Learning to Listen
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is arguably the most well known personal development book of all time . The overall theme of this conversation is Effective Listening . There ’ s a great deal of emphasis on speaking skills when thinking of strong leaders . While icons may be great speakers , truly strong leaders are actually better listeners than speakers .
WHAT YOU ’ LL BE COVERING
• Discuss whether speaking or listening skills are more paramount to leaders .
• Learn and practice the active task of true listening .
• Team members identify two people in their lives they can practice active listening with .
“ My team enjoyed the conversation — we had a very open and good discussion .”
— GISELE SEGUIN , MEAD JOHNSON NUTRITION [ CANADA ] CO .
WHAT YOU ’ LL BE COVERING
Make Your Mark
The ability to build strong , lasting relationships and develop a powerful personal network is one of the most crucial business skills of the 21st century . This workshop draws from the lessons of master relationship builder , Keith Ferrazzi , on how to make them genuine and meaningful .
• Discuss integrity based networking — knowing what you need and what you have to offer .
• Brainstorm areas of expertise and the best ways to build an expert reputation .
• Utilize networks , and gain a stronger understanding of the value of human connection .
“ This conversation was a great one for our team … our team was highly engaged and it rabbit trailed off into a great conversation that proved to be a productive time .”
— LORI MARTIN , CONSILIO
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