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Teamwork
How to Build Team Collaboration

Jerry Toomer Ph.D. on August 15, 2022

A Personal Perspective: How can a leader foster exceptional team performance and engagement in a major tech company?

A Personal Perspective: How can a leader foster exceptional team performance and engagement in a major tech company?

Persuasion
Becoming a Catalytic Influence

Jerry Toomer Ph.D. on January 19, 2021

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” —M Strode

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” —M Strode

Career
Seeking Professional Feedback in a Virtual World

Jerry Toomer Ph.D. on April 27, 2020

How can we rely on colleagues to be candid with us in the World of Zoom? Here's how to give and receive personal feedback in a virtual world.

How can we rely on colleagues to be candid with us in the World of Zoom? Here's how to give and receive personal feedback in a virtual world.

Career
Building a Powerful Feedback Network

Jerry Toomer Ph.D. on November 25, 2019

Do you have a small network of trusted advisors who will provide candid, specific feedback? If so, who are they, and why do you trust them? If not, get crackin'.

Do you have a small network of trusted advisors who will provide candid, specific feedback? If so, who are they, and why do you trust them? If not, get crackin'.

Education
Learning From Those Who Care

Jerry Toomer Ph.D. on January 20, 2019

How would you design a school that places relationship quality at its core? For biz leaders, how do you design your organization to foster learning by creating emotional support?

How would you design a school that places relationship quality at its core? For biz leaders, how do you design your organization to foster learning by creating emotional support?

Motivation
Taking a Communication Risk

Jerry Toomer Ph.D. on October 24, 2018

Do you need to have a difficult conversation with someone at work? Here's one way to effectively confront a challenging team member.

Do you need to have a difficult conversation with someone at work? Here's one way to effectively confront a challenging team member.

Leadership
“The First Note Touched My Soul”

Jerry Toomer Ph.D. on July 2, 2018

How can music so passionately communicate ideas and feelings? Explore an example that features Sandeep Das and Yo Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble to gain a unique perspective.

How can music so passionately communicate ideas and feelings? Explore an example that features Sandeep Das and Yo Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble to gain a unique perspective.