Lead Ignited
Ignite your passion.
Ignite your team.
Ignite your workplace.
Are you looking for a deep-dive leadership program that helps high potential mid-level and senior leaders:
Get others excited about their vision and goals
Build a collaborative team
Communicate effectively at every level of your organization
Become stronger critical and strategic thinkers
Build influence, even where they don't have direct authority
Get problem solving techniques to drive decision-making and accountability
Establish executive presence
Spend their time in a way that capitalizes on their strengths and ignites their days!
Your leaders will ignite their passion to get results. They'll also benefit from the self-awareness gained through assessments and 360 degree feedback, stronger relationships with their classmates, and and learning that lasts.
Inventory Your Talents
We use a variety of self-assessments and 360 degree feedback to help leaders identify their strengths, as well as what they can do better, differently or more often. Leaders develop a clear picture of their talents and create a plan to achieve their professional and personal goals.
Achieve Your Goals
During eight, two-hour virtual workshops and two one-on-one coaching sessions, leaders get tools, tips, and techniques to capitalize on their strengths. We'll discuss ways to overcome the challenges faced at work and develop ideas for accomplishing their individual goals.
Get Ignited
Leaders learn with their peers to break down silos and succeed together. We'll make sure leaders stay focused to achieve their goals and that their new skills and behaviors are sustainable. Most importantly, ignited leaders gain the confidence and energy to be the best leaders they can be.
Over 75% of our graduates have gone on to higher levels of leadership.
We are proud to have graduates from
dozens of amazing organizations including:
Hi. I'm Amy Pearl.
Hi. I'm Amy Pearl and I've dedicated my life to helping leaders like you overcome tough challenges at work, ignite their passion and achieve their goals. I'd love to help you, too!
I created everything in Lead Ignited over 3 decades, first, as a corporate gal working for a big bank and then, by coaching hundreds of professionals, from CEO's of multi-billion dollar companies to high potentials just starting out. I've gained a reputation as a no-nonsense yet fun-loving coach who asks thought-provoking questions and delivers actionable ideas.
I invite you to join Lead Ignited. Every tip you'll learn has been tested by my clients. So, I know they'll work for you, too!
Here are All the Details
Through Lead Ignited, leaders meet for two hours, virtually, every two-weeks to focus on today's most important leadership topics. Prior to each session, they'll spend about 30 minutes preparing for the session using our online learning platform and a downloadable Power Pages workbook. After each live session, they'll have an implementation week to try new things
and to get some quick wins.
Kickoff
Meeting
We'll begin by meeting with you and your supervisor. We'll discuss the program details and establish your objectives. This way, we can customize the program to achieve your goals.
Session 1:
Getting Started
Manage your priorities, not your time. We'll help you discover how to create a Collaborative Workplace and refine your priorities to focus on the workplace you desire for your team and yourself.
Session 2:
Your Mindset Matters
Ignited leadership takes the right thinking. We'll use the Agile EQ Profile to explore your natural mindsets and build your stretch mindsets so you can feel confident and prepared heading into any situation.
Session 3: Listening &
Communication
Ignited leaders are intentional when communicating with others. You'll use Everything DiSC and our Ignited Listening Profile to get personalized tips to communicate with your direct reports, peers, boss, and other colleagues to bolster your credibility, build relationships, and manage tense situations.
One-on-One Coaching
360 Degree Feedback
Inventory your strengths and identify improvement opportunities to be the best you can be. You'll get anonymous feedback from your direct reports, peers, supervisor, and others in an objective way. Then, we'll review your results in a one-on-one meeting to develop personalized strategies for your success.
Session 4: Your
Strategic Playbook
Become crystal clear about your strategy for your department and your work. You'll write Your Playbook based on research and input from others. Then, you'll create a system of accountability for yourself and your team to maximize your contribution and stay focused on the big picture.
