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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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April 16, 2025Thinking About Leadership: Leadership Styles

By Dr. Scott This week, we continue our thinking about leadership series. Last week, we took a quick look at some of the major leadership theories and how these paradigms have changed and evolved over time. As we learned, leadership theories are only one of the major constructs through which we can think about leadership. Another way to understand leadership is to think about different leadership styles. In this edition of our Wednesday Leadership Blog , we look at some of the ways we can categorize leadership styles. Leadership Style First, we can define a leadership style as the approach that a leader uses to influence others. A leader’s leadership style can be either effective and ineffective depending on different situations. For example, a drill sergeant’s approach to shaping new recruits into soldiers probably won’t be as effective in a Board of Directors video conference meeting. Different leadership approaches are often needed to ... 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