RALEIGH, N.C. — November 11, 2025 — The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) is proud to announce that Suzie Bishop, Vice President of Product Development, has been honored with the Silver award in the category “Most Resilient Female Leader” at the 22nd annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

This award honors female leaders who demonstrate exceptional perseverance, vision and impact in guiding their organizations through periods of change. Suzie has been recognized for her unwavering commitment to excellence, consistently empowering her team to rise above challenges and continually deliver outstanding results.

“We’re thrilled to see Suzie receive this well-deserved recognition,” said Maureen Shriver, CEO at CLS. “Her seamless adaptability has been instrumental in our success and showcases just how deeply Suzie embodies the values we champion. Suzie continues to set a remarkable standard within our organization and beyond.”

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business celebrates the outstanding achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs and professionals from around the world, highlighting the significant contributions they make to business leadership, innovation and organizational excellence. This year, more than 1,500 entries from over 48 nations and territories were submitted for consideration. Finalists were determined based on the average scores of more than 190 business professionals worldwide, serving across seven judging committees.

Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie Awards, said, “Now in its 22nd year, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business attracted an exceptional range of nominations. We are continually inspired by how meaningful it is for women to receive a Stevie Award and the lasting impact it can have on their careers and organizations.”

For more information about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and a full list of winners in all categories, visit www.StevieAwards.com/Women. 

About The Center for Leadership Studies

At The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), we are committed to enabling leaders at all levels to achieve their highest potential through innovative, impactful leadership training that is grounded in research and application. As the global home of the Situational Leadership^® Model, the most successful and widely adopted leadership model available, our award-winning solutions and coaching services enable leaders to engage in effective performance conversations that build trust, increase productivity and drive behavior change.

Media Contact – Julia Pope, Director of Marketing – julia.pope@situational.com

About the Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards^®, The International Business Awards^®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, and the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.stevieawards.com/.

RALEIGH, N.C. — November 6, 2025 — The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) has announced updates to the Leading With Emotional Intelligence course, modernizing the design and delivery to provide a more engaging and seamless learning experience.

The course now features refreshed visuals, a streamlined learning journey and new video content, all designed to enhance clarity and maintain learner engagement. Support materials have also been redesigned to facilitate smoother delivery and improve usability.

“We’ve taken a strong course and made it even stronger,” said Suzie Bishop, VP of Product Development. “At CLS, we’re dedicated to keeping our courses relevant and impactful, updating them as needed to meet the evolving needs of modern leaders. This update underscores our commitment to delivering engaging, innovative and high-quality programs that consistently drive meaningful results.”

Emotional Intelligence (EI) has become increasingly essential for managing both people and performance in today’s dynamic workplace. Recognizing the growing need for emotionally intelligent leaders, our team revitalized the Leading With Emotional Intelligence course to support organizations in strengthening the capabilities that matter most. “Now more engaging, relevant and transformative, this course continues to play a key role in developing strong, well-rounded leaders across organizations,” said Maureen Shriver, CEO at CLS.

Available in in-person instructor-led training (ILT) and virtual instructor-led training (vILT), Leading With Emotional Intelligence remains a powerful 8-hour course that teaches leaders to harness the power of EI to drive performance, deepen engagement and build stronger, more connected teams.

Through discussion, self-assessment and peer learning, participants will develop a deeper understanding of how emotions impact workplace dynamics and apply intentional, empathetic leadership behaviors to foster more positive, productive interactions. To learn more about the Leading With Emotional Intelligence course, visit https://situational.com.

About The Center for Leadership Studies

At The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), we are committed to enabling leaders at all levels to achieve their highest potential through innovative, impactful leadership training that is grounded in research and application. As the global home of the Situational Leadership^® Model, the most successful and widely adopted leadership model available, our award-winning solutions and coaching services enable leaders to engage in effective performance conversations that build trust, increase productivity and drive behavior change.

Media Contact – Julia Pope, Director of Marketing – julia.pope@situational.com

RALEIGH, N.C. — October 22, 2025 — The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) has announced the release of the Managing Conflict course, which enables leaders to develop self-awareness and skills that turn potentially destructive conflict into constructive dialogue, enhancing the ability to diagnose and respond effectively to conflict situations.

Workplace conflict is inevitable, but when poorly managed or left unaddressed, it can disrupt operations, derail performance and erode team relationships. Research from Gitnux reveals that conflict costs businesses an estimated $359 billion annually in lost productivity and accounts for over half of all employee turnover.¹ The good news is that same data shows that early leader intervention can prevent up to 65% of conflict from escalating.¹

In the end, the most efficient businesses aren’t those without conflict, but those that can address it effectively and harness it as a force for innovation, collaboration and growth. Our Managing Conflict course equips leaders to recognize the signs of disruptive conflict, adapt to different conflict tendencies and apply the conflict management style that best fits the situation.

