betty parker, cptd

Rapid, drastic, and unexpected changes in recent years have forced organizations and people to rethink how they do business. Though difficult to maneuver at first, some of those changes have become permanent, and in many ways, better for work productivity and personal achievements. Embracing change and the lessons that come from it can lead to new opportunities, better knowledge, and greater job and life satisfaction. Staying open to new and different has netted stories of success that can be duplicated. Learn how you can act on the advantages that await you if you’re intrepid in your pursuit of a new and better you.

Betty Parker doesn't shy away from the topics. She believes that having an open dialogue is the most important effort in building knowledge, promoting healing, and increasing respect for cultural differences. She challenges audiences to think about the way they think (metacognition) when it comes to living near, socializing with or working in an environment where everybody's not the same. In so doing, she has enlightened audiences across the country on how to start and maintain open and meaningful dialogue about the value in each of our differences. More importantly, she teaches individuals how to accept each person on their own merits and not because of faulty stereotypes. For the open-minded, this keynote address will change beliefs.

Like the blind spots in our side mirrors that hamper our view, we don't always fully see the impact of our actions and behavior on others.  We are "blind" to the attitudes, emotions, and thoughts that shape how others see us.  In leadership, managers don't often consider how their tone and words affect the motivation of their teams.  Coworkers don't realize how their lack of response to each other's requests slows down progress.  Customers don't recognize how their unrealistic demands set their vendors up for hardship or failure.  In this presentation, the audience will learn how vulnerability, feedback, and open communications will help them to gain greater self-awareness. The practical applications shared are life-changing, and anyone who dares to do the work recommended in this powerful message are sure to reap success beyond expectations.

For those who struggle with managing conflict, there is hope in the story of David and Goliath. Within this tale told with humor and great insight unfolds a war plan that is concise and effective. The message provides successful approaches to address workplace conflict and personal contentions that threaten relationships. The Goliath Method breaks down the story into valuable leadership lessons that address specific, and seemingly GIGANTIC, people problems. Whether dealing with a difficult employee who crosses boundaries, a boss who is a bully, a team that is dysfunctional, or a marriage that is crumbling, The Goliath Method provides practical solutions that can help even the most unskilled person manage conflict with confidence. Moreover, the audience will be able to reflect on actions that call for personal accountability. Within this ancient story, everyone can find modern ways to slay the giants of life. And like David, they will be victorious!