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Germain St-Denis

Leadership Consultant, Career Development Coach, Author at Germain St-Denis Consulting

Toronto, Canada

Fact: LEADERSHIP and CULTURE have the GREATEST IMPACT on employee retention, acquisition, engagement, performance, and execution of your strategy.

What do I do? *** I Empower Leaders ***
---> I help leaders create a people first workplace culture so that they and their teams can be their absolute best and thrive.
---> I believe in Empowering People though Caring Leadership, at all levels.

Leadership | Effective Remote / Hybrid Work | Change | Technology Adoption | Coaching / Mentoring

Services focus:
1. Boost Leadership - Caring Leadership, People Centric Strategies and Culture
2. Boost performance - Strategy to execution and change leadership
3. Boost problem solving, decision making and growth

I offer the benefit of my experience during the ongoing covid-19 pandemic as well as prior leadership roles effectively leading remote teams with diverse skill sets across a wide geography helping Commercial and Public Sector clients with varied technologies.

An experience leader in the consulting services, software and cloud computing industries, my career focused on the effective introduction of emerging technologies, delivering strategies, programs, and digital transformations to arrive at impactful and competitive business solutions in commercial enterprise and government.

A People First and Servant Leadership advocate, I’m passionate about teamwork and helping create high performance teams to deliver strong results. Successfully led Management Consulting, eBusiness, Middleware, HCM / HRTech and Cloud consulting services teams with high client satisfaction and low attrition.

Leading and managing remotely still boils down to the same thing in the end. Effective remote work requires discipline and organization, strong relationships, trust and collaboration.




Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Ottawa Ontario
Speaking Topics: *Human capability - Servant / Caring Leadership, People First Strategies, Culture **Performance - Strategy to execution, change leadership

Speaking Fee $1 (In-Person), $1 (Virtual)

Germain St-Denis Points
Academic 0
Author 177
Influencer 17
Speaker 4
Entrepreneur 10
Total 208

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Company Information

Company Type: Individual
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Number of Employees: N/A
Company Founded Date: Undisclosed

Areas of Expertise

Business Continuity 32.10
Business Strategy
Careers 30.66
Change Management 30.49
Coaching 43.88
Culture 33.35
Digital Disruption
Digital Transformation 30.01
Diversity and Inclusion 30.10
Emerging Technology
Future of Work 30.32
Health and Wellness
HR 30.08
Innovation
Leadership 32.89
Management 30.32
Mergers and Acquisitions 30.87

Industry Experience

Federal & Public Sector
Professional Services
Telecommunications

Publications

57 Article/Blogs
Did you take a break this Summer? ️
LinkedIn
August 21, 2024
Caring Leadership and People First — Always!
People FIRST — Family FIRST — Self FIRST.

Some of you know that I’ve been taking a break. I feel like the guy in this video clip. I need a break from my break. I need to catch my breath!

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Tags: Business Continuity, Coaching, Culture

Team Get Together - Not The Last Supper
LinkedIn
June 27, 2024
It was a real pleasure to get together with former teammates last week. We have had frequent “quarterly meeting” dinners here in the Toronto area over the past several years.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Inclusionary Practices of Leaders – Thought Leadership Conversion with Christine Barnes, Ed.D., PCC.
LinkedIn
June 05, 2024
I was absolutely thrilled when Christine invited me as a thought leader for a deep dive into inclusion, and the kinds of things leaders need and want to read and learn about.

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Tags: Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership

Mentoring a team U of Toronto M.Engrg students
LinkedIn
May 21, 2024
Ever wonder why some stories simply have legs? I find it amazing that some older posts continue to get views, again and again. What is behind that staying power? The people of course!

This is from the Fall of 2019 when I was mentoring a team U of Toronto M.Engrg students taking Management Consulting course

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Tags: Careers, Coaching, Leadership

Not Slogans - Mindsets!
LinkedIn
May 14, 2024
Not Slogans - Mindsets!
We all like catchy phrases but let’s not miss the message behind them.

Servant Leadership is a mindset, not a slogan
People First is a mindset, not a slogan
Caring Leadership is a mindset, not a slogan

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

WHAT IF... Do you wonder what work life could be like....
LinkedIn
May 02, 2024
Do you wonder much better what work life could be if you were in a friendlier, positive, supportive, growth oriented, people first culture with caring leaders who really want to help you succeed and in turn achieve business goals?