“In today’s fast-paced, high-stakes work environment, effective conflict management skills are essential,” Suzie Bishop, VP of Product Development at The Center for Leadership Studies, says. “The Managing Conflict course goes beyond surface-level de-escalation tactics to equip leaders with practical tools and strategies to manage conflict effectively. By empowering leaders to uncover the root causes of conflict and respond with clarity and intention, the Managing Conflict course enables meaningful, lasting resolution. Leaders come away equipped to turn tension into trust, keeping their teams aligned, engaged and performing at their best—even when they don’t agree.”

Available in in-person instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (vILT) and self-paced training, Managing Conflict is a two-hour course that teaches leaders to make conflict serve their goals—not undermine them.

Through discussion, a self-assessment and peer learning, participants discover their and others’ behavioral tendencies during conflict and how to adapt their approach for the best possible outcome. For more information about the Managing Conflict course, visit https://situational.com.

About The Center for Leadership Studies

At The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), we are committed to enabling leaders at all levels to achieve their highest potential through innovative, impactful leadership training that is grounded in research and application. As the global home of the Situational Leadership^® Model, the most successful and widely adopted leadership model available, our award-winning solutions and coaching services enable leaders to engage in effective performance conversations that build trust, increase productivity and drive behavior change.

Media Contact – Julia Pope, Director of Marketing – julia.pope@situational.com

References

¹Lindner J. Workplace conflict statistics. Gitnux. April 29, 2025. https://gitnux.org/workplace-conflict-statistics/. Accessed September 15, 2024.

RALEIGH, N.C. — September 11, 2025 — The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) has announced the launch of the Performance Readiness^® Pass, a subscription service that provides scalable access to CLS’ collection of best-selling leadership development programs.

The Performance Readiness^® Pass offers a flexible and integrated learning that engages every level of the workforce. This solution is the first of its kind to provide training across core leadership competencies that’s grounded in one foundational framework—the Situational Leadership^® Model—enabling organizations to develop the critical skills needed to succeed in the age of disruption.

“Sustainable performance improvement requires a connected, in-depth strategy instead of the outdated flavor-of-the-month approach,” Chris Shriver says. “The Performance Readiness^® Pass aims to address the limitations of traditional, fragmented and one-off training by offering a unified structure that allows leaders to develop skills progressively and in alignment with their entire organization.”

The Performance Readiness^® Pass features a fee structure that lowers the per-learner costs and offers expanded accessibility across teams. The three-tier options create flexibility to select the one that best meets the needs of the organization. With the Performance Readiness^® Pass, you can simplify vendor management by replacing multiple providers with one comprehensive, high-value solution while also benefiting from a superior learner experience.

The introduction of the Performance Readiness^® Pass displays CLS’s complete commitment toward continuous, organization-wide development—providing more consistent, long-term leadership growth.

For more information about the Performance Readiness^® Pass, visit https://situational.com/performance-readiness-pass/.

About The Center for Leadership Studies

At The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), we are committed to enabling leaders at all levels to achieve their highest potential through innovative, impactful leadership training that is grounded in research and application. As the global home of the Situational Leadership^® Model, the most successful and widely adopted leadership model available, our award-winning solutions and coaching services enable leaders to engage in effective performance conversations that build trust, increase productivity and drive behavior change. 

Media Contact – Julia Pope, Director of Marketing – julia.pope@situational.com

Raleigh, NC – September 4, 2025 – The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) announced it has been recognized as a 2025 Training Magazine Network Choice Awards Winner in the Leadership Development Category—the only award program in the industry based solely on crowd-sourced input.

“This year’s voting was our most vigorous to date, with more than 13,300 votes for nearly 250 providers. The best-of-the-best were clearly identified by their high rankings based on the effectiveness of their tools, platforms and services,” notes Training magazine Editor/Publisher Lorri Freifeld. “These provider organizations are standouts for their customer care, innovation and training solutions that truly optimize, engage and prepare learners. We’re excited to recognize their stellar accomplishments and dedication to fostering training excellence.”

The Leadership Development category recognizes programs that build the skills, mindset and resilience today’s leaders need to thrive. From emerging managers to senior executives, these initiatives reinforce the leading theories, while offering practical, high-impact learning experiences that foster growth, accountability and strategic thinking. This category honors efforts to not only develop individual leaders and overall performance but also have a focus on strengthening organizational culture to empower everyone’s long-term success.

