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Achieving Effective Leadership

WHAT IS A LEADER?

The question may seem simplistic, the answer obvious; but it is the most relevant question a leader must ponder. There is a profound change occurring today in the leader's role and performance expectations, a change that demands careful attention.

"The greatest revolution in our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives. William James

Over the past fifty years, leadership development and training has focused primarily on equipping individuals with skills to manage their external environment - skills such as effective communication, team building, decision-making, negotiation and conflict management. These will continue to be important leadership skills. However, such skills comprise only half of the leadership role. There is another vital half that largely has been ignored.

That second vital half is the leader's inner life. That is, the leader's goals, values, feelings, and perceptions of self and others. These comprise the leader's belief system - the driving force of individual behavior which is the foundation of leadership. It is critical for you, as a leader, to have a clear consciousness and clarity about your belief system.

David Dunning & Company assists leaders in identifying, clarifying, and, if need be, changing their belief system. We take the time to listen, to guide you, and to assist you in more fully understanding and developing this rich inner life. We help you to reach a deeper level of effective leadership, a process called "Leading From Within."

BECOMING AN ENLIGHTENED LEADER REQUIRES A GUIDE

The process of "Leading From Within" is not an easy transformation; it calls for concentrated effort, and a guide to help you chart a new course. David Dunning & Company is prepared to guide you and your management team through the process of achieving congruence between the internal and external aspects of leadership. Our goal is to unleash the special talents and abilities of each person in your organization to form a fully integrated, powerful and dynamic corporate system.

David Dunning, Ph.D., focuses his expertise on helping growing companies achieve peak performance. As a consulting psychologist he has extensive training and professional experience in leadership development, executive counseling and assessment, and team and organizational psychology. His ability to ask insightful questions enables him to cut to the core problems and then assist clients in developing effective solutions.

David has learned about leadership through his significant community leadership and involvement. Founder of Alvis House, a halfway house for adult ex-felons in Columbus, Ohio, he was honored when the Board commemorated his leadership by naming their newest facility Dunning Hall.

"LEADING FROM WITHIN" IMPACTS EVERY ASPECT OF YOUR BUSINESS

The professionals at David Dunning & Company are prepared to help you chart a successful future by facilitating the following executive functions:

	Creating visions/ formulating mission statement
	Developing successful strategic plans
	Designing and facilitating planning retreats
	Conducting organizational assessments
	Conducting leadership development training
	Assessing executive leadership potential
	Building and leading effective teams
	Innovating and improving customer service
	Defining and implementing personal and corporate values
	Resolving and managing conflict
	Board development and team building for non-profit boards

WHAT DISTINGUISHES DAVID DUNNING & COMPANY

There are four cornerstones of our service. Briefly they are:

1) PERSONAL SERVICE
We're not aloof experts who make pronouncements from the mountaintop. We care about you, your vision and about helping you achieve your mission. We use no canned programs. We don't leave when we're through making our presentation. First, we get to know you and your company; then we design a program that addresses your specific needs. Our mission is to deliver the results you need - not for the short term, but for long-term success. After the program we are in constant touch to insure the desired results.

2) FACILITATION OF PERSONAL BREAKTHROUGHS
One of the fundamental changes creating havoc in the business world is employee demand for consistency between personal values and corporate values. Team members want a greater personal sense of achievement and mastery from their work. They are seeking opportunity for advancement, and increased personal proficiency and fulfillment through their work. We will lead you through the process of achieving the requisite personal breakthroughs before helping you develop the new leadership skills you need to nurture a thriving organization.

3) GUIDANCE TO ACHIEVE ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
The change from an independent approach, which is especially ingrained in the American style of management, to interdependence represents a major shift of perception. It is a shift that is not easily achieved on your own, nor is it one that can be accomplished quickly. David Dunning & Company is prepared to spend the time required to facilitate the transformation from independence to interdependence so that your organization will continue to prosper.

4) ONGOING MANAGEMENT COUNSEL
We were building long-term relationships with our clients long before that term gained favor in management circles. When you begin working with us, you not only benefit from the expertise we offer at the moment, you also expand your management team on a continuing basis. We're not here today with a quick fix, gone tomorrow when old patterns re-emerge or new problems crop up and threaten to undermine your plans. We're committed to seeing you through the challenges that lie ahead. That's why many clients have been with us for years; they know we'll be there when they need us.

IS THERE ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT IN YOUR COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE?

David Dunning & Company has worked with some of the most highly respected organizations in the region. They wanted to improve their performance and engaged us to assist them. Let us help you maximize results to ensure your company's future success. To explore how we would help to assess and fulfill your organization's potential, please call (206)522-7095 or email david@effectiveleader.com to arrange a consultation without commitment.