Speaking and Communicating Podcast

How do you build and strengthen your team since the pandemic? Are the attitudes adopted during The Great Resignation still at play?David Blake, Ph.D. is the owner and founder of Building Forward Now, Inc. He started his company with the vision to inspire change and purpose in everyone so they can make a difference in the lives of others. With over 40 years of leadership experience, he has created a company dedicated to people and their individual growth and development.Throughout those 40 years, he worked in the public, private and non-profit sectors, as well as teaching leadership practices at all levels of higher education. Utilizing his past experiences, he helps people and organizations move forward to operationalize their dreams.David's topics focus on helping teams and individuals learn their unique voice and how to use it effectively. His basic principle, is 'you have to know yourself to lead yourself'. Building Forward Now was conceived in 2018 by David with the belief that all growth comes from a personal realization that the status quo or false narratives are not moving us as individuals or organizations forward in a meaningful way. Connecting individual desires and organizational plans that lead to growth is at the heart of what Dr. Blake delivers. In his book, 'Leadership Like Driving A Train', David believes that if you have the right plan and objectives, you’re on your way to success. It’s all about having a clear direction and knowing where you want to go. Just like an engineer needs to understand their route before moving down the tracks, leaders need to know exactly what they’re aiming for to get there.Listen as David shares: - how leaders can create open communication with their teams- how to find fulfillment and meaning at both work and in life - how to set boundaries in order to maintain balance- tips and strategies to strengthen relationships with your team- how to build a team that finds purpose and meaning in the work that they do- how leaders can create a work culture where everyone thrives- how to build going forward since the pandemic- how to build going forward despite the impact of The Great ResignationConnect with Dave:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookDon't forget to subscribe, give a rating and a review and share this episode.Additional Resources:FREE e-book download "Leadership Like Driving A Train" by David Blake"Creative Ways To Empower Your Team" w/ Dave Collins"How To Improve Leaders' Communication Skills" w/ Glenn Daniels II"Why Leaders Need To Be Agile" w/ Betsy KauffmanFeel free to reach out on:FacebookInstagramEmail: roberta4sk@gmail.comLeave a rating and a review on iTunes & Spotify:iTunesSpotifyYouTube