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Ep 105: Using Assessments to Understand Yourself and Grow as a Leader with Dennis DMaggio
Episode 1054th October 2023 • The Executive Appeal • Alex D. Tremble
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One of the biggest challenges faced by companies is the transition of younger, less experienced individuals into leadership positions and the navigation of organizational politics. This challenge was brought to light during a conversation with Dennis DMaggio a Chief Human Capital Officer of a Fortune 100 company.

Dennis entered the Organizational Development field in 2002 after a 10-year career in Health Care Management. Currently serving as Vice President and Chief Learning Officer in the Beverage Alcohol industry, Dennis is a frequent speaker at the Long Island Society for Human Resource Management, a panelist on sales coaching by the Corporate Executive Board and interviewed on the subjects Organizational Learning and Empathy in the Workplace by T&D Magazine and The Wall Street Journal.

Dennis is certified as a Master Trainer through Development Dimensions International (DDI) and the Association for Talent Development (ATD). In addition, Dennis is qualified as an Expert Coach through ATD and certified with Marshall Goldsmith’s Stakeholder Centered Coaching. In his coaching, Dennis employs Type, Style, Emotional Intelligence, 360 Feedback and Strengths tools and assessments.

Dennis also serves as Board Chair for Heritage Instructional Services, an Educational Co Op in Maryland and volunteers with Better Angels, a nonpartisan group that strives to find common ground in today’s heated political environment.

Dennis serves as our Pro Bono Consultant for non-profit and charitable organizations.

MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

[00:02:26] Building intentional connections in business.

[00:06:29] Surrounding yourself with brilliant people.

[00:07:14] Success and leadership development.

[00:11:01] Leaders derailing by making things better.

[00:14:20] Workforce of younger people.

[00:19:24] Replicating learning and development.

[00:24:07] Mentors and navigating politics.

[00:25:23] Mentoring in the workplace.

[00:30:59] Slow down and focus on finding out intention before you react.

[00:33:04] Understanding yourself through assessments.

Purchase your copy of "Relationships that Work" on Amazon today at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD2KJX17?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420

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