{"id":17680,"date":"2025-09-04T08:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T08:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/situational.com\/?p=17680"},"modified":"2025-09-11T14:30:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T18:30:56","slug":"the-center-for-leadership-studies-cls-recognized-as-a-2025-training-magazine-network-choice-awards-winner-in-the-leadership-development-category","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/situational.com\/press-releases\/the-center-for-leadership-studies-cls-recognized-as-a-2025-training-magazine-network-choice-awards-winner-in-the-leadership-development-category\/","title":{"rendered":"The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) Recognized as a 2025 Training Magazine Network Choice Awards Winner in the Leadership Development Category"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Raleigh, NC \u2013 September 4, 2025 \u2013 The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS)<\/strong> announced it has\"2025 been recognized as a 2025 Training<\/em> Magazine Network Choice Awards Winner in the Leadership Development Category\u2014the only award program in the industry based solely on crowd-sourced input.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year\u2019s 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,\u201d notes Training<\/em> magazine Editor\/Publisher Lorri Freifeld. \u201cThese provider organizations are standouts for their customer care, innovation and training solutions that truly optimize, engage and prepare learners. We\u2019re excited to recognize their stellar accomplishments and dedication to fostering training excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Leadership Development category recognizes programs that build the skills, mindset and resilience today\u2019s 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\u2019s long-term success.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis award is especially meaningful to us because it wasn\u2019t decided by a panel\u2014it was decided by the very people we work for and with every day,\u201d Maureen Shriver, CEO of The Center for Leadership Studies, says. \u201cTo be recognized by the community we aim to serve is the highest compliment we could receive and tells us we\u2019re making the right kind of impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information about Training<\/em> Magazine\u2019s Choice Awards or to view the full list of 2025 winners<\/a>, visit Training<\/em> magazine\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

About Training<\/em> magazine:<\/h3>\n

Training<\/em> magazine (https:\/\/trainingmag.com<\/a>) 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.<\/p>\n

About The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS):<\/h3>\n

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\u00ae<\/sup> Model<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n

Media Contact \u2013 Julia Pope, Director of Marketing \u2013 julia.pope@situational.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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