inscape Publishing: A Wiley Brand)

Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest details!

Updates to the Products You Love

We have been busy at Resources Unlimited keeping our clients informed on the latest and greatest changes that are being provided by our publisher and we are excited for every single one of them! 

As an ongoing project that has rolled over from 2012, Adaptive Testing has been on the minds of Resources Unlimited and making sure our clients are up to date on the current releases.  Adaptive testing is more aligned with contemporary psychological testing—it’s frequently used in aptitude tests, so you may be familiar with the adaptive testing assessment method. With adaptive testing, respondents are presented with questions, and their responses determine the next questions they’re given. 

Simply put, there is no more static number of questions but based off the respondents’ selections, the system will automatically generate the questions needed to get the most precise measurement!

DiSC Work of Leaders showcases

If you haven't seen the newest DiSC leadership assessment, Everything DiSC Work of Leaders, you're missing out. Work of Leaders is an exciting new program to help leaders understand their strengths and weaknesses using the framework of Vision, Alignment, and Execution.

If you happen to live near Dallas/Fort Worth, please join us on August 1 for a free executive briefing about Work of Leaders. You'll receive a free Work of Leaders profile (a $95 value). Register today for the August 1 Work of Leaders Showcase.

If you don't live near Dallas, not to worry! Please join our Virtual Work of Leaders showcase on August 22 at 3:00 Central. All you need is a phone and an Internet connection.

New Facilitation Kit: Everything DiSC Work of Leaders

Inscape Publishing has just released the Work of Leaders Facilitation Kit, which complements the Everything DiSC Work of Leaders Profile and provides everything you need to deliver world-class leadership training to your clients. The Facilitation Kit simplifies and enhances your training by providing you with online pre-work, engaging video, and comprehensive follow-up to create a highly tailored learning experience.

The Work of Leaders Facilitation Kit is available for only $995 – click here to order, or call us at 515.278.1292.

Work of Leaders: the Newest Everything DiSC Profile

There's a brand-new assessment in the Everything DiSC family: the Work of Leaders Profile.

This new assessment builds on the DiSC methodology and emphasizes concrete ways to lead a group in three key areas: vision, alignment, and execution. As the name suggestions, Work of Leaders is geared specifically towards leadership - i.e., a one-to-many managerial relationship (as opposed to the one-to-one focus of the Everything DiSC Workplace profile).

Everything DiSC Work of Leaders is the result of a four-year development effort, involving over 3,000 leaders and cutting-edge academic research. For additional information, take a look at our Work of Leaders brochure or Work of Leaders Sample Report.

Work of Leaders Now Available - the Newest Everything DiSC Profile

The Work of Leaders, the newest assessment in the Everything DiSC Application Library, is now available!

Work of Leaders focuses on leadership of groups or organizations, based on the leader's personal behavioral style. This new assessment builds on the DiSC methodology and emphasizes concrete ways to lead a group in three key areas: vision, alignment, and execution. Rich, compelling narrative adds depth to the data, and strong visuals support the learning process by illustrating key messages. The comprehensive, 23-page report outlines provides concrete, personalized suggestions for improving leadership effectiveness.

We have added the Work of Leaders Profile to your EPIC account so that you may use this new assessment immediately in your leadership training, coaching, or mentoring. You also receive an unlimited number of free comparison reports when you use this assessment. For additional information, take a look at our Work of Leaders brochure or Work of Leaders Sample Report.

Participate in a DiSC Leadership Profile Field Test

Field test participants will have access to a new Everything DiSC Profile and facilitation materials, including PowerPoint and video, Leader's Guides, and more. This is a great opportunity for you to see how The Work of Leaders Profile may fit into your future leadership development programs.

Email us for info on the Everything DiSC field test, and stay tuned for news on the upcoming release of this new DiSC Profile!