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.

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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

Strengthening Your Competencies in Leading Others 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: Take the Leadership Competencies Assessment Assessment Bring your results to your upcoming coaching session Step 3: Read the accompanying Article : Article

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Time Metabolism How Time Metabolism Can Change the Way You Work Most leaders plan their time—but not their energy. If you’ve ever felt drained during important meetings or too exhausted to focus in the afternoon, you’re experiencing a mismatch between your schedule and your energy levels. This is where Time Metabolism comes in. What is Time Metabolism? Your body and mind don’t operate at the same intensity all day. Energy levels naturally rise and fall, and if you don’t schedule tasks accordingly, you’re constantly working against yourself. How to Optimize Your Time Metabolism: Track your peak energy hours. When do you feel most alert and engaged? Schedule your highest-priority work during those hours. Save routine tasks for your low-energy times. Responding to emails or data entry shouldn’t take up your best focus hours. Use movement & breaks to reset energy. Small adjustments—like stepping away from screens or getting outside—help recharge your focus. Want to work smarter instead of harder? Watch this 1-minute breakdown.

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