Don Levonius

Credibility is about earning the trust and confidence of others. People with credibility are able to influence others, unify groups, and instill confidence - even in the midst of uncertainty. Those without credibility simply cannot. If you want others to recognize you as a person of character, a trusted advisor, and an admirable leader - credibility is your path to victory. Through self-assessments, meaningful discussions, group activities, and other real-world applications, this program...

Integrity is the heart of leadership and authenticity is its soul. Authentic leaders have the self-awareness to know what they value, the transparency to speak the truth, and the courage to do what is right. Through self-assessments, ethical decision-making scenarios, and other real-world applications, this program will challenge you to think about what you're thinking about and examine what you believe so you can foster relational transparency, steer clear of political and ethical...

Everyone influences others. You don't have to be in a high-profile occupation to be an influencer; whenever your life connects with another person, you exert influence. Everything you do -at home, at work, or at play- has an impact on the lives around you. No matter what your goals are in life, you can achieve them more effectively and efficiently and the contribution you make can be longer lasting if you learn to increase your influence. Through self-assessments, group discussions and...

Leaders are ultimately responsible for guiding employees and helping them improve.  Yet, many leaders either neglect to coach or resort to ambiguous feedback like "Shape up" or "Great job!" Through group discussions, skill practice, and other real-world applications, this program will show you how to provide specific and actionable feedback to any employee, and hold every employee accountable for their own performance. As a result, you'll be able to enhance employee self-awareness and...

According to research, communication is the number one competency sought by employers, and a skill that separates leaders from losers. Average communicators experience miscommunication, misunderstanding, and missed opportunities. But when effective communicators speak, people listen! This program uses workplace simulation, self-assessments, and small group discussions to help you recognize and overcome complex communication issues and enhance your ability to communicate effectively at work...

Critical thinking is NOT about being critical, it's an essential skill that enables professionals to systematically analyze problems and logically evaluate information to identify reasoned solutions. Through critical thinking discussions, problem solving activities, and other real-world applications, this program will equip you to think about what they're thinking about, focus on facts, and recognize emotions, errors, opinions, and fallacies. Want to reason, solve, and influence logically?...

Change is both constant and pervasive. Whether you are responsible for influencing incremental change or leading radical, transformational change, your success will be determined by your ability to inspire others and convert their resistance and skepticism into cooperation and commitment. Through self- assessments, group discussions, group activities, and other real-world applications, this hands-on seminar examines why most change initiatives fail, introduces a systematic process for...

It's a larger issue than you may realize, an ethical crisis that negatively affects employee morale, motivation, performance, and retention. The underlying problem is that some leaders, bombarded by conflicting priorities, seem more motivated by self-interest and achievement than by their obligation to serve others. Do leaders have a moral duty to do what is right? Do their decisions knowingly or unknowingly affect the ethical decisions of employees? This program will engage you in small...

Ever wonder why some people seem to move forward while you seem to spin your wheels? Or why your colleagues seek input from others, but don't seem to value your great ideas? Although everyone communicates, some people are better at identifying with and relating to others. Based on the book "Everyone Communicates, Few Connect" by John C. Maxwell, this program uses self- assessments, group discussions, lively activities, and other real-world applications to help you become a better...

Good leadership always makes a difference. It turns around organizations and positively impacts people. Learning to be a better leader will not only make a difference in your own life, it will help you make a difference in the lives of others. Through self-assessments, small group discussions, group activities, and other real-world applications, this thought-provoking program covers a lifetime of insights from a renowned leadership author who has sold over 13 million books, John C....

Whether you facilitate training workshops or lead meetings and work sessions, your success depends greatly on your ability to remain objective, engage others in discussion, respond to difficult questions, build consensus, guide decisions, manage disruptions, and much, much more! This highly-participatory program takes you "behind the scenes" to experience, learn, and apply proven facilitation techniques and "tricks of the trade" used by the most seasoned pros in the business so you can...

Everyone faces setbacks, both personally and professionally. And while those setbacks can feel like losses, they are actually opportunities to learn valuable life lessons. Based on principles from John Maxwell's book by the same title, this program includes self-assessments, small group discussions, group activities, and other real-world applications that will help you adopt the right mindset to learn from adversity, get back on track, and turn your next setback into a leap forward. Want...

Without strategies, goals, and plans, leaders wonder and organizations wander. But success seldom happens by chance. That's why successful leaders and organizations are intentional; they plan and execute with purpose. If you want to steer your organization in the right direction you must be conscious of its values, clear about its vision, and candid about its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Through organizational assessments, group discussions, case studies, and other...

Everyone wants to grow personally and professionally, but many people struggle to do so. If only there were tried and true principles certain to help you grow? Good news! Leadership guru John C. Maxwell identified 15 laws guaranteed to do just that. Based on lessons from his book by the same title, this program uses self-assessments, group discussions and activities, and other real-world applications, to introduce timeless universal principles that will help you continually accelerate your...