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Time Mastery 2.0 Executive Accelerator Competency Outcomes Personalized Coaching System Contact us about small group and large group trainings. Contact Us This Program is specifically designed to rapidly build the critical leadership competencies necessary to thrive in today's fast-moving, AI-driven environment. Participants will directly develop the following competencies. Read More About Time Mastery 2.0 Executive Accelerator Strategic Time and Priority Management Ability to clearly define and execute strategic priorities, . Enhanced skills in setting boundaries and managing interruptions. Improved capability to align daily tasks with organizational goals and outcomes. Adaptability and Agility Increased comfort and effectiveness with rapidly changing demands. Enhanced flexibility in decision-making and task execution. Ability to rapidly adapt plans and priorities based on real-time feedback. AI and technology Integration Fundamental competency in leveraging AI tools for improved productivity and strategic decision-making. Increased ability to utilize AI-generated insights to optimize workflows and efficiency. Managing Multiple Priorities and Problem-Solving Enhanced capability to clearly define and sequence competing priorities aligned with specific outcomes and organizational directives. Improved ability to quickly evaluate tasks based on importance, urgency, and strategic impact. Strengthened skills in proactive, effective problem-solving that maintains focus on critical distraction or overwhelm. Clear and Effective Personal Communication Improved clarity in communicating boundaries, priorities, and availability to others. Enhanced ability to ask precise, targeted questions that quickly gather needed information and reduce unnecessary interactions. Strengthened skills for concise, purposeful dialogue that protects time and personal leadership effectiveness. Continuous Learning and Intellectual Curiosity Reinforced commitment and ability to proactively learn and adapt to new tools, methods, and technologies. Strengthened personal and team competencies for ongoing professional growth and resilience. Increased openness and adaptability to emerging technologies and AI-driven solutions. Competency Outcomes This program directly supports strategic human resources objectives, including: Future-Proofing Talent: Equipping leaders and teams to thrive amid accelerating AI and digital transformation. Retention and Engagement: Investing in high-potential leaders to boost engagement and reduce turnover. Productivity and Efficiency: Immediate practical outcomes through significantly impacting team and organizational efficiency. Strategic HR Value & Impact

Level 3: Executive Leadership Coaching for Peak Performance Program Your leadership impact will be greatly affected by the competencies you are able to build a foundation for and enhance as you adjust to changing working environments and market conditions. Deciding which ones you will need the most in the coming 1-3 years is a critical success factor in achieving the outcomes you want you, your team, and your organization to achieve. Review the following information to ensure an understanding of each competency, complete the spreadsheet provided, and then review it with whom you report to so that you can ensure alignment. This information will be used to create your Cortex Leadership Development Plan that you will utilize during your executive coaching journey. Step 1: Review the Leadership Competencies Selection and Instruction Guide Guide Step 2: Review the Executive Leaders Mission Statement Mission Statement Step 3: Complete the Value Portion You will need this Value List to complete Part one of the Leadership Mission Statement exercise. Values Exercise Step 4: Complete the rest of the Mission Statement Step 5: Leadership Competencies Consider your Top 4 Leadership Competencies and why developing those are the most important in the coming year. Assessment Step 6: Review with your Supervisor It is best, when you complete this exercise, to review it with who you report to in order to get their feedback.

Training with Cortex Creating Leadership Teams Creating leadership teams that communicate effectively with coworkers, clients and customers. Mapping and Measuring Results Training leaders to map, measure, and design their time for maximum results. Establishing Proactive Ownership Recognizing and stopping the lack of accountability within teams, departments, and divisions and creating a culture of ownership and proactivity. Identifying Talent Identifying and hiring the best talent to fill the right seats on your organizational bus to ensure desired outcomes are achieved. Developing Agile Teams Developing more agile project teams that can innovate, plan, and execute important initiatives. Closing Skill and Resource Gaps Identifying and closing the gaps in skills and resources to enable your organization to grow at its maximum potential. Tools We Use Programs We Run Problems We Solve

