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10. Trends Business and Entrepreneurism: Fighting Irrelevance: Professional Certifications 12. In the Know Business and Entrepreneurism: Authentic Leadership: Finding True North | Five Tips for Trainers

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ith new and innovative technologies emerging every day and being integrated into the workplace, it has become more of an emerging trend for adults to seek out professional certification programs in order to keep up with their evolving industries. Ensuring that they stay competitive and in the know about the latest technologies, it is not uncommon for adults to continue to seek education in their field—even long after they have completed their college degrees. Although professional certifications are a more recent trend in the modern workplace—emerging to fill new positions and necessities that have developed as little as five years ago—it has become increasingly crucial to employers that their employees keep up with the changes in their industries in order to fill more specific positions. Whether it is classes in programming, coding or even just managerial and leadership courses, completing professional certifications has become an invaluable asset in the modern workplace. Even professionals that aren’t directly working in techrelated industries have to at least have a

fundamental knowledge of the language and intricacies of these new technologies, as it is not uncommon for employers to start incorporating new technology into the workplace. To keep up with this recent trend, universities and colleges around the country have started offering professional certification programs to working adults in a wide range of areas, providing them with the resources necessary to stay relevant and competitive as their industries continue to evolve and grow. Varying in pace and flexibility, these programs have been designed specifically with the schedules of working professional in mind, and can be completed as quickly or as slowly as individuals choose to pace themselves. Locally, Florida State University offers several different graduate certificate programs that are open to degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students alike and cover a wide range of concentrations— from Event Management to SAS Programming and Data Analysis. Tallahassee Community College (TCC) also offers a wide range of certifications,

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with dozens of these programs centered on vital technological and programming skills. TCC also offers several vocational certification programs that can be applied to professional fields, from courses in air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating technologies to certifications in help desk/ technical support. No matter the industry, it has become commonplace over the last five years to see working professionals return to school to complete additional certifications in an attempt to fight irrelevancy and keep up with new emerging techniques and technologies. In a competitive and ever-evolving workplace, employers have started to value individuals with these additional certifications under their belt as an asset to their companies. Professionals that complete certifications are even eligible to have higher earning potential than those without certifications. Even years after graduation, it might be worth the additional investment for adult students to head back to college for a few classes, giving them an edge over their competition and opening the door to additional career opportunities.

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Authentic Leadership

Finding True North By Jennifer Elmore

rovocative studies are emerging on the topic of Authentic Leadership, which has gained much recent interest. It’s not difficult to understand why Authentic Leadership, as a concept, would evoke the attention of researchers, leaders or anyone for that matter. The world is rapidly changing. Division, negativity and

uncertainty seem to multiply around us. In the current (global, corporate, political, economic, insert your situation here) climate, many Americans are searching for trustworthy and transparent leaders who exhibit more than just influence and charisma. There’s a longing for genuine leaders who exemplify moral character,

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admirable values and ethical means— leaders who are authentic.

Academically Authentic

As a theory of leadership, Authentic Leadership is still in the formative stages of research. It is based on positive perspectives in social sciences, including positive

psychology and psychological theories of self-regulation. Attempts to build evidence-based models or isolate a single definition of Authentic Leadership have proven difficult. More research is needed to explain specific organizational outcomes, and new information will likely cause the academic characteristics of Authentic Leadership Theory to evolve. That said, scholars have been able to empirically identify certain aspects of Authentic Leadership. These aspects provide leaders with opportunities for application.

