Being an effective leader is not easy and takes effort – more effort than most of us think it does! Often times leaders and managers are tossed into situations with no roadmap. This talk will provide a roadmap of key capabilities and characteristics we see in our executive coaching and leadership development work. He will go over six essential characteristics and the key actions leaders should take for each. The talk will include a live leadership assessment tailored to each person. Finally, He will discuss characteristics that go beyond the capabilities that help leaders and managers power through to get results. The talk will provide practical tips and each person will leave with a personal leadership goal.

Bob Hewes is a Senior Partner at Camden Consulting Group with oversight for leadership development, coaching and knowledge management. A skilled strategist, facilitator and coach, Bob designs and architects executive coaching and leadership development services customized to the unique needs of our clients. He also regularly writes articles on innovations Camden brings to the world of leadership development. Bob has coached in a wide variety of industries and business areas including financial services, life sciences, biotechnology, retail, insurance, professional services, high-technology and information technology.

Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Time: 6:30-8:00pm (6:30-7:00pm-light supper & networking)

Venue: MIT Sloan, Building E62, Room 223

Parking: The closest parking lot is the Hermann Garage. When you turn into the E62 parking lot from Wadsworth Street, the garage is the very first right. It is a small garage without a gate. It is directly under the library. Another option is the Amherst Street/E51 lot. For more information, click here.

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