Jerry Land is business consultant with forty years of experience in Human Resources and Labor Relations. Throughout his career in the utility industry and as an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University–Indianapolis, Land has helped organizations navigate cultural change and strengthen leadership capabilities.
He is the author of It's All About People, a book that explores practical strategies for building a culture of safety.
As a speaker, Land delivers engaging presentations on topics including:
• Leadership and team development
• Organizational culture as a competitive advantage
• Change management
In addition to speaking, Land is the Managing Partner of Bothsides Consulting, has developed and taught various Human Resources and Labor Relations courses at IU - Indianapolis, and served on the Boards for the Indiana Utility Shareholders Association, and Meals on Wheels of Hendricks County.
2 topics · no fee, no honorarium, no mileage
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The People Side of Leadership focuses on the skills that are essential for leaders to effectively guide individuals and organizations through everyday challenges and times of change. The presentation takes a practical approach to four essential areas: communicating clearly and effectively, leading people through change and uncertainty, using critical thinking to make sound decisions, and developing emotional intelligence to better understand and influence others. Rather than relying on abstract leadership theory, the session provides practical tools, strategies, and real-world examples that leaders can use immediately to strengthen relationships, navigate difficult situations, make better decisions, and build teams that are more engaged, adaptable, and effective.
People: The Only Real Competitive Advantage challenges the conventional belief that products, technology, pricing, or processes are the keys to long-term competitive success. Those advantages can be copied, improved upon, or quickly made obsolete—but a workforce of motivated, engaged employees who take ownership of their work and genuinely care about the success of the organization is far harder to duplicate. This presentation explores how leaders can create conditions that inspire people to give their best, take responsibility, solve problems, and think like owners rather than simply employees. Having such a culture is the one advantage competitors cannot easily copy.
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