Cultivating Employee Engagement
Research has proven that positive work cultures create a dramatic increase in revenue and stock appreciation, and that managers are the critical link in creating positive work cultures. We’ll explore best practices for engaging and enabling employees, which can result in higher productivity, employee retention, and customer loyalty. Learn how to engage employees—connecting them to the business, to you, and to your customers. Gain simple tools to enable employees—providing direction, resources, critical information, and feedback. Build a plan to foster a positive work culture. 90...
Read MoreWhat’s Style Got to Do with Anything?
Have you ever wondered why people act the way they do? Why some people are easy to communicate with and others more difficult? In an increasingly competitive and virtual marketplace, it’s imperative to quickly determine how best to work with others. Using the DiSC style assessment, you’ll learn about four different styles of communication, enabling you to communicate more effectively with colleagues and clients for greater productivity and a positive work environment. Gain an understanding of four basic styles of communication and how to pick up subtle cues that point to others’ styles Learn...
Read MoreInfluence 101
While it’s true that the only person you can manage is yourself, it’s critical to consider two things when influencing others: (1) you need to know what you’re bringing to the influence table that could help or hinder the outcome, and (2) you need to get the other party to hear you. Utilize three influence “lessons” that will make a difference Learn three key ingredients to influencing others Learn three steps to gaining agreement with clients Create an influence strategy for a real-life situation Three hours
Read MoreThriving in Ambiguity
In ambiguous situations—lacking authority, structure, clear roles, goals, and outcomes—people look for leadership. Providing insight and direction in the midst of confusion and chaos can accelerate group productivity and establish you as a leader. In this workshop, we’ll explore the critical skills necessary to thrive in ambiguity, including focus, resilience, courage, and consensus building. Assess your “AQ”—your ambiguity quotient Learn tips for managing yourself when faced with ambiguity Build a plan to enhance your ability to lead and influence others in ambiguous situations 90...
Read MoreCreate a Yearly IDP, and Work that Plan!
People who have a plan and work their plan are more focused, more intentional, and much more likely to achieve their goals. Using the Good Things for a Full Life format, you’ll create an Individual Development Plan (IDP) that will focus your efforts toward results that matter in all areas of your life. Identify your strategic focus for the upcoming year Create SMART goals and actions in four distinct areas of focus: spirit (continual learning, volunteer and creative activities); personal (relationships with family and friends); professional (career results and satisfaction); and physical...
Read MoreThe Human Side of Change
Change is a constant in the 24/7 workplace. Changes are often externally driven—initiated by others, but transition is internal—a personal adjustment to the external changes. Although individuals can tap into company information and tools during change, transition requires personal accountability to successfully navigate company changes. Leverage your past successes to prepare you for the future Use a framework for personal success during transition Utilize four “lessons” that will help you manage your results, relationships, and reactions during transition 90...
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Deb Hornell is a visionary whose personal brand of “Cultivating Environments for Growth” extends into her consulting practice, her family and friendships, and her book: "Good Things for a Full Life."
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