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Mary Larson
Coach

Topics vitally important in the workplace of today
Eric Svaren
 

I'm glad to see Mary is coaching full-time today. She is a natural!
Terry Kakida

 

This program is a must for any new manager in business!
Scott Stratten

 

Far exceeded my already-high expectations!
Brett Ronneberg

 

WOW! Fabulous stuff!
Eric Svaren

 

Mentoring and developing people has always come naturally to Mary...
Jeraldine McCray

 

Simple down to earth style of presentation...
Michael Auch

 

Great job helping us get where we needed to go
Roger Valdez

 

Mary was ahead of her time...
Terry Kakida

 

Professional, supportive, non-judgmental, and fun to work with
Amy Egtvet
 

Helped me stay focused on my vision and possibilities
Amy Egtvet
 

Are you a new manager?
 

Are you unclear about what you are supposed to do now?

Or how to get everything done?

What if I told you that, in the next 90 days, you could learn:

1. Six ways to master the manager role

    and

2. Have personal and confidential help applying them in your 
    unique situation.
                    
Would you be interested? Click here to register

What are your challenges as a new manager? 

§        You’ve just been promoted and you have experienced an exponential increase in the magnitude of your responsibility.

§        You have multiple priorities like you wouldn’t believe.

§        You now must choose the proper actions and manage your time well. No more just filling in a time sheet — now you are on the other side, receiving those time sheets!

§        You are now managing people who used to be your peers.

§        You are now in the middle of the organization and want to keep your personal integrity intact.

§        You want to build up your managerial strengths without having to admit you have any weaknesses or sitting through yet another management training program.
 

If these are your concerns, read on —  

You probably got promoted because you are good — if not great — at what you
were doing. But it takes more than technical expertise to manage. You are now
operating under a different set of expectations.

Do you want to look, feel, and be competent — good — great! in your role as
manager? Do you want to be a good manager?

My programs help you figure out what your role is, who you are in it, and how you
can be most effective. I offer six unique ways to establish yourself as a master of
the manager role. Each way has principle to back you up and strategies to carry
you forward. This is management training that really works!

Understand the role.

  Express personal authority.

Lead from the middle.

  Facilitate interaction.

  Build in feedback.

  Take action.

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This development program will help you to: 

• Reduce managerial blunders so you don’t have to spend time mending fences

• Upgrade your skills so you feel good about your contribution and enjoy your manager role

• Increase your value to your company and make more money

• Boost your confidence so you can handle situations that you haven’t been prepared to handle as a supervisor or employee

• Develop excellent working relationships so that your group achieves great results - Become a great team leader

• Prioritize your workload so that you can have a life outside of work

• Delegate efficiently so that you don’t feel it would be quicker to just do it yourself - Master delegation

More confidence. Less stress. More money. Easier work.

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Mary developed a right-on training program for managers that was well-grounded, well-paced, and well-received. She was in-tune with the needs of our organization (Seattle City Light) and managed to create a program that many attended and benefited from. The program provided many coaching and problem-solving opportunities , so managers could use the training in context of their real-world issues. Mary was ahead of her time as well, developing a "Dial-a-Coach" call-in support structure pilot program in the mid-90's. I'm glad to see she is coaching full-time today. She is a natural! Terry Kakida Drainage/Wastewater Systems Planning Supervisor Seattle Public Utilities

My MBPA program was designed
with you in mind. 

• Directly applies to your work situation

• Makes efficient use of your time

• Based on principles, yet focuses on real-life application

• Is confidential

• Has format options priced so you can stay within your corporate or personal budget and still invest in your own success

• Is offered by a reputable consulting and training company in business since 1978

• Is offered by a company who loves what they do — helping managers do a job that is often under-appreciated and under-invested in

• Is offered by a company who prides itself on providing you with a high
  return on your investment.

• Guarantees your satisfaction, or your money back

Three formats for learning —
You choose which fits best for you.

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I had to drop you a line to tell you that I just finished going through your course and I have to say this program is a must for any new manager in business! Knowing first hand the struggles that a new manager faces in the business world, this program is so practical that they can start using the techniques the day they learn them, and see results instantly! Well done! Scott Stratten, President Un-marketing.com, Ontario, Canada

I’m a natural-born manager,
but I never really knew what I did
or how to teach it to others
…until now…

Let me introduce myself: my name is Mary Larson. I had these challenges too! I got promoted into management and suddenly I was managing my former peers. I had so many things to do I had to make sure I was doing the “right” things. I took it all home, but that didn’t help. How I wish I had known then what I know now.