“This award is especially meaningful to us because it wasn’t decided by a panel—it was decided by the very people we work for and with every day,” Maureen Shriver, CEO of The Center for Leadership Studies, says. “To be recognized by the community we aim to serve is the highest compliment we could receive and tells us we’re making the right kind of impact.”

For more information about Training Magazine’s Choice Awards or to view the full list of 2025 winners, visit Training magazine’s website.

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Training magazine (https://trainingmag.com) is the industry standard for professional development and news for training, human resources and business management professionals in all industries through its print and digital magazine, two annual conferences, online courses, webinars and multiple awards programs.

About The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS):

At The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), we are committed to enabling leaders at all levels to achieve their highest potential through innovative, impactful leadership training that is grounded in research and application. As the global home of the Situational Leadership^® Model, the most successful and widely adopted leadership model available, our award-winning solutions enable leaders to engage in effective performance conversations that build trust, increase productivity and drive behavior change.

Media Contact – Julia Pope, Director of Marketing – julia.pope@situational.com

RALEIGH, N.C. — March 13, 2025 — Training Industry today announced its selections for the 2025 Top Training Companies lists for the Leadership Training sector of the corporate learning and development (L&D) market. Training Industry, the leading research and information resource for corporate learning leaders, prepares the Training Industry Top 20 report on critical sectors of the corporate training marketplace to better inform professionals about the best and most innovative providers of training services and technologies.

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Selection to the 2025 Training Industry Top Leadership Training Companies lists was based on the following criteria:

• Variety, depth/thoroughness and quality of program and service offerings for leadership training.
• Market Presence, brand visibility, innovation and impact in the leadership development market.
• Caliber of Client portfolio and customer relationships.
• Business performance and growth trajectory

“This year’s Top 20 Leadership Training companies represent the most competitive segment of our industry, showcasing organizations that excel in developing leaders at all levels through innovative and strategic learning solutions,” said Jalen Banks, market research analyst at Training Industry, Inc. “These companies distinguish themselves with high-quality leadership programs and advanced technology, including AI-driven solutions, that foster impactful learning experiences and workplace transformation. By providing diverse metrics and flexible delivery methods, they equip leaders with the tools necessary to adapt to the evolving needs of the modern workforce.

About Training Industry, Inc.

“We make connections.” Our company has a passion for making connections. We cultivate high-value conversations for select solution providers and with our highly engaged community of corporate learning and development leaders and decision-makers. These conversations benefit the entire training industry by surfacing challenges, sharing innovations and communicating rapidly evolving best practices.

Training Industry (https://trainingindustry.com) is the most trusted source of information on the business of learning. Our authority is built on deep ties with more than 450 expert contributors who share insights and actionable information with their peers. Training Industry’s courses, live events, articles, magazine, webinars, podcast, research and reports generate more than 10 million industry interactions each year, while the Top 20 Training Companies Lists help business leaders find the right training partners. For a complimentary referral, visit https://trainingindustry.com/rfp.

Cary, NC – February 19, 2025 – The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), the global home of the Situational Leadership^® Model, announced today the release of the Situational Change Leadership program, a flexible, multimodal experience that enables leaders to approach each change situationally, create alignment between their team and next-level leadership and drive success and engagement.

All organizations undergo change periodically to stay relevant in fluctuating markets where demand, trends and technology evolve seemingly overnight. From minor process improvements to significant acquisitions and restructurings, change is an essential catalyst to progress. But nearly 70% of change initiatives fail and 57% of employees think organizations do not manage change well.¹ The Situational Change Leadership course is geared toward improving transformation outcomes by introducing a four-phased, intentional process that enables leaders to positively influence the reactions and implementation of change using Situational Leadership^® practices.

“Change is an inevitable part of work and one that we’re experiencing more and more often. It’s our goal to help leaders not only learn to live with change, but also to thrive in it,” said Suzie Bishop, VP of Product Development at CLS. “The Situational Change Leadership course teaches leaders to be resilient, positive and confident in their ability to do just that.”

The Situational Change Leadership course expands an individual’s leadership skills, focuses on the leader audience and teaches skills to effectively manage a change initiative. This new program encompasses a broader audience and complements any leader’s learning journey, taking their skills to the next level.

Situational Change Leadership features consistent learning outcomes across four critical modalities: in-person instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (vILT), digital blended and self-paced. This enables organizations to leverage the modalities that are most impactful to their learners and increase the scale and speed of their leadership training to develop more leaders in less time.

Designed with flexibility in mind, the course includes accessibility compliance, impactful paced lessons, multifaceted collaboration, reflection, discussion and application activities, as well as video case studies that reflect today’s modern and dynamic workforce when faced with change.

