Past Events

  1. StrengthsFinder

    Jun 7, 2018, 9:00am - 12:00pm

    "You get what you focus on."  -Vannoy & Ross As a leader it is important to know what talents you possess, that you bring to the leadership table.  Do you know what strengths you possess?  Every leader possesses her/his own unique set of talents.  According to the Gallup Organization, "we spend too much time focusing on our weaknesses, trying to make them stronger rather than recognizing our strengths."  When you focus on your weaknesses, you miss out on utilizing what you do best for your organization. 

  2. Mission Possible: Positive Leadership

    Jun 6, 2018, 9:00am - 12:00pm

    Are you a positive leader? Do you wonder how others think about your attitude as a leader? A quick test is to observe the way people react to you when you walk into a room. Are people happy to see you? Do they want to talk to you? Or do they quickly make themselves scarce? If they run when they see you, it's time for an attitude check.

  3. Personal Branding

    May 31, 2018, 9:00am - 12:00pm

    In today's world we are continually representing ourselves in digital format.  Have you ever stopped to take a look at how you come across to those around you?  Are you consistent across platforms?  In this workshop we will be exploring the idea of personal branding and what it can mean to you professionally.  We will also look at ways to help those around you beef up their brands to make them the team as a whole the best it can be online. Participants in this workshop will:

  4. Emotional Vampires in the Workplace online

    May 24, 2018, 9:00am - 11:00am

    Emotional vampires tend to drain the energy of everyone they encounter. These “vampires” tend to suck out your optimism, and enthusiasm rather than your blood. Their toxic behaviors can range from subtle comments, to full blown drama. These vampires, it can be one, or one hundred in an organization, affect workplace productivity and lowers morale. It is essential to stop having your energy drained from you. One way is to learn to identify the different types of behavior they possess.

  5. Communication and Conflict Management

    May 17, 2018, 9:00am - 12:00pm

    Conflict is a part of our daily lives at work or at home. How we manage conflict has a direct impact on how fulfilled we feel about our work, the quality of work, and the quality of work from our respective teams or units. Effectively dealing with and using conflict as a positive tool is a major component of success in current or future leadership roles.

  6. Communicating to be Understood Online

    May 9, 2018, 9:00am - 12:00pm

    How we communicate with each other, whether it is a co-worker or spouse, can make or break a relationship. In this workshop we will explore how people communicate differently and how you can use your strengths to build relationships with your team and increase people's feeling of being heard.

  7. Leading Through Understanding: LBGTQ Identities

    May 2, 2018, 9:00am - 12:00pm

    Diversity can come in many forms - one of which is sexual orientation and identity. However, this is also one of the hardest to acknowledge and feel comfort with when you do not have a thorough understanding of how to interact with someone who identifies differently than you do. This workshop will help the participant become more familiar with the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. The objectives will be to:

  8. What Will it be Today: Conflict, Compete, Collaborate?

    Apr 19, 2018, 9:00am - 12:00pm

    There are many choices to be made in the workplace. The workplace can be a breeding ground for conflict due to different personality and communication styles. We can choose to ignore or accelerate conflict with others, or we can choose to allow conflict to make the positive changes within our organization. On the other hand, we can choose to work collaboratively, or cooperatively together to further the goals of our organization. It's a choice we make, so what will it be today?

  9. Coaching and Mentoring are Two Different Things Learn to Do Both

    Apr 17, 2018, 9:00am - 12:00pm

    Do you know when to coach versus mentor? Have your coaching or mentoring skills gotten rusty? Would you like to gain some new skills (or tools) that you could implement immediately? Workshop participants will: Understand the fundamental difference between coaching and mentoring Identify practical aspects of engaging in a coaching or mentoring process Explore approaches to employee motivation (through coaching/mentoring) Learn the G.R.O.W. model of coaching and other mentoring tips Brian Raison is facilitating this workshop.

  10. Applying Your Strengths at Work Online Workshop

    Apr 10, 2018, 9:00am - 11:00am

    **You must have participated in the StrengthsFinder introductory workshop to attend this workshop.** You may be wondering how can you apply your strengths at work. Have you given any thought about how focusing on your strengths allows you to unleash your highest potential, leading you to be happier at work and more productivity? Weakness fixing only prevents failure, but strengths-building leads to success – Gallup.

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