Barbara Lesniak
Executive Director, Social Sciences, Southern New Hampshire University
Dr. Barb Lesniak is the Executive Director, Social Sciences, at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). Her background includes 15 years of corporate training and development experience and 12 years as an instructor and administrator in higher education. She teaches classes on emotional intelligence to SNHU leadership and external partners. Her background also includes 5 years as a professional counselor, which enhances her passion for helping people develop their interpersonal skills on a personal and professional level.
Latest from Barbara Lesniak
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The 5 Cs of Collaborating with SMEs
SMEs are the lifeblood of your project, ensuring its accuracy and applying their experience to ensure that the content applies in real-life situations. A successful collaboration with your SMEs requires these five elements: You need to establish checkpoints to ensure that expectations are met. Honest communication means giving positive feedback and addressing any necessary course corrections to keep the project on track. These steps require emotional intelligence and strong communication skills. In this session, you will learn
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5 Reasons to Make Professional Development a Priority
When you focus on using your talents to help others meet their needs, you often get so wrapped up in that work that you neglect yourself. This self-neglect has consequences, but when you make professional development a priority, you open the door to opportunities.
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Too Much of a Good Thing? Avoiding Emotional Intelligence Pitfalls
Research shows that emotionally intelligent leaders are more effective at personal accomplishments and getting better performance from their teams. But it’s also possible to go overboard. Learn how to become a more effective, emotionally intelligent leader and avoid potential pitfalls.