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Unlocking the Leader Within
Imagine those exceptional leaders who’ve left a mark on your life—the ones who inspired you to reach further, aim higher, and strive harder. Ever wonder how they ascended to such influential heights? What strategies or principles did they follow to become sources of inspiration for many?
In this high energy session/keynote/workshop, Todd Nesloney will guide you through the revelation that leadership resides within us all. Leadership isn’t confined to our professional environments; it begins the moment we step through our front doors, influencing those around us with our actions and decisions.
This journey of discovery emphasizes that true leadership flourishes through personal growth. Regardless of where you find yourself in life, whether you’re navigating the early stages of your career or holding a position of influence, the foundation of impactful leadership is understanding yourself.
Participants Will Gain Insights On:
The Transformative Power of Feedback: Learn to welcome feedback as a tool for personal and professional growth, turning insights into action.
Cultivating Supportive Relationships: Discover the importance of building strong networks that offer support, guidance, and encouragement.
The Strength in Vulnerability: Embrace openness and vulnerability as essential qualities of a relatable and inspiring leader.
Inspiring Leadership Strategies: Acquire practical approaches to lead in a manner that motivates others to achieve their utmost potential.
Embark on a transformative journey with Todd Nesloney, and unlock the leader that resides within you, ready to make a meaningful impact in every aspect of your life.
Mastering the Art of Difficult Conversations
In every facet of life—be it in our careers, personal relationships, or the roles we assume—there comes an inevitable moment: the need to engage in difficult conversations. These moments can define and shape our interactions, yet we rarely receive formal guidance on how to handle them effectively.
In this engaging session/keynote/workshop, Todd Nesloney draws upon his wealth of experience to unveil a five-step strategy for navigating challenging dialogues with confidence and empathy, regardless of the setting. This workshop is designed to empower you with the skills needed to turn potentially tense exchanges into constructive encounters.
Key Learnings Include:
Strategic Preparation: Discover how to meticulously prepare and plan for your discussions to not only ensure your own readiness but also to pave the way for a positive outcome for everyone involved.
Understanding Your Role: Gain clarity on your position within the conversation, including establishing clear boundaries and responsibilities to foster a productive dialogue.
Growth Through Dialogue: Learn to view each challenging conversation as a unique opportunity for personal and mutual growth, transforming potentially negative experiences into positive developmental moments.
This is tailored for anyone who finds themselves either leading or participating in discussions that can feel daunting or overwhelming. With Todd’s guidance, you’ll learn that difficult conversations don’t necessarily have to be difficult. Armed with the right tools and mindset, you can approach these situations with confidence, turning them into opportunities for growth and understanding.
Culture Matters!
For Teachers, Schools, and District-Wide PD: Contributing to the campus culture is a collective effort, with each individual playing a vital role. Todd, with extensive experience as an educator (serving as both an instructional aide and classroom teacher) and as a campus principal, has witnessed the transformative power of empowering students and adults. This empowerment not only shapes the campus culture but also has a profound impact on their lives. In this session, Todd will share actionable strategies that you can implement immediately. These strategies are designed to have a positive impact on everyone involved, strengthen relationships, and, most importantly, enhance student outcomes.
For Administrators, Leadership, Business/Corporate: The heartbeat of any organization is its culture—the invisible yet palpable force that determines not just workplace satisfaction but also the efficiency and enthusiasm with which a team operates. It’s the difference between employees who count down the minutes until the end of the day and those who contribute with zeal, feeling a profound sense of belonging and appreciation.
But how do we cultivate such an enriching environment? How do we ensure that every team member feels genuinely valued, heard, and motivated to return each day with their best foot forward? The journey to inspiring and sustaining a vibrant workplace culture starts with us, the leaders and influencers at every level of an organization.
In this insightful session, Todd Nesloney will guide you through:
The Leader’s Influence: Unpack the critical role you play in molding and nurturing the cultural ethos of your workplace. Discover how your actions and attitudes set the tone for the entire organization.
The Art of Acknowledgment: Explore the transformative power of making team members feel seen, heard, and valued. Learn practical strategies for fostering an environment where every individual feels an integral part of the larger mission.
Actionable Strategies: Walk away with concrete, actionable steps that you can implement immediately to initiate a positive shift in your organizational culture. These are proven tactics that promise to make a noticeable difference from day one.
