Presenter:

Ralph Simone Co-Founder of Productivity Leadership Systems LLC Ralph is in his 25th year working with individuals and organizations to improve their performance. As an organizational development  consultant, he works at all levels of the organization to achieve change. From his earliest consulting projects - such as building the Total Quality Management practice at Coopers & Lybrand (Syracuse) during the late 1980's - to the present, Ralph has kept his primary focus on the development of human potential to achieve outstanding organizational results. Ralph's work is informed by his expertise in the areas of time management, goal setting, project management, leadership development, coaching and communication skills. He was one of the original Franklin-Covey certified trainers/consultants and continues to share his approach to time management nationally. Ralph's international client base includes organizations as diverse as Carrier, Corning, Pass & Seymour/Legrand and Syracuse University. Demonstrating his commitment to lifelong learning and personal development, Ralph has completed his coaching certification with the Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaching. A Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Ralph graduated from Siena College (Loudonville, NY) with a B.B.A. in Accounting. Through his achievements in the martial arts, he has demonstrated the ability to center mind, body, and spirit for maximum effectiveness.