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The Power of 5 Voices: A New Chapter in Leadership Coaching
The Journey to Transforming Teams Starts with One Step. Leadership is a journey, not a destination. It’s about continuously evolving, learning, and equipping yourself to guide your team toward greater success. With the completion of the updated 5 Voices for...![Shawn Collins Achieves 5 Voices for Teams Certification, Elevating EXTEND GROUP’s Leadership Coaching Expertise](https://extendgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CBP03563-1080x675.jpg)
Shawn Collins Achieves 5 Voices for Teams Certification, Elevating EXTEND GROUP’s Leadership Coaching Expertise
EVANSVILLE, IN – November 27, 2024 – Shawn Collins, Founder of EXTEND GROUP, has officially achieved the 5 Voices for Teams Certification from GiANT Worldwide. This milestone enhances EXTEND GROUP’s leadership and team development capabilities, equipping Collins to...![The Hardest Kill: Confronting the One Thing Holding You Back](https://extendgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/conforting-fear-leadership-1080x675.jpg)
The Hardest Kill: Confronting the One Thing Holding You Back
The Weight of the Unspoken It’s the end of another year, and for many leaders, this is a season of planning, reflection, and, let’s be honest, some self-reckoning. The temptation to charge ahead with big, bold plans for the new year is powerful. But what...![The Pain of Self-Examination: Moving Beyond the Hero Complex](https://extendgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/The-Pain-of-Self-Examination-1080x675.jpg)
The Pain of Self-Examination: Moving Beyond the Hero Complex
When leaders operate from fear, every interaction becomes a calculation. Instead of investing in long-term relationships, they seek immediate results. This creates a culture where performance is extracted, not inspired. Loyalty becomes conditional, and trust is eroded. People are treated as assets to be managed rather than humans to be empowered. This culture undermines the potential for lasting, transformative change.
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