Leadership Training: Go From A Leader to THE Leader

Contact MHEDANew! On-Demand Leadership Series + Weekly Coaching + Peer Networking Sessions

Join MHEDA and your industry peers for a NEW 16-week leadership series that combines engaging on-demand learning modules with LIVE weekly coaching/peer networking sessions. Gain practical communication tools to lead others, stand apart from the competition, effectively engage employees and increase sales.

Watch highlights from the preview session held on Oct 12 for a sneak peek of what you can expect from the program.

Who is this program designed for?

Designed for material handling professionals who want to strengthen their management and leadership skills and advance their career within the material handling industry.

When & Where will it take place?

This is a virtual learning and networking program giving you the freedom and flexibility to access anywhere that is convenient for you. No travel required!

Weekly peer networking sessions are taking place via Zoom every Wednesdays at 12:00 pm ET October 21, 2020 – February 17, 2021. Additional sessions could be scheduled in the future. Contact Katie Richards at krichards@mheda.org to be notified about future schedules.

What is Included?

  • Leadership Modules. Access to 16 on-demand leadership training modules; (typically 10-15 minutes each) – Depth over length! This program minimizes the fluff and maximizes the value for busy, working professionals.
  • Weekly Coaching/Networking Sessions. Each week you will have the opportunity to meet with the trainer and a group of your peers to explore the strategies learned in the modules. This will reinforce the leadership skills you are learning and help you meet with others Members just like you! These weekly sessions will be facilitated by the trainer Ryan Avery and special guest co-hosts.
  • Workbook for Workplace Application. You will receive a workbook you can use to discover how to apply the lessons, skills and tools immediately to your work.
  • Certification. Upon completion of the on-demand programs, you will receive a certification as “THE Strategic Communications Professional.” Please note, weekly attendance for the live networking sessions is not required for certification.

Why Participate?

  • Gain accessible and distinct communication strategies!
  • Demonstrate confidence to make strong business decisions. Be THE Leader.
  • Create deeper connections to effectively develop and lead teams. Develop THE Team.
  • Clearly communicate to maximize your influence. Grow THE Organization
  • Class size limited to 25 max participants for maximum engagement and development that offers real-time participation and feedback

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Who is the Trainer?

Ryan Avery is one of the Millennial generation’s most profound speakers on strategic communication, negotiation and leadership. At age 25, Ryan became the youngest World Champion of Public Speaking in history, competing against more than 30,000 contestants from 116 countries to claim the 2012 World Championship for Toastmasters International. As an Emmy-award winning journalist, two-time best selling author and world record holder, Ryan has delivered more than 500+ keynotes in 33 countries around the globe. Ryan currently lives in the United States with his family and is on the mission to show leaders how to Go From A to THE® in their industry!

What is the Curriculum and Calendar?

Weekly peer networking sessions will take place via Zoom every Wednesdays at 12:00 pm ET October 21, 2020 – February 17, 2021. Click the plus sign next to each session for more details.

Week 1 - Get’s VS Stays

A leader gets ready THE leader stays ready! In today’s lesson, learn Ryan Avery’s strategies that that show you how to stay ready and implement his 4-3-2-1, 20 questions and 10 scenarios.

Week 2 - Convinces VS Connects

A leader convinces THE leader connects! In today’s lesson, learn Ryan Avery’s strategies that show you how to connect with your current and future clients on the deeper level that produce stronger relationships and increased sales.

Week 3 - Retells VS Relives

A leader retells their stories THE leader relives their stories. In today’s lesson learn what’s the difference and why it is so important for leaders to relive their stories. You will also learn Ryan Avery’s strategies for keeping any audience engaged with his SMILE and RELIVE strategies. Remember, engagement leads to action.

Week 4 - Says VS Shows

A leader says they are thankful THE leaders shows they are thankful. In today’s lesson, learn how Ryan Avery shows his clients he is thankful for their business and strategies we can use to keep ourselves wellabove the competion.

Week 5 - Takes VS Seeks

A leader takes feedback THE leader seeks feedback! In today’s lesson, learn Ryan Avery’s strategies for giving and receiving feedback so it will be receptive and affective! Implement Level I, II and III feedback starting today and remember to say Y.E.S. when giving feedback.

Week 6 - Talks VS Communicates

A leader talks THE leader strategically communicates! In today’s lesson, learn Ryan Avery’s words to delete and the power it can have over your persuasion when you delete one word from your vocabulary.

Week 7 - Thinks VS Makes

A leader thinks it is simple THE leader makes it simple. In today’s lesson, learn how Ryan Avery uses his 6/60 Rule and The 25 Rule to make things simple for his clients to digest and remember his messages. Remember, simple is remembered!

Week 8 - Has VS Demonstrates (Part I)

A leader has confidence THE leader demonstrates confidence. Today’s lesson is part one of learning how to demonstrate the confidence we have. Learn how to define confidence and discover what confidence looks like to you! Remember, confidence creates competence.

Week 9 - Has VS Demonstrates (Part II)

A leader has confidence THE leader demonstrates confidence. Today’s lesson is part two of learning how to demonstrate the confidence we have. Learn how to use silence and body language to your advantage and why you should never end on Q&A!

Week 10 - Maintain VS Gain (Part I)

A leader maintains their lifestyle THE leader gains things in their lifestyle. In today’s lesson, learn how Ryan Avery changes up his to-do list to make it THE ultimate to do list for high-archivers and why he follows the Triangles of Success™ to get things done.

Week 11 - Maintain VS Gain (Part II)

A leader maintains their lifestyle THE leader gains things in their lifestyle. In part two of this lesson, learn how we can use Ryan Avery’s MAP analogy, CCC analogy and PPP analogy (don’t, worry the acronyms are worth it) to accelerate our achievements and accomplish more than we ever have.

Week 12 - Prepares VS Practices (Part I)

A leader prepares THE leader practices. In today’s lesson, learn Ryan Avery’s two most important questions to ask before leaving any meeting and why we should all start GCA-ing our clients before we meet with them!

Week 13 - Prepares VS Practices (Part II)

A leader prepares THE leader practices. In today’s lesson, learn Ryan Avery’s four questions for preparing and practicing for your next meeting to boost your success rate in getting people to take action after you are done communicating.

Week 14 - Wings VS Structures, PAR (Part I)

A leader wings it THE leader structures it. In today’s lesson, learn how Ryan Avery uses the PAR structure to persuade, influence and get people to take action in the simple, effective and motivational way. We can use Ryan Avery’s PAR structure in crisis management, team meetings and we as parents can even enjoy using PAR when explaining things to our children.

Week 15 - Wings VS Structures, GODIN (Part II)

A leader wings it THE leader structures it. In today’s lesson, learn how Ryan Avery uses his GODIN structure for sales, year end meetings and building trust. We can use Ryan Avery’s GODIN structure in sales meetings, crisis management situations and to create stronger connection with new/existing customers.

Week 16 - Wings VS Structures, 5Ps (Part III) -

A leader wings it THE leader structures it. In today’s lesson, learn how Ryan Avery uses the effective 5Ps for his marketing materials, sales calls, proposals and team meetings. This is Ryan’s most common structure because it works so well in most any situation in getting people to take action!

What is the Registration Fee?

The registration fee is $1,200 per person for MHEDA members. The program is not available to non-members. 
Group discount pricing available for five or more participants from your organization. Contact Katie Richards or Kathy Cotter for more details!