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Tooting Our Horn

~ We are pleased to announce Marian’s upcoming participation in a Listening Symposium Sept. 15-17, 2013 at the Reynolds Journalism Institute in Columbia, Missouri (based at the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri). The symposium is a gathering of a small, select group of leaders from many professions, including lawyers, police, clergy, therapists, social workers, educators, nurses, sociologists and more, to work together for two days to explore the purposes, practices and power of listening in society, and to learn from each other.

The hope is to tease out the best practices used in each participants’ worlds. How does the cop discern between truth and lie? How does the journalist probe but not judge? How does the therapist work through pain without undermining trust? We will be challenged to practice what we preach: to really listen to one another, even - or especially - when we disagree.

The sessions will be guided in part by Butch Ward, former managing editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer and now on the faculty at the Poynter Institute, a school for professional journalists.

~ Marian is a contributor to a new eBook just released by Bill Corbett, author, keynote speaker and parenting expert, entitled, “Speakers’ Worst Nightmares.” It is a compilation of 41 stories from individuals with varying degrees of speaking experience. All of the stories, many of them quite humorous, were important lessons for the individuals as they developed their speaking skills. Bill just released his new book, “From the Soapbox to the Stage: How to use Your Passion to Start a Speaking Business.”

~ Take a look at this interesting article published online March 27, 2013 at The Glass Hammer under the title: “What to Do If Your Flex Work Arrangement Gets Axed” by Robin Madell (http://www.theglasshammer.com/news/2013/03/27/what-to-do-if-your-flex-work-program-gets-axed/ ). It features Marian's comments with some timely, supportive advice with steps to take should you be faced with a similar circumstance.

~ We here at Listening Impact recently learned that Marian has one of the top 10% most viewed @LinkedIn profiles for 2012. (Copy and paste this link to view our LinkedIn profile ~ http://www.linkedin.com/pub/profile/0/167/506)

Yes, we are proud of this accomplishment. Primarily, though, we are inspired by your commitment to professional growth and honored by your friendship and confidence in our coaching, communication and listening skills.

Assessment

Uncover your listening habits and how they impact your work.

“I was blown away by the assessment. It’s so short but really nailed me.”

 “The work with Marian was transformative”.

 “The assessment and the coaching changed the way I listen and collaborate”.

 “I want my whole company to take this”.

 Hear! Hear? Your Listening Portfolio® is an exceptional assessment. It is specifically designed to accurately assess how you listen and what works for and against you. It is quick to take (only 10 minutes) and offers a choice of 4 different analyses, depending on the level of feedback you want.

Whether you’re an individual, a team or an entire company, take this assessment and kick-start your fascinating journey of becoming better listeners for stronger results.

It will help you understand:

Assessment with Basic Analysis:

Take the 10-minute assessment and receive:

  • A written analysis of your listening preferences
    • how your listening habits show up at work
    • where they are helpful for you
    • where they get you into trouble
    • what your challenges are; and how to overcome them
  • A description of your listening strengths, challenges
  • Practical tips to become a more intelligent listener

Assessment with Advanced Analysis:

Take the 10-minute assessment and receive:
The Basic Analysis plus:

  • A personalized report about your unique listening patterns
  • How your patterns influence your communications and relationships at work
  • What you listen for and what you pay attention to
  • What you avoid or miss that could dramatically impact your listening effectiveness

Assessment with Premium Analysis:

Take the 10-minute assessment and receive:
The Advanced Analysis plus:

  • Experience the power of a 1-1 conversation with one of our Certified Coaches
  • Discuss what’s happening in your workplace with your coach
  • Identify what is and what is NOT working in your communications with others
  • Develop strategies to unleash the power of your listening skills at work

Assessment with Group Analysis:

Each person takes the 10-minute assessment and then participates in 60-90-minute session (virtual or in-person).

Each participant … receives their unique Advanced Analysis.

Your group receives:

  • An overview of the most and least preferred listening habits of the entire group that affect what the team pays attentions to and overlooks
  • Analysis of the group’s listening patterns that impact quality of decisions and interactions

Your group, together with your Listening Impact Coach will:

  • Discuss the implications of the report on the team and organizational effectiveness
  • Develop strategies to close the listening gaps and increase collaboration speed

Contact us for fees.

Also available in combination with other individual and group assessments such as Meyers Briggs, Emotional Intelligence, Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument.

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