• Leadership Personifed: An Interview with Sidney Blakemore of Canal Barge Company

    In this month’s podcast, our CEO Michelle Cummings M.S. had the pleasure of interviewing Sidney Blakemore, PHR with Canal Barge Company, Inc. an organization that has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to leadership development by enrolling hundreds of its leaders in the Personify Leadership Core Program. Sidney shares insights from delivering this impactful training to their mariners. Together, we explore the program’s role in fostering resilience, communication, and leadership excellence in a unique industry setting. Whether you’re a leader navigating challenges or simply passionate about growth, this episode promises valuable takeaways from Sidney’s experiences and the transformative impact of Personify Leadership. View and listen here:

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  • Finding Your Voice: the Unfiltered Power of Leadership Communication

    True leadership starts with the courage to communicate openly, with clarity and conviction. But great leaders don’t just speak—they listen, adapt, and make sure their words truly connect. In our Voice of a Leader module, we don’t hold back. We dive deep into what it means to communicate effectively, because your voice shapes your team’s trust, alignment, and ultimately, your success. This is about finding your voice—authentic, unfiltered, and purposeful—and using it to build a culture where everyone feels heard, respected, and inspired to do their best work.

    The Voice module within the Personify Leadership program focuses on developing leaders’ communication skills to inspire trust, clarity, and connection within their teams. This module emphasizes the importance of clear messaging and effective listening to ensure that leaders can convey their vision, expectations, and feedback with impact.

    At its core, the module teaches leaders to understand and apply the sender-receiver communication model. Leaders learn to tailor their communication style to match the preferences of their audience, especially when interacting with diverse team members. A key tool used in this module is the DiSC assessment, which helps leaders recognize their natural communication styles and adapt accordingly. Through this approach, leaders gain insights into how their words, tone, and body language impact others, enhancing both understanding and rapport within the team​​​.

    By the end of this module, leaders are equipped to communicate purposefully and responsively, fostering an environment where team members feel heard, valued, and aligned with organizational goals. The Voice of a Leader is not just about speaking—it’s about listening, adapting, and building a culture of open and effective communication.

    Our Personify Leadership course teaches skills in this area, where we focus on being a leader who communicates a message that resonates with those who receive it. Let me know if you are interested in learning more about this; we’d love to talk with you! Our next Open Enrollment class is December 10-11.

    Questions to ask yourself:

    • Do you adapt your communication style to diverse team personalities?
    • How does communicating in a way that resonates with your receiver help build rapport with your team?
    • How does understanding the DiSC communication model empower leaders to build stronger relationships with their team members?

    If you are interested in building more skills in this area, consider registering for our next Open Enrollment course.

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  • Leadership Personified: An Interview with Erin Radigan of National Lutheran Communities & Services

    In this month’s episode of Leadership Personified, we’re excited to feature Erin Radigan, Clinical Lead at National Lutheran Communities & Services and a certified Personify Leadership facilitator. Erin joins our host, Michelle Cummings, to discuss her unique approach to integrating Personify Leadership principles in healthcare. From fostering compassionate care to building resilient teams, Erin shares her journey and insights on what it takes to lead effectively in a clinical setting.

    Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with a leader who is making a meaningful impact in her field! Personify Leadership is a two-day leadership development program based on 8 core competencies. In this highly interactive and engaging program, your leaders will learn practical and hands-on tools for leading in your organization.

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