What Do You Say Communique' 
"Maybin's Montana Mission"
April 2013
  
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April Greetings!
  
As you may have guessed from the subject line of this month's Communique', I am on a mission...to speak in Montana, that is!
 
In my quest to speak in all 50 states, Montana still remains the lone hold out!  I've even spoken in some states multiple times--including Alaska twice--and have spoken in 9 other countries.
 
So...I ask:  
 
Who do you know in Montana who might need a speaker?  Any and all referrals are appreciated!
 
Meanwhile...in this edition of the Communique', I've used the word MONTANA as an acronym to highlight some of my favorite tips and provided some fun facts about Montana.
  
I've also included photos of a few speaking events in the 49th state I spoke in (Mississippi) and the 48th state (Wisconsin...twice!) .
 
I look forward to an opportunity to speak at your next conference or staff event! 
 
All the best,  
  Sarita's Signature   
 
Communication Expert, Speaker & Author of the book
 
Book Cover Photo  
  
  
p.s. - Referrals to speaking events in states other than Montana also appreciated!  
 

  

 

M-O-N-T-A-N-A

Sarita's Favorite Tips

 

 

 

M - "M & M SHARING" and other team-building icebreakers

 
O - "OPTIMISTS see the opportunity in every difficulty; pessimists see the difficulty in every opportunity."

 

N - NO can be said NICELY three ways: 

  

1- Compliment + NO ("I'm flattered however I'm going to pass." 
2- Empathy + NO ("I know you're swamped however I'm not available to help today.")

3- Choose to say NO ("I've chosen not to attend the event.")

 

T - TWO Green Jello Principles of Conflict Resolution

   

1- Figure out real agenda
2- Have a plan B, C, D....

 

A - ASK for what you want rather than demanding.  For example, say "Would you consider?" instead of "You better!"  Click here for 50 Phrases!

 

N -NETWORK of positive people is important Research shows that we become the average of the 5 people with whom we spend most time.

 

A - ATTITUDE is everything! 

 

 
Montana Trivia Quiz

How much do you know?

 

1. What is the state capital?

 

2. What is the state's largest city?

 

3. Based on size Montana ranks ___, but based on population it is ___.

 

4. Name of state park that is a popular tourist attraction

 

5. What is the state animal and state bird?  

 

 

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Welcome to Montana  

 

 

 

TRIVIA QUIZ ANSWERS

 

 

1. Helena  
2. Billings  
3. Fourth/44th  
4. Glacier National Park  
5. Grizzly Bear & Western Meadowlark 
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Special Welcome
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Communique' newcomers from this week's California WIC Conference!
 
CA WIC Conference Fun Photo Enjoyed doing a conference keynote and workshop...and posing for this conference-themed fun photo!
  

 

On the Way to
Montana

 

Sarita's Speaking State #49
Mississippi

 

Mississippi Counseling Association  Dinner with Mississippi Counseling Association leadership team night before conference keynote to 900 people (November 2011)

 
    
Sarita's Speaking State #48
Wisconsin
(Twice!) 
 
 
Green Bay Women - Lambeau Field
 Posing with planning committee in Lambeau Field after presentation to 300 Green Bay Management Women
(October 2008)
 
 
Sarita with WSCA 2011   Photo opp with Wisconsin School Counselors Association leaders on day before doing conference closing keynote 
to 1000+ people
(February 2011) 
 

State #47 was Idaho...twice!
 (Coeur d'Alene and Boise)
     
 
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