I have always been able to see how the little pieces fit into the big picture and how they can fit in better. For example, I managed a university warehouse for several years in which we held the first state-approved public auctions for surplus university property. I developed a system so that we could efficiently utilize staff and warehouse space, keep cycling the equipment out of the unwanted areas, and make money for the university at the same time. My system is still being used over 10 years later!

As the supervisor of the moving crew at that same university, I developed a system which combined direct assignments with the self-assignment of work. This system worked far better than any previous attempt to treat every worker exactly the same and as if they could perform exactly the same every day of the week. (That is simply not realistic for this type of physical work.)

Our injury and sick-leave rate was reduced and job satisfaction soared. Our customers, the university staff, were served by a moving crew that felt respected and appreciated. No more slow downs, sick leave over-usage, or customer complaints. And all from creating a system that allowed individuals to be individuals. The system I created did the team building for me.

How did I do it? That is what I have been curious about ever since. I even got a Masters in Public Administration. But I knew there was more…After developing management training for a major public utility, I then took two graduate-level programs and it all began falling into place. By applying the principles I learned in an advanced leadership program, I figured out what I was doing and why it worked so well. And, I want to share that information with you through my Partner for Success coaching programs.

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I’m extremely pleased to be able to add my voice as a testimony to what Mary did while working at the UW and to what she are capable of continuing to do in her business. She had a way of interacting with the staff and keeping things running smoothly, even though there were always last minute demands and unexpected situations to deal with. She developed a system for selling the University's surplus property that benefited both the U and the public at large. Her ability to get things done with the resources at hand was outstanding. I know that what Mary is doing now to help new managers is a perfect extension of the mentoring and development of people that has always come so naturally to her. Jeraldine McCray, Associate Vice President Facilities Services, University of Washington

My programs are about coaching you in your situation, not theory for theory sake.

Now I am a professional coach and the leader of Partner for Success, the coaching division of Applied Communication Strategies, Inc. I developed Partner for Success when I got clear that my passion, my focus, and my greatest gift to the world is all about mastering the manager role. It all fits together and I’m offering it to you now.

I’ve developed coaching programs that help new managers succeed regardless of their previous experience. I provide information focused on your situation, not a generic course. It’s directly applicable to your situation because I coach you, I don’t just spout theory. You get the benefit of my managing experience during the last two decades — blue collar, white collar, volunteers — plus the leading edge coaching techniques of this century.

I’m going to show you how you can dramatically increase your competence, effectiveness, and enjoyment in the next 90 days. As a result, you’ll have increased your self-confidence and know-how. People above you and below you will notice you are making a difference in the company. You’ll experience the internal and external rewards of looking, feeling, and being regarded as competent in your manager role.

It will be awesome to go home after a day at work feeling proud, satisfied, and knowing that you contributed directly to the bottom line!

Enhance your effectiveness
and the company’s bottom line.

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• Partner for Success programs allow you to create your own learning objectives and coaching goals. You progress from week to week.

• Time-efficient — No need to cover what you already know, but essential to fill you in on basic principles if you don’t know them.

• Directly applicable to your daily problems — your problems are what we talk about, not some scenarios dreamed up in an academic class.

If you concerned about someone knowing you are seeking to develop yourself as a manager…  

Let me tell you that all coaching and coursework is strictly confidential. You have the option to pay privately or have your company pay. Click here for a spec sheet for budget approval. Expenses for professional development or corporate training may be deductible for federal taxes for employees, depending on specific state law; check with your tax advisor. Leadership development is an excellent investment.

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What makes Partner for Success unique

My company focuses on managing by personal authority, a unique, inside-out approach. I believe that what changes inside you has far more impact than what goes on around you. You’ve heard the old adage: it’s not what happens to you that matters; it’s what you do with it that counts. Based on this philosophy, I help you focus on the deeper changes so that you get a big shift from your coaching experience.

Think about a lever. It takes a plank and a fulcrum to make a lever. And with a lever you can get more done; you have leverage to lift an object. The energy it takes to move the plank (and thus lift the object) is a function of the length of the lever and the placement of the fulcrum. In terms of coaching, this is like placing that fulcrum, or change point, at a deeper, more profound place in you. So we won’t be just talking about better prioritizing of work or more aptitude with company politics. This is not typical executive coaching. You will be learning about you, getting to know you in this new role called manager. Your gifts. Your talents. Your fears. Your goals. Because the better you know you, the more you can manage from your person and exercise your personal authority.

