Behind the Podium

Create The Right Environment To Develop Effective Leaders

by Donald Hatter, Bestselling Author

It is no surprise to see companies investing time and resources in leadership training and development, which is great, but only if companies have set up an environment that recognizes that great leadership is about influence, not authority. (originally published on Forbes.com - Oct 2017)

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How To Avoid Being Considered Overqualified For A Job

by Donald Hatter, Bestselling Author

If you are in the job market and you are not getting offers because you have been told that you are overqualified, you may want to take a deeper look at how you present yourself. It is hard and unlikely for companies to pass on candidates who are talented, enthusiastic and great team players (originally published on Forbes.com - Sept 2017)

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Want People To Perceive You As Valuable? Start With How You Message Them

by Donald Hatter, Bestselling Author

If you constantly share information that has little value for your intended audience, at some point, you will be seen as a person with little to offer professionally. Being labeled as such hinders your ability to thrive in your career. (originally published on Forbes.com - August 2017)

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About Our Name

Yes, we know there's a difference between a lectern and a podium. A lectern is the stand upon which a speaker can hold their notes. It often holds the microphone. A podium is the platform. A stage.

Our name, Behind the Podium is meant to convey that there's a lot that happens backstage, before a speaker ever gets in front of an audience. Behind the Podium can give you, the reader, some insight about how a speaker got to the podium, and what they're doing behind the scenes.

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