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Identifying gaps within an organization is typically not an impossible task, but understanding the real issues that keep us from moving forward on those concerns can be an uphill battle. In this session you will explore how we as leaders can do a much better job of developing people by being highly effective coaches. Through an interactive exercise, we’ll understand the impact of the leader’s thinking and its enormous influence on the behavior of others. Participants will walk away with a new appreciation of the power of real support and a plan to bring out the best in others. Come prepared with employees in mind that could benefit from development efforts. You will learn how to engage and grow them during this interactive workshop.

Steve Lage is President of Lean Partners, a firm specializing in operational excellence and leadership development that he founded in 2003. Prior to Lean Partners, Steve enjoyed a 15 year career with Sauer-Danfoss where served in Engineering, Engineering Leadership, Operations Leadership, Organizational Development, and Continuous Improvement. Steve received his education in Engineering and Psychology from Iowa State University; He spent several years studying leadership and culture at Toyota in Japan. His hobbies include reading, writing, hunting, boating, and restoring old motorcycles. Steve is an active supporter of the Special Olympics and is Chair of the Board of Trustees at his church in Story City, IA where he lives with Deb, his wife of 25 years and two children, Maddie and Nick.