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April 23, 2025Thinking About Leadership: Leadership Best Practices

By: Dr. Scott This is the third installment of our thinking about leadership series. Over the last two weeks we looked first at leadership through the lens of leadership theories and paradigms . Last week, we examined leadership by discussing different leadership styles . If you haven’t read these and other blogs in our leadership series , I recommend you do so to help bring some of our points today into focus. In both blogs, I emphasized that our purpose was merely to provide brief overviews, or a backdrop if you will, on these broad topics and these different ways to conceptualize and think about leadership. There is of course no way to cover these broad topics in single blog entries. Likewise with our topic this week, which is leadership best practices. In this blog entry, then, we’ll look at 3 different aspects of leadership best practices and how this model for understanding leadership is both pragmatic and effective. First, we’ll look at ... Read more

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April 18, 2025MEG Launches New Leadership Certificate Program

Madison Education Group and the Madison School of Professional Development are proud to announce the launch of a new facilitated certificate program: BUS 302 Leadership Principles 1 . The new certificate is part of a two-part certificate series on leadership principles and developing visionary leadership skills. Both certificates are designed for working professionals seeking to learn or expand their leadership skills, to expand their professional network, to participate in lifelong learning and professional development activities, or to earn Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). Dr. Kelly Lancaster, EVP of Administration at MEG, will be the instructor for the facilitated portions of the program, though participants complete the majority of the program independently in the online classroom. Read the full article . ... Read more

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March 18, 2025What is a Life Coach?

By: Coach Vern A life coach is a professional who helps clients to set and achieve personal or professional goals. They work with clients to identify areas of their lives that need improvement, develop strategies for success, and provide support and guidance throughout the process. Life coaches are not therapists, counselors, or mentors, but rather guides who help people make positive changes in their lives. One of the primary roles of a life coach is to listen actively and empathetically to their client's concerns and goals. They work with clients to identify what they want to achieve, whether it be improving relationships, advancing in their careers, or finding more balance and fulfillment in their personal lives. Life coaches then help clients develop specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals that align with their values and priorities. In addition to setting goals, life coaches also provide tools and strategies for overcoming obstacles and staying mo... Read more