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Management

Amazon Best Sellers Top 100 — Empowering People Through Caring Leadership
LinkedIn
April 22, 2024
Empowering People Through Caring Leadership: Strategies That Actually Work!

I’m extremely grateful for the gracious endorsements and online reviews of several authors, leaders, coaches, advisors and former colleagues. In Canada, I’m blessed with terrific support from my personal and professional networks. My book has been trending in the top 100 over the weekend of April 19-23, 2024.

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Management

A quick real-life story from my book
LinkedIn
February 26, 2024
A quick real-life story from my book (page 41), with some of the real people involved

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Empowering Leaders IN ACTION 2024 — Leadership Development RoundTable
LinkedIn
February 21, 2024
Creating an effective workplace culture is becoming an increasingly critical task for the C-Suite.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Empowering People Through Caring Leadership Here’s to the growing book club!
LinkedIn
February 21, 2024
Empowering People Through Caring Leadership: Strategies That Actually Work! Here’s to the growing book club! Woohoo!
Wonderful dinner in Toronto with some former colleagues going back to 2006

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Empowering People Through Caring Leadership — Another Powerful endorsement
LinkedIn
February 19, 2024
Empowering People Through Caring Leadership
Another great endorsement by an accomplished leader and author!

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Empowering Leaders IN ACTION — A powerful testimonial!
LinkedIn
February 13, 2024
Leaders, I invite you to watch this 2 minute video clip as David Donaldson provides insightful and authentic feedback on his participation in Empowering Leaders IN ACTION in 2023.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Leadership Development Roundtable — Empowering Leaders IN ACTION 2024
LinkedIn
February 07, 2024
Leadership is more than a role, it's a commitment to helping people to be their best while achieving goals and outcomes. In a world that craves genuine caring and leadership, the Empowering Leaders IN ACTION program stands out. This Leadership Development Roundtable led by accomplished leader, coach and author Germain St-Denis focuses on practical and actionable coaching for individuals, teams and peer groups.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Empowering People Through Caring Leadership — A powerful endorsement from a great leader.
LinkedIn
January 31, 2024
A powerful endorsement from a great leader. Teresa Short is a terrific example of a Caring Leadership, a wonderful boss, an amazing woman and a dear friend.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

How do you give back?
LinkedIn
January 26, 2024
“You can retire from a job, but don't ever retire from making extremely meaningful contributions in life.”— Stephen R. Covey

Two weeks ago, I spent about 30 minutes helping a second-year university prepare for an interview for his upcoming work term. His first real opportunity to work in his field of study, software engineering.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Empowering People Through Caring Leadership A very special endorsement
LinkedIn
January 22, 2024
"Empowering People Through Caring Leadership is a beacon for those seeking authentic leadership in a world filled with superficial advice." — Marshall Goldsmith!

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Excerpt from the Foreword, Empowering People Through Caring Leadership
LinkedIn
January 16, 2024
I’m blessed to have developed a close connection with the author, Mark C. Crowley. I’m absolutely thrilled that he graciously agreed to write the Foreword for my book, Empowering People Through Caring Leadership: Strategies That Actually Work.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

My very F1RST book review by Patrick J. McKenna. ️️️️️ 5.0 out of 5 stars A Wise and Practical Book
LinkedIn
January 15, 2024
My very F1RST book review by Patrick J. McKenna. My most sincere thanks Patrick for this generous review!

️️️️️ 5.0 out of 5 stars A Wise and Practical Book
Empowering People Through Caring Leadership: Strategies That Actually Work!

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Empowering People Through Caring Leadership Available Jan 15
LinkedIn
January 11, 2024
Almost there! WooHoo!! Available worldwide on Monday Jan 15

<< Congratulations, your paperback, "Empowering People Through Caring Leadership: Strategies That Actually Work ," is published on Amazon. >>

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

What are YOUR Goals and Priorities for 2024?
LinkedIn
January 02, 2024
We’re often reminded of the importance of work-life balance and well-being. Choices we make every day are crucial to balancing our goals and priorities.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Thought of the Day: Always maintain an attitude of gratitude!
LinkedIn
December 27, 2023
As the sun sets on 2023, I am filled with gratitude. Grateful for the people in my life, for the people who are part on my journey.

People make all difference, whether a colleague, associate or leader, a spouse, child, sibling, friend, or someone you meet on a hiking trail. At work or at play, it’s always about people.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Best book quote ever for my book, Empowering People Through Caring Leadership
LinkedIn
December 13, 2023
Best book quote ever: « Je ne trempe pas ma plume dans l’encrier mais dans la vie. » —Blaise Cendrars, French poet and novelist.
"I do not dip my pen in the inkwell, but into life."

