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UpCloseTeam
Together the UpCloseTeam principals, Colette and Jon Close, have 50 years of experience in the exciting world of business and non- profit leadership. We know firsthand how much the effectiveness of leadership impacts performance.
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"These modules are great, and Jon is a very informative presenter"
Carol MacMillan
Board Director
"Thanks Colette for the session. Our team love it. The John Maxwell Team is very lucky to have you on the team."
Adrienne McKeller
HR with RRCWB
"I would personally like to thank you for all the coaching and development you have provided me these past months on both personal and professional level. All the life skills, coaching and mentoring provided by the UpCloseTeam has been nothing short of excellent. I will never forget how life changing it has been for me."
Tracey Francis Paquet
Government of Alberta
"I found the personality test to be so worthwhile. I love the content of the results package and how it helps us learn how to use our strengths improve on our blind spots and how it all relates to other personalities in our day to day work/life. As a facilitator you did an amazing job of highlighting why each personality type is so special and valued to any workplace. I look forward to working through mine more and using our team chart for future recruitment for the association. "
Leanne Hawco
Executive Director
"Many Communicate, Few Connect is an excellent session! You provided a ton of value in a one-hour session that went by in the blink of an eye. Thank you for an engaging presentation style as well the material was top notch."
Caroll Taiji
Taiji Communication Corporation
"I have completed other personality reports before, but this particular assessment offered tools to help me better understand myself and interact with others in a personal and, professional, capacity. I have shared this assessment with my colleagues at work and they are looking into completing their assessments too!"
Elizabethe Law
"This one hour "21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" Lunch & Learn was full of good information. It makes you ask yourself some very important questions to keep evolving as a leader. A very good introductory to effective leadership."
Richard Gray
"Excellent presentation and flow."
Wayne Schultz
Board Member
"Jon has a good understanding of the subject and is able to present the subject in a effective way for me to understand."
Amber Chapman
Board Member
"Congrats team on completing your first mastermind group, I know from speaking with you all that you enjoyed this opportunity and looked forward to your sessions with Colette each week."
Danielle LoBianco
"Thank you for a great session Jon!"
Serean Donver
Board Member
"Really exciting lunch & learn session on the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. The qualities of leadership has been thoroughly exposed to me in this session. The Leadership laws are timeless."
ELfosa Edokpolo
"Thanks Colette. I found these sessions were informative and relevant, and makes me more aware of the true influence of a leader, and the strategies of how to become the leader I would like to."
Laura Conibear
Sales & Events Specialist
"A lot of the info today made sense and can be used in other areas of my life."
Lynn MacWilliam
"Jon is an exceptional instructor!"
Dawn Mitchell
Board Member
"Colette I totally enjoyed the mastermind sessions."
Glennis Gillingham
"Thoroughly enjoyed participating in giving input and the discussion in this session."
Jack Boucher
"The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership lunch and learn session was very informative and great. "
Regina Oppon
"Fantastic. Needed this workshop."
Patricia Piironen
"The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership lunch and learn was very interesting and educational."
Kenneth Oppon
"This module was given in a level that was understood by all with different levels of education. There was humor and examples that were excellent. Very good understanding of what I should be doing."
Sheila Tubman
"Amazing training & feedback from facilitator & participants."
Edna Gervais
"Thanks to Jon for inspiring and increasing my excitement and passion for C.F. involvement and decision making."
Ray Reckseidler
"Very well presented with the right amount of time committed to each subject area. Kept it exciting and stimulating."
Euan Berger
"The course was very informative."
Marge Cele
"The personality test I completed with the UpCloseTeam was very enlightening. It is so important to know your strengths as well as your weakness’ so you can continue to grow and improve as an individual. I could not believe the accuracy of this test. Everything the test described about me was completely valid. This test also revealed things to me that I may not have ever known. Things that could have been a blind spot and harboured my ability work well with others. This insightful tool also helps you better understand the people in your work environment and promotes a sense of harmony by providing you with strategies on how to work with different personality types."
Lena Anikina
Adminstration Assistant
Discover Your Leadership Style
Use the Personality Leadership Report to explore your strengths and blind spots as a leader. If you've ever wondered what your team, clients or bosses are thinking… you are not alone. This on-line tool gives you new insight into yourself and others.
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Improve Your Influence and Impact with Others
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership developed by John C. Maxwell give you the key principles you need for successful leadership. We are all leaders in one way or another. Join us for mastermind sessions to build the foundation for your leadership success.
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Claim Your Full Leadership Potential
As John Maxwell certified coaches, teachers and speakers, we can offer you workshops, seminars, keynote speaking and teaching. Let our inspired leadership experience and wide range of tools help you realize your full leadership potential.
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Connect Like a True Leader
The Situational Leadership II model helps you connect more strongly with your team. In order to be truly effective, leaders need to be able to match each person's development level with an appropriate style. Complete this program to discover how.
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Engage the Leaders on Your Board
Our easy-to-access on-line training programs prepare board members to lead effectively. We guide you through the success principles of a great board, the legal duties of non-profit directors, and the mechanics of financial statements
Build your CF Skills
Our on-line training modules are designed specifically for Community Futures. Learn about the success principles of a great board, governing your loan portfolio, and the mechanics of financial statements.
Lunch & Learn
We offer a range of inspiring topics. Join us for useful information and a facilitated group discussion. Sign up today.
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