Listening is More than Meets the Ear - Part 5 of 5

What is the function of listening? Simply, to understand what the other person is saying, not necessarily to agree with it. That is both simple, yet profoundly difficult. Why?

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President's Pen - Exciting Events Scheduled During 2007 by Your Leadership Team

Can you believe that 2007 is almost half over!  Your Dallas ASTD Leadership team has accomplished amazing results so far this year and there is plenty more to come.  Here are a few highlights you can look forward to from your team...

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Assessing the Assessors, Part II -  Remembering the Odd Couple!

Many of the readers today have been exposed to some form of behavioral or personality style assessment in their training.  The purpose of this article is to reinforce the awareness of how communication styles can impact the success of your training, increase participant involvement, and lastly, help get to the desired results at the end of your training.

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Lights...Camera...Manage!

Have you ever had a dream where you found yourself on a stage with a guitar in your hands (or some other musical instrument) and you had absolutely no idea how to play it? I’ve had that dream on several occasions and, although I am not a psychologist, it probably stems from a fear of having to do something that I am not prepared for, and therefore risk embarrassment. If you are like me, this is not a situation that I ever want to find myself in!

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Aligning Value with Investment

One of the questions asked too infrequently of the organizations we support is, "What is it that we do that you truly value?"   Have you ever stopped to consider that the disciplines within the learning profession that we throw our time and resources at might NOT be the disciplines with perceived value within those organizations?

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As part of its mission, the Urban League provides many, many free classes and services in our community. Now YOU can help the Urban League employees help others. On the last Friday of every month, the Urban League provides training for 40 to 45 employees on topics such as communication, conflict resolution, time management, customer service and diversity.

Interested in providing pro bono training for a great cause, sharing your know-how with others, and meeting people who make a difference every day? Volunteer opportunities are available through October 2007.