This is the perfect quote at the beginning of my book,

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Can you judge a book by its cover?
LinkedIn
December 08, 2023
Whoohoo! Now up on Amazon worldwide!
Empowering People Through Caring Leadership: Strategies That Actually Work

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

The power of in-person interactions in a hybrid / remote work
LinkedIn
August 24, 2023
For anyone struggling with remote / hybrid work, return-to-office policies, future of work, this is a great example of how hybrid workplace can work effectively.

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Tags: Coaching, Future of Work, Leadership

The power of relationships - IN PERSON this time!
LinkedIn
August 23, 2023
I always enjoy virtual interactions; and of course, love to be able to meet people in person. However, it’s not very often that one will fly across the country to get together

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

7 Author Newsletters
Leader as Coach
LinkedIn
May 16, 2024
As this week is #internationalcoachingweek, I’d like to introduce you to The Leader as Coach.
Coaching is not only for executives and not only done by outside coaches and freelancers. If you're a leader, it is your responsibility to coach and help your people develop. Both internal and external coaches have a role to play in the success and well-being of organizations and the people in it. A coaching culture is a winning culture.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

2024 is in High Gear!
Architect Of People First
February 01, 2024
My book, Empowering People Through Caring Leadership: Strategies That Actually Work! was published Jan 15. Feedback has been amazing. I’m so grateful to the wonderful people who provided their support, endorsements and insights. If you get a copy, I'd love to hear your feedback.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

What are we up to? Busy, Busy!
LinkedIn
September 07, 2023
I have a lot of material to pack in this chapter including new insights. Here’s a sneak peek of an infographic I developed based on Patrick J. McKenna's new C.O.A.C.H. model. HUGE thank you Patrick! We and many others believe that coaching leaders are best. We'll come back to this later

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Tags: Leadership, Culture, Coaching

Architect of People First - Upcoming Book
LinkedIn
July 12, 2023
Here’s a brief Newsletter update. You too can help raise the bar and create a better workplace for everyone!

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Architect of People First Newsletter! EMPOWER Your People!
LinkedIn
June 06, 2023
Here’s the latest issue of my newsletter.

I’m on a mission to share proven principles of Caring Leadership and People First culture to develop better leaders, high performing loyal teams that deliver results.

Help me raise the bar! By supporting my work and the work of like-minded people and organizations, WE CAN create a better workplace for everyone!

Are you with me? Please subscribe, share, make some noise!

Thank you!
Architect of People First

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Architect of People First - April 2023 Newsletter! Calling Women Leaders!
LinkedIn
May 03, 2023
Here’s the latest issue of my newsletter. I'm on a mission to share proven leadership principles that inspire and motivate people to give their best and helps them grow. They succeed, you succeed!

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Architect of People First Newsletter - Everyone likes a story with Heroes
LinkedIn
April 05, 2023
Welcome to the Architect of People First Newsletter, I'd like you to meet some heroes.

Yes, it’s also about Coaching Caring Leadership to Build High Performing Loyal Teams and Deliver Results.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

1 Book
Empowering People Through Caring Leadership: Strategies That Actually Work!
Amazon
January 15, 2024
The heart of leadership is human connection. Our world needs Caring Leaders who are genuinely interested in the success and well-being of their people.

Empowering People Through Caring Leadership: Strategies That Actually Work by Germain L. St-Denis champions the human connection at the core of leadership. It's a guide for leaders to create thriving environments through empathy and care. This book distills St-Denis' experience into practical strategies, advocating for a leadership style that fosters collaboration and trust, thereby enhancing performance and well-being. It introduces his Architect of People First philosophy, guiding leaders to succeed by valuing their teams. This book promises to be a transformative journey, offering insights into leading diverse teams and adapting to change. It's a call to embrace a nurturing leadership style, ensuring cooperation and loyalty for lasting success.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

5 Book Reviews
#1 Amazon Best Seller: Empowering People Through Caring Leadership: Strategies That Actually Work!
LinkedIn
June 27, 2024
WooHoo! Thank you! Snapshot on Amazon Canada .
Best Sellers Rank: #30,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#1 in Team Management
#54 in Business Mentoring & Coaching
#67 in Human Resource Management

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Empowering People Through Caring Leadership: Strategies That Actually Work! A special endorsement!
LinkedIn
May 23, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Very inspiring!
An endorsement from a former colleague carries a special meaning.