Session 5:
Managing Performance
Create a culture of accountability and opportunity for your teams with the tools and techniques to set expectations, celebrate successes, and help team members who fall off track. Then, take the next step to coach your teams to find their own success through delegation and development.
Session 6:
Managing Teams
Whether you're working in the office, 100% remotely, or in a hybrid-environment, a collaborative team requires five behaviors: trust, healthy conflict, commitment, peer-to-peer accountability, and a spirit of shared results. You'll get a Teams Toolkit to make this happen.
Session 7:
Managing Change
Discover eight powerful influencing strategies, how to use them and when to apply them. Then, you'll learn an 8-step process for driving sustainable change and creating a spirit of continuous improvement.
Session 8: Graduation
Celebration
We'll celebrate your accomplishments with an all-out graduation celebration. You'll learn the habits of people who get recognized at work. Then, you'll create your long-term success path to create the career and life you desire!
One-on-One
Coaching
We'll reflect on all you've learned and the daily habits you've put in place to be a strong leader. Then, based on your career and personal goals, we'll ensure you have a plan to sustain the changes you've put in place and the tools and frameworks to achieve your goals.
Here are the answers to some questions you might have...
How many leaders can participate at one time?
The diversity of the group is one of the most interesting parts. Leaders get the chance to build relationships with people they don't ordinarily work with. That being said, we want the group to be small enough so that each person gets the individualized attention they deserve. Plus, a small group puts some pressure on each participant to engage fully and be accountable for the transformation they desire. The ideal group size is 8-12 leaders.
Who is the ideal participant for Lead Ignited?
The ideal participant is a high potential mid-level or senior leader who needs to refine their leadership habits or prepare for the next level in their career. New and emerging leaders would likely benefit from our Launch Into Leadership program.
How do I know Lead Ignited will address each leader's issues?
Our goal is to achieve your goals. So, we begin by meeting with the leader and their supervisor to understand their objectives. Then, on the first day, we’ll work with the group to develop an agenda that addresses everyone’s top priorities. We’ll use one-on-one coaching sessions to address your unique needs and to make sure each leader is applying new skills.
How are the classes structured?
Every other week, usually from 8:30 - 10:30 Eastern Time, we hold a virtual session for a total of four months. In advance of each session, leaders complete about 30 minutes of prework. Throughout our time together, they’ll participate in various assessments, case studies, problem solving challenges, creative thinking, book reviews, and a lot of group discussion to share ideas and feedback. Even though they’ll be busy, our approach is very informal and engaging. It’s a great way to help leaders invest in themselves and re-energize for the future!
What is the cost?
At Work Ignited, we recognize that the fee for our services is your investment in anticipation of higher levels of performance and ultimately, greater financial return. So we strive to offer our high quality service at a fair value. The fee for participation is typically $2,000 per leader with a minimum of eight participants.
What if I miss a session?
Most likely, you won't want to. Previous participants have told us that this is the best part of their week. But, we understand that you might have to miss a session, especially if you're on vacation. All sessions are recorded and housed on our private course site. You can watch (or re-watch) them any time.
Do you ever offer this as a public program?
Sometimes we do. If you have just a few leaders who might be interested, let us know. We keep a waiting list and schedule a public program once we have eight participants.
Let us design a program that will ignite your leaders!
The best time to ignite your leadership skills is today.
I know you're leaders are busy and perhaps feeling overwhelmed or worried about taking something like this on. There's no doubt the world is quickly changing - hybrid workforces, artificial intelligence, and today's economy are creating a lot of uncertainty and challenges. I hear you, friend, and I'm here for you.
I truly believe that there's never been a better (or more important) time to double down on building leadership skills. Today's workforce is looking for a sense of purpose, social connections, and to feel valued for the difference they make. That takes a new set of skills that leaders might not have needed in the past. Not only will Lead Ignited give leaders those skills, it will give them the discipline to put them in place as small, daily habits. So, they are easy!
I don't want you to look back in 6 or even 12 months with those same problems sitting on your desk, wondering what could have been if you only took action.
