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Experiential Leadership Training

Posted by Adriana Dakin, Communications Strategist and Amy Wachler Communications Associate on July 26, 2007

Experiential Leadership Training

A major component of organizational leadership is maintaining focused, goal-oriented effort for sustained periods. Figuring out one’s personal style in motivating people to direct their efforts and action in a particular direction is key. In Madera Group’s strategic planning processes with high level social profit executives, we keep asking ourselves the simple question, “What exactly are we working to accomplish?” to keep our eyes on the prize and focus on the real work at hand. The question brings us back to our goals.


Lauren Travis and Women of the World Exchange

Posted by Adriana Dakin, Communications Strategist and Amy Wachler Communications Associate on July 9, 2007

Lauren Travis and Women of the World Exchange

Lauren Travis is Founder and Director of Women of the World Exchange (WOW), a cultural exchange and leadership development program for young professional women. She is also an intern at Wells Fargo and an MBA candidate at the University of San Francisco. I recently talked with her about her life and career in order to share inspiration, successes, and lessons learned with other young mission-driven women.


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