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BAD BOSSES: How to work with them.
How not to become one.

Guest Speakers: Anne Byrd and Bryant Halstead, leadership consultants and authors of My Boss Sucks…A Story Book and Survival Guide
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Time: 4:00-5:30 PM Eastern, 1:00-2:30 PM Pacific

Class Description:
Bad bosses are costing your company money, time, talent and opportunity. They come in all shapes and sizes, in both genders, from every professional and academic background, and exist within every job title and rank. Bad bosses can be found in all kinds of organizations – for profit or not, government agency, academic institution or even an all volunteer organization. Anne and Bryant will share their survival tips on how best to deal with a “bad boss”...and how not to become one yourself. Most importantly, they will talk about the connection between leadership and profitability, and how you can create an immediate, sustainable, favorable shift in your relationship with your boss.

In this session you will learn:
• How to deal with the problems and the politics of having a bad boss.
• To better recognize when to stay...and when to go.
• How to use a bad boss to your advantage…is there a positive outcome for you?
• The connection between leadership and profitability
• The “equation” that enables people to do better; to deliver improved results.

Anne Byrd’s background is in operations and academia and is a published author and leadership development consultant. She has 17 years of experience managing large call center companies, consulting organizations and financial services operations. Additionally, she has seven years of teaching experience at the university level and blends all of these experiences and skills into a dynamic developmental experience. She earned her MBA from George Mason University and holds a certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University.

Bryant Halstead is a former Marine and veteran law enforcement officer. A published author and leadership development consultant, Bryant’s professional leadership background enables a human-sensitive lens on leadership development in high-stress, high-change operating environments. A University of Mary Washington alumnus, Bryant has a BPS in Leadership and Management and is President of Halstead, Inc., a diversified leadership development corporation.