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Welcome to professional development training by Mixonian Institute (est. 2009.)
Training through Mixonian Institute cutting-edge programs is highly interactive and develops critical thinking and creativity, as well as improving communication skills.
Our programs, whether it’s Engage Any Audience or Leading Global Teams, are intense and fast-paced.
Mixonian Institute specializes in communication skills training and coaching for technical professionals and technically-trained executives who serve global teams and/or clients.
Our clients are experts in leading technical domains, including software development, pharmaceutical manufacturing, analytical testing and international taxation. Our students are industry and community leaders, who are adept and agile amid constant industry and market change.
Leaders of top brands affirm that communication skills make the difference between good and great professionals. Given our multicultural and global marketplace, the ability to establish good interpersonal relationships and engage diverse audiences is the most-valued leadership skill.
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7 Boardroom Ready Conversation Starters
No matter what your place in the organization, it’s good be boardroom ready. That means ready to hold your own in a conversation with senior leaders in your company and elsewhere. The first time I taught a group of big-company (this was a major airline) head honchos I was quite surprised with how informal they […]
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Add Value To Amplify Your Visibility
“You will get all you want in life, if you help enough other people to get what they want.” Zig Ziglar The math is simple: #1. Merely doing the work = getting more work to do while others get (or take) the credit. #2. Getting recognition = getting promoted/hired away. Getting recognition doesn’t […]
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How To Disagree at Work without Making Too Many Enemies in the Process
It’s kind of weird following up a webinar on likability (SLIDES are here) with insight on how to say “no” at work. But even likable leaders have to say “no” and say it often. Disagreeing with a decision, or direction (especially when coming from above), carries risk. If not done properly, your well-thought out arguments […]
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