https://static.wixstatic.com/media/104ca5_e0b13c3ac3574bf0b86eb79e476e06c5~mv2.png February 13, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST virtually via Zoom Presented by Sheri Miller, CPCC, CPQC, TTI Certified in DISC, DF & EQ, Executive Director, The Charmm'd Foundation (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-miller-38a124a/) Your leadership journey evolves when you deepen your self-awareness and create room for greater impact. As you embark on your Leadership Academy journey, we invite you to explore your behavioral style and increase your understanding of what you do and why you do it. What you learn about yourself through the DISC will broaden your thoughts on the following: What is your behavioral style? How do you show up at work, in life? What do others see? Where are you helping and hindering your influence? Prior to the workshop, you will take a TTI Success Insights Behaviors (DISC) Assessment. This science-based report you will receive stands out from others in the marketplace. It provides an in-depth analysis of your behavioral profile and indicates tendencies in areas such as pace, energy, communication, decision-making, and approach to conflict, among others. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/104ca5_f56d64c7d43c45d793e06b9081e74012~mv2.png In this workshop you will learn: • How to interpret your DISC profile. • Observable behaviors in regard to: • How you respond to problems and challenges. • How you influence others to your point of view. • How you respond to the pace of the environment. • How you respond to rules and procedures set by others. • Strategies to help you communicate with others. • How to use DISC as a tool for reflection and growth. • Insights on the power you have within!

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/104ca5_ed8f29094fd24573af0553e088e480f9~mv2.png April 10, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST virtually via Zoom Presented by Marcus Straub, Founder & CEO, Life Is Great Coaching & Consulting, Inc. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusstraub/) While listening is essential to the development of all successful, trust-based, thriving relationships, it is regularly cited as a critical communication barrier across all personal and professional settings. In general, most people do not understand the difference between hearing and listening and have never received formal training in the techniques required to become an integrity-based listener. As technology continues to advance and remote engagement for work and school become our new normal, the challenges associated with understanding, correctly interpreting, and remembering what is being heard while actively engaging with others are on the rise. Despite age, intelligence, values, belief systems, or one’s position in life, listening is a skill that can be taught, developed, and honed over time. Listening habits are an art form that, when repeatedly prioritized and practiced, will deliver meaningful, immediate, and long-lasting results. Listening with Integrity™ is a timely and transformative workshop. It is purposefully designed to bring key behavioral strategies, mindset, and the power of presence to the forefront while integrating experiential learning to adopt purposeful and productive communication styles. These new skills will have a positive and lasting impact on all personal and professional interactions. In this workshop you will learn: • To recognize twelve listening blocks and pinpoint those used most often. • The fundamentals of Listening with Integrity™ and learn to model techniques that positively influence the behaviors of others. • Three highly actionable skills that can be implemented immediately to improve the development of all professional and personal relationships. • The importance of body language and tone and how to overcome technology barriers to consciously improve listening outcomes. • Simple strategies to apply the principles of The Golden Rule of Listening™ to have a positive and lasting impact on the lives of others. Every individual is a leader in their own right – whether they want it, believe it, or have the title. Every day, we lead by our example, in business and in the living of our lives. Our ability to lead effectively, with character and integrity, matters more than we might ever realize. - MARCUS STRAUB

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/104ca5_e0b13c3ac3574bf0b86eb79e476e06c5~mv2.png May 21, 2024 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST virtually via Zoom Presented by Sheri Miller, CPCC, CPQC, TTI Certified in DISC, DF & EQ, Executive Director, The Charmm'd Foundation (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-miller-38a124a/) Do you ever wonder why negative self-talk creeps into your mind from time to time? It’s our saboteurs speaking and feeding our heads with negative emotions of stress, shame, blame, and guilt. It’s these Saboteurs that can hinder our ability to have a difficult conversation. With the right awareness, we can learn to change these negative thoughts into positive ones to help us move forward in our conversations. In this workshop you will learn: • What a saboteur is, and which ones are your most active. These will be identified through an assessment taken prior to the workshop. • How your saboteurs keep you from being and doing your best. • How these saboteurs can get in the way of you having difficult conversations. Leave with tips on how to overcome them.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/104ca5_0960ece4b96241578ce0a85ce316955f~mv2.png June 12, 2024 from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST virtually via Zoom Presented by Orla Castanien, Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Consultant, and President of Perspectives Leadership (https://www.linkedin.com/in/orlacastanien/) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/orlacastanien/) We all have a voice or a feeling in our gut that tells us when we have to have a crucial conversation. We can either move toward the conversation despite our trepidation and angst or avoid it, which usually creates even more duress in our relationship. Given the importance of building trust and rapport with our colleagues, we all need to learn how to successfully “go there” to resolve our concerns. In this workshop, strategies and techniques will be shared for holding crucial conversations as well as other practical tools. You will have an opportunity to prepare for and practice a real conversation in order to transform the conversation into opportunities for improvement and relationship building. Please bring your DISC report. We will be discussing communication styles throughout this session. In this workshop you will learn: • What steps to take when having a difficult and candid conversation. • To understand different communication styles and how to adapt. • How to be open-minded to others’ ideas while listening with understanding and empathy. • To understand both the mindset and the skills necessary to have effective conversations. • How to ensure you are making solid agreements to shore up accountability. A Fierce Conversation is one in which we come out from behind ourselves and into the conversation and make it real. - SUSAN SCOTT

