Special Series on Leadership...

Some might say that great leadership is the one differentiator between highly effective executives and… all the others. How do you measure up?

Dr. Keith Merron, an expert in the field of leadership and organizational change, has spent the last two years interviewing remarkable leaders throughout North America. These are leaders in publicly held and privately held companies, including some nonprofit entities, across a wide range of industries. This research is the basis for Dr. Merron’s third book (not yet published). We are very pleased to announce that he has agreed to preview his work through a special teleseminar series offered exclusively on Experts Connection for NETSHARE members and guests.

Unlocking the Heart and Soul of Remarkable Leadership: A Rock Solid Sense of Self

Guest Speaker: Dr. Keith Merron, author, educator and Managing Partner of Avista Consulting Group, an organizational and leadership development firm.
Date: Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM Eastern, 1:00-2:00 PM Pacific

With few exceptions, remarkable leaders stood out from so many other leaders in that they seemed comfortable in their own body. What made them stand out was an inner sense of confidence…an inner knowing that revealed they lived well in their own skin. They chose not to pontificate, but to relate. And they were able to talk about their own failings. Their successes and failures were one and the same, simply parts of a journey of learning. That rock solid sense of self comes from a feeling of inner peace and calm. This inner ease is labeled many things: self-confidence, self esteem or “centered”.

This final presentation will help you examine that “rock solid sense of self”. You will be challenged to ask and answer: to what extent do I really know myself and to what extent do I feel completely at peace with who I am. You will be offered a path for becoming more rock solid and recognize its value to leadership effectiveness.

Key Takeaways:
• A clear sense of where self esteem resides.
• An examination of the degree of your sense of self.
• Learn how to demonstrate your inner and outer authority, naturally and easily.
• Identify the enemy of self esteem; learn what to do about it.

Keith Merron is the founder and Managing Partner of Avista Consulting Group, an organizational consulting and leadership development firm. He has more than 25 years of experience assisting executives in business, government and education. Some of his clients include: Hewlett-Packard, Freddie Mac, AmeriGroup Corp., MedCath, Wang Laboratories, General Public Utilities, WorldCorp., California State Automobile Association, Endocare, and The Healthcare Financial Management Association among others. Keith earned his Doctorate from Harvard University where his studies spanned the fields of human and organization development. He has authored two books on organizational change as well as numerous articles for professional journals. He has just finished his third book on frame breaking leadership. Keith has taught several courses in the field of organizational behavior and development at the university level.