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John Graci presenting

Leadership Training Topics

Now being offered virtually and in-person!

No-Fluff Leadership Training. Real Skills. Real Results. Designed for leaders who want results, not lectures. Skills you can apply immediately.

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Leadership for Leads

For Team Leads

Available In-Person • Virtual • Digital

Content customized to your needs. Length varies based on your selections.

Next virtual program (9 sessions) starts May 11th!

Session dates: May 11, 18

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

July 6, 13

Time: 10am to 10:45am CT

Cost: $199

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What you'll learn:

  • Transitioning from Peer to Lead: Manage expectations of both team and management.

  • Developing Effective Communication Skills: Build interpersonal skills, listen effectively.

  • Gaining Respect by Listening to Everyone: Use group techniques to ensure all voices are heard, boost collaboration.

  • Training Techniques: On-the-job methods to keep your team well-trained and consistent.

  • Coaching and Giving Feedback: Address underperformance, be accountable.

  • Empowering Team Members: Increase confidence, initiative, and trust.

  • Recognition: Do it right—avoid stereotypes and favoritism, influence morale.

  • Dealing with Problem Behaviors: Handle conflicts head-on, repair relationships.

  • Lightning Round: Quick, practical advice for tough situations—gather facts, avoid jumping to conclusions.

Fundamentals of Supervision

For Managers & Supervisors

Available In-Person • Virtual • Digital

Content customized to your needs. Length varies based on your selections.

Next virtual program (15 sessions) starts May 11th! 

Session dates: May 11, 18

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

July 6, 13, 20, 27

August 3,10,17, 24

Time: 11am to noon Central Time

Cost: $449

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What you'll learn:

  • Balancing Expectations: Navigate the competing demands of employees and management.

  • Treating Team Members with Dignity & Respect: Earn credibility from day one.

  • Leadership as Intervention: Address problem behaviors head-on.

  • Why Team Members Don’t Perform: Recognize and resolve performance gaps.

  • Getting Work Done Through Others: Empower, delegate, and inspire.

  • Making Change Happen: Help your team embrace change.

  • Sustainable Motivation: Practical leadership wisdom from 25 years in the trenches.

  • Interviewing with Confidence: Hire the right person every time.

  • Delivering Performance Reviews: Turn evaluations into growth opportunities.

  • Disciplining with Clarity: Improve performance through a fair, documented process.

Hear From Organizations

Invest In Your Team & See The Results

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JoAnne G.

"All leaders can benefit from his ideas to get better, faster results from a company’s # 1 resource - their employees!”
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Irene F.

"Content is viable…relevant, engaging, meaningful, time tested and works with all generations."
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Mike O.

"Offered simple tactics for improving employee performance without investing in systems or equipment."
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Austin T.

"John gives practical advice coupled with humor and real-life experiences.”
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