The Situational Change Leadership course is available as both a public and private workshop. For client trainers seeking certification, CLS offers a streamlined, single workshop certification process to deliver the program across all modalities, making it easier to ramp up internal training teams.

When debuted to an external pilot audience, participants praised the applicability and tools included in the program. “This was a great course with so many valuable takeaways! I especially found the phased process very relevant and easy to commit to memory with the self, team and individual categories that I could apply in multiple ways.” Another participant remarked, “The course has definitely increased my awareness of what could be affecting resistance to change and how to use leadership styles to impact that positively. Additionally, evaluating ourselves, our team and informing your leader is something I’ll use over and over again. It grounds you where you are.”

For more information, visit https://situational.com.

About The Center for Leadership Studies

At CLS, our mission is to develop leaders that turn potential into performance. As the global home of the Situational Leadership® Model, the most successful and widely adopted leadership model available, we are committed to equipping leaders with the skills to adapt to the needs of others, remove obstacles and communicate expectations. Grounded in research and application, our award-winning solutions enable leaders to engage in effective performance conversations that build trust, increase productivity and drive behavior change, ultimately enabling your employees, teams and your organization to thrive. Visit https://situational.com/ to learn more.

Contact:

For further information: Suzie Bishop, Vice President of Product Development, suzie.bishop@situational.com.

¹ Keller C, Viltz-Emerson M. The business case for change management when driving organization transformation. WTW. May 10, 2023. https://www.wtwco.com/en-ph/insights/2023/05/the-business case-for-change-management-when-driving-organization-transformation. Accessed April 24, 2024.

Cary, NC – January 14, 2025 – The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), the global home of the Situational Leadership^® Model, is proud to announce the release of two new courses to our Performance Curriculum, Building Trust and Your Leadership Brand.

These courses are two distinct but complementary additions to CLS’ training portfolio that are in high demand for today’s leaders. Driven by customer need and interest, CLS addresses the foundational leadership skills of developing and maintaining trust and the growing desire among leaders to cultivate an impactful brand that invites others to want to collaborate and partner with them. Both offerings teach the importance of connection and relationships in goal achievement, talent retention and increased motivation.

Trust is vital to a healthy workplace and breeds innovation, productivity and engagement while decreasing attrition and stress. But roughly one in four workers don’t trust their employer and most employers overestimate their workforce’s trust level by almost 40%,¹ making the need for leaders to effectively establish and maintain trust in the organization a critical one. Data shows that employees who trust their leaders are more satisfied with their jobs, work harder and stay with the company longer. The Building Trust course explores the benefits of trust, personal power bases and actionable strategies to nurture trust in the workplace, enabling learners to take the first step in creating an environment where trust is a core principle of effective leadership.

The Your Leadership Brand course reminds learners that, whether intentional or not, they have a leadership brand based on their style, behaviors and track record that forms their professional identity. It enables them to take an active approach in developing and living their vision and values with others. The internal benefits from an effective leadership brand include increased engagement, opportunities to advance in the organization and higher levels of credibility and trust. Externally, it can entice new talent, vendors and prospects, which positively impacts the whole organization. In this course, participants practice a three-phased approach to defining and living their brand. They learn to lean into the human side of leadership, craft their own brand statement and incorporate an Action Plan to refine their brand over time.

Suzie Bishop, VP of Product Development at CLS said, “We’re very excited to offer Your Leadership Brand—the first course of its kind for our organization. And Building Trust is such a cornerstone skill to so many other elements of leadership. Both programs are designed to give leaders just what they need to broaden their influence and optimize their results.”

Both courses are available in 2-hour in-person instructor-led training (ILT) and virtual instructor-led training (vILT) modalities. These highly learner-driven and application-based programs allow learners to take an active role in their development through peer discussion, relevant activities and customizable strategies that fit their personal context.

About The Center for Leadership Studies

At CLS, our mission is to develop leaders that turn potential into performance. As the global home of the Situational Leadership^® Model, the most successful and widely adopted leadership model available, we are committed to equipping leaders with the skills to adapt to the needs of others, remove obstacles and communicate expectations. Grounded in research and application, our award-winning solutions enable leaders to engage in effective performance conversations that build trust, increase productivity and drive behavior change, ultimately enabling your employees, teams and your organization to thrive. Visit https://situational.com/ to learn more.

Contact

For further information: Suzie Bishop, Vice President of Product Development, suzie.bishop@situational.com.

¹Reichheld A, Dunlop A. How to build a high-trust workplace. MIT Sloan Management Review. January 24, 2023. https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/how-to-build-a-high-trust-workplace/. Accessed July 30, 2024.

