AU lecture discusses reality-based leadership

“Reality-Based Leadership” will be explored at the Aurora University Human Resources Institute from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, in the University Banquet Hall at Alumni Hall, 1410 Marseillaise Place. The public is invited. Admission is free. Networking and refreshments are at 7:30 a.m.

The guest speaker will be Cy Wakeman, author, workplace expert and president and CEO of Cy Wakeman Inc. in Omaha, Neb.

Wakeman says there is an absence of great leadership based in reality. “These times are calling for a new type of leader,” she said. “We need leaders who are willing and able to recreate mindsets — their own and the mindsets of others — to change circumstances and lead in a new and revolutionary way.

“The revolution begins with a few good leaders practicing reality-based leadership. A reality-based leader is one who is able to quickly see and radically accept the reality of the situation, conserve precious team energy and use that energy instead to impact reality.

“Better yet, a great reality-based leader anticipates the upcoming changes and capitalizes on the opportunity inherent in the situation without drama or defense.”

The Institute is co-sponsored by the Aurora University Dunham School of Business and Human Resource Management Systems, LLC of Naperville.

Reservations are requested. Call (630) 844-4894 or (630) 844-4917.

Future Institute programs include:

Ÿ March 30: “How to Effectively Utilize Social Networking”

Ÿ April 27: “Beyond Compliance: Consultative Approach to HR”

Ÿ May 25: “Trends in Labor Relations”

Ÿ June 29: “Current Federal and Illinois Legal Issues”

Ÿ Aug. 31: “What You Need to Know to be in Legal Compliance”

Ÿ Sept. 28: “Benefits/Compensation Trends”

Ÿ Oct. 26: “Caterpillar — Developing and Maintaining a High-Performance Work Culture to Achieve Business Results.”