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Change: The Time Is Now

Over the years, so much has changed, from what type of company structure is in vogue, to what is the hottest therapeutic area, to how to best structure teams, project or matrix based. Like the whole world, this industry and the people in it, are constantly experiencing change. And there is no greater change for most, than the changes we are experiencing today. The Leadership Edge founder, Gaylene Xanthopoulos discusses change and shares an insightful exercise that will enable you to drive relevant and meaningful change.

Leading Through Uncertain Times

Are you fostering trust & communication in these challenging times? Are you maximizing performance by removing uncertainty? The Leadership Edge founder, Gaylene Xanthopoulos, discusses these issues with practical ways to address them.

How can I show up as the best manager, leader, or version of myself during uncertain and stressful times ?

You aren’t alone. You are leading through a time where the pace and volume of change has never been greater. This will throw anyone off their game. Our team of experts shared their best coaching tips that will support you in playing your “A game” every day.

How can I balance my responsibilities at home while still making progress on my professional and personal goals?

With our home now not only serving as our sanctuary, but also our office, meeting room, schoolhouse, elder care facility, and quite frankly, psychologist’s office, how do we make sure we get everything done while also achieving our personal and professional goals? Learn how our team is making it happen. At least most of the time!Read More

How can I continue to learn while honoring shelter at home or social distancing mandates?

Have you always wanted to speak fluent Italian? To be a more patient leader? Or maybe you always promised yourself you would tour the world’s most amazing museums? Read tips on how our team has continued to learn while sheltering at home, wearing their masks, or keeping six feet apart.

What ideas can I implement to make times of change an opportunity to build our corporate culture?

Leading through situations you have never faced before; we are in awe of your strength and adaptability. As a thought partner to you, we are here to keep you reflecting, learning and inspired. Our outstanding team has shared some of their Tips for the Times. Look for a new question each week in this series. How would you answer this question? Call or write back; we love hearing your stories.

How can we maintain a sense of team and actually become stronger when we are working remotely?

In Response to Coronavirus Concerns, The Leadership Edge Accelerates Strategy to Provide Online Delivery of Signature Programs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
La Jolla, CA, March 20, 2020 – Headquartered in La Jolla, California, The Leadership Edge, a life sciences organizational development company, just announced its plan to immediately transition one of its signature programs, From the Laboratory to Leadership, to online delivery in response to the Coronavirus. The program will be offered exclusively online as long as social distancing and working remotely is in place. During this time, the team is moving the popular program from a brick and mortar, group learning environment to a live, virtual meeting program while maintaining its relevant content, dynamic exercises and relationship building components.

Our Coronavirus Preparedness Plan, A Note From Our President

After thirty years of serving the life sciences community, we consider you to be not only our clients, but also our friends. As such, the health of our community remains our highest priority.

Our mission is to develop great leaders and build high performing, values-based teams, who, through phenomenal science, will positively transform the quality of human health. As we find ourselves in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, our work together has never been more important.

Finding Yourself Participating In More Web-Based Meetings?

Here are seven tips that will help you be a part of successful web-based meetings.

Ensure you have a strong internet connection.
Give yourself time to set up and test your camera and sound (20 minutes recommended).
Make sure you are utilizing a device that allows you to access the information you will need.
Be mindful of your background, everyone is going to see it.
Find the chat button ahead of time so that you may post questions or comments during an especially active meeting.
Use the mute button when you are not speaking.
And finally, be present and don’t multi-task.

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