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Another terrific endorsement Empowering People Through Caring Leadership
LinkedIn
March 13, 2024
“A must-read that brilliantly captures the essence of what it takes to be a great Caring Leader and the tremendous opportunities this creates.

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Who is interested in Caring Leadership? Medical professionals
LinkedIn
February 29, 2024
Who is interested in Caring Leadership? Medical professionals
Do healthcare and leadership have anything in common?
Empathy, compassion and a desire to help are key.

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From one Caring Leader and People First advocate to another…
LinkedIn
February 20, 2024
From one Caring Leader and People First advocate to another…
I’m thrilled to share Doug Dawson’s full endorsement as printed in my book:
Empowering People Through Caring Leadership: Strategies That Actually Work!

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1 Citation
Cited in The CEO Compass by Deb Coviello, The Drop in CEO
LinkedIn
October 12, 2021
I am truly humbled and most grateful that my leadership quote was selected to open Chapter 7, Compass Point: People.

"Success as a leader requires effort. Get to know your team as people first, then you’ll understand their potential as professionals and can trust and empower them to get the job done. -- Germain St-Denis, Architect of People First.

You can find The CEO Compass by Deb Coviello The Drop in CEO here :
https://lnkd.in/gXA8DVZS

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Tags: Business Continuity, Change Management, Leadership

1 Industry Certification
Oleg Konovalov Visionary Leadership Coaching Certification
Oleg Konovalov Visionary Leadership Coaching Certification Program
June 13, 2024
Oleg Konovalov Visionary Leadership Coaching Certification program is #2 on the Global Gurus list of the World’s Top Leadership Development Programs (2022 -2023 – 2024).
Leaders of all sorts look for coaches who can deliver the most value and the improvements they desperately need. Our coach training program guarantees measurable results in your coaching engagements and for yourself.

Dr. Oleg Konovalov is #1 Global Leading Coach (Marshall Goldsmith Thinkers50) and one of the top global thinkers has created the most simple and impactful process of how to create, construct and execute a strong and compelling vision.

Leaders and top global experts like Marshall Goldsmith (the world’s #1 Executive Coach and #1 Leadership Thinker), Benjamin Croft (Founder and Chairman, WBECS Group) praise the process for helping leaders at every level to become visionaries. This process is available for you now.

Become a Visionary Leadership Coach to use the most effective and lifechanging process Oleg Konovalov uses – a process top visionaries trust.

This is a huge opportunity to help clients to create, construct, and lead a strong and compelling vision and meet growing the growing demand. Join the Oleg Konovalov Visionary Leadership Coaching program today and help many to become visionaries and change their lives and businesses.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

4 Media Interviews
CUIT 89.5 FM ⁠Career Buzz - Innovation Nation Radio Show⁠ with Germain St-Denis
LinkedIn
March 26, 2024
University of Toronto Community Radio CIUT-FM
CUIT 89.5 FM ⁠Career Buzz - Innovation Nation Radio Show⁠

In this week's episode, join ⁠Stephen C Armstrong⁠ of ⁠Innovation Nation Radio Show⁠ to discover the transformative power of caring, empathy and human connection in Empowering People Through Caring Leadership: Strategies That Actually Work by leadership consultant and coach ⁠Germain St-Denis⁠.

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Tags: Careers, Coaching, Leadership

The Brand Called You - Empowering Leaders in Action - Germain St-Denis
LinkedIn
August 31, 2023
Join us for an insightful episode as we discuss valuable leadership lessons, career development advice, and the importance of caring leadership. Tune in for inspiration and wisdom!

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Tags: Coaching, Future of Work, Leadership

The Unlock Moment podcast interview with Germain St-Denis
LinkedIn
May 29, 2023
It was an honour to be invited as a guest on The Unlock Moment podcast with Dr Gary Crotaz, a highly accomplished global thought leader and executive coach from the UK.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

The Frustrated CEO Podcast Interview with Germain St-Denis
LinkedIn
July 06, 2022
I was thrilled to be invited on The Frustrated CEO Podcast to discuss the value and benefits of putting people first.
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Join us for a warm and enlightening conversation with Germain St-Denis, industry expert and Architect of People First, for ideas and benefits of shifting your primary leadership focus to your employees.

