April 24, 2011

12 Talents of Leadership Harry Potter Style

THE 12 TALENTS OF LEADERSHIP HARRY POTTER-STYLE

It’s no accident that Harry Potter is one of the world’s best-known brands and most beloved and admired role models.

As Director of PR for Scholastic Publishing, working on the Harry Potter books, Alan Cohen was an instrumental member of the team that helped Harry win over the world. It’s safe to say that few PR people knows J.K. Rowling’s gifted wizard more intimately than Alan. And what Alan knows is that Harry Potter is not just a plucky young hero with a hat and wand. He’s also a font of deep wisdom that can help you succeed no matter what obstacles you’re trying to overcome.

THE 12 TALENTS is an Acts of Balance Leadership Workshop that brings all of the Potter series’ lessons to bear on the way you approach business. From external challenges to internal conflicts, from day-to-day concerns to once in a lifetime opportunities, THE 12 TALENTS will teach you how to use the 12 attributes of great leaders to see your world in a whole new way ““ and take your results to an entirely new place.

THE 12 TALENTS teaches you the power of awareness ““ of yourself and others. You’ll learn why it’s always a good idea to question your perceptions. You’ll gain an understanding of the psychology of leadership ““ not just when to be decisive, but why your choices matter as much as the results. You’ll learn how to apply the basics of communication, trust and integrity to every aspect of your business ““ and you’ll see why doing so will win you the respect not only of your own people, but yourself.

THE 12 TALENTS is an inspiring, uplifting and thoroughly enjoyable exploration of the magic that happens when we dare to view life as a thrilling adventure ““ and then go on to live it that way.