Dale Carnegie Training, Southern Alberta & Saskatchewan

Dale Carnegie Training, Southern Alberta & Saskatchewan

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A locally-owned franchise providing training and consulting solutions designed to bring out the best in people.

08/18/2026

is changing how work gets done.
alone doesn't create high-performing organizations.
As AI becomes more capable, the human capabilities of leaders become even more important:
➡️Building when the path forward isn't always clear
➡️Strengthening when there is more information than ever
➡️Leading through uncertainty and
➡️ with clarity
➡️Developing people and helping them
➡️Creating the conditions where people can do their best work

The future of leadership is about knowing how to lead people alongside AI.

Join us on August 20th for The Human Judgment Advantage, a free interactive webinar and exclusive preview of our new Leading Human Performance in the Age of AI program.

You'll explore the human capabilities that become more valuable as AI becomes more capable and leave with practical strategies you can apply immediately.

Free webinar. Practical leadership insights. A preview of what's next.

👉 Discover the human capabilities that will define leadership in the AI-shaped workplace.

https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/courses/7197?delivery_language=en&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=c_lhp_preview_Lievent

08/11/2026

"Feedback is a gift. You've got to ask for feedback, and you're obligated to give feedback up, down, and across the organization." - Howard Hochhauser, President & CEO, Ancestry

Howard did not start at the top.

He spent over a decade as CFO and COO at Ancestry before stepping into the CEO role. And when he did, he did not arrive with a sweeping vision statement.

He arrived with curiosity. And humility.

In our latest Take Command conversation, Howard shares how those two qualities became the foundation of a genuine business and cultural turnaround at one of the world's most purpose-driven companies.

A few things that stayed with us:
➡️ Feedback is not a performance review. It is a leadership habit. The best leaders ask for it constantly- up, down, and across.
➡️Humility is not weakness. It is what allows you to surround yourself with people smarter than you and actually listen to them.
➡️ AI does not replace human stories. At Ancestry, it helps surface millions of them, making history personal, searchable, and alive.
➡️The leaders who worry least about tomorrow are usually the ones doing today's work exceptionally well.

Your story is your superpower. Howard has built an entire company around that belief.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://brnw.ch/21x4QaZ

08/04/2026

Join us on Wednesday, August 5th, for a leadership webinar: : A Proven Process to Lead without Authority. This session is for all professionals who are expected to drive results without relying on formal authority. Facilitated by Matt Norman, CEO of Dale Carnegie North Central US, the event focuses on helping leaders move beyond tactical ex*****on to become more influential, strategic communicators.

Explore how influence unlocks hidden potential within teams, builds credibility, and accelerates buy‑in across stakeholders. Learn how to run more effective meetings, build consensus, communicate with clarity, and focus conversations on outcomes, enabling them to lead more effectively.

Register Free: https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/courses/6677?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=lead_with_influence

07/28/2026

The question isn't, "Who would replace this leader if they left tomorrow?"
It's, "Are we building the leaders our business will require?"

The biggest risk in succession planning isn't having the wrong successor.
It's not being prepared at all.

In today's business environment, leadership transitions can happen with little warning. Restructuring, shifting priorities, and unexpected departures mean organizations can no longer rely on succession planning as a once-a-year HR exercise or a simple replacement list.

Future-ready organizations take a different approach.
They build leadership strength continuously by:
✅ Identifying mission-critical roles before they're vacant
✅ Defining the capabilities tomorrow's leaders will need
✅ Investing in coaching, stretch assignments, and leadership development
✅ Creating depth across the leadership bench—not just a single backup plan
✅ Regularly revisiting succession plans as business strategy evolves

Perhaps most importantly, effective succession planning is a leadership responsibility.

When organizations intentionally develop their people, they strengthen resilience, preserve institutional knowledge, improve retention, and create the agility needed to navigate change with confidence.

Explore our latest insights on leadership succession planning and discover practical strategies for building long-term leadership continuity.

https://www.dalecarnegie.com/blog/leadership-succession-planning-in-an-era-of-accelerated-change/

07/22/2026

"AI reveals a simple truth: Technology alone does not create competitive advantage, people do." - Robert Coleman, PhD, Director of Research and Thought Leadership at Dale Carnegie

As organizations continue to invest in AI, many expect productivity gains to follow. What they often discover, however, is that AI does more than accelerate work, it shines a spotlight on the systems that support it.

In his latest article for Training Magazine, Robert explores how AI is exposing critical in leadership, communication, culture, and trust.

AI may provide speed, efficiency, and access to information, but sustainable success depends on the human capabilities that guide its use.

Organizations that thrive will be those that strengthen:
✅ and transparency around AI initiatives
✅ between leaders and employees
✅ to evaluate AI-generated insights
✅ and psychological safety that support adaptation and innovation

One of the most important takeaways from Robert's research is that AI adoption is not simply a technology transformation, it's a leadership opportunity.

By addressing the gaps AI reveals, organizations can create stronger , better employee , and more teams.

The future of work won't be defined solely by how quickly organizations adopt AI. It will be shaped by how effectively leaders develop the people, trust, and culture needed to make AI work.

📖 Read the full article: How AI Is Exposing Gaps in Leadership, Culture, and Trust in Training Magazine: https://trainingmag.com/how-ai-is-exposing-gaps-in-leadership-culture-and-trust/

Warren Buffett Says This 1 Skill Will Multiply Your Success. In the AI Age, It's More Valuable Than Ever 07/16/2026

In an era where AI can write emails, summarize meetings, draft business plans, and generate presentations in seconds, the ability to as a human has become a genuine competitive advantage.

Speaking to a Stanford University graduate many years ago, offered this advice:
"At your age, the best way you can improve yourself is to learn to better. Your results in life will be magnified if you can communicate them better. The only diploma I hang in my office is the communications diploma I got from in 1952."

Buffett adds that “without good communication skills, you won’t be able to convince people to follow you, even though you see over the mountain and they don’t.”

Read More on Inc. Magazine:

Warren Buffett Says This 1 Skill Will Multiply Your Success. In the AI Age, It's More Valuable Than Ever Buffett's decades-old advice has become one of the biggest competitive advantages for entrepreneurs and leaders.

07/14/2026

“Careers aren’t highways. Sometimes you slow down on a dirt road or take the wrong turn, and that’s okay.” - Ania Smith, CEO of Taskrabbit

Ania Smith arrived in the U.S. from Poland at 12 years old, not speaking a word of English. Today, she's the CEO of Taskrabbit — after building her leadership chops at Airbnb, Walmart, and Expedia Group.

On this episode of the Take Command Podcast, Ania gets honest about what actually makes a good leader:

→ Why she only hires people smarter than her
→ Why careers look more like a GPS reroute than a straight highway
→ Why listening, not talking, is the real leadership skill
→ Why human connection still beats AI's "generating to the mean"

Grit, humility, and heart - this episode has all three. 🎙️ Tune in now: https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/podcast/hire-people-smarter-than-you-humble-leadership-in-the-age-of-ai?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_ania_smith

07/02/2026

The best hashtag don't actually "sell." ❌
They . They . They hashtag .

Our training course helps you master a relationship-based selling approach so you can offer your customers the ultimate competitive advantage: authentic human connection. 🤝

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