I want your leaders to feel proud of what they accomplish and confident in what thet can achieve. Plus, I want them to have a whole bunch of new friends that share their passion for leadership and will cheer them on!
Let's chat to get Lead Ignited scheduled for your organization.
Amy
Let's do this!
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Fun Facts About AI
You can't go to a news site without seeing something about Artificial Intelligence. Some people love it. Some people fear it. For many people, it's just an unknown.
Wiley Publishing recently surveyed 7,000 professionals, both managers and individual contributors to understand their perceptions of AI. Only 8% of respondents said they were extremely or very knowledgeable about AI. Let's face it. It's new to many people.
In fact, when asked if their organizations were using AI, only one-third said yes. But, when specific examples or descriptions were provided, that number doubled as respondents recognized that AI isn't robots running around doing our work. AI drives your Netflix recommendations, Facebook algorithms, email filters, predictive text, chatbots, fraud detection, healthcare diagnosese, smart home devices, and even your GPS telling you to avoid a traffic jam.
Generally, men in Tech and Finance with higher education levels were more positive about AI, especially if they were in the C-Suite or IT. On the other hand, women were less positive about AI, especially those in the Arts & Non-Profits or Customer Success roles.
BIG OH NO!
The groups with the most negative attitude toward AI were Human Resources and Learning & Development Professionals!
Certainly, there are reasons to be concerned. AI could lead to more impersonal and less empathic approaches to employee relations. Relying solely on algorithms and data to make decisions might create less than optimal outcomes when it comes to more sensitive matters like hiring, promotions, or employee grievances. Data and privacy concerns are on everyone's minds. Perhaps HR pros are worried about job security - their own and the security of those employees they support.
But, we can't let fear hold us back from progress!
The more you know, the more you can contribute.
I'm a firm believer that the more knowledgeable you are, the more ideas you'll generate and the more confident you'll feel. So, here are some facts to boost your thinking:
At least one-third of workplaces are actively using AI in at least one business function. Furthermore, organizations are actively testing AI across a range of functions to understand its potential impact on performance.
The most common business functions using AI are service, marketing/sales, product development, supply chain, and manufacturing. HR and Finance seem to have the lowest adoption rates.
25% said budget constraints are a significant barrier to AI integration in their organizations. They fear that AI adoption will be complex, costly, and time-consuming. Couple that with the effort associated with getting buy-in from employees, integrating AI won't happen overnight.
The research also shows that when it comes to learning and development, people still crave human interaction.
87% said they prefer professional learning to be developed and delivered by a subject matter expert.
59% said they prefer instructor led workshops, whether they are in-person or virtual.
On the positive side, 64% of L&D respondents were excited about the potential to use AI to automate administrative tasks. Not only will this improve their efficiency, but it increases their bandwidth to focus their efforts on more value-added activities like strategic thinking, problem solving, instructional design, facilitation, and learning application.
Want to start thinking about AI in L&D?
The powerhouse combination of artificial intelligence with your experience as a learning professional will have a profound impact on the people in your organization. Hop online and start doing some research:
How AI can create and support unique and personalized learning paths for your workforce - This means no more one-size-fits-all training modules. Imagine a world where each employee receives a customized learning journey, maximizing their potential and boosting overall productivity and personal growth.
How gamification creates learner engagement - Who says learning has to be boring? Inject an element of fun and competition into your learning programs with points, badges, leaderboards, Easter eggs, QR code scavenger hunts, and more.
How to use adaptive testing for feedback and assessments - Get fast feedback with quizzes, assessments, and 360's, all tailored to your organization's culture and your team members' unique needs.
How can Natural Language Processing simplify the learning process - Give your employees simple ways to interact with learning content and integrate it into the flow of work, making it as easy as getting advice from a colleague.
Think these are far-off, expensive ideas? They're not!
I have the tools right now to help you do all of these things! Email me at [email protected] to overcome your apprehensions about AI and get on the bandwagon to a more powerful future!