By the conclusion of this session, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to build a workplace where culture is not just an afterthought but a driving force—leading to enhanced employee retention, stronger interpersonal connections, and a significant uplift in job satisfaction. Transform your organizational culture into one that not only attracts top talent but also nurtures and retains it, creating a legacy of excellence and innovation.
Hire, Train, Retain
Navigating the complexities of hiring, training, and retaining top talent is akin to an art form, crucial for the vibrancy and longevity of any organization. It’s about much more than filling positions; it’s about discovering individuals who will contribute to and thrive within your company culture, equipping them for success, and ensuring their continued growth and satisfaction.
Todd Nesloney, with his distinctive blend of humor and honesty, will delve into the nuanced strategies that make hiring, training, and retention not just operational tasks, but foundational elements of a thriving organization.
Session/Workshop/Keynote Highlights Include:
The Critical First Impression: Uncover the pivotal role of the job interview, from preparation to execution, ensuring that you not only identify but also attract the right fit for your team.
Beyond the Hire: Discover effective training methodologies and expectation-setting practices that empower new hires to excel from the outset, setting the stage for mutual success.
Longevity and Loyalty: Learn how to foster an environment that not only attracts top talent but also inspires them to stay, cultivating a sense of loyalty and a long-term commitment to your organization.
This is a must-attend for anyone looking to refine their approach to bringing in and keeping top talent. It’s about transforming your workforce strategy from a cycle of recruitment to a culture of retention, ensuring that you’re not just building a team but nurturing a community of highly engaged and motivated individuals. Remember, the strength of your organization lies in the people you choose to be a part of it—select wisely, nurture earnestly, and retain diligently.
Kids Deserve It!
For far too long, we have done the same old things in education. It’s time that we think differently and stop making excuses. Let’s reexamine education with a revitalized perspective, granting ourselves greater creative liberties that align with our goals. It’s time to remove the constraints of boundaries and titles, focusing on what is truly in the best interest of children. Why? Because our kids deserve it!
When Kids Lead
Todd Nesloney has dedicated his entire career to nurturing students into future leaders and catalysts for positive change. Whether employing methods like SPECIAL, Morning Meetings, Social Media Interns, Student Ambassadors, and beyond, let Todd guide you through this presentation, unveiling numerous strategies to empower your students to dream ambitiously and make a lasting impact.
Artificial Intelligence 101
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our everyday existence, influencing various aspects of our lives. We face a choice: either ignore this reality and risk falling behind, or proactively engage with and embrace the technology. By understanding and incorporating AI into our lives, we have the opportunity to enhance outcomes, reclaim lost time, and foster personal growth. Join Todd in this session as he shares fundamental knowledge about artificial intelligence and provides practical ideas and resources that you can immediately apply to benefit both your career and personal life.
Tech Tools with Todd
For Administrators: Everyone likes a good tech tool that will make their jobs easier, right? Todd knows a handful of tools that exists that can benefit any administrator who is looking to keep organized, get out of their office more, and save some time!
For Educators: Throughout his career, Todd has utilized technology to increase his teaching capacity. In this session, Todd shares some of his favorite tech tools and uses personal experiences and stories to show the true impact of having kids (and adults) create with technology, share their story, and collaborate.
Family Engagement
Recognizing the significance of engaging families and community members in school affairs is crucial. However, many times, we find ourselves unsure of how to initiate this involvement, and it becomes convenient to justify the lack of participation. In this session, Todd will dispel any excuses and provide you with practical ideas that can be implemented right away to actively engage all stakeholders.
Be the Spark: Ignite the Love of Reading Campus Wide
Todd is deeply committed to instilling a passion for reading both within and beyond the campus walls. The true essence lies in inspiring children (and adults!) to embrace reading out of genuine love, rather than driven by the demands of tests or assignments (a situation familiar to us all). Todd offers a myriad of ideas on how your campus (or classroom) can foster a love for reading, ensuring that everyone can encounter the exhilarating moment of falling in love with a captivating book.
Tell Your Story
Time after time we find ourselves getting lost in stories. We go on adventures, suffer heartache, celebrate wildly, and suspend belief as we consume the story of others. But how often do you find yourself sharing YOUR story? Letting others experience your journey. In this session, Todd Nesloney will share pieces of his story and how important it is for others to experience yours. He’ll share practical ways that you can take that first step, tools you can use, and ways to overcome that fear and self-doubt. Why? Because every story matters.
