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From the gridlock in our government to all the lay-offs, increased regulations and poor economy that has strained private and public corporations beyond what any of us have seen in our lifetimes—what can people in senior leadership positions do to get their remaining team productive and increase morale? Soraya Morgan Gutman, President of Morgan Business Solutions a full service business advisory company, talked about exactly that a few days ago to a packed house of over 80 senior commanders last week in Fort Bragg, the most influential military base in the US second to the Pentagon. Soraya has what she calls the “8 Commandments” which she incorporated in her seminar, “Effectively Managing Diverse & Sometimes Challenging Personal Styles at Work – Harnessing the Best in you to lead an inspired workplace.” The seminar was so popular; Soraya had to give it twice to meet the demand of senior commanders stationed at the Fort Bragg installation. Soraya Morgan is President of business advisory firm, Morgan Busine

  First woman president of the Hanover Chamber of Commerce discusses the importance of global partnerships and the crucial role of women in business. Dr. Christine Overton joins us to discuss her networking strategies for bringing businesses together. Dr Overton brings 28 years of International business experience, serving the last two years until April this year, as Business Development Manager with the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce. Previously, Overton served as Investor Relations Manager for the County Chamber of Commerce in Wyoming, where she was the Liaison for several committees including Retail and Development, Agriculture, Energy, Natural Resources, and Government Affairs. She assisted in the writing of the 2008 Legislative Agenda in WY and introduced the first General Agenda.  Overton dedicated much time to mentoring high school and college students and introduced programs that were honored by the Governor of WY. Former radio show host, key note speaker for high profile charities and Universit

Author, Michael O'Grady joins us to discuss the role of sales in leadership. O'Grady's new book: Selling at the Kitchen Table teaches selling strategies and how to close the deal with ease. For leaders closing the deal might be new business but it can also be selling to the workforce. Join us to learn the skills needed to sell with ease. - Learn how written goals will lead to more closed sales - Understand how your customers buy - Put structure into your sales presentation - Maximize your time instead of wasting it - Learn how networking and relationship building leads to more closed sales These strategies and many more will give you a new outlook on the role you have when working with a homeowner. Selling at the Kitchen Table is your guide to increased sales and improved communication with homeowners. Michael O’Grady is an accomplished Sales Manager, Coach, Author and Entrepreneur. During his 20-year sales career, he has set and achieved many industry records as well as his personal goals. He is dedicated to

Will Mille Will Miller started his first successful business as a 17-year-old, high-school student. His entrepreneurial spirit continued throughout college and since then he has started several multi-million-dollar businesses and grew a large organization into a more than $600 million enterprise. Will is an accomplished personal and business coach, with a writing portfolio including articles for professional trade publications, as well as coaching programs., including Excellence in Business, Wealth by Design, Success by Design, and Strategic Fundamentals for Proven Success. He has been invited as the guest speaker for numerous organizations and radio shows.   Will's career as a senior executive and entrepreneur has equipped him to develop programs for businesses and entrepreneurs that his own successful companies were founded on. His command and unique understanding of today's business environment has helped him propel thousands of business clients into successful and productive companies. Will’s passion for

Leaders are facing unprecented challenges today, doing more with less, struggling to learn new management skills, fighting tough competition. We will hear from Karin Volo who will share with us how to survive difficult transitions as she tells her personal story of being taken prisioner at the height of her career and personal life...   Karin Volo is known as a Tough Transition Specialist andDream Life Mentor.  She is an expert in career and personal development.   She has helped many individuals and companies go through transitions successfully.   With over 15 years experience working in Executive Search on two continents, Karin brings to her clients a unique international perspective.  She uses her skills and experiences to help her clients thrive through tough transitions and build the life of their dreams.  Karin has also successfully navigated more personal crisis than most people can imagine, making her an expert at surviving huge challenges.  Her experience has given Karin an incredible resilience to o