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Management

1 Panel
Leading Change Behind The Scenes
LinkedIn
April 17, 2023
I'm speaking at Leading Change Behind The Scenes.

What does it mean to be a sometimes invisible change leader behind the scenes. I'm thrilled to have been invited to join this discussion on some very key aspects of leading change in the real world.

Join us for an enlightening live discussion with our volunteers that delves into the world of invisible change leaders, those behind-the-scenes catalysts who often go unrecognized but are instrumental in driving positive change within organizations and communities.

18 April 2022 LinkedIn LIVE replay is available...link below

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Tags: Change Management, Coaching, Leadership

3 Podcasts
Extra-Ordinary Leaders podcast with Germain St-Denis - How Servant Leadership Impact Business Growth.
LinkedIn
April 03, 2024
Thank you so much Dolly Waddell for inviting me as a guest on your podcast.. Connecting with you and recording this episode was a wonderful experience. I loved your questions and your rather unique angle on extra-Ordinary.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Deb Coviello The Drop In CEO podcast with Germain St-Denis
LinkedIn
March 20, 2024
Deb Coviello The Drop In CEO, sincere thanks for having me as a guest on The Drop In CEO Podcast. I know that you totally get my thinking and I appreciate your support.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

You Are Your Brand — In Conversation with Germain St-Denis
LinkedIn
February 29, 2024
We are delighted to announce the release of the complete interview featuring Germain St-Denis. In this discussion, he elaborates on his people-first management approach and the creation of his latest book, "Empowering People Through Caring Leadership."

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

2 Videos
Part 2 - Thought Leadership conversation with Michael Leckie — Mergers and Acquisitions
LinkedIn
March 15, 2024
️ Part #2 - Attention all employees - Our company has been acquired and.… YIKES! Culture SHOCK! Few business transactions have more potential implications for an organization, its employees and customers than a merger or acquisition.

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Tags: Business Continuity, Change Management, Mergers and Acquisitions

Thought Leadership conversation with Michael Leckie - Mergers and Acquisitions.
LinkedIn
March 14, 2024
Another key segment on leading change in situations with HUGE implications for the organization, the employees and customers.

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Tags: Business Continuity, Change Management, Mergers and Acquisitions

7 Webinars
New Leadership Position - What Should You Focus On?
LinkedIn
May 02, 2023
Congrats! You just been promoted to a leadership role in your company or you just started a new job as a leader in a new company!

Now, what should you focus on?

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Leadership Development Roundtable March "Madness"?
LinkedIn
March 21, 2023
Leadership Development Roundtable March "Madness"?
Not quite, but there was no lack of energy and animated conversation, even though some members of the team weren’t able to attend. ️

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

2023 Leadership Development Roundtable - End February Team Update
LinkedIn
March 02, 2023
Architect of People First IN ACTION - a new 2023 Leadership Development Roundtable program to help develop better leaders, caring leaders, and a better workplace culture for everyone.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

2023 Leadership Development Roundtable - The key to successful leadership is influence!
LinkedIn
February 28, 2023
Architect of People First IN ACTION - a new 2023 Leadership Development Roundtable program to help develop better leaders, caring leaders, and a better workplace culture for everyone.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Leadership Development Roundtable 2023 - What Type of Leader are you?
LinkedIn
February 21, 2023
Architect of People First IN ACTION - a new 2023 Leadership Development Roundtable program to help develop better leaders, caring leaders, and a better workplace culture for everyone.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Leadership Development Roundtable for 2023 - Team 1 Kick-off
LinkedIn
February 13, 2023
Architect of People First IN ACTION - a new 2023 Leadership Development Roundtable program to help develop better leaders, caring leaders, and a better workplace culture for everyone.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Business Succession Planning
LinkedIn
December 13, 2022
I was invited to facilitate a discussion in Leaders Excellence at Harvard Square last week on the topic of Business Succession Planning.

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Tags: Business Continuity, Change Management, Leadership

1 Webinar
Unlock Powerful Leadership Insights
LinkedIn
June 20, 2024
Online lecture with lifetime member and leadership consultant Germain St-Denis, author of Empowering People Through Caring Leadership: Strategies That Actually Work. Germain shared invaluable insights on how caring, empathy, and human connection can dramatically enhance leadership effectiveness.

For MEMBERS ONLY! If you are not a member, reach out to member services or Dan Hoeyer, Founder and President, Leaders Excellence at Harvard Square.

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Tags: Business Continuity, Coaching, Culture

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