Cary, NC – October 31, 2024 – The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), the global home of the Situational Leadership^® Model, announces the release of five new translations across four modalities for their best-in-class Situational Performance Ownership^® program. The Situational Performance Ownership^® course maintains consistent learning objectives and outcomes across all modalities—and now in multiple languages: English (United States), Chinese (Simplified), French (European), French (Canadian), German (European) and Spanish (Latin America).

All translations meet the same premium criteria as the English course and are available across the four modalities: in-person instructor-led training, virtual instructor-led training, digital blended and self-paced. Translated materials include participant materials and sustainment resources as well as the course presentation and videos with translated on-screen visuals and captions. Due to CLS’ commitment to inclusivity, the Situational Performance Ownership^® course is WCAG 2.0 A compliant across all translations. No matter where your company is based, CLS can support your global training needs.

“Personal accountability and ownership have never been more important in the workplace. This wave of Situational Performance Ownership^® translations demonstrates our commitment to equipping employees with the skills to play an active role in their success and engagement,” said Maureen Shriver, CEO at CLS.

A study by Microsoft revealed that 87% of employees feel highly productive, yet only 12% of managers agree that their employees are highly productive, representing a significant gap in performance expectations. The Situational Performance Ownership^® course empowers the base of the organization to quickly align on expectations, allowing them to develop autonomy faster and contribute to organizational goals more quickly.

“All employees are a part of the leadership process and responsible for getting what they need from a leader to be successful. This course enables team members to do just that, and these translations extend the reach of the transformative impact of the Situational Leadership^® approach,” said Suzie Bishop, Vice President of Product Development at CLS. For more information, visit https://situational.com.

About The Center for Leadership Studies

At CLS, our mission is to develop leaders that turn potential into performance. As the global home of the Situational Leadership^® Model, the most successful and widely adopted leadership model available, we are committed to equipping leaders with the skills to adapt to the needs of others, remove obstacles and communicate expectations. Grounded in research and application, our award-winning solutions enable leaders to engage in effective performance conversations that build trust, increase productivity and drive behavior change, ultimately enabling your employees, teams and your organization to thrive. Visit https://situational.com to learn more.

Contact

For further information, contact: Suzie Bishop, Vice President of Product Development, suzie.bishop@situational.com.

Cary, NC – October 16, 2024 – The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), the global home of the Situational Leadership^® Model, announces the release of the Arabic translations of its flagship course, Situational Leadership^® Essentials, making the course now available in 12 languages across all four modalities. The Situational Leadership^® Essentials course maintains consistent learning objectives and outcomes across all modalities—and now in multiple languages: English (United States), Chinese (Simplified), French (European), French (Canadian), German (European), Spanish (Latin America), Dutch, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian) and Arabic.

All translated courses adhere to the same high standards as the English version of the course and are offered in all four modalities: in-person instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, digital blended and self-paced. The translated materials include participant guides, assessments, sustainment tools and fully localized presentations and videos with translated visuals and captions. As part of The Center for Leadership Studies’ dedication to inclusivity, all translations comply with WCAG 2.0 A standards. Wherever your organization is located, The Center for Leadership Studies is equipped to meet your global training needs.

“By translating the Situational Leadership^® Essentials course in Arabic, we are able to extend the reach of our best-in-class training to multilingual and multicultural organizations,” said Suzie Bishop, Vice President of Product Development at The Center for Leadership Studies.

The Arabic translation of the Situational Leadership^® Essentials course is a result of the growing focus on leadership development in Arabic-speaking regions due to the need to cultivate local talent to drive innovation and growth in the economy. This latest offering is a testament to The Center for Leadership Studies’ commitment to providing the global workforce with high-quality leadership content.

“As more and more clients require a consistent global leadership approach, The Center for Leadership Studies is going to continuously remain committed to providing a solution that enables organizations to embed a consistent set of practices and principles regardless of where they operate,” said Chris Shriver, Vice President of Sales at The Center for Leadership Studies. For more information, visit https://situational.com.

About The Center for Leadership Studies

At The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), our mission is to develop leaders that turn potential into performance. As the global home of the Situational Leadership^® Model, the most successful and widely adopted leadership model available, we are committed to equipping leaders with the skills to adapt to the needs of others, remove obstacles and communicate expectations. Grounded in research and application, our award-winning solutions enable leaders to engage in effective performance conversations that build trust, increase productivity and drive behavior change, ultimately enabling your employees, teams and your organization to thrive. Visit https://situational.com/ to learn more.

Contact

For further information, contact: Suzie Bishop, Vice President of Product Development, suzie.bishop@situational.com.