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Executive Leadership Coaching to Organizational Peak Performance Your leadership impact will be greatly affected by the competencies you are able to build a foundation for and enhance as you adjust to changing working environments and market conditions. Deciding which ones you will need the most in the coming 1-3 years is a critical success factor in achieving the outcomes you want you, your team, and your organization to achieve. Review the following information to ensure an understanding of each competency, complete the spreadsheet provided, and then review it with whom you report to so that you can ensure alignment. This information will be used to create your Cortex Leadership Development Plan that you will utilize during your executive coaching journey. Steps 1 - 6 Step 1: Review the Leadership Competencies Selection and Instruction Guide Guide Step 2: Review the Executive Leaders Mission Statement Mission Statement Step 3: Complete the Value Portion and Submit your Values You will need this Value List to complete Part one of the Leadership Mission Statement exercise. Values Exercise Step 4: Complete the rest of the Mission Statement Step 5: Leadership Competencies Consider your Top 4 Leadership Competencies and why developing those are the most important in the coming year. Assessment Step 6: Review with your Supervisor It is best, when you complete this exercise, to review it with who you report to in order to get their feedback. Submit Your Values and Leadership Competencies! Submit Your Values & Leadership Competencies First name* Last Name* Email* Company* Position* Which Coaching Track are you on?* Strengthening Your Skillsets Leading Others to Peak Performance Leadership Coaching for Peak Performance Organizational Peak Performance Who is your Cortex Coach?* Lynda McNutt Foster Allen Foster Kim Levings What are your top 10 values? (List your 10 values one by one or upload a file below) Upload your Values here Upload Values Leadership Competencies - Upload your Excel Leadership Competencies Assessment below* Upload Leadership Competencies Submit You've Completed the Pre-Coaching Steps! Thank you for following the steps in your Coaching Track. You will recieve an email from your coach with their scheduling link so you can schedule your first session. If you have questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out to info@cortexleader.com or email your coach directly.

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Level 2: Leading Others to Peak Performance Your leadership impact will be greatly affected by the competencies you are able to build a foundation for and enhance as you adjust to changing working environments and market conditions. Deciding which ones you will need the most in the coming 1-3 years is a critical success factor in achieving the outcomes you want you, your team, and your organization to achieve. Review the following information to ensure an understanding of each competency, complete the spreadsheet provided, and then review it with whom you report to so that you can ensure alignment. This information will be used to create your Cortex Leadership Development Plan that you will utilize during your executive coaching journey. Step 1: Take the Cortex Coaching Intake Form Intake Form Step 2: Review the Leadership Competencies Selection and Instruction Guide Guide Step 3: Take the Leadership Competencies Assessment Assessment Step 4: Review with your Supervisor It is best, when you complete this exercise, to review it with who you report to in order to get their feedback. Step 5: Bring your Assessment results to your upcoming coaching session

Cortex Leadership Consulting uses proven methods and individual consultation to make lasting hiring choices. Talent Acquisition Talent Acquisition Talent Acquisition Talent Acquisition assess We assess your team and the available talent pool to learn what you need and what's available. advertise Google, LinkedIn, Indeed - you name it, we're on it to find and attract the right candidates. interview We screen and interview candidates, then work with you to identify the cream of the crop. onboard From day 1 through 90, we're there to help. Iterative check ins and coaching help us smooth out those onboarding bumps. Follow up Continuous improvement takes communication. We wrap up each engagement before switching back into gear for the next challenge. Our unique blend of advanced behavioral assessments, scientific rigor, and innovative interviewing techniques ensures we match the right talent to the right roles, driving success and growth in your organization. Our iterative, five-prong process ensures that we fully support your hiring needs. Cortex works to identify your team's unique dynamic and find the right person to fit the culture, not just the posting. Tools We Use Programs We Run Problems We Solve

