ATW Training Solutions

05/29/2026

The difference between a good manager and a great leader? Strategy.

SLP starts next week! This is your last chance to get your leaders in the room.

If your team is ready to move beyond day-to-day managing and into confident, strategic leadership, now is the time.

Register today: https://www.atwtraining.com/public-training-events-pull/slp-june-start-2026?utm_content=377989391&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-2667530

05/22/2026

Get to know Rachelle Johnson, one of the amazing facilitators at ATW! Check out what fuels her passion for developing leaders and transforming teams!

05/20/2026

We’re honored to be chosen as one of the top 3 businesses for Urbandale Business of the Year!

This recognition means a lot to our team, and we’re grateful to be included alongside other incredible local businesses in our community.

If you’ve worked with us or believe in what we do, please take a moment to vote for us here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/rn1ZUTF/2026BOYSBOY

Thank you for your support and for helping us continue to grow and serve Urbandale!

Meet the Finalists for Our 2026 Business Awards (and Help Us Choose the Winners) May 19, 2026 We’re excited to officially introduce the Top 3 finalists for our 2026 Business Awards. Each year, these awards recognize the incredible businesses that help our communities grow, connect, and thrive. Thi...

05/19/2026

What helps organizations stay ahead in today’s changing world?

Teams that are willing to think differently, collaborate openly, and innovate without fear.

That’s why we’re excited to introduce Fearless Innovation™ by Blanchard, a new session designed to help individuals and teams build the confidence and skills needed to embrace change, solve problems creatively, and turn ideas into action.

Innovation starts with creating a culture where people feel safe to speak up, experiment, and grow.

Watch the video to learn more about Fearless Innovation™

05/15/2026

Managing people ≠ leading strategically.

As organizations grow, leaders need more than operational skills, they need the ability to think strategically, communicate clearly, and lead with confidence.

Our Strategic Leader Program is designed to help managers strengthen decision-making, leadership presence, and big-picture thinking in a practical, engaging environment.

Ready to invest in your leadership team? Register Today: https://hubs.ly/Q04gPSRc0

05/14/2026

Fear in the workplace: barrier or catalyst? It depends entirely on the leader.

Episode 4 of Unleashing Human Potential is live! This one digs into the role fear plays inside organizations and how the right leadership can turn it from something that holds people back into something that drives creativity, risk-taking, and performance.

In under 10 minutes you'll learn how to:
- Recognize when fear is holding your team back
- Create a culture where creativity and risk-taking thrive
- Turn fear into a catalyst for growth

Check it out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46nJSORzOuA&t=1s

https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c96f12d1-e922-4c22-b3fe-e824bcb28fde/episodes/ddf8c2c9-785b-4cf9-bbca-15a7901c57d8/unleashing-human-potential-presented-by-atw-training-solutions-leadership-insight-series-when-fear-motivates-more-than-opportunity?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8v_kANtXGB1iP6tJaJP2hu0Qgkk8xMqsQrncYkJFdZ6uKuY2O1ZSLsMBINf9AiKyBrZq7o

https://open.spotify.com/episode/72ADZrzZGsJ8bOAdtwkWpK?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8v_kANtXGB1iP6tJaJP2hu0Qgkk8xMqsQrncYkJFdZ6uKuY2O1ZSLsMBINf9AiKyBrZq7o

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leadership-insight-series-when-fear-motivates-more/id1887905202?i=1000760054976

This episode explores the role fear plays in shaping behavior insid...

05/08/2026

What does racing have to do with your team at work? More than you'd think.

In racing, drafting is when a driver tucks in behind another to reduce drag and build speed, so both go faster together. The best workplace teams use the same principle.

Episode 3 of our new podcast Unleashing Human Potential is live, The Discipline of the Draft, and it's packed with practical ideas for leaders, managers, and emerging leaders who want their teams to stop spinning their wheels and start building real momentum.

This is leadership development and teamwork in action, the kind of training and development that actually sticks because it's practical, not theoretical.

In under 10 minutes you'll learn how to:
- Create shared wins that strengthen your team culture
- Clarify roles so every team member knows how they contribute
- Normalize collaboration as part of your management development approach

Perfect for organizations building stronger leadership pipelines and investing in their people.

Check it out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU4C4DiCupc&t=2s

https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c96f12d1-e922-4c22-b3fe-e824bcb28fde/episodes/2cba502a-4d2f-4093-a794-fdb23573d31a/unleashing-human-potential-presented-by-atw-training-solutions-leadership-insight-series-the-discipline-of-the-draft?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--IWNhqugu3qQKR3Oz_oYy0FUsUXkuyKIXyjt6RmNRP9kMH8BjQXSxS_iSW-MNEoEgJ5SGh

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gZ6yLiAu4jbpfT3RtYhuc?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--IWNhqugu3qQKR3Oz_oYy0FUsUXkuyKIXyjt6RmNRP9kMH8BjQXSxS_iSW-MNEoEgJ5SGh

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leadership-insight-series-the-discipline-of-the-draft/id1887905202?i=1000757306642

This episode explores how the concept of “drafting” from racing applies to teamwork and performance in organizations. Learn how creating shared wins, normali...

05/04/2026

What if one 2-hour session could completely change the way you lead?

Balancing compassion with accountability is one of the hardest parts of being a manager, and most people never get the tools to do it well.

Leading with Empathy™ changes that. This leadership development workshop gives people managers, team leads, and new supervisors practical communication skills to support their teams AND drive performance.

Check it out: https://www.atwtraining.com/public-training-events-pull/leading-with-empathy-5-29-26

05/01/2026

Celebrating one year with Mica!

Her impact as a facilitator over the past year has been incredible, from the energy she brings to every session to the growth she helps create.

Grateful to have her on the ATW team!

04/30/2026

Your title gives you authority. It doesn't give you influence.

Those are two very different things, and the best leaders know the difference.

In Episode 2 of Unleashing Human Potential, we explore what real leadership development looks like in practice.

True leadership is built through relationships, trust, and a genuine investment in the people around you. When managers and emerging leaders lead with influence, they don't just get compliance, they get commitment.

If you're focused on professional development and want to lead more effectively without adding complexity, this one's for you.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJHHw_3jJK0

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leadership-insight-series-leadership-is-influence/id1887905202?i=1000758918009

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Ra8TmZXXfpdVTaIH5Il5e

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c96f12d1-e922-4c22-b3fe-e824bcb28fde/episodes/6030e511-be7d-4de1-ac0a-c78c5076c321/unleashing-human-potential-presented-by-atw-training-solutions-leadership-insight-series-leadership-is-influence

Leadership Insight Series: Leadership is Influence

04/29/2026

Great leaders don't appear out of nowhere. They're developed intentionally, early, and consistently.

If your organization is relying on promotions alone to create leaders, you're leaving leadership potential on the table.

ATW's Emerging Leader Program equips individual contributors with the skills, confidence, and mindset to lead before they have the title. So when opportunity comes, your people are ready.

4 months. Real results. A stronger leadership pipeline.

Learn more and enroll your team: https://www.atwtraining.com/public-training-events-pull/elp-may-start-2026