Practically Authentic

A person is not born with some sort of “secret sauce” that predisposes him or her to becoming an authentic leader. Practical steps have been suggested for developing, over time, an authentic leadership style. Here’s how to get started. Reflect on internal beliefs, goals, preferences, emotions, abilities and weaknesses. To be authentic, a person must have self-awareness and be accepting of themselves as an individual. It is important to think about past experiences and assign meaning, steeped in optimism and resilience, to each of the experiences. Originality and personal history form the basis for authenticity. Habitually demonstrate purpose, passion, self-discipline, connectedness and compassion. Authentic leaders align their behavior with bold vision and positive moral standards. Their actions are guided by an internal compass and are not influenced by negative external pressures or expectations. Authentic leaders are clear, strong, reliable and consistent. Exhibit relational transparency, preferring honest and open communication and accountability. It’s not enough to transcend selfawareness, determine an end-game and then dogmatically trample anyone who gets in the way. Authentic leaders are open to reality checks from their team. They process decisions in a balanced and objective manner, analyzing all options and seeking wisdom from multiple viewpoints.

Positive Progress

Effective authentic leadership has been shown to have encouraging effects on team members, groups and even the leaders themselves! Authentic leaders may experience more positive emotions and improved well-being. Workers are more apt to thrive as staff creativity, attitudes, performance, job satisfaction and organizational commitment may increase. As leaders foster a workplace culture that is stable, unbiased and affirmative, it is generally believed that organizational learning, engagement and communication will flourish. Even if the theory of Authentic Leadership is still relatively untested, the rewards may warrant a leap of faith. It’s easy to fret or complain about the present state of affairs. It’s easy to look at many of the leaders around us and, perhaps even rightfully, question their motives. Running parallel to perceived or real strife, there may also be an individual in our lives who appears to operate a little differently: someone people gravitate towards because of the light and energy they seem to exude; someone who inspires others to work hard, try again and never give up; someone who admits they are not perfect. Someone who is real— someone authentic. It is with these role models in mind that I am encouraged (and I hope to encourage others) to commit to honoring authenticity. Let’s approach life from a perspective of abundance, with anticipation and hope for a good future. Let’s resourcefully adjust to setbacks. Let’s facilitate fair conflict resolution. Let’s credibly oppose unethical practices. If more research is needed on Authentic Leadership Theory, let’s be part of an expanding study base. Together, we can provide a wealth of data that will allow our academic friends to put forth a definition of Authentic Leadership and publish key theoretical findings. Hopefully, we’ll be able to relate personally to their newly discovered knowledge, because our purpose will already be defined and our True North will already be found.

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erhaps as a subject-matter expert you’ve been asked to give a class, facilitate a training or present information to your organization. Here are some simple do’s and don’ts to make it a great day for your adult learners.

Don’t go over time.

If you announce that your class will end at 4 p.m. or that your training will take about two hours, then your class should end at 4 p.m. and your training should be wrapped up within two hours. Adults

have busy schedules and typically have other obligations. Remember, their time is valuable! If you can’t present your content in the time publicized, either streamline the content or change the time allotted that you advertise. Since each class and audience is a bit different, I always pad the time. If it is an all-day class, don’t forget sufficient periods for lunch and breaks. Padding the time allotted is a win-win. If you get done early, the class is thrilled; if you get done on time, you have delivered as advertised.

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Do give breaks.

I recently attended a class that went for three hours without a break. That is just cruel. While the instructor invited us to use the restroom as needed, many adults feel it is rude to get up and leave the room while someone is speaking. If the class is for certification purposes, provides critical information or involves a test, many attendees don’t want to miss anything. In addition to the call of nature, folks need a break to stretch and refocus.

Don’t think it’s all about you.

Have you ever been in a class where the instructor seems determined to share his life story, try to impress the participants or, worse, share his non-course-related views and opinions?

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Now, getting a bit personal can be a good way to connect with your audience and establish a relationship. I remember hearing a speaker discuss safety, and in the presentation, he showed a picture of his (adorable) baby to drive home how personal and critical safety is. This immediately put the speaker in a positive light and perked up everyone’s attentiveness. Stories can be quite useful to a presenter. Besides establishing authenticity, studies have shown that telling stories related to the content is a great instructional tool. They can encourage interest, evoke emotions and help folks connect to and retain the material. Just be sure that personal stories are content-significant, and don’t go overboard. Also, be sure to keep your personal bio brief and pertinent to the training or skill sets being learned that are intended to give validity to the instructor and class/course.

