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EQ-i Certification Training
Good Resources etc...
Survey: What women need to suceed...
Good Learning...
Giving is Good!
Recent Testimonials
In search of... EQ in Action!

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Fifteen minutes after I started washing my cranberry stained clothes (because of the juice I had just spilled), it occurred to me that my cell phone was missing. I did what we all do in situations like this and tried to remember the last time I had used it.

Fast forward to the instant I knew that at the same time the cranberry stain was being removed from my clothes...so was everything stored on my cell phone.

While you may never have 'laundered' your cell phone (not recommend), you have likely experienced what led up to this unfortunate and costly mistake.

Thinking back, the signs were clear - I was experiencing what Daniel Goleman refers to as an emotional hijack. When the emotional brain hijacks the thinking brain it is impossible to think clearly.

The good news is that I am aware of the physical signs. The bad news is that I wasn't paying attention. For me, a racing heart and pounding head signals trouble is lurking. I must consciously stop what I am doing, take a deep breath and focus on something positive.

What are your physical signs of an emotional hijack and what do you do to get back on track?

Self-awareness is our most emotional competence. Unless we are aware of and understand how, why and what we are feeling, we will miss opportunities to tap the innate wisdom of our emotions.

If you are interested in sharing an  EQ in Action story  please contact me. I would like publish it in future newsletters.
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"Chance favors the prepared mind."
This Louis Pasteur quote comes back to me every time I start to wonder, "now what?" Consistently, my answer has been to dig in and get ready for what's next. At the moment, this means that I am consciously carving out time during the work week to focus on personal growth and development.

After reading Now, Discover your Strengths several years ago, I remember thinking what a radical idea it was to focus on leveraging strengths vs. developing weaknesses. Of course, now it seems like the 'big duh' especially when I think how much time and money my boss spent trying to improve my financial analysis skills - NEVER going to happen!

Crescendo Inc. is sponsoring a 1-day workshop, Working with Strengths, on Thursday, June 25th from 9:00 - 4:30 p.m. (see details below).

The purpose of the workshop is to help you clarify your personal strengths through a structured storytelling process called the Dependable Strengths Articulation Process�.

My friend and colleague, Patty Bales, (Career Development Consultant) will be facilitating this session. Please join me for a day of exploration and insight.

Warmly,
Lisa
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orking with Strengths
If you feel uncertain or awkward naming your strengths, want to use your strengths more often, are in transition or are considering a career shift, this workshop is a great place to start.
Research has proven that we make our greatest contributions and have the highest level of satisfaction and energy when we use the strengths we have used repeatedly (perhaps unnoticed) throughout our lives.
 
The Working with Strengths day-long workshop provides a structured process for you to reflect on and share peak experiences from all aspects of your life. You will receive feedback from others, clarify your key strengths in your own words, and summarize their use and impact for networking purposes.
 
This process is not an assessment or a list of characteristics or factors from a pre-determined list.  It is an opportunity to experience the Dependable Strengths Articulation Process� from the Center for Dependable Strengths, University of Washington, Seattle.

When: Thursday, June 26, 2009, 9:00-4:30 (Registration deadline: Friday, June 12.)
Where: Bloomington, MN
Investment: $119.00 (includes snacks & lunch)
For More information or to register, please contact Patty Bales.

Note: This workshop is limited to 25 participants, so be sure to register early.

EQ-i Certification Training

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is a critical competence for personal and professional success. Help your clients lead a more successful and satisfying life by developing their EQ.

The EQ-i (Emotional Quotient Inventory) is the first validated assessment to measure emotional/social functioning. It is being used by coaches and consultants worldwide to support life/work coaching and mentoring, organization, leadership and team development.

Certification training will teach you what you need to know to successfully administer the EQ-i. The session is designed to provide hands-on practice to help you internalize and strengthen your skill at analyzing, interpreting and debriefing the EQ-i.

At the end of EQ-i Certification, you will understand the Bar On model and concepts of emotional intelligence as well as the science behind the instrument.
Note: This program has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Psychology for 21 Continuing Education Hours. 

2009 EQ-i Certification Training Dates
  • June 17-19 (registration deadline: May 22)
  • Sep 16-18 (registration deadline: Aug 23)
  • Dec 1-3 (registration deadline: Nov 13)
Note: Classes are limited to 15 participants, so be sure to register early.
Good Resources etc...

For more recommendations, check out Lisa's List for a larger selection of books etc...


I am always adding to this list, so be sure to visit often (and let me know what you are reading.)

Here are a few of my current favorites:

Go Put your Stregths to workGo Put Your Strengths to Work: 6 Powerful Steps to Achieve Outstanding Performance
by Marcus Buckingham (Author) 
Of all the books that Buckingham has written, I always come back to this one. It's an easy read and a practical reminder of what makes me feel strong vs. drained.

