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  Creativity and Job Performance: or How to Wear a Smile Everyday

  Brad Graber, Author, Dark Victory Press

  It’s not uncommon to think that only artists are creative. In reality, creativity presents in many different ways and has been scientifically proven beneficial to our health and well-being. Learn how to manifest the spirit of creativity in your life and reap the rewards of improved job satisfaction, happiness, and health. MORE >

  Brad is a former healthcare administrator, with over thirty years of experience including managing physician practices. Born and raised in New York City, Brad holds a B.A. from S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo and an M.H.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. A former Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Certified Medical Executive from the Medical Group Management Association, Brad no longer works in healthcare but continues to volunteer with non-profit organizations. He is the author of the award-winning novel, The Intersect, set in Phoenix, which explores hot-button issues of immigration, elder abuse, and teen homelessness. He also writes a weekly blog: There I Said it! His second novel, After the Fall, has just been released in May 2018. For more information about Brad Gaber, go to www.bradgraber.com.

  Warm, engaging, and at times, very funny, Brad will be a welcome addition to your meeting.

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  Stop the Sales Commodity Game Prospects Play!

  Mike Toney, Founder and President, Conquest Training Systems

  “But you are too expensive,” “I’ll get other bids,” “too busy right now,” are just some of the things prospects say when they play ‘Lets make you the Commodity’ game. In this session, Mike teaches audiences how to interrupt the thinking of the prospect to never compete on price or be treated like a sales pest instead of a sales person. MORE >

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  Grace in Gravity: Cultivating Trust in Uncertain Times

  Cyd West, Executive Director, World Academy for the Future of Women

  Cyd West, a specialist in business and linguistics, presents ways to enhance our communication skills that are pertinent to every leader whose workforce feels affected by recent events and headlines.

  Today’s headlines: MORE >

  • Layoffs have decimated Cotech. Many of the remaining workers are immobilized by fear of losing their jobs through more layoffs or even company closure. John Powers, the CEO, thinks the situation can be turned around but he cannot make it with the current levels of productivity.

  • Employees of Medico have accepted a 1% cost of living increase in lieu of performance increases (usually between 4-6%) in order to protect their jobs during a downturn in the market. They soon find out the CEO of Medico was awarded a $6 million dollar bonus from the Board of Directors.

  These events occur every day and are highly publicized. They affect the culture in companies across the world. Uncertainty is airborne and contagious in the workplace. The costs of high turnover and productivity loss from poor morale are mounting.

  Cyd covers:

  • the “controllable” causes of uncertainty.
  • what employees want from their leaders during difficult times.
  • how a leader’s communication and behavior affect employee’s anxiety levels.
  • methods to solicit feedback and evaluate how our communication is perceived.

  Awareness of how our words and actions are interpreted during stressful times allows us to manage perceptions of our own reputation as well as the commitment of an organization to it’s workers, customers and partners. Opportunities abound to enhance these relationships through a realistic self-assessment and strategic communication.

  Recent research has unveiled a wealth of information for leaders who seek to motivate and inspire. Furthermore, there is a direct correlation to the bottom line. The common denominator in these findings is authentic and honest communication from successful leaders – as well as adopting the behaviors to support their messages.

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  The Millennial Magnet | Creating a High Performing Organization with the Millennial Workforce

  Jeremy Macliver, Certified EOS Implementer, Guaranteed Traction

  The impact these 76 million people born between 1980 – 2002 will have on the workforce is well-documented. Stereotypes aside, their numbers, creativity, passion and knack for technology make them a critical asset to any organization. However, they do think differently than Baby-Boomer owners and many Gen-X leaders and managers. MORE >

  Jeremy, who was born on the dividing line between Millennials and Gen-X, will show companies how to cross the bridge into the Millennial Workforce Era. Learn what a millennial is looking for in a company and how it can positively effect your organization. Take the next step in preserving the heritage of your company, and transfer it to the next generation successfully!

