THE FORTITUDE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMFOR DEVELOPING HIGH LEVEL POTENTIAL EXECUTIVES*

A SERIES BY COL . JOHN BOGGS , USMC (RET . ) , FORT ITUDE , LLC

GLOBAL MARITIME CENTER PRESENTS

FEBRURARY 5-7 2014 • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

THE SUNY GLOBAL CENTER

1 16 E . 55TH STREET , NEW YORK, NY 10022

WHY THIS COURSE?YOU HAVE ACHIEVED GREAT THINGS IN YOUR CAREER THROUGH HARD WORK AND YOUR NATURAL ABILITIES. ARE YOU READY TO MOVE YOUR LEADERSHIP ABILITIES TO THE NEXT LEVEL?  This course will show you the path of leadership and introduce you to the specific behavior and strategies that successful leaders use on a daily basis. In this highly engaging and interactive session, you will learn from experts with hands-on experience in a safe environment where you can ask questions and get answers. You will leave this session prepared to take on greater cross-functional responsibilities, facilitate change, and drive extraordinary results for your organization.

Rewards: The benefits of this session go far beyond the content presented in class. You will have an opportunity to build relationship with peers from other organizations. You have the opportunity to earn continuing education credit. In addition, you will receive 45 days of follow-up leadership coaching from Col. John Boggs and Melissa Lanier. Finally, this session takes place in the heart of downtown Manhattan at the SUNY Global Center. There is no better place to spend some focused time building your skills and your network.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT This 3-day course will include leadership processes and skills topics such as the importance of vision, and values, decision-making, risk reward analysis, strategy development, and implementing the plan. Unique to this learning experience is the emphasis on leadership behaviors such as setting a personal example, building consensus, painting the big picture and actively listening to diverse points of view. For more information see course details. Participants will complete The Leadership Practices Inventory® or LPI. This industry-leading, highly regarded and validated assessment tool measures how often 30 leadership behaviors are practiced from one's own point of view and as observed by as many as 10 colleagues. In class, participants get valuable feedback from the LPI, learn how to interpret it, and use it as a guide to increasing behaviors that will make them better leaders.

http://www.leadershipchallenge.com/Professionals-section-LPI.aspx In addition, participants will receive continuing education credits for completing the course.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:PARTICIPANTS WILL LEAVE THE SESSION ABLE TO:

• Identify their own leadership strengths and areas for improvement. • Communicate fundamental values and beliefs. • Make decisions based on a proven process for decision making and risk analysis. • Focus people’s efforts on key values through their own actions. • Develop a strategy and drive it through implementation. • Inspire others to share a common vision. • Search for opportunities to take the risks needed for growth. • Build collaboration, teamwork, and trust. • Strengthen others ‘abilities to excel. • Recognize the accomplishments of others.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:THIS IS A COURSE FOR LEADERS.This program is designed for high potential executives who have recently been promoted to a position of significant managerial responsibility or are clearly on track for such a role. Applicants should have at least 7 years of work experience, a minimum of 3 years of management experience and significant levels of responsibility within their organization. Participants from all industries and companies of all sizes will find this program valuable.

Is an expert in leadership behavior, talent management and organizational developmenthelping to change how organization’s think about their culture, their leaders and their business results. She is a seasoned executive with experience leading large global teams in complex corporate environments. She is also a speaker, writer, facilitator and blogger. Her career has included positions with Deloitte, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida,andInsight Enterprises.  

Is the President of Fortitude Consulting, LLC. He is a leadership expert. John has mentored, coached and taught people in leadership positions and aspiring leaders for over 30 years. His clients have ranged from medical group executives, to the New York City Police Department, to working privately with individuals across a spectrum of businesses. John has taught senior military officers, government officials, and diplomats from both the United States and Allied Nations. Particularly noteworthy, Col. Boggs has had the practical experience of leading. Over his 30 plus years he has led thousands of Marines and civilians and provides the students of the course that added depth of understanding the soft skill of leadership; which he will tell you is the hardest skill of all.

‹ COLONEL JOHN BOGGS, U.S. MARINE CORPS (RET.)

‹ MELISSA LANIER

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS: THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION RELIES ON THE QUALITY OF THE STUDENT AND TEACHER.What serious, top notch leaders demand in their ongoing success and emerging leaders need in order to become an exceptional leader is what Col. John Boggs U.S. Marine Corps (Ret) and Ms Melissa Lanier bring to the table.

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CONCLUSION:BEST OF CLASS The value of this course to the participant is immeasurable. It will provide you with not only an understanding of leadership, but also the ability to lead in any situation with calm assuredness.