"Research data show that most people do not come close to making full use of their assets at work -- in fact, only 17 percent of the workforce believe they use all of their strengths on the job. Go Put Your Strengths to Work aims to change that through a six-step, six-week experience that will reveal the hidden dimensions of your strengths.

With structured exercises that will become part of your regular workweek and proven tactics from people who have successfully applied the book's lessons, Go Put Your Strengths to Work will arm you with a radically different approach to your work life"... read more

Ttombone Player WantedTrombone Player Wanted
Starring: Marcus Buckingham Director: Marcus Buckingham Format: DVD 

I LOVE this DVD set. It is a brilliant short film series that brings  Go Put your Strengths to Work alive. I appreciate his ability to creatively demonstrate the strengths messages. This would be a great addition to a small group career development discussion.

"Trombone Player Wanted is a companion film series to Marcus Buckingham's book, Go put your Strengths to Work. The short films (six in the series and approximately 15 minutes in length) communicate in a way that motivates personal and team performance.


Trombone Player Wanted provides powerful lessons for managers and employees striving to be more productive and more focused today than they were yesterday"...read more

For Women:  The 2009 What Women Need to Succeed in the Workplace Survey

My colleague, Sher Foerster, founder of Leader's Theatre, is collecting information about the biggest barriers women currently face in the workplace.  Her goals are to:
  • Create a broader understanding about key issues  
  • Identify creative ways for women to connect to gain greater support and resources
  • Provide opportunities to help women explore their own unique gifts, knowledge, and experience to get the results they want in their professional lives.
Click here to take the survey. 

More Good Learning

TED - Do you know about TED? It stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from those three worlds. Since then its scope has become ever broader. The annual conference now brings together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes). Learn more about TED - it is fascinating!

Discovering EQ - This half-day session will introduce the concept of emotional intelligence and answers the questions: What is it, why is it relevant and what can I do to develop it?

EQ & You Development -  This day-long session guides participants through a structured EQ Development planning process. While delivered in a group setting, individuals will work independently on their own EQ plan.
 
EQ-i Peer Coaching - This program will be available to EQ-i graduates. The intention is to provide on-going support and training to further enhance analysis, interpretation and debrief skills.

For more information, please contact Lisa Griebel. 

Giving is Good!

Social Responsibility and community service have been core values for Crescendo Inc. from the beginning. Since 1996, we have contributed financially, physically, emotionally and spiritually to many non-profit organizations in Minnesota and around the U.S in the names of our clients.

We know that we have and continue to make a difference. For this reason, Crescendo Inc. rewards you for referrals by giving back to your community!

When someone you refer to Crescendo Inc. completes EQ-i Certification Training, we make a contribution in your name to the non-profit organization of your choice. For more information, contact Lisa Griebel
Recent Testimonials 

"I was originally certified to use the EQ-i 5 years ago and frequently use it in my consulting practice. Every time I administer the EQ-i, I am reminded how robust the instrument is and how much more there is to learn. Periodically, I seek Lisa's guidance on more challenging EQ-i interpretations. Last year, I decided to attend one of her EQ-i training sessions as a refresh and I am glad that I did. Even though I am EQ-i certified and use it regularly, I learned more than I thought I would.

Lisa is a skilled trainer who has developed and delivers a first-rate learning experience.  Her knowledge and skill using the EQ-i coupled with her attention to details is a clear benefit for all participants. This is evident in the quality and practicality of the materials she has developed and generously shares. She has a relaxed training style that encourages participation and learning.
I went into the Refresh training hoping to learn more about the competencies and left with that along with invaluable tools I have been using ever since. 

I am happy to recommend Lisa's EQ-i training program for first-time certification or a refresh. It was a good investment at a good time."
~  Partner, Leadership Development Consulting

"Lisa Griebel is not only superbly experienced as an EQ-I practitioner, she is also a master facilitator and teacher. She approaches the entire learning experience totally committed to her students and their learning. She approaches the subject of emotional intelligence with keen insight developed over years of experience working with the EQ-I in a broad variety of settings. She makes learning fun, enjoyable, and relevant. If you want to learn how to use this tool to help you in your area of practice, this is THE qualifying workshop for you."
~ Leadership Development Consultant

"The EQ-i Certification with Lisa Griebel was one of the most superb professional development experiences of my career. It was organized, professional and rigorous. Lisa's experience and expertise in the area of emotional intelligence and the EQ-i assessment is impressive. Her teaching and facilitation were of the highest quality and integrity. I left the certification workshop confident and competent in understanding, interpreting, debriefing and applying emotional intelligence and the EQ-i. In addition to my appreciation and admiration, Lisa has my unqualified recommendation."
~ Vice President, Private University

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