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Leadership Matters: Urgency vs. Panic

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Creating a sense of urgency is necessary in trying times. Without it, teams and organizations become complacent and at the mercy of the external forces around them. A sense of panic on the other hand can paralyze a group as they struggle with uncertainty. It is well worth the time to determine where your team stands today and to engage them fully in the coming months. You can't afford to miss the opportunity.

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Leadership Development Specialist, L. Todd "Dr. Todd" Thomas PhD, M.S, M.A, is Founder of IMPACT Consulting and Development . Dr. Todd holds a PhD in Human Communication, Masters in Educational Psychology and a Masters in Interpersonal Communication. He was a professor at North Carolina State University and Indiana University before leaving for the corporate world. He led Organizational Learning at Rockwell Avionics and was the executive responsible for Organizational and Executive Development at Daimler Financial Services for 10 years.

Dr. Todd has coached and consulted with over 3000 leaders from 40 different countries spanning 4 continents. He has been featured on Fox Business News, the Wall Street Journal, the Street.com and other media and publications. He is a speaker, seminar leader and the author of "Leading in a Flat World: How Good Leaders Become Greatly Valued." Other titles include "Life Lessons for Leaders" and "Stop Wasting Your Time: Creating High-IMPACT Meetings" as well as the "Leadership Integrity Quotient(tm)" leadership assessment.

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