Leadership
Strong leadership is about more than having a title. It’s about how you communicate, make decisions, develop people, and show up when it matters. Our leadership workshops help leaders at every level strengthen the skills needed to lead people effectively while creating workplaces where employees can do their best work.
Leadership Workshops
Leadership 101
Great leaders aren't born—they build a strong foundation one decision, one conversation, and one skill at a time.
Whether you're a first-time supervisor or an experienced leader looking to strengthen your foundation, this workshop explores the essential principles every leader should know. Participants will learn the difference between managing tasks and leading people while developing practical skills in communication, accountability, decision-making, and influence. This session provides the confidence and tools needed to lead with purpose and build trust from day one.
Best For:
New supervisors, aspiring leaders, emerging professionals, and anyone wanting to strengthen their leadership foundation.
Leadership from an
Employee Perspective
The best leaders never forget what it feels like to be the employee.
Leadership decisions affect more than productivity—they shape trust, morale, and engagement. This workshop challenges leaders to see the workplace through the eyes of their employees and better understand how their actions influence the people they lead. Participants will explore common leadership blind spots, identify opportunities to build stronger relationships, and discover practical ways to create an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and motivated to succeed.
Best For:
Supervisors, managers, department heads, and leaders committed to improving employee engagement.
The Leadership Edit
Sometimes becoming a better leader doesn't require a complete rewrite—just the right edit.
Even the most experienced leaders have habits, mindsets, and blind spots that influence how they lead. This signature workshop helps participants evaluate what's working, identify what needs refinement, and develop intentional strategies for continued growth. Through reflection, practical application, and honest self-assessment, leaders will leave equipped to make meaningful changes that positively impact both their teams and their organizations.
Best For:
Current leaders, executives, department heads, and experienced supervisors seeking continued professional growth.
Understanding Your Team
Great teams aren't built by changing people's personalities—they're built by understanding them.
No two employees think, communicate, or solve problems in exactly the same way—and effective leaders recognize those differences as strengths rather than obstacles. Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) framework, this interactive workshop helps leaders better understand personality preferences and how they influence communication, decision-making, teamwork, and conflict. Participants will gain practical strategies for leading diverse personalities, improving collaboration, and creating an environment where individuals and teams can perform at their best.
Best For:
Leaders • Managers • Supervisors • Department Heads • Leadership Teams • Organizations Seeking Stronger Collaboration
Balancing Organizational Success with Employee Needs
The best leaders understand that taking care of people and delivering results aren't competing priorities—they're the foundation of sustainable success.
Today's leaders are expected to do more than ever before. They're responsible for achieving organizational goals, maintaining productivity, supporting employee well-being, navigating change, and responding to competing priorities—all while leading with integrity. Finding the right balance isn't always easy, but it's essential. This workshop equips leaders with practical strategies to create a workplace where both people and performance can thrive.
Best For
Executives • Department Heads • Managers • Supervisors • Team Leaders • Emerging Leaders
Effective Communication for Leaders and Managers
Every conversation is an opportunity to build trust, provide clarity, and strengthen your leadership.
Effective leadership begins with effective communication. The way leaders communicate shapes workplace culture, builds trust, sets expectations, and influences team performance. This workshop equips leaders with practical communication strategies for setting clear expectations, actively listening, providing constructive feedback, navigating difficult conversations, and communicating through organizational change. Participants will also learn how to lead productive meetings, ask better questions, adapt their communication style to different personalities, strengthen trust through consistency, and use both verbal and nonverbal communication to foster stronger relationships.
Best For
New Supervisors • Managers • Team Leaders • Department Heads • Emerging Leaders
Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
The way you lead others begins with the way you lead yourself.
Technical skills may earn someone a leadership position, but emotional intelligence determines how effectively they lead. This workshop focuses on self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation, and relationship management while providing practical strategies for navigating conflict, improving communication, and strengthening trust. Participants will leave with tools to better understand themselves and lead others with confidence and authenticity.
Best For:
Leaders at every level who want to strengthen communication, relationships, and team performance.
Custom Workshop
The best solutions aren't always one-size-fits-all. Sometimes the right edit is the one created specifically for your organization.
Every organization faces unique challenges, and sometimes the right solution isn't found in a standard workshop. Whether you're addressing a specific workplace issue, preparing for organizational change, developing leaders, strengthening workplace culture, or focusing on a specialized topic, The Workplace Edit can design a customized training experience to meet your goals. Each workshop is thoughtfully developed to align with your organization's objectives, audience, and desired outcomes—creating practical, engaging learning experiences that make a lasting impact.
National Training Institute Review
"Ms. Harris was energetic and engaging. She proved herself to be a subject matter expert and also really down to earth. She conveyed herself and topic as an expert. I look forward to attending her second session later today. I also hope she will be invited back to BIG next year."