Description

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 5 from 8:30 - noon 

Format: In-person 

Hour 1   Emotional Intelligence and DiSC 

Speaker: Jordan Debbink-Lesniak, Director of Development & PR, Allendale Association linkedin.com/in/jordan-debbink-lesniak-cde-36554016 

Who was your favorite manager? Most will agree the best managers possess the powerful combination of strong self-management skills and emotional intelligence. Simply put, that means managing your own emotions and being aware of others. As an emotionally intelligent manager, you should be a great communicator. Great communication begins with knowing your employees and their communication preferences. Join us for a high-level overview of the DiSC model and how to identify communication preferences within your team. Learn strategies to improve interaction with others and achieve higher workplace satisfaction and results. 

Objectives: 

• Learn about the DiSC model. 
• Understand why communication isn't a one size fits all concept.
• Develop your communication style technique.

Hour 2   The Role of Mentorship as a Pathway to Success 

Speaker: Matt Kostecki, Executive Director, Home of the Sparrow linkedin.com/in/matthew-k-479a4b54 

Do you have to have a mentor to be a good mentor to others? No, but it sure helps. Mentors encourage and enable another person’s development. Having a mentor can help you expand your network and discover new pathways to success. Meet two C-Suite Executives that attribute part of their success and professional satisfaction to having a mentor. Listen to their stories and discover how to find lasting personal relationships with experienced professionals both in and outside the office. 

Objectives: 

• Discover the importance of mentors. 
• Learn how to develop your network for professional success.
• Review your current network for mentors or ask for referral.

Takeaway: An abbreviated DiSC assessment you can share with your team. 

Registration Fee: $50.00 

Special thanks to our supporters: 

American Community Bank 

Express Employment Professionals 

DeFiorie Funeral & Cremation Service 

FNBO 

Full Circle Foundation 

The Lake County Community Foundation 

Venue - Not-for-Profit Resources 

Address - 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60012, US 

Register Now! 

https://nfpresources.org/#!event/2023/4/5/managestrong-part-1-finding-your-management-style