LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Practical Ideas for Stronger Leadership
The Jennifer Maxson & Associates blog shares practical insights on leadership development, communication, executive presence, and team effectiveness.
Drawing on more than 30 years of experience developing leaders, our articles provide actionable strategies professionals can use to strengthen leadership credibility, guide teams more effectively, and communicate with clarity and confidence.
Whether you are an emerging leader, experienced executive, or leadership development professional, these insights are designed to support continued growth and learning.
Why We Should Watch Ourselves Present
ou may not be a Tom Brady fan but we can agree that he has been extremely successful as a quarterback in the NFL. He has achieved this status through a number of disciplines. One of those is his “love of film.”
Engaging Your Audience
You have just delivered an engaging presentation, filled with questions and a lively discussion. The next day, you deliver the same message to a different audience and find the communication falling flat, no questions and little discussion.
Using Quality Visuals to Enhance Your Presentation
So how do you craft powerful visuals and use them in a way that gets your message across?
Lead to the Max in 2019!
The new year brings opportunities for us to reset goals and create plans for the next 12 months.
Leadership Lesson: Stay Connected
Back in the early 1990’s, I had a professor at Grand Valley State University that also became a mentor to me.
Words Matter!
One of my favorite adages is “Make sure your brain is in gear before your mouth goes in to motion.”
6 Tips for Presenting to the C Suite
You’ve been invited to present to a C-Level audience. The stakes are pretty high, and you’re experiencing nerve-wracking anticipation.
Making Momentum - Need a Refresher?
ecent participant in our Speak Up & Be Effective™- Momentum (formerly Advanced) program shares her experience from our September reinforcement session.
My Journey to ATHENA
On Wednesday, September 19, the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce recognized Jennifer Maxson as the 2018 ATHENA Award Recipient.