After all, if you just wanted to get better at managing all the tasks and priorities of managing, you could go buy a bigger and better Palm Pilot.

You’ve probably taken time management classes and been to training seminars. I love ‘em too! They are inspiring in the moment, and sometimes the uplift lasts for several days back in the workplace. But have you ever been supported by someone to use that uplift and inspiration right where you are? As your coach, I can help you determine the vitally important information and devise a way to use it to make changes in your day to day life. Partner for Success, programs are about using information, not just having it. These programs help you master the boss role.

The 90-day MBPA program is unique because it combines both content and coaching. Often management coaching does not include content. And most content-courses do not include coaching. But I include both because I know that the most important thing you’ll get out of any class or seminar is whatever you will actually use! And Partner for Success programs not only give you information, but I also help you determine how to use it right where you are.

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The knowledge you gain through coaching
stays with you, not with the job. 

In one-on-one coaching and in group classes, you will experience for yourself what an effective coaching relationship is all about. You will use that relationship for your own purposes. And you will learn how to coach your people. If managing is all about relationships, then here is a perfect opportunity to experience a high-quality, highly effective coaching relationship for yourself. See how it is done and then apply your newly gained knowledge to your own situation. This includes job situations, but it also works for you at home, in relationships with family and friends, and as a volunteer.

You can go to a seminar or back to school. Maybe you even already have your MBA. In contrast to these approaches, coaching is a methodology that is all about you and your unique situation. If the idea of investing in yourself appeals to you, check out my coaching approach. You will benefit, personally and directly, in all aspects of your life.

Coaching is not just about what’s in your head. It taps into what’s in your heart. 

Okay, my advisors warned me not to use language like “what’s in your heart.” But you know what, it is what’s in your heart that matters. You’ve seen it and you know it. For example, think of your most favorite manager, someone you really admire. What did they have going for them? Were they competent? I’m sure they were. Personable? Probably, or at least they were predictable in their personality. But I’ll bet you that that favorite manager you had was acting consistently with what’s in their heart. They were “walking the talk.” That means something deeply inspiring. They were walking the talk of their own heart. And when human beings do that — they are in touch with profound power and able to exert incredible influence.

But if you’ve got so much to do, how do you even know what’s on your desk let alone what’s in your heart? Through developing your personal authority, your self-awareness, self-confidence, and ability to succeed is activated. You still need to learn how to choose the proper actions and to show others how to do this as well. But that is not something you are going to get out of a book or generic leadership training. You are going to get it when you pay attention to what you are doing, notice how it works, and adapt and try again. My coaching provides a pace, structure, and support as you evolve in your role.

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Partner for Success so you can stand in your own personal authority,
 day in and day out. 

Conducting that managerial balancing act between getting the work done and attending to the people doing the work requires mastery. You want to be good at it so that you are efficient, effective, and feel good about your work. Who knows? This may be as far as you go, or you may keep rising in the organization — or even start your own someday. What you learn and the habits you form as a new manager can make or break your productivity, satisfaction, and fulfillment for years to come.

I designed my 90-day program for new managers — such as yourself — who want to cut through the generic stuff and focus on exactly those areas you know will strengthen your competency. I help you zero in on your own way of becoming a master manager. My Partner for Success, programs focus on your situation and help you learn right in your own office. With information, application, support, feedback, perspective, new approaches, and options. What an excellent return on investment to quickly be competent, confident, and capable of managing well. And it is fully guaranteed.

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Easy No-Hassle Guarantee 
 

If at any time during a Partner for Success program, you do not wish to continue, just let me know. You will receive a pro-rated refund of any pre-paid fees.

If you complete a program with Partner for Success and you don’t feel completely satisfied with your results, just ask for your money back and you will get it. I want you to know that you can proceed at no risk to you. You can get your money back with no hassle. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Yours in mastery,

Mary
Mary Larson, MPA, MBPA
Vice President
Applied Communication Strategies, Inc. (ACSI)
8425 Tillicum Rd SW Suite 210, Seattle, WA 98136-2416
www.ACSISeattle.com/newmanagers

If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at marylarson@ACSIseattle.com
private voice line 206-932-5744…fax 206-932-5766

P.S. If you are interested in my approach but feel you’ve taken enough classes for the time being, click here for another coaching option.

Partner for Success
A Division of Applied Communication Strategies, Inc.
8425 Tillicum Road SW Suite 210
Seattle, WA 98136-2416
www.ACSIseattle.com/newmanagers

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When you purchase from ACSI, your order is taken on a secure server. Your privacy is guarded. All ACSI products are guaranteed to provide the value you expect. We gladly offer a full money back guarantee. If we can answer any questions for you, please do not hesitate to contact us at or call us at 1-206-932-7100

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Momentum Coaching

For new managers who want to establish their mastery

Sign up for coaching support to ensure that you develop good practices as a new manager. Weekly phone calls with email support between sessions provide a framework and foundation from which you can establish and increase your momentum of mastery.

The monthly coaching fee is just $300.

The more you pre-pay, the more you save:

• Save $50 and pre-pay for 3 months coaching at $850.
• Save even more and pre-pay for 6 months coaching at $1500.
  It’s like getting one month free! Or like paying only $250 per month.
• If you really want to save, and ensure your success, pre-pay for 12 months of coaching at $2700. It’s like getting three months free! Or like paying $225 per month. An outstanding value for coaching at this level!
   

To begin Momentum Coaching, schedule an initial intake session. This is an individual session of 90 minutes in which we determine your goals, establish the coaching relationship, and complete assessment tools. The fee for the initial intake is $100.

Click here to Register for Momentum Coaching

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Self-Study Program 

Perfect for new managers who value learning at their own pace

Focus on the modules that mean the most to you at this time. I send you a module each week via email on one of the 6 ways to master the manager role. Each module contains essential content, exercises, thought-provoking questions, and tons of suggestions for practical application.

Each module is just $25.

BONUS: When you complete all 6 modules, you receive a coupon good for an individual 40-minute coaching session. ($75 value)

TOTAL INVESTMENT: $150.

TOTAL VALUE: $225

Click here to register for the Self-Study Program

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Group Coaching 

The right choice for managers who value learning with others

Set aside one hour per week for six weeks and let yourself learn. Join other managers for information and discussion on the 6 ways to master the manager role. You will call into a conference call along with others who have registered for the series. (Long distance charges may apply; they are your responsibility.) Click here for the dates for the next series.

Each week we will cover one way to master the manager role. I include theory, application ideas, and suggestions for you to experiment with in your own work setting. You will receive via email all of the material in the self-study course each week prior to the conference call.

Each session is just $49.

SIGNING BONUS: When you register, you will receive a downloadable copy of “The Cross Works Puzzle: Succeeding in the Modern Organization,” by Robert P. Crosby, PhD, founder of the Leadership Institute of Seattle (LIOS) and with special forwards by Mary Larson, MPA, and Colleen Brady, MA, MS. ($17.95 value)

BONUS: When you complete all 6 modules, you receive a coupon good for an individual 40-minute coaching session. ($75 value)

TOTAL INVESTMENT: $294

TOTAL VALUE: $386.95

Click here to register for Group Coaching

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One-on-One Coaching 

"90-Day MBPA" 

Excellent for managers who want coaching support
while they practice what they are learning

Sign up for coaching support to speed your pace of progress. I send you a module each week via email on one of the 6 ways to master the manager role. Then you schedule a 40-minute coaching call in the alternate weeks to discuss real-life application of what you are learning in your specific environment.

You have the freedom to study the material when you want, but you also increase your momentum with 6 individual coaching sessions.

The entire 3-month package is just $450.

You receive via email all of the material in the self-study course each week. ($150 value).

SIGNING BONUS: When you register, you will receive a downloadable copy of “The Cross Works Puzzle: Succeeding in the Modern Organization,” by Robert P. Crosby, PhD, founder of the Leadership Institute of Seattle (LIOS) and with special forwards by Mary Larson, MPA, and Colleen Brady, MA, MS. ($17.95 value)

BONUS: You will receive the $100 intake session at no charge. This is an individual session of 90 minutes in which we determine your goals, establish the coaching relationship, and complete assessment tools. ($100 value)

CERTIFICATE: Upon completion of the 12-week program, you will receive an MBPA certificate suitable for framing (Priceless)

TOTAL INVESTMENT: $450

TOTAL VALUE: $567.95

Click here to register for One-on-One Coaching, 90 Day MBPA

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Thank you for visiting my website. If you are ready for a supportive coach to partner with you, give me a call or register for a program. You'll be glad you did!  Mary    

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