Author Archives: Susan Curtin
Leadership Survey Results
We recently sent out a survey soliciting input on what individuals believed were the order of priority for 5 critical leadership qualities. The qualities, from NYT article Distilling the Wisdom of CEO’s, are “Passionate curiosity”, “Battle hardened confidence”, “A simple … Continue reading
How do you influence those onboard your Ship?
I am currently working on a Military project developing leadership competencies within a civilian division working on board ships. The Admiral who initiated the leadership development initiative is committed to changing the culture of the organization from command and control, … Continue reading
What does Culture have to do with it?
Organizations today express concerns about generational leadership and succession and wonder what is required to ensure they have the talent in place to lead their organization into the future. Questions abound; is it pay, is it interesting work, is it … Continue reading
4Sights Episode 7 – Welcome Gregg Fasbinder
We are delighted to welcome Gregg Fasbinder, our new Senior Consultant on the team! Learn all about Gregg’s passion and successes as he talks with Susan and shares himself with you. Podcast Powered By Podbean
Do You Listen “To” or Listen “For”?
Recently we were delivering training to a group of executives who are committed to developing their internal leadership talent by personally facilitating monthly learning forums. As part of the training we had them each complete our Coaching Skills Assessment to … Continue reading
Perfectionism, is it achievable or treatable?
One of the assessments we use for understanding someone’s thinking and decision making is the Thinking Pattern Profile. In the individual report provided it will often times describe someone as “perfectionistic”. This descriptive adjective shows up on many of the … Continue reading
Susan Curtin participated in ASTD-San Diego’s Mentoring Program
Read more on the valuable program that Susan Curtin participated in with ASTD-SD… http://www.astdsandiego.org/blog/2011/4/4/a-story-of-two-members-astd-sds-nationally-recognized-mentor.html
Generational Differences and Training Opportunities
I began to think about how challenging it can be in organizations today when a “younger” employee is asked to show an “older” employee how to perform a task such as the use of the new technology. Can we accept the generational differences and appreciate what each can contribute to each other and to the organization? Continue reading
In what ways do we contain ourselves?
Last weekend, I was playing soccer at the center mid-field position, my favorite position. Much to my surprise and disappointment, I was playing against the same person I had played against the prior two weekends. The disappointment was due to … Continue reading
Is Sexism/Gender bias still an issue in the workplace today?
I worked in the City of San Diego’s Diversity Commitment back in the mid-late 90’s where I learned the behaviors associated with sexism and gender bias. I learned about what I had been experiencing but now had a name … Continue reading