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/104ca5_f2fa9b27bae849df82d35479809e8775~mv2.png August 22, 2024 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CST virtually via Zoom Presented by Tom Southall, Retired Executive, Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 500 company(linkedin.com/in/tsouthall) We’ve all been there…faced with the dreaded difficult conversation we must have and wish we could avoid, but we need to effectively communicate the message. We all have an individual style we bring to the conversation. Hear from a top-level executive as he shares his own knowledge, experiences, and stories on how to build and execute the conversation with honesty, transparency, compassion, and effectiveness. In this workshop you will learn: • Insights into holding difficult conversations from an executive with years of leadership experience in this area. • Communication “tools” based on your individual style. • Answers from the executive and others in the room while also having the opportunity to ask thought-provoking questions.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/104ca5_66f359fc682e4d68b1ab585218bcea12~mv2.png https://static.wixstatic.com/media/104ca5_2213d43615334893b2ed59d563979434~mv2.png September 12, 2024 from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST virtually via Zoom Co-Facilitated by Susan Gibson, The Charmm'd Foundation (https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-baird-gibson-a169404/)and Marcos Levy, Wilmette Public Library (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcos-levy-58231a2b/) https://static.wixstatic.com/media/104ca5_590ac7d3ea554ab8b6a6c76136ca3b05~mv2.png Panel members: Dave Dastur, Jensen & Halstead Ltd.,(https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dastur-96a35092/) Tynisha Gardner, Affirm Leadership Christian Academy,(https://www.linkedin.com/in/tynishagardner/) Tom Southall, Retired Executive,(https://www.linkedin.com/in/tsouthall/) and Schenita Stewart, City of Evanston.(https://www.linkedin.com/in/schenita-stewart-9811a9153/) In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, ethical dilemmas arise in various facets of our lives. Leaders are expected to make responsible decisions, uphold moral values, and guide themselves, their organizations, and communities toward ethical behavior. Navigating the complexities of ethical leadership requires a deep understanding of moral frameworks, current events, a commitment to transparency and accountability, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Join a distinguished panel of experts as they delve into a discussion on ethical frameworks, leadership, and practical solutions. Participants will have the opportunity to take what they have learned in workshops thus far and put it into practice during this workshop. They will ask questions, participate in small-group discussions, and explore different perspectives along with ethical solutions for work-related events. These interactive activities will encourage critical thinking and ethical reasoning. Participants will leave with strategies, tools, a renewed commitment to ethical leadership, and a readiness to apply ethical solutions in their respective spheres of influence. In this workshop you will: • Ponder the influence and impact of ethical leadership both personally and professionally. • Gain insights into the ethical dimensions of current work-related events and their impact on leadership. • Engage with peers to foster a broader perspective on ethical challenges. • Learn actionable strategies to navigate ethical dilemmas in various professional settings.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/104ca5_abfea73286db4522bf56f53a334c962c~mv2.png November 13, 2024 from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST virtually via Zoom Presented by Payal Beri, Ph.D., Founder, Organizational Psychologist, RK Empathy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberi/) In today’s dynamic and rapidly evolving business landscape, empathy has emerged as a critical skill for leaders to build strong and effective teams. Leaders who prioritize empathy create a positive work environment where others feel valued and understood. These leaders foster strong relationships, build trust and collaboration, resulting in improved team performance and productivity. Empathetic leadership promotes overall well-being, creating an organizational culture that attracts and retains top talent. Embark on this journey to acquire strategies, valuable resources, and practical tools that will empower you to develop and enhance your empathetic leadership abilities and make a lasting impact on your organization. In this workshop you will learn: • Explore the concept of empathetic leadership and its impact on team dynamics and organizational culture. • Reflect on your internal identity and how this influences your mindset and approach to your team. • Learn strategies to balance empathy and mutual accountability during stress, conflict, or difficult conversations. • Practice perspective-taking exercises to better understand others’ emotions and experiences. • Gain tools to make more informed and compassionate decisions as a leader. It’s time to make Empathy the cornerstone of your Leadership. - PAYAL BERI