The New Playbook of Teamwork The New Playbook of Teamwork equips leaders and teams to solve complex challenges faster and smarter in today’s AI-driven workplace. You’ll learn how to spark deeper insight, align around a clear vision, unlock ideas worth pursuing, and build plans that keep momentum alive. With the VIPEi framework, you’ll execute without burnout, iterate without bureaucracy, and foster a culture of inclusion and innovation—ensuring your team doesn’t just perform, but thrives. The pace of challenges today demands more than hard work—it requires a new rhythm for collaboration. This playbook pushes you to elevate how your team thinks, communicates, and creates together. By combining proven strategies with AI-enabled tools, you’ll replace stalled meetings with real momentum, reduce burnout by aligning energy with outcomes, and transform scattered efforts into shared breakthroughs. The result? Teams that move faster, innovate smarter, and stay resilient in the face of constant change. How Top Performers Use Conversation, Collaboration, and AI to Solve Big Challenges Faster Contact Us Contact us about small group and large group trainings. Read the Executive Summary of The New Playbook of Teamwork - How Top Performers Use Conversations, Collaboration, and AI to Solve Big Challenges Faster Executive Summary Listen to The New Playbook of Teamwork Deep Dive Conversation: Read the Executive Summary & Listen to the Deep Dive Conversation The New Playbook of Teamwork Digital eBook: A concise, actionable guide that shows you how to unlock smarter collaboration and innovation. Teamwork Rhythm Framework (VIPEi): A proven system that keeps teams aligned, energized, and moving faster together. Leadership & Team Prompts Pack: Exclusive AI-powered prompts to spark better questions, sharper vision, and bolder ideas. Implementation Play Sheets: Simple, ready-to-use tools that turn theory into action inside your team right away. Practical Inclusion Rules: A set of powerful, team-tested principles that create trust, safety, and innovation at every level. The New Playbook of Teamwork Package Includes What You'll Experience in the Full New Playbook of Teamwork Program Collective review of team dynamics, communication patterns, and current challenges. Introduction to the VIPEi Framework—clarifying how Insight, Vision, Ideation, Planning, Execution, and Iteration build a new rhythm of teamwork. Teamwide assessment to surface strengths, blind spots, and alignment opportunities. Practical exercises to practice “starting with Insight” and building clarity before solving. Session 1: Assessment and Insight Alignment (3–4 hrs) Facilitation of Vision exercises to define shared goals and success measures. Application of the 10 Rules of Ideation to create a safe, inclusive space for bold ideas. Guided practice in moving from ideas to structured, right-sized plans that protect momentum. Use of AI-supported tools to expand ideation, test assumptions, and strengthen planning clarity. Session 2: Vision, Ideation, and Planning in Action (3–4 hrs) Team coaching on executing without burnout—building energy, accountability, and support structures. Application of 10 Rules of Inclusion to strengthen trust, psychological safety, and collaboration. Practice in low-stakes iteration loops to refine work without bureaucracy or bottlenecks. Creation of a Team Rhythm Playbook—a customized guide that captures agreements, norms, and AI-enabled practices to sustain long-term performance. Session 3: Execution, Iteration, Sustainable Team Rhythms (3–4 hrs) The New Playbook of Teamwork training will help leaders build the skills today’s organizations demand most. More than a framework, this training gives you the tools to solve big challenges faster with smarter collaboration, practical conversation strategies, and AI integration. Leaders who apply these principles strengthen critical competencies, including: Vision and Strategic Clarity – framing challenges and opportunities in ways that mobilize teams. High-Impact Communication – leading conversations that inspire trust, reduce resistance, and drive action. Collaboration Across Silos – breaking down barriers and creating alignment between functions. Decision-Making Agility – applying AI and team intelligence to move faster with confidence. Innovation Under Pressure – fostering environments where fresh ideas surface, get tested, and scale. This training combines decades of leadership research with real-world application to help you navigate complexity, accelerate results, and elevate the performance of your team. What Training Will Include: Get Started with solving big challenges! Contact us about small group and large group trainings to get started. Contact us First name* Last name* Email* Company Name* Position* I am interested in (Select all that apply). Small Team Training Large Team Training Company Wide Training One-on-one training/coaching for better utilizing my VIPE strengths in the workplace. I would like information on getting Lynda McNutt Foster as a Keynote speaker. Other Is there any additional information you can provide about your Team that will help us personalize your training sessions specifically to your team?* Submit Ready to Solve Big Challenges Faster?

Level 4: Executive Leadership Coaching to Organizational Peak Performance Your leadership impact will be greatly affected by the competencies you are able to build a foundation for and enhance as you adjust to changing working environments and market conditions. Deciding which ones you will need the most in the coming 1-3 years is a critical success factor in achieving the outcomes you want you, your team, and your organization to achieve. Review the following information to ensure an understanding of each competency, complete the spreadsheet provided, and then review it with whom you report to so that you can ensure alignment. This information will be used to create your Cortex Leadership Development Plan that you will utilize during your executive coaching journey. Step 1: Review the Leadership Competencies Selection and Instruction Guide Guide Step 2: Review the Executive Leaders Mission Statement Mission Statement Step 3: Complete the Value Portion You will need this Value List to complete Part one of the Leadership Mission Statement exercise. Values Exercise Step 4: Complete the rest of the Mission Statement Step 5: Leadership Competencies Consider your Top 4 Leadership Competencies and why developing those are the most important in the coming year. Assessment Step 6: Review with your Supervisor It is best, when you complete this exercise, to review it with who you report to in order to get their feedback.

< Back The Meeting Trap Are your meetings helping or hurting productivity? Meeting Should Drive Results-Not Waste Time How many meetings did you attend last week? Now, how many of those meetings actually drove progress? Meetings should be a tool for execution-not a placeholder for indecision. Yet, many leaders fall into the trap of: Default meetings - recurring calls that no one questions No clear agenda - conversations go in circles No decision-making - forcing another follow-up meeting Here's how to make meetings work for you: Audit your recurring meetings. Cancel any that don't serve a clear purpose. Use AI-driven summaries instead of spending hours on debriefs. End every meeting with an action step. IF there's no decision, the meeting failed. Want to reclaim your time? Watch this 1-minute leadership insight on fixing bad meetings. [Insert Video Clip] Previous Next