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Success: Why Character Counts
Ted Williams III, Political Science Faculty, City Colleges of Chicago/WYCC PBS
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Many factors lead to success, but none is more important than character. In an age where personal indiscretions consistently destroy the careers of leaders in all fields, commitment to character and integrity is crucial. Ted will discuss how this transformative trait may be the greatest secret to success.
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Successful Supply Chain Strategies for Today’s Uncertain Times
Lauren Pittelli, Principal, Baker Logistics Consulting Services Inc.
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Drawing on thirty year's experience shipping internationally, Lauren will discuss current supply chain challenges and provide strategies to navigate today's uncertain and competitive marketplace. Plan for success by increasing your company's flexibility while driving down transportation costs and risk. MORE >
In this session, Lauren will cover specific strategies to capitalize on today's market opportunities by:- Reducing supply chain risk
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Succession Planning in the Family Owned Business
Bernard Liebowitz, PhD, CMC, President, Liebowitz & Associates
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Develop