We live in a world where our joy has been stolen.

Leaders and managers are facing pressures and challenges to improve business outcomes; while at the same time leaders and managers must try to inspire and motivate the team to increased effectiveness.

So what are the critical skills and attitudes needed to be a successful leader (and get back some joy)?

In this ATA Midwest event, Sandra Steen will explore the proven concepts and models of great leaders based of her years of experience as well as proven research. Some of the exciting topics include:

• Understanding your team's strengths
• Staying focused on business outcomes
• Understanding how to use dashboards to measure success
• Effective Coaching: The best leaders are the best coaches
• Building a culture of discipline
• Building and inspiring passion

Sandra Steen is the founder and president of Sandra Steen Consulting LLC, an international speaking, training, consulting firm, founded in May, 1993. She is a graduate of Southern Methodist University with many years of corporate experience and is considered a communication and leadership expert. Her passion is stated in her company's Mission Statement... Helping organizations and individuals identify, clarify and achieve PURPOSE.

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May 17, 2012
9a - 4p

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Sandra Steen has traveled internationally with a Fortune 500 corporate audience that has ranged from SONY, Procter & Gamble, SBC, AT&T, Royal Caribbean, SeaWorld, JCPenney and Wal-Mart. With a growing list of attendees, Ms. Steen has spoken to over 500,000 people declaring a message of defined purpose and JOY- filled living. Ms. Steen genuinely expresses, "I have found that behind every Joyful, Purposeful and Productive life there were critical decisions that got them there."

Sandra Steen has received various accolades and awards for outstanding contributions in corporate America including the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, the Texas Woman to Watch Award and the San Antonio Business Journal's Small Business Award. She was a finalist in the Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of The Year Award, and received the International Firm of the Year award. She is a frequent guest on the NBC WOAI TV The Living Show, CBS Affiliate Show -Great Day SA and the internationally acclaimed show: "I'm Just Saying". She has been featured in numerous newspapers and magazines such as; The Business Journal and USA Today. In 2011, Sandra Steen was named by BCNN News as one of the Top 25 most Influential Female Leaders in the United States.

Sandra Steen recently authored the book, "Who Stole My Joy?" which empowers readers to uncover the "Joy Robbers" of their present circumstance and discover the "Joy Builders" of their best life. Ms Steen's book will be featured in a soon to be released animated film. In addition to the book, Ms. Steen started marketing her delicious oatmeal cookie mix to consumers because she wanted them to experience the joy that she felt when clients, families and friends tasted her famous oatmeal cookies!

Sandra Steen says she is in the "Joy" business which has unlimited supply and endless demand!

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