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Crescendo Inc. Good to Knows!
January 2013
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Greetings!
It struck me as I sat down to write this note that I am still swirling in the beauty and bliss of the San Pedro Volcano and Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. For 10 days in January, I watched the sunrise
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San Pedro on Lake Atitlan
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behind the volcanoes surrounding Lake Atitlan while participating in a very special yoga and art retreat - a truly magical and inspirational experience.
If you find yourself in need of a refresh (mental, emotional, physical or spiritual), I highly recommend spending time at Villa Sumaya, a yoga retreat nested serenely
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on Lake Atitlan.
It is one of the most remarkable and refreshing experiences I have ever had.
Upon my return to freezing Minnesota, a friend asked what I brought home from Guatemala. My response was... an open heart (for me and for others), greater awareness and appreciation for taking pause every day and deep, creative inspiration - all GOOD THINGS to start a new year!
I hope you enjoy exploring this edition of Crescendo Inc. Good to Knows! |
Good Learning & Development!
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As an independent consultant, I am always looking for opportunities to enhance myself personally and professionally in order to improve my consulting practice. Finding meaning and purpose in our work enriches our lives, makes us more effective and helps us see where  we make a difference - something we all want to do. My friend and colleague, Diane Nettiffee (President of Magis Ventures) will be facilitating a day-long Work, Meaning and Purpose retreat at the end of February in Minneapolis. I will be attending this retreat and encourage you to join me as an individual or with your team! It will be a great opportunity to reflect, gain clarity and find more meaning in your day to day work.
Why not start the new year by adding Emotional Intelligence to your organization development tool box? Give yourself a unique competitive advantage by getting certified in the EQ-i2.0 and EQ360 assessments. Coaches/consultants worldwide use EQ-i2.0 and EQ360 to support leadership and team development, work/life coaching & mentoring.
If you are already EQ-i Certified, this is a perfect opportunity for you to get refreshed on the revised EQ-i 2.0 while getting certified in the EQ360!
Crescendo Inc. awards 21.5 International Coach Federation(ICF) CCEU's.
For more information or to register.
2013 EQ-i2.0/EQ360 Certification Training Dates
- March 12 & 13 (registration deadline: Feb 15)
- June 11 & 12 (registration deadline: May 10)
- Nov 5 & 6 (registration deadline: Oct 4)
Note: Classes are limited to 15 participants, so be sure to register early.
"Lisa was outstanding in facilitating the EQ-i/EQ360 training! The class was fast-paced, practical, engaging and highly interactive. She does an excellent job with visual design as well as helpful, real-life activities to incorporate the content - both really helped us retain and integrate the information.
Emotional Intelligence is such an essential leadership capability, absolutely relevant and necessary for the collaborative reality that exists in organizations today. EQ - relational, social and emotional effectiveness - can be developed and will help leaders be more engaging, inspirational and... followed! I highly recommend attending Lisa's certification program if you want to become an EQ practitioner helping leaders and managers have greater impact and success!"
~ Senior Search Consultant - Talent Management Firm (December 2012)
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I first discovered Brene Brown by watching her TED talk on vulnerability. More than 7 million people have watched this video. It is fantastic (as is the book!)
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Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable, or to dare greatly. Whether the arena is a new relationship, an important meeting, our creative process, or a difficult family conversation, we must find the courage to walk into vulnerability and engage with our whole hearts.
In Daring Greatly, Dr. Brown challenges everything we think we know about vulnerability. Based on twelve years of research, she argues that vulnerability is not weakness, but rather our clearest path to courage, engagement, and meaningful connection. The book that Dr. Brown's many fans have been waiting for, Daring Greatly will spark a new spirit of truth-and trust-in our organizations, families, schools, and communities.
The Sketchnote Handbook Video Edition: the illustrated guide to visual note taking
by Mike Rohde
Over the past few years, I have been exploring the world of graphic facilitation and graphic recording. I stumbled across this book not long ago and find it very helpful in developing my new practice. Enjoy!!
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This gorgeous, fully illustrated handbook tells the story of sketchnotes--why and how you can use them to capture your thinking visually, remember key information more clearly, and share what you've captured with others. Author Mike Rohde shows you how to incorporate sketchnoting techniques into your note-taking process--regardless of your artistic abilities--to help you better process the information that you are hearing and seeing through drawing, and to actually have fun taking notes.
This special video edition includes access to 70 minutes of video tutorials where viewers can see the author in action, demonstrating drawing techniques discussed in the book. Read More...
The Art of Explanation: Making your Ideas, Products, and Services Easier to Understand by Lee LeFever
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Are you familiar with Common Craft videos? If not, you should be. These are fantastically simple videos that explain complex topics in about 5 minutes. Because I am in the 'explaining business,' I decided to buy the book. It is great and I know that I will be able to use alot of the tips he offers. Enjoy!
You've done the hard work. Your product or service works beautifully - but something is missing. People just don't see the big idea - and it's keeping you from being successful. Your idea has an explanation problem.
The Art of Explanation is for business people, educators and influencers who want to improve their explanation skills and start solving explanation problems. You will learn to:
- Plan: Learn explanation basics, what causes them to fail and how to diagnose explanation problems.
- Package: Using simple elements, create an explanation strategy that builds confidence and motivates your audience.
- Present: Produce remarkable explanations with visuals and media.
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I hope you find Crescendo Inc. Good to Knows, good to know! There will more to come shortly. Until then... enjoy!
P.S. If you have any Good to Knows that you would like to share, I hope you send them my way. I'm always curious.
Warmly,
Lisa Griebel
Crescendo Inc
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