construction conesNote from Art: this is a Saturday update on new programs, blog features and some of my latest offerings.  Thanks for letting me share!

This has been a productive period for my development of new programs and information offerings.  While we all write and talk about the impact of great people on our organizations, it is truly palpable when you are on the receiving end of that help. Thanks to two outstanding young professionals, Eric and Amber, that are busy helping and holding me accountable to getting my work done, we’re adding new programs, tuning up prior offerings and extending our line-up of information products.

Just a few highlights:

The Management Excellence Book Series:

On Tuesday, I will launch the Management Excellence Book Series, where I will regularly connect with leading, new and experienced authors and share their insights and perspectives.  I couldn’t be more thrilled to have Bob Sutton as the lead-off interview, where we focus on his forthcoming book, Good Boss, Bad Boss. Next up, I’ll share some insights from Jim Murphy on his book, Inner Excellence, and the September and October schedules are building with:

  • The authors of Strategic Speed
  • Gary Harpst on his book, Execution Revolution
  • Scott Eblin on his upcoming new release

The format will emphasize sharing and gaining insights from the authors.  I’m less interested in reviewing the book, and instead, I’m focused on gaining and sharing insights that can help all of us.  While I suspect that my audio interviewing skills need a lot of development, I plan on having fun with this exciting new program.  I hope that you’ll join us.

And yes, if you’re an author that would like to get involved, drop me a note.

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The August Management Excellence e-Newsletter

This is the 3rd issue of this new offering, featuring subscriber-only content.  The August issue offers up a bevy of suggested management resources, including:

  • A feature article on honing your leadership skills to cope with a very new and different emerging business world
  • A nod to the late management thinker, C.K. Prahalad in my article, “Overcoming the Dominant Logic of Teams and Executives.”
  • Comments on must read books and links to some great blogging resources
  • Access to the archived issues of the e-Newsletter
  • And a few promotional opportunities from me. (Remember, we’re all in business!)

To sign up for the Management Excellence e-Newsletter, you can subscribe at either the Management Excellence or Building Better Leaders sites (right column, e-newsletter subscribe field).

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Updates and New Building Better Leaders Programs:

I love the feedback that I’m receiving on my on-line leadership and management offerings, and our growing team is both tuning up existing programs based on client feedback, and adding new items.  These programs are ideal for individuals or groups and depending upon your selection, they include mentoring and non-mentoring options.

In the spirit of Back to School, there are some new pricing options, and look for the early September release of the program, “How to Deliver Feedback.”

“How to Deliver Feedback,” will include 5 on-line lessons (and one bonus lesson on positive feedback), plus developmental assignments that you and your team members can complete on your own time and at your own pace.  This self-guided (un-mentored) tutorial on how to improve at this critical leadership power-tool will be available for early enrollees for just $55. Contact me to pre-enroll or discuss group options.

Look for additional program announcements during September.

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Thanks for letting me share and thanks for your input into my programs and involvement here on the site.  Back Monday with the latest Leadership Caffeine post!