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In the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven Covey wrote, “Seek first to understand.” This is a simple and…

When planning a corporate retreat, the first step is to understand the purpose of the retreat. In addition, the importance…

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While an exotic location is always exciting, they are not always the best choice for an offsite retreat. For instance, if…

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Lead2Goals‘ facilitators are experienced and have the unique ability to foster creative spirits within our clients. This creativity is supported through the…

In addition to retreats, Lead2Goals offers workshops which focus on topics like public speaking, team building, and affirmative leadership. Though our workshops…

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I am very proud to announce that Dr. Theresa Robbins Dudeck has joined the Lead2Goals team. Dr. Dudeck is a fantastic addition…

Professional Education and Turn Key Corporate Retreats We are excited to announce the launch of our new venture, Lead2Goals. There…