Speaking and Training
A keynote speaker and executive trainer, Dana Brownlee has helped audiences and organizations around the world reach new levels of performance. She thrills audiences with an intoxicating blend of practical, insightful advice, relatable stories, and engaging humor. She speaks on a variety of topics that support professional development as well as personal enrichment.
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FACILITATION SKILLS
THREE LEADERSHIP STYLES
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THE UNWRITTEN RULES OF MANAGING UP: SURVIVING THE “DIFFICULT BOSS”…AND THRIVING
A key to success for virtually everyone in the workplace is adopting a “managing up” mentality that focuses on how each of us can help our bosses (and other senior leaders) be successful – even if they’re not the “perfect boss”. This presentation defines “managing up” – what it is/isn’t, then explores proven techniques for managing up with a few common varieties of the “difficult boss”: The Tornado, The Clueless Chameleon, The Wishful Thinker, and The Micromanager.
ANTIRACISM 101: DEMYSTIFYING TERMS AND CONCEPTS FOR IMPROVED COLLECTIVE UNDERSTANDING
One of the biggest challenges with addressing race is the misconceptions about terms and key concepts. Clarifying these terms and issues is a critical first step for anyone seeking to learn more about what it means to be an “antiracist”. In this session, we’ll define key terms, distinguish confusing concepts and answer common questions.
SECRETS OF THE THOROUGHBRED LEADER
Most of us can dramatically improve our leadership abilities and become the leaders that teams love by rebalancing our task/relationship focus. This presentation explains why the “Thoroughbred Leader” is not only respected but embraced. We will share characteristics that define the “Thoroughbred Leader” and explain how their approach differs from other leadership styles.
FACILITATION SKILLS FOR THOSE TRICKY MEETING SITUATIONS
If you’re often flustered by difficult personalities in your meetings and not quite sure how to manage them effectively, this presentation is for YOU! Using these tips and techniques, you will not only benefit through increased productivity but also enhance your credibility with your team. Whether you are new to the workforce or a seasoned executive, these are the facilitation secrets you need to know!
NO MORE SLACKERS! BUILDING A CULTURE OF ACCOUNTABILITY IN YOUR ORGANIZATION
This presentation explores the accountability dilemma and provides specific facilitation techniques that you can use to foster a culture of accountability within your team. Don’t let slackers drag down the productivity of your team. Learn some effective techniques to easily address that behavior and begin using them immediately!
10 WAYS TO PROMOTE RACIAL JUSTICE IN THE WORKPLACE
Many employees throughout the organizational hierarchy want to move beyond book clubs to start taking real action to combat racism in the workplace, and this presentation provides ten ways they can do just that! We’ll explore difficult questions that organizations and individuals should confront to determine how they can do more to advance anti-racism.
EMBRACING CHANGE WITH CONFIDENCE
Explore key mistakes that many leaders make when faced with leading change and learn key components of a change management plan and tips for leading staff through a change more effectively. Managing change can be a lifelong challenge – learn simple techniques to help you begin to embrace change in your daily life.
TACTICS FOR COURAGEOUS WORKPLACE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE
While courageous conversations about race may be necessary for organizational progress, they’re not always easy. There may be times when we feel the need to address offensive comments, unjust policies, or questionable practices, but we just don’t know how to do it. We’ll explore eight specific techniques that anyone can use to address these uncomfortable situations with clarity and focus.
Project Management Skills for Leaders
Now more than ever, great leaders need to be effective project managers. Like project management, strong leadership is about not just achieving desired outcomes but also encouraging accountability within the team, delegating with clarity, and communicating with precision. Learn the secrets that project managers have used for decades to provide strong leadership for projects and teams.
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