Winter, 2019
Dear Friends,

In this issue, you will find a range of ideas and resources that reflect my thinking on the current and future state of leadership. Please be sure to check-out the featured article, The State of Leadership 2020 as I think you’ll agree that it applies to leaders at every level.    
 
As 2019 unfolds, let us all be mindful of the opportunity we have to be positive role models for the behaviors we wish to see in others.  

Choose to Navigate,

David O'Brien
Featured Article: 
 The State of Leadership 2020
Like several people I know, I began thinking about the year 2020 not long after we all survived Y2K. For those valued readers who did not experience this widely hyped but uneventful global business catastrophe, it centered on the belief that all computer systems would become inoperable and ultimately crash at the stroke of midnight on December 31, 1999. This theory arose from the fact that the internal operating systems of the world’s computers had not been programmed to recognize the year 2000 which would result in all computers crashing at that very moment, followed by wide spread disruption of the global economy. Fortunately, years of preparation and the investment of vast resources leading up to this critical date prevented any such catastrophe or crisis.
In The News &
Upcoming Events
David O'Brien to Present Building a Culture of Accountability
Workshop at Hartford Event -- NEW Date Added
Due to popular demand, registration for the January 29th workshop is closed but a new date, April 10, 2019 has been added.

As part of David's ongoing partnership with the CT Nonprofit Alliance, he will be delivering his very popular, Building a Culture of Accountability workshop on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the Nonprofit Alliance offices in Hartford, CT. The program provides leaders with a systematic way to overcome common barriers to accountability by focusing on a 4-phase accountability continuum which includes; Role Clarity, Purpose, Ownership and Behavior. When linked, this continuum allows employees at all levels to make significant progress with moving tasks forward to achieve a higher level of job impact and job satisfaction. Participants can expect to leave the workshop with new tools that can be applied immediately to expand their leadership influence. The 9:00 a.m. to 12-noon workshop is open to the public but registration is required. For more information, please visit CT Nonprofit Alliance online by  clicking here.
David O'Brien to Present Creating a Culture of Accountability 
at Los Angeles Event
David will be the featured speaker at the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators monthly meeting on February 26, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA. His presentation, Creating a Culture of Accountability is an executive overview of his popular Building a Culture of Accountability workshop. This interactive presentation provides participants with an actionable framework for garnering executive sponsorship and for helping to create a culture of accountability. To learn more, please visit the GLA-ALA website by clicking here.
David O'Brien to Present Surfing The Winds of Change 
at Annual Conference
David will be the keynote speaker at the Nutmeg Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators annual meeting on March 28, 2019 in Rocky Hill, CT. His presentation, Surfing The Winds of Change explores a range of “best practice” strategies for turning organizational change into an opportunity. In addition to creating a context for understanding organizational specific forces of change, the presentation provides a proven framework for building a high impact, change communication strategy. Participants can expect to leave the presentation with an expanded understanding of organizational change as well as new tools that can be applied immediately. To learn more, please visit the ALA-Nutmeg Chapter website by clicking here.
David O'Brien is Pleased to Announce the WorkChoice Solutions Core Capabilities Profile
As WorkChoice Solutions enters its 20th year of helping organizations maximize their leadership and employee potential, Founder and President, David O’Brien is pleased to share a new and expanded profile of our Core Capabilities. From development training and coaching to succession planning and corporate retreats, learn why WorkChoice Solutions is a trusted organizational development partner to so many organizations. To view or download the Core Capabilities profile please click here.
Featured Workshop:
Building a Culture of Accountability
At every level of every organization, projects begin, tasks are assigned, efforts are made and deadlines are met - or missed. Directions are given but not always understood. Deliverables are promised but not always delivered and agreements are made but not always followed. It’s not really any one person’s fault, it’s just part of how people fail to communicate in a specific and deliberate manner about the tasks they assign or accept.
The Building a Culture of Accountability program provides a systematic way to overcome these common barriers by focusing on a 4-phase accountability continuum which includes; Role Clarity, Purpose, Ownership and Behavior. When linked to mutual understanding, this cycle allows employees at all levels to make significant progress with moving tasks forward to achieve a higher level of job impact, job satisfaction and organizational success. Additionally, the workshop includes a range of group brainstorm activities which are designed to enhance immediate skill application opportunities.

The content and activities in this program help leaders to develop skills that foster an acceptance of responsibility, build self-empowerment and create a deeper personal leadership mindset that enhances team engagement and impact.  

Leadership Thought To Consider
Thought To Consider

"Power based on love and respect is a thousand times more effective and permanent than one derived from fear of punishment."
– Mahatma Gandhi

Leadership Suggestion : Consider what this quote means in your world of work and in your role as a leader. Also try to uncover the leadership opportunity that it presents. 
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