I inadvertently found these clips on YouTube of Connie Podesta, which is kind of appropriate since I was accidentally introduced to her teachings this summer.  I was in a bookstore in Alabama looking for anything on CD by Brian Tracy that I could bless one of the pastors at Canaan Land with.  The only thing the store had was “Leadership: Motivation & Inspiration from Today’s Top Success Coaches”.  It looked really good and I had a long drive back so I bought two.  I believe I have listened to her CD more than any of the others and they are all good!

It’s called “How To Be The Person Successful Companies Fight To Keep” and worth the price of the 14 CDs alone. One little nugget that just sticks with me is she makes the comments “why are difficult employees difficult? Because they can get away with it! They get their way because nobody wants to be around them.” Such a true statement! It is a form of manipulation we learned as kids. Isn’t it funny we are all just big kids.  Anyway, I have had a few high-end HR people listen and THEY feel it is the best coaching  available on the subject. 

These videos don’t really do her justice and hopefully someday I will be able to hear her live. Hey, I just found both the audio to these videos and the leadership package CD on audible.com – the link is here

Connie Podesta: Life Would Be Easier Without Other People

Connie Podesta: Why People Have Affairs (bad title since this clip is about character)

Connie Podesta: Attracted to People For Our Own Weaknesses?

click the link for more great videos:

Connie Podesta: Dealing with Change

Connie Podesta: The Two Most Manipulative Emotions

Connie Podesta: Are Kids Different Today? Or the Parents?

Connie Podesta: Men Are Better At Getting Their Needs Met

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