Successful Executives Shape Emerging Leaders

(Johnson City, Tenn.- July 19) Natalie Manor, founder and CEO of Natalie Manor & Associates (), recently addressed the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors (NETAR) leadership class along with Lisa Alderman, development director of the Barter Theatre and Ellen Myatt, publisher of the Tri-Cities Business Journal.

NETAR officers Cindy Edwards and Ivan Tilley organized the leadership class after participating in the statewide Tennessee Association of Realtors leadership program. 

“Leadership training was available at the state level only and we wanted to develop a leadership class at the local level,” said Edwards, who is also involved with the Women’s Council of Realtors and recently published an article on ethics in CRS Magazine.  “I love to see people grow and flourish. Sandra Gilley, who recently passed away, shared her vision with me and helped my career. I want to help others just like she helped me. That is why I contacted Natalie.”

Manor shared the core components of leadership and public speaking with the NETAR emerging leaders. She also coached the group on behavioral types and characteristics and how to communicate effectively with varying personality types. Alderman discussed integrity, branding and finesse. Myatt emphasized the value of promoting business.

“Emerging leaders have good foundational skills,” said Manor. “ helps successful individuals realize that he or she is a leader, how to measure success and sustain it by imparting practical and useable experience. We have all had mentors that took the time to shape our careers. This workshop allows us to contribute to the excellence of emerging leaders.”

Alderman, who has helped to raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations and foundations, echoed the importance of giving back to others.

 “Sharing experiences and knowledge gained with others helps all of us to be more effective leaders,” said Alderman.  “Throughout my life, I have been fortunate to have people who shared their advice, expertise and wisdom.  It is really a pleasure to offer any insight that I have gained, and I hope it will be valuable to others.”

Myatt, who is heavily involved in arranging numerous awards that honor leaders in business and in healthcare, sees opportunities to give back to emerging leaders as an essential part of evolving personally as a leader.

“I am a composite of all the excellent leadership I have been exposed to over the past 20 years,” said Myatt.  “I think it is important for all of us who are evolving leaders to share what we're discovering that works best.  I have a deep interest in the development of other people in areas of leadership, integrity and care.”

Manor has traveled extensively throughout the east coast coaching leaders in the financial and healthcare industries and other professions on how to communicate more effectively.

“People have different behavioral styles, and understanding them empowers leaders to communicate more effectively.  No matter what industry a person is in, it is critical to learn how to communicate in a manner that is effective and creates sustainable results, especially when dealing with clients,” said Manor.

Eva Hunter, a participant at the leadership event, said she learned vital business essentials from all three speakers.

“I was awed by the entire session and the fact that NETAR attracted three powerful executives of this caliber,” said Hunter.  “The fact that they were all women made it even more impressive.  It is not often that speakers are willing to tackle difficult topics like integrity, honesty and ethics.  Manor was intuitive, forthright and insightful. Everybody could use the wisdom that Natalie provides.”

“Natalie brings a number of gifts to the Tri-Cities and among them are the fact that she has broad experiences outside of this market, is aware of what is happening beyond our boundaries, and has years of leadership training under her belt,” added Myatt.

Leadership is an ongoing process of continual growth and analysis according to Manor Alderman, and Myatt.

“There are no shortcuts to being an effective leader.  Each one of us must continually reenergize ourselves and put new skills and knowledge in our leadership toolbox,” said Alderman. 

Manor will speak at the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA) annual meeting next month, August 8 and 9^th in San Antonio Texas, where they are expecting a crowd of 1,000 people. Her topic “Leadership and the Whole Body Communicator,” was so popular among AHRA attendees last year that she was asked to present the topic again this year. She will also be the closing keynote speaker at the American Academy of Medical Administrators National Conference –“The Future of Healthcare” – to be held in Las Vegas in November.  More than 500 people are expected to be in attendance to hear Manor deliver a message on, “Leadership, Legacy and Excellence.”

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Editors Note:

Natalie Manor & Associates, () is a 20-year-old Executive Development company specializing in working with emerging and senior leaders in the areas of leadership and communication to maximize their potential and increase their productivity. More information is available at www.NatalieManor.com or by calling (800) 666-2230.