The most important job of any senior executive is to manage talent. Ensure your most talented people are trained and capable of assuming greater responsibilities and protect the future of the organization. This course is a major step in preparing the High Potential employee for their next role.

Additionally, students will receive 45 days of follow-up leadership coaching from Col. Boggs and Ms Lanier. Particularly noteworthy, students will receive continuing education credits for completing the course.

A bonus for early registration, Colonel Boggs is offering three months of complimentary personal follow-up leadership coaching to those who register for the course by 31 December 2013. This is a $4,500 value to the student.

LET US HELP IMPROVE YOUR ORGANIZATION: PROGRAM DATE: 5-7, FEBRUARY 2014WWW.SUNYMARITIME.EDU/GMC ABOUT SUNY MARITIME COLLEGEThe State University of New York Maritime College is an undergraduate and graduate institution focused on engineering, business, science and maritime transportation. Founded in 1874, SUNY Maritime College is the oldest and largest maritime academy in the United States. The College is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as having one of the top engineering programs in the nation and as one of the top baccalaureate colleges in the North. The College is also recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the Northeast. SUNY Maritime College graduates hold leadership positions throughout the maritime industry, in business, law, government and the military. To learn more about SUNY Maritime College, visit: www.sunymaritime.edu.

ABOUT THE GLOBAL MARITIME CENTERThe Global Maritime Center was established in 2012 as SUNY Maritime College’s portal to the world for research, development, education, and training expertise to satisfy the needs of industry. We provide a wide range of seminars, courses, and training for professionals. Our established partnerships with industry, organizations, and research institutes make us an ideal choice for meeting your company’s specific needs. For more information visit: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/GMC/About.aspx

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COURSE DETIALSThe course of instruction is designed for the high-potential mid-level manager/leader. The course is composed of pre-work, discussion, activities and home work. The highly acclaimed Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) will be sent to each participant to be completed prior to the start of the course. The LPI assesses current leadership practices observed by colleagues, subordinates and superiors.

As part of the pre-work, participants are asked to bring a leadership challenge drawn from their current work experience. Participants will leave the session with a action plan designed to turn that challenge into their next great success.

The course will include leadership processes and skills topics such as the importance of vision, and values, decision-making, risk reward analysis, strategy development, and implementing the plan. Unique to this learning experience is the emphasis on leadership behaviors such as setting a personal example, building consensus, painting the big picture and actively listening to diverse points of view.

Each student will receive 45 days of follow-up leadership coaching from Col John Boggs and Melissa Lanier. Participants who registerfor the course prior to 15 December will receive 90 days of follow-up leadership coaching from Col Boggs and Ms Lanier.

THE COURSE IS TAUGHT IN SEVEN MODULES OVER THREE DAYS:

• MODULE 1: Setting the Stage • MODULE 2: Leading-The First Step is Inward • MODULE 3: Seeing the Invisible--Doing the Impossible • MODULE 4: Innovating and Driving Change • MODULE 5: Making It Happen • MODULE 6: Building a Culture of Acknowledgement and Appreciation • MODULE 7: Identifying Goals and Making Commitments

DAY 1 WELCOME AND SETTING THE STAGE • LPI Baseline Discussion & Overview of the Five Leadership Practices measured by the 360° instrument • Reflecting on LPI Feedback • Introducing your current leadership challenge LEADERSHIP-THE FIRST STEP IS INWARD • Introduction to Values • How Values Live in an Organization

INTRODUCTION: SEEING THE INVISIBLE DOING THE IMPOSSIBLE • Inspiring a Shared Vision • What is Vision? • Visual Explorer

DAY 3 THE “ART” OF MAKING IT HAPPEN (CONT.) • Effective Communication • Implementation process “SAC-IS” • Experience Making It Happen BUILDING A CULTURE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND APPRECIATION--CREATING HEROES • Review LPI items related to Encourage • Knowing your people--Is it Joe or Jose and does it matter? • Meaningful Recognition CLOSING • Leading is not for the Weak of Heart • Personal Goals • Summary • Celebration

DAY 2 VISION PRESENTATIONS DOING THE IMPOSSIBLE • Strategy • Operationalize the Strategy • Implementing the Bosses Bright Idea • Action Planning and Execution INNOVATING AND DRIVING CHANGE The role of Innovation vs. Problem Solving in Organizations • The use of Outsite • Challenging the Process for Your Customers THE “ART” OF MAKING IT HAPPEN • Follower-ship and Collaboration • Enabling people--the powerful and the powerless