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"Leslie Nydick is hands down
The Queen of Conflict Resolution!"
"Leslie offers true thought leadership in conflict, negotiation and communication."
News & Events
Online Learnit Event
Conversations that Count: Transform Feedback, One Talk at a Time
Feedback isn’t a performance review—it’s a growth tool. So why does it so often feel uncomfortable and more like criticism than a catalyst?
If you’re ready to turn feedback from awkward to acceleration, join us for an energizing real-world conversation on how to seek, process, and apply feedback fearlessly. Featuring Dr. Joe Hirsch and Leslie Nydick and hosted by Learnit’s Mickey Fitch-Collins.
This isn't just another workshop—it's your playbook for shifting from feedback avoidance to feedback opportunity. You'll walk away with actionable tools to confidently seek, process, and apply feedback that fuels your professional growth. Whether you’re an individual contributor, manager, or leader, this conversation will give you practical strategies to turn feedback into an advantage.
Cornell Club Member Event
A Networking Series: "Three Tips For...
How to Respond to Odd Interview Questions"
Wednesday, June 24th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Eastern)
Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, especially when you're hit with a curveball question. It’s easy to feel stressed, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Join us for the next "Three Tips For..." networking event where we’ll tackle the dilemma “How to Respond to Odd Interview Questions.”
These reception-style gatherings will provide an interactive evening of networking, learning, and conversation. Each event features an industry leader or innovator, guiding discussions and offering actionable insights that participants can put to use. Leslie Nydick '85 will be the MC for the evening and the Thought Leader will be revealed at the event.
For 35 years, The Club has hosted countless programs that have brought members together, creating meaningful social and professional connections. Among them, one stands out above the rest—the Breakfast Club.
The Breakfast Club was launched by Leslie, who recognized the need for a more intimate networking opportunity. With Leslie at the helm, the Breakfast Club was born, offering members an opportunity to participate in thoughtful discussions and forge valuable connections. Now, 20 years later, we are excited to introduce a new iteration of the Breakfast Club - "Three Tips for..." a Networking series.
Webinar
Navigating Conflict With Grace
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Eastern)
Online
Conflict is inevitable. Whether in the boardroom or the breakroom, how we navigate it makes all the difference. Join us for a powerful live session where leading experts share the tools, mindsets, and strategies that transform conflict from something to fear…into an opportunity for clarity, connection, and growth.
Meet Your Expert Panel
We’re bringing together world-class voices to share tools and insights on transforming how we approach conflict at work, at home, and within ourselves.
Emma Serlin - Communication Expert
Karleen Savage - Hostage Negotiator
Leslie Nydick - The Conflict Strategist
Lindy Greer - Professor at Michigan Ross
This is your invitation to level up your conflict skills with wisdom from some of the best in the business!
Live Stream Appearance
Let's Talk About It
Do you cringe when you hear “We need to talk”? It sounds like an invite to gloom and doom, doesn’t it? Most of us want to swipe away the difficult conversations. Yet, we know postponing those talks never makes it easier. Let’s Talk About It. We will share our best tips about how to approach those difficult conversations. Hosted by Melissa Cohen & Leslie Nydick Friday, March 28, 2025 10AM to 10:30AM Eastern.
Award
Leslie Nydick Recognized at Inspiring Women of 2025 Event
Best selling author Sibel Terhaar launched a massive people's choice social media event for the most 'Inspiring Women of 2025.'
With over 10,000 nominations, only 41 incredible women, including Leslie Nydick, were honored to have made the list. Every woman is beautiful. Let’s keep celebrating them as they shape our world.