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  How to Use Your Intuition to Make Decisions in Business and Life

  Saloua Ibaline, Business Coach, S.M.A.R.T. Women Inc.

  Too many of use rely on external factors to make inner decisions. The truth is, some of it can help you but it all comes down to your own intuition. Your inner circle will advise you based on what they think is good for you based on their opinions. Some are genuine advice but you should take it with a grain of salt because listening to your gut is the only way to know the answer. In this talk we will discuss what is intuition, how to uncover it, how to differentiate it with the ego-negative self talk and few practical actions step you can do today to be more in tune with yourself. MORE >

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  An Employee Handbook: Do We Really Need One?

  Lorie A. Birk, Esq, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Principal Consultant, HR Law Works, LLC

  Many organizations struggle with keeping employee handbooks up to date and wonder at times do they really need one. During this session, we will discuss the pro’s and con’s of having an employee handbook. In addition, we will go over what policies every organization should have. Finally, we will go over some traps for the unwary. Participants will leave with best practices they can implement in their organizations. MORE >

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  Did You SEE What That Person SAID? – Why Your Body Language is Important

  Barbara Chatzkel, Coach and Author, The Body Language Pro

  You only have one chance to make a first impression. Decisions about doing business with you, becoming your friend or trusting you are made in less than one second based on first impressions. Much of your day is spent giving and receiving information. But what First Impression and Ongoing Impression are you giving? MORE >

  Business Body Language, nonverbal communication that transmits information, is comprised of 5 "broadcast centers."

  The interactive presentation workshop includes lecture, individual practice, small group work, and real life examples.

  Leave the session with mastery of 9 new business body language skills.

  The workshop agenda includes:
  - The Power of First Impressions
  - The Five Broadcast Centers of the Body
  - Understanding the importance and key elements of each Broadcast Center
  - Interpreting the body language that you are seeing in another person
  - Sending the body language messages that you want to broadcast
  - Making sure your interpretation of a body language message is the right one
  - Mastering 9 Business Body Language skills to use today

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  Motivation at Work

  Juan Kingsbury, Talent Strategist, Career Blindspot

  Why do most people go to work? Bills, family, responsibilities, etc.
  Why do happy people go to work? Love what they do, who they work with, etc.
  Why aren't more employees happy at work? If you're a leader looking to have more productivity or just want to help fellow employees manage their work expectations better, attend and learn about why we all do what we do, or don't. Our motivation. Hint: It's not a one size fits all. MORE >

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  5 Voices: How to Communicate Effectively with Everyone You Lead

  Debbie Correa, Senior Associate, GiANT WORLDWIDE

  5 Voices is the code for unlocking your capacity to have honest conversations and build deeper, more authentic relationships with your teams, your families and your friends. In order to lead others effectively, we need a true understanding of ourselves, our natural tendencies and patterns of behavior. MORE >

  In learning what your leadership voice sounds like to others, you will discover what it feels like to be on the other side of your personality, as well as how to hear and value others' voices, namely the Pioneer, the Connector, the Creative, the Guardian, and the Nurturer. Once you understand your own leadership voice, you'll discover how best to communicate with each of the other voices, which will transform your communication at every level of relationship, both personal and professional.

  In mastering the 5 Voices of leadership, you will increase your emotional intelligence, allowing you to gain a competitive advantage as a leader. You will also be equipped with a simple, easy to remember vocabulary that, when shared, has a track record for decreasing the drama, misunderstanding and miscommunication in all spheres of influence.

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  Time Management

  Howard Gershkowitz, Author

  As a successful businessman, financial advisor, and published author, I've developed a unique system of time management in order to pursue multiple goals while still finding time to raise a family and enjoy my leisure time, which I often spend traveling with my wife of 40 years. In this presentation, you will learn the basics for plotting a course and maintaining it, even during the most challenging distractions in your day. From goal setting to establishing daily rituals, this primer on the proper use and control of your time will set you on the right path towards meeting your own, diverse objectives. MORE >

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