Don’t forget participant introductions.

It’s all about your audience. If the class size allows for individual introductions, start the day off right and let the participants introduce themselves. This should be first, before you introduce yourself. Try to remember their names— everyone likes to be addressed by name. Name cards are helpful to this end. Ideally, try to also greet participants individually as they enter class.

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VIRGINIA GLASS Faith, Community and Leadership By Annette Hannon Lee | elleBelle Photography

uided by faith, Realtor Virginia Glass has lived her life, raised her children, succeeded in her career and

served the Tallahassee community in unparalleled ways. After accumulating multiple recognitions, awards and other accolades for numerous achievements, Virginia credits Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidance for her direction, decisions and successes, culminating in a legacy of professional leadership and community stewardship. One of six children raised on a farm in Mayo, Florida, Virginia grew up handling her fair share of chores, always involved with her church and assuming she would become a wife and mother and live happily ever after in a Christian household. And that was the way her young married life began in Tallahassee. But after 17 years of struggling in a union that appeared destined to never improve, she boldly initiated divorce proceedings after a brief relocation to South Florida. In 1978, she moved herself and her two daughters back to Tallahassee, where she had more family support.

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behind a desk with a steady paycheck. Realtor-broker Jack Buford challenged her to go into sales, a job, he declared, “she was cut out for,” and she proved him right as she succeeded in home, land and commercial sales, as well as all aspects of real estate transactions. By 1981, she was running her own realty company. Ten years later, because her young grandson was fighting a battle with leukemia, she went back into sales with another company headed by a friend from church, Millard Noblin, in order to assist her daughter and son-in-law with the challenges they faced with their son’s health crisis. Today, her grandson, Caleb Young, is a healthy grown man whom Virginia is especially proud of, and her faith remains unwavering. “When our

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challenges are bigger than we are,” she says, “God will take us through whatever fires we encounter.” Virginia is now a great-grandmother. Her daughter Dina Glass Moriarty and husband Shaughn live in Niceville, Florida. Their two sons are parents of five children. Daughter Michelle Glass Young and husband Duffy live in Tallahassee and have two sons, a daughter and two grandchildren. Church committee work and additional volunteer service with several community organizations occupy much of her time and passion. Four decades ago, she took on a leadership role with the single adults ministry, Single Focus, at First Baptist Church, where she remains active as director. Virginia served as president of the Tallahassee Board of Realtors in 1994, was the Top Producing Agent for that citywide organization in 2003 and was named Realtor of the Year twice. In 2007, Virginia was in the first group of the Tallahassee Democrat’s “25 Women

You Need to Know.” For 15 years, she was the TOP Producer for Coldwell Banker Hartung and Noblin.

raising almost $40,000 for Second Harvest, making possible 160,000 meals for those less fortunate.

As a director of the board of the United Way of Big Bend, she currently chairs the Income Council, seeking ways to improve the lives of the less fortunate in a sevencounty region. She served as campaign chair in 2014, carrying out her leadership duties in a wheelchair, after breaking a femur and undergoing surgery. Her faith, as always, guided her through the challenge. “When we keep God in our lives, He is faithful,” she explains.

With more than 50 years of professional experience in real estate, Virginia has served 25 years on the Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors. The Chamber recently presented her with its Lifetime Leadership Award, an honor she especially cherishes at this time of her life, as she attempts to wind down some of her community involvement, as well as her work hours. Nobody who knows her, however, sees her really slowing down in any of her endeavors. She doesn’t mention “retirement,” but no matter the direction of her life, Virginia will continue to step out in faith, never doubting that there will be something solid to stand on, she firmly believes—or else she will be taught how to fly.

Since 1989, she has been an active member of the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation board, having served as chair in 2005, and general chair of the TMH Gala for two years. For the past three years, Virginia has sponsored a fundraising seafood luncheon at the Woman’s Club, packing the large room with friends and business colleagues,

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