Laurie shared her thoughts on the Emerging Leaders Program experience: “The Emerging Leaders Program had a perspective on leadership that I found renewing. It stressed the importance of knowing your values, connecting authentically with those you are leading and how vital is to be “present” at all times. In order to connect and be present,...
Congratulations to the Fortis Leadership Evolving Leaders Program (ELP) participants who graduated this past month! The graduates representing the healthcare and technology industries completed the 6-month leadership development program which included exploring the 2020 workplace; the essentials of effective leadership communication; the benefits of focusing on acquiring talent for “fit”; the role of a leader...
Work It, Richmond | January 16, 2013 Jan Bazow thinks companies that don’t reach their potential often have a leadership problem… “We try to help organizations reach their potential, and that often begins with senior leaders,” Bazow said. “Organizations want to develop leaders, but maybe a senior leadership team hasn’t always talked about its point of view.”...
“Jan helped me realized how much more there was to being a leader.” After completing a comprehensive leadership development program where Jan facilitated and coached me and others, I have to say, it was truly the most amazing eye opening course I had experienced in my professional career. Jan helped me realized how much more...
“She truly believes in what she teaches.” I have been part of various programs over the years, however a program that I attended where Jan facilitated stood out as one that provided the greatest depth in content and interaction with the participants. I would have to say that I was a reluctant learner and, by...
“She has a gift of making the complex simple.” Jan Bazow has the unique talent to get to the heart of the matter. In dealing with those she serves, Jan brings an optimistic light and impact to the life of individuals and businesses. I have seen first-hand her impact. Whether it was developing a program...
“Leadership is consequential. Authentic people, with clear values and a compelling vision, are not only good for business, they changes lives.” I first met Jan as a participant in 9 month-long leadership workshop. It was clear from the beginning that leadership was much more than just lip service. She expertly facilitated a group of very...
My husband and I were talking the other day, and we thought about our 11-year-old daughter graduating from the Class of 2020. Although our daughter graduating from high school seems so far into the future, as we just sent her off to middle school, the reality is it is only seven years away. As we...
Workplace Appreciation: Do Those You Work With Feel Appreciated? Did you know there are different ways we like to receive appreciation? Organizations are not made of bricks and mortar. They are made of individuals with unique hearts, different mind-sets, various talents, and diverse experiences. This diversity is what makes our organizations rich with creativity as each...
Many experts dubbed Ronald Reagan The Great Communicator. Bill Clinton still engages audiences today. Steve Jobs gave a heartfelt and authentic commencement speech at Stanford. What is it that these leaders had/have that connect them with their audiences? Certainly, these well-known leaders must have had the formal media training and understood the need to focus...
