Todd Dewett, PhD

Great communication means connecting, not just getting your point across. In this short course, coach Todd Dewett outlines helpful techniques for forging those important connections that make it easier to come to work every day. He introduces the key "helping" behaviors, the importance of sharing the spotlight and finding mutual interests, and the good example that modeling professional behavior can have on the entire team dynamic.

Author and professional coach Todd Dewett helps you address the challenge of working with a difficult boss by helping you identify, understand, and manage the triggers that contribute to your problematic relationship. He also outlines actions you can take, such as correctly documenting events, knowing when to speak up, and—sometimes—not taking any action at all.

Getting promoted involves more than just working hard. You also need to be able to communicate that hard work to your boss. In this course, executive coach Todd Dewett helps you prepare your case. He walks you step by step through all of the issues that you need to address, such as: How does your job fit in with company objectives? What is your unique contribution and how has it driven growth? Is there a salary freeze? What skills do you bring to the position and what skills do you need to… Show more

Getting promoted involves more than just working hard. You also need to be able to communicate that hard work to your boss. In this course, executive coach Todd Dewett helps you prepare your case. He walks you step by step through all of the issues that you need to address, such as: How does your job fit in with company objectives? What is your unique contribution and how has it driven growth? Is there a salary freeze? What skills do you bring to the position and what skills do you need to develop?

Using these questions, you'll have the information you need to promote your own value and structure the critical "promotion" conversation with your boss. Show less

It's important to make a good impression in just the first few minutes you spend with potential mentors, clients, or even friends. In this short course, author and business coach Dr. Todd Dewett explains how to tell others what you do and make a memorable impression in a short period of time with a personal "elevator pitch." Maximize your connection in a minimal amount of time, and start making valuable additions to your network from the get-go.

A new type of meeting is emerging: skip-level meetings. Skip-level meetings are meetings you hold with employees who work for the managers who report to you—essentially "skipping" a level to learn more about the organization around you. In this short course, author Todd Dewett shows you how to successfully initiate and hold these meetings with employees who work for your direct reports. Discover how to set the tone, ask for candid feedback, and make meaningful connections. At the end of this… Show more

A new type of meeting is emerging: skip-level meetings. Skip-level meetings are meetings you hold with employees who work for the managers who report to you—essentially "skipping" a level to learn more about the organization around you. In this short course, author Todd Dewett shows you how to successfully initiate and hold these meetings with employees who work for your direct reports. Discover how to set the tone, ask for candid feedback, and make meaningful connections. At the end of this course, you'll have the skills you need to build bridges across teams, and learn much more about your organization than you could through your direct reports alone. Show less

In this weekly series, Todd Dewett, PhD, shares the tips respected and motivated managers use to improve rapport, navigate tricky situations, build better relationships, and drive the business forward. Each week, we'll release two tips ranging from avoiding the dreaded micromanagement to managing a multigenerational workforce, cultivating better listening skills, and developing an understanding of your organization's politics.

This course qualifies for 5.25 Category A professional… Show more

In this weekly series, Todd Dewett, PhD, shares the tips respected and motivated managers use to improve rapport, navigate tricky situations, build better relationships, and drive the business forward. Each week, we'll release two tips ranging from avoiding the dreaded micromanagement to managing a multigenerational workforce, cultivating better listening skills, and developing an understanding of your organization's politics.

This course qualifies for 5.25 Category A professional development units (PDUs) through lynda.com, PMI Registered Education Provider #4101. Show less

To be a high-performing manager, you need an advanced understanding of the principles of great leadership. In this course, author and business coach Dr. Todd Dewett shares the secrets businesses large and small use to manage teams, achieve precise results, and intelligently execute business strategies. He focuses on three key areas: motivation, positive change, and decision making. Discover how to shift your mindset, create a culture of motivation and accountability, make decisions that matter,… Show more

To be a high-performing manager, you need an advanced understanding of the principles of great leadership. In this course, author and business coach Dr. Todd Dewett shares the secrets businesses large and small use to manage teams, achieve precise results, and intelligently execute business strategies. He focuses on three key areas: motivation, positive change, and decision making. Discover how to shift your mindset, create a culture of motivation and accountability, make decisions that matter, and maintain excellence over time.

This course qualifies for 1.25 Category A professional development units (PDUs) through lynda.com, PMI Registered Education Provider #4101. Show less

A little stress can be motivational; a lot of stress can damage your health and your relationships. The good news is that with the right management techniques, you can reduce the amount of stress in your life. In this short course, author and retired MBA professor Dr. Todd Dewett shares his tips for managing stress, including identifying your triggers, managing responses, and making positive personal choices.

You've completed the process of recruiting and hiring and are looking forward to your new employee's first day. Now what? In this course, discover how you can effectively integrate new hires into your team and set them up for success in working with you, their colleagues, and the company at large. Learn about the prep work you need to do before Day 1 and how to make the first day, week, month, three months, and year successful experiences. Todd Dewett will help you make your new hires feel… Show more

You've completed the process of recruiting and hiring and are looking forward to your new employee's first day. Now what? In this course, discover how you can effectively integrate new hires into your team and set them up for success in working with you, their colleagues, and the company at large. Learn about the prep work you need to do before Day 1 and how to make the first day, week, month, three months, and year successful experiences. Todd Dewett will help you make your new hires feel welcome, informed, and ready to contribute.

This course qualifies for 1 Category A professional development unit (PDU) through lynda.com, PMI Registered Education Provider #4101. Show less

Have you ever had stage fright? Then this course is for you! Although it may seem to come naturally to some people, public speaking is actually a skill that can be learned. Todd Dewett provides you with techniques to prepare yourself mentally and physically so that you can feel comfortable—or even enjoy—delivering your message to an audience.