Neil Ihde

Successful people have certain characteristics in common. These individuals are in our circles. I found that each of them was a S.T.A.R. and I uncovered their secrets on how they became that way.

Here's your chance to explore the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), the most utilized personality instrument in the world. You will leave this session with a better understanding of yourself and a better understanding of how to relate and communicate with those around you.

It's not about what you can individually accomplish, but what you can accomplish through others. And that's where the complexity begins. Success as a leader is directly related to your EI - your self-awareness, your ability to regulate your emotions, your ability to empathize and connect with your employees. Intelligence doesn't guarantee your success as a leader, but EI will.

It is a fact that if you combine people, a common environment, and enough time there will be conflict. It is not a possibility, but an inevitability. And how we handle conflict will go a long way in determining your personal and professional effectiveness. Your respect, reputation, and overall likability hangs on how you handle those tense, uncomfortable moments.

Identifying difficult people...that’s the easy part. Dealing with them? Well, that’s a different story. Hoping and wishing that things will somehow get better hasn’t worked. You need tools and strategies to deal with the stressful, emotional, and difficult interactions that occur.

Heard of the strengths revolution? It’s the idea that you, your team, and your company will get farther faster when you focus on what you do well vs. what you don’t.