Free Business Topics in Chicago

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  Transportation

  Andre Erving, Author, Educator, Life Coach, Speaker, Business Consultant, Andre Erving Global, LLC

  Andre is a distinguished speaker, author, educator, and business consultant with an extensive professional background spanning over 20 years in the transportation industry. Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Erving has honed his expertise, demonstrating a profound understanding of the intricacies of the industry. MORE >

  His insightful lectures, thought-provoking books, and comprehensive consulting services have garnered acclaim from audiences worldwide. With a sharp analytical mind and a passion for continuous learning, Andre sets himself apart as a leading authority in the field, providing invaluable guidance to individuals and organizations seeking to navigate the complex landscape of the transportation sector.

  His innovative approach, coupled with a wealth of experience, distinguishes him as an invaluable asset to the industry, inspiring others to reach new heights of success.

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  Navigating Disruptive Change: Communicating you Care in the Moments that Matter

  Linda Carlisle, Founder, Fractional Comms & Culture Advisor, COMM-ext, LLC

  Navigating change is a high risk in the best of times. In a world where 2/3 of the American Workforce is Disengaged, disruptive organizational change can be catastrophic. But what if there were a way to navigate change while simultaneously re-engaging and re-energizing your people and building a high-performing culture? The secret to navigating disruptive change while building the high-performance culture of tomorrow is effectively communicating that you care in the moments that matter. MORE >

  In this talk, we will explore the many people-related risks that organizations face when navigating the inevitable change they will face in today's fast-paced business environment and a handful of earnest, high-integrity communication techniques that will help your people navigate change while maintaining high psychological safety and rebuilding their engagement, alignment, and excitement about your company and their work.

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  Business Improvement Einstein’s Way – How Einstein’s Three Rules of Work Can Help a Business Succeed

  Mark James, Founder & President, Performance Advisors Group, Inc.

  Albert Einstein once said, "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." Einstein believed you have to think about things differently and three rules, inspired by his work, provide us with the means do so. No one knows what will happen in the future. But, following these rules can get your business ready for whatever does. Attendees will come away with practical ways to use Einstein’s three rules of work to: MORE >

  - Fix performance barriers
  - Discover opportunities amidst difficulty
  - Make two truths of human behavior your ally

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  Non-Profit Business Strategies

  Lea Ann Skogsberg, Founder, Dollars and Sense

  With 30 years experience, Lea Ann offers customized talks on using social media, blogging, endowment, creating access for middle income donors, fundraising, new business models, grantwriting and trends across sectors.

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  Small Business Ownership

  Jennifer Davis, President & Co-Founder, Davisware, Inc.

  Owning your own business can be a challenge. Jennifer, a working mother, shares the fascinating story of her startup with sweat equity and personal growth along the way. Her personal account of what works and what doesn’t, and how to balance it all, is perfect for those in business or with an entrepreneurial spirit. MORE >

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  21st Century Leadership

  Scott Hansen, CEO, Scott Hansen Consulting

  In this high energy presentation, High Performance Coach, Scott Hansen, shares the importance of "21st Century Leadership Rules" that you must know. If you don't adapt these, your business might get left behind

  In 21st Century Leadership, you and your organization will walk away with the following: MORE >

  - Learn the importance of becoming a better leader
  - The (3) Income Producing Activities all business owners need to know
  - How to be more efficient and productive in your day
  - The importance of saying "NO" in your business
  - The One productivity strategy that Warren Buffet uses

   

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  How to Turn Social Media into Face to Face Meetings

  Franklin D. Rivera II, Founder/CEO, The V2M2 Group, Inc.

  Franklin Rivera built his entire business off of Twitter. In 2011 no one online knew who he was. In 2015 he was ranked in the top 10% of Twitter accounts worldwide for most senior level management connections and followed by most of the Forbes top 10 digital marketers worldwide. Today his connections on social media number over 10,000 quality followers! MORE >

  His company, V2M2, has consistently utilized social media for lead generation for both V2M2 and its clients with great success. Franklin will help you understand how to make the right social connections and get the face to face meeting.

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  Where’s the Cash?

  John Y. Lafferty, Founder, CFO-Pro

  Helps business owners understand why profits and cash flow differ and how to manage the business more efficiently using this knowledge.

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  A Diverse Workforce is Smart Business

  Pamela Bozeman-Evans, Founder & Senior Consultant, ProPlanProject

  Workplace diversity impacts your bottom line. Pamela discusses best practices in recruitment, retention, target marketing, and product/service innovation. She provides valuable insights that will empower your team and impress your client base. Learn more about customized presentations, tailored to diverse stakeholders, including sales teams, C-Suites, boards, and investors.

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  The Referral Process – Developing a Referral System for Explosive Growth

  Tom Kelly, Business Coach, Potential In Motion

  If referrals are a part of your business, then this presentation is for you! In this presentation, Mater Certified Business Coach Tom Kelly talks about potential sources for referrals, how to overcome your fears around asking for referrals, and how to build an effective referral system that will help you generate solid leads on a regular basis. MORE >

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