In the world of leadership, the expectations are high. Leaders are often seen as the cornerstones of their organizations, the ones who hold everything together, and the embodiment of unwavering strength. It can be overwhelming…
Posts Published byAndrea Diese Dr. Andrea Diese is the President of American Management and Leadership by Design. She brings with her several years of executive leadership experience. Prior to her appointment to American Management and Leadership by Design, she served as the Chief Operating Officer for Sterling Marketing, Management and Consulting where she exceled at strategic planning and implementation and was able to incorporate her passion and 20 years of knowledge in training and development. Dr. Diese also worked in administration at the University level for several years as a College Chair for the School of Business and President. Some of her responsibilities included leading the selection, assessment, certification, mentoring, evaluation and training of campus faculty. In addition, she developed and maintained the quality and integrity of the programs and oversaw the fiscal and academic development of the College.
Prior to transiting to higher education, Dr. Diese worked as the Training and Development Manager for US Army in the Project Management Defense Communication and Army Switched Systems division. She supported the warfighter by providing technical support to the Product Manager, Defense Communications Systems Continental United States (PM-DCS CONUS – Continental United States and SWA – Southwest Asia) office by analyzing and defining Directorate of Information Management (DOIM) training requirements, developing training strategies, identifying training sources, and coordinating training. Some of her responsibilities included organizational assessments that entailed succession planning, knowledge transference, reengineering and change initiatives, utilizing continuous improvement and document training procedures to maintain effectiveness and efficiencies within the agency, and perform metric evaluations to ensure the alignment of tasks to the vision, mission, strategic goals and objectives of the organization.
Dr. Diese holds a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Spanish from Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Bridging the Generation Gap: Effective Communication Beyond Jargon
Date: August 18, 2023 Communication is the lifeblood of any organization, but when different generations come together in the workplace, misunderstandings can arise due to the use of jargon. Jargon, often unique to specific industries…
Bouncing Back: Strategies to Re-engage as a Leader and Avoid Burnout
Date: August 4, 2023 In the demanding world of leadership, it’s not uncommon to feel mentally, emotionally, and physically drained. More leaders feel this way than not. And as leaders, we often carry the weight…
Building Trust Across 5 Generations: 5 Steps to Foster a Culture of Trust
Date: July 7, 2023 Trust. It’s a small word, but it carries immense weight in any organization. Trust is not something that can be demanded or acquired overnight. It must be earned through consistent actions…
The Art of Reconnecting: 4 Recommendations to Re-engage Employees after Downtime
Date: July 21, 2023 As summer is in full swing, many of our employees are taking well-deserved downtime to recharge and rejuvenate. It’s wonderful to witness the positive impact of this time off, as conversations…
Embracing Time Off: Cultivating an Environment of Rest and Recharge
Date: June 23, 2023 The notion of taking time off can sometimes feel daunting for leaders. We find ourselves caught in a perpetual cycle of juggling responsibilities, managing overflowing inboxes, and succumbing to the fear…
The Crucial Connection Between Mental Health and Leadership
Date: June 9, 2023 In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environments, the role of a leader has become increasingly challenging. Leaders are expected to guide their teams, drive results, and navigate complex organizational dynamics. However,…
Creating a Culture of Self-Care: Unlocking Employee Well-Being and Organizational Success
Date: May 26, 2023 Write a 1000 word blog addressing how organizations can create a culture of self care. Provide 5 strategies to help shift the culture and thinking to one that benefits all employees….
The Importance of Self-Care for Leaders: Nurturing Yourself and Your Team for Success
Date: May 18, 2023 Write a 1000 word newsletter addressing the importance of self care as it relates to being a leader. Provide statistics about the impact of the lack of self care on oneself,…
Advance Women to the C-Suite Using Inclusive Leadership in 3 Easy Steps
Date: April 28, 2023 3 Easy steps – Using inclusive leadership to help women advance to the c-suite You may be thinking, “Everywhere you turn, inclusive leadership this…..inclusive leadership that. If inclusive leadership is so…