In today’s hybrid, fast-paced, and diverse workplace, team cohesion and communication are critical. This course introduces actionable leadership strategies that help HR professionals and people leaders foster strong, collaborative teams and lead with purpose and clarity. • Understand the 17 Laws of Teamwork and their application to workplace dynamics • Identify behaviors and conditions that build or erode team trust and accountability • Improve communication and collaboration using SHRM-aligned strategies • Apply the laws to resolve common team dysfunctions and performance challenges • Develop a team improvement action plan grounded in SHRM’s Relationship Management competency

Great leadership is not a matter of position but of influence. This session introduces participants to Maxwell’s 21 Laws while offering practical ways to embed those principles into everyday leadership practices. • Understand and internalize the core principles behind the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership • Evaluate current leadership effectiveness against the standards set by each law • Learn how trust, influence, and intentionality drive sustainable leadership impact • Develop strategies for applying select laws in high-stakes leadership scenarios • Create a leadership development plan aligned with personal growth goals and SHRM competencies

Whatever your vocation, you can increase your impact on others by learning the principles of influence. Creating positive influence will not only be a catalyst to your own success, it will become the legacy you will leave behind. In this course, Actuate Consulting will lead you through the principles of influence: • Integrity with people • Nurturing people • Faith in people • Listening to people • Understanding people • Enlarging people • Navigating for people • Connecting with people • Empowering people • Reproducing others

Communication is more than delivering information—it’s about transformation. This course helps leaders and communicators master the mindset, method, and heart behind high-impact communication using Maxwell’s 16 laws as a foundation. • Understand the 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication and their real-world application • Identify common communication gaps that prevent connection and influence • Learn how to structure and deliver messages that are clear, compelling, and audience-focused • Strengthen personal communication style through clarity, authenticity, and presence • Create a personal action plan to integrate the laws into future communication opportunities

As the workplace evolves, so does the need for HR professionals to lead with empathy, resilience, and clarity. This course introduces the core principles of emotional intelligence and explores how these competencies directly support strategic HR leadership and effective people management. Participants will: • Understand the five core components of emotional intelligence and their relevance to HR leadership. • Strengthen their ability to self-regulate emotions during high-pressure or emotionally charged workplace interactions. • Improve their ability to empathize with and influence others across varying organizational levels. • Apply emotional intelligence strategies to enhance communication, build trust, and lead with greater authenticity. • Recognize the connection between emotional intelligence and the SHRM BASK competencies of ethical practice, leadership, and communication.

Being a leader isn’t just about delivering the right message; it’s about delivering it in a way that resonates. This course introduces practical strategies to help participants strengthen interpersonal communication, build rapport, and create meaningful connections with individuals and teams. • Understand the five key principles and practices of connection from John Maxwell’s framework • Recognize the difference between communication and connection in leadership • Develop strategies for building rapport, trust, and engagement with diverse audiences • Use stories, empathy, and authenticity to strengthen personal and professional influence • Create a personal connection plan to enhance everyday leadership effectiveness

Today’s leaders must be more than knowledgeable; they must be adaptable, emotionally intelligent, and forward-thinking. This course explores how intentional shifts in thinking, behavior, and influence can unlock greater engagement, alignment, and innovation across teams and organizations. • Understand the concept of 'Leadershift' and how it applies to organizational leadership • Identify the key mindset and behavior shifts needed to remain relevant and effective • Develop agility in leadership style to respond to rapid changes and evolving team needs • Strengthen influence through trust, clarity, and purpose-driven leadership • Create a personal action plan for implementing at least one strategic 'shift' in leadership behavior

In today’s diverse and evolving work environments, behavioral awareness alone isn’t enough—leaders must be able to act on that awareness. This course guides participants through advanced strategies that elevate communication, resolve interpersonal friction, and foster strong team alignment using DISC. • Deepen understanding of each DISC style’s core needs, fears, and behavioral triggers • Practice advanced style-flexing techniques to improve communication and leadership impact • Apply DISC to coaching conversations, feedback sessions, and performance management • Facilitate team development using behavioral mapping and peer collaboration tools • Integrate DISC into organizational culture for greater trust, retention, and engagement

Increasing employee performance requires both insight and intentionality. Before any metrics or goals are improved, leaders must understand the foundational drivers of performance, identify what may be holding teams back, and apply practical tools to empower consistent improvement. • Recognize key factors that contribute to high employee performance in today’s evolving workplace • Apply coaching and feedback strategies to improve individual and team outcomes • Identify performance gaps and implement corrective action plans that promote accountability • Strengthen motivation and engagement through effective goal-setting and recognition • Connect performance management to broader HR strategy and organizational results