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Darin Gerdes MBA program professor specializing in leadership

N. Charleston, South Carolina

I work with leaders. I can rehabilitate your problem employee (before you have to fire him). I have designed multiple academic programs in Leadership. I can direct you to the resources you need quickly, and I can help you become the kind of leader you would want to follow.

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Darin gave me great insight and really helped me think through the proper approach to take with a complicated decision I have to make. It was good talking to someone who could give perspective from the outside. Thanks Darin!

Source: Clarity Tim Prairie Dec 3, 2020

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I appreciated both the poignant and concise manner in which the advice was given. He is friendly and knowledgeable, and made me feel comfortable speaking with him. He seems to understand leadership more than anyone with whom I have spoken in a long time. He understood my concern and gave actionable advice. Thanks Darin.

Source: Clarity Jeff Carlucci Nov 28, 2020

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Darin Gerdes

N. Charleston, South Carolina

I work with leaders. I can rehabilitate your problem employee (before you have to fire him). I have designed multiple academic programs in Leadership. I can direct you to the resources you need quickly, and I can help you become the kind of leader you would want to follow.

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Organizational Leadership and Leadership Rehabilitation

I spent the last 15 years guiding professionals with academically sound, practical leadership advice. I can help you become the leader you know you can become; I can turn around your problem employee.

Organizational Change

70 percent of change efforts flop. Only 10% are successful. 20% muddle through. I can help you beat the odds. There is a sequence to change and I can help you maximize your odds of conducting a successful change effort. I teach graduate and undergraduate change classes at CSU and I was appointed by our college president to oversee a successful restructuring.

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Darin Gerdes answered

How are you balancing your need for self-care with the demands of providing stable, confident leadership through this time of upheaval?

I think a big part (perhaps the biggest part) is adjusting to the new normal. When you recognize that things have changed, you are better able to adapt to what comes next. I talked about this on my podcast here in June: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMWCwJvVwG4 and here in October: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AMT1FeURFk

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When was the last time you developed your soft skills?

It really depends on what your goals are. I designed a Masters in Org. Leadership (which is mostly soft skills); I would have to know what you want to develop and then I can point you the right direction. That would be easy for me and I could do it quickly, but I can't point you to generic soft skills. It is like saying what is the best tasting ice cream without knowing what you like. It sounds like you are looking to improve, but targeting is going to be critical.Otherwise you will waste a lot of time.

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I need your advice on my situation. I find myself stuck. Whenever I ask myself what should I work now on, I have no answer. I just go blank.

I wrote about this in a blog post (actually multiple posts before and after this one. Start Here: https://www.daringerdes.com/this-is-why-you-didnt-change/
If you want to chat, reach out to me on Facebook. I run this leadership group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnleadership
With your background, I would love to have you on my podcast: The Leadersmith Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leadersmith/id1513241760
It would be great to connect.

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How do I validate demand for this idea? I don't know where to start.

It is a valid question. This is what LinkedIn does. Perhaps find a place where LinkedIn does not operate or borrow much of the model and add your own spin based on a particular subgroup (e.g. dating sites --> J-date for Jewish people).

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Hello there, I want to develop business (start-up) in an European country (80% Lithuania), I need advice and assistance, No specific idea, th

Labas! Hey, I taught at LCC international University for a few years. I can connect you to some folks at the school. Your best bet is likely a joint-venture with folks who know the lay of the land. For example, if your idea was to import blue jeans, you could get them cheap at thrift stores in the US and ship to Klaipeda, but you would want to know from locals if the mark up is enough to justify it.

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Darin gave me great insight and really helped me think through the proper approach to take with a complicated decision I have to make. It was good talking to someone who could give perspective from the outside. Thanks Darin!

Tim Prairie Source: Clarity

I appreciated both the poignant and concise manner in which the advice was given. He is friendly and knowledgeable, and made me feel comfortable speaking with him. He seems to understand leadership more than anyone with whom I have spoken in a long time. He understood my concern and gave actionable advice. Thanks Darin.

Jeff Carlucci Source: Clarity

Member since October 2020