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Meet Your HR Consultant and Talent Aquisition Specialist Jeanne Jackson Newby Jeanne is a dynamic HR leader with over 20 years of experience in business and HR operations with Fortune 500 companies. She provides insight into how to structure and maximize the effectiveness of the HR function to develop talent and align with company vision and goals. Passionate about coaching top talent, Jeanne helps managers foster a highly engaged and motivated workforce, supporting employees in achieving their full potential. She is highly proficient in using tools and technology to assess leaders and teams, delivering feedback and coaching that enhance communication and teamwork to drive desired business outcomes. Throughout her career in business and HR operations, Jeanne has focused on helping organizations maximize the effectiveness of their HR functions to support growth, talent development, and alignment with company goals. Jeanne is passionate about coaching top talent, working with managers to build highly engaged teams, and helping employees realize their full potential. Facilitating the EPIC Leadership Program has allowed her to create a fast-paced and interactive experience for professionals looking to advance their careers and lead with impact. Through small group coaching and virtual sessions, Jeanne helps future leaders grow the communication and teamwork skills necessary to achieve meaningful business outcomes. Whether providing feedback through assessments, supporting managers, or developing employees, her goal is always the same: to build strong, motivated teams that align with the vision and goals of the organization. Contact Let's connect. jeanne@cortexleadership.com

Your Executive Leadership Journey Begins Here Your leadership impact will be greatly affected by the competencies you are able to build a foundation for and enhance as you adjust to changing working environments and market conditions. Deciding which ones you will need the most in the coming 1-3 years is a critical success factor in achieving the outcomes you want you, your team, and your organization to achieve. Review the following information to ensure an understanding of each competency, complete the spreadsheet provided, and then review it with whom you report to so that you can ensure alignment. This information will be used to create your Cortex Leadership Development Plan that you will utilize during your executive coaching journey. Step 1: Review the Leadership Competencies Selection and Instruction Guide Guide Step 2: Review the Executive Leaders Mission Statement Mission Statement Step 3: Complete the Value Portion You will need this Value List to complete Part one of the Leadership Mission Statement exercise. Values Exercise Step 4: Complete the rest of the Mission Statement Step 5: Leadership Competencies Consider your Top 4 Leadership Competencies and why developing those are the most important in the coming year. Assessment Step 6: Review with your Supervisor It is best, when you complete this exercise, to review it with who you report to in order to get their feedback.

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Leading Others to Peak Performance Strengthening Your Skillsets in Leading Others The Cortex Strengthening Your Skillsets in Leading Others is designed to help you assess your leadership skills, identify key areas for growth, and develop an actionable plan for improvement. You will engage in a self-assessment, pinpoint your two lowest-scoring skillsets, and set SMART goals to enhance your leadership effectiveness. This will empower you to build stronger teams, improve communication, and drive performance. By the end, you will have a clear roadmap for growth and a commitment to continuous leadership development. Steps 1 - 2 Step 1: Take the Leading Others Skillset Assessment Assessment Step 2: Read the accompanying article Article Submit Your Skillset Assessment Submit Your Skillset Assessment First Name* Last Name* Email* Company* Position* Who is your Cortex Coach?* Lynda McNutt Foster Allen Foster Kim Levings Upload Skillset Assessment Below Upload File Submit You've Completed the Pre-Coaching Steps! Thank you for following the steps in your Coaching Track. You will recieve an email from your coach with their scheduling link so you can schedule your first session. If you have questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out to info@cortexleader.com or email your coach directly.

From Reactivity to Resilience: Unlocking Your Leadership Potential You already know that great leadership isn't about reacting - it's about responding with clarity and confidence. But how often do you find yourself caught in stress, frustration, or self-doubt? This session will help you recognize when you're triggered, understand your DISC-driven stress responses, and apply proven techniques to shift from reactive to resilient. What’s Inside This Session? Prep-Podcast: Listen to a short episode on reactivity vs. intentional leadership Self-Assessment: Take the Cortex Resilient Leader Index: Measuring Your Response Agility Assessment: FREE Assessment Here Empowered Response Scorecard: Once taking the assessment, read through the Empowered Response Scorecard: Recognizing and Elevating Your Mindset to better understand your score. Empowered Response Scorecard Core Article: Read how your DISC style influences reactivity and resilience Read the Article Here Live Session: Join us for a 1-hour interactive workshop with real-world applications & breakouts Let’s take your leadership to the next level—join us for this exclusive EPIC Alumni Session by accepting the Calendar Invite! Your Facilitators: Main Facilitator: Kimberly Kolb Eakin , a seasoned leadership consultant and founding leader at Cortex Leadership Consulting, with over 4+ years leading weekly mindfulness sessions with Social Noting Mindfulness, skilled in leading civil discourse and depolarization discussion with Braver Angels, and as a Competitive Marksmanship Athlete with United States Army, trained in extreme focus, breath control, and mindfulness techniques to enhance performance, she will be the leading force for EPIC Alumni, February 25th, 2025. Kimberly Eakin Main Facilitator EPIC Mentor DDT to TED Certified Co-Facilitator: Lynda McNutt Foster, CEO & Founder of Cortex Leadership Consulting, an expert in DDT to TED - leading CEO's and their teams from the Dreaded Drama Triangle to The Empowerment Dynamic - helps Today's Leaders scale their organizations, and provides them with reliable, contemporary, predictive people analytics to power their growth and value. Lynda McNutt Foster Co-Facilitator CEO & Founder DDT to TED Expert Read more about your facilitators by visiting our About Us Page: About Us.

Protecting your institution against fraud is critical—and traditional compliance training alone isn't enough. Fraud Fighter Training addresses the essential human element, empowering your frontline staff to identify manipulation tactics in real-time, reducing vulnerabilities, and safeguarding your organization's reputation. This interactive training goes beyond rules and regulations, focusing on real-world psychological tactics fraudsters use, equipping your team with practical tools to recognize and counter threats effectively. By understanding their personal fraud defense styles, your team members become more confident, engaged, and proactive in stopping fraud before it occurs. Implementing Fraud Fighter Training means investing in a culture of vigilance, shared responsibility, and proactive fraud prevention. The result isn't just improved security—it’s also greater employee satisfaction, reduced turnover, and enhanced customer trust, securing a positive return on investment that extends far beyond initial expectations. Why the Human Part of Fraud is so Important Read: The Human Side to Fraud Prevention Article Listen: Empowering the Human Element in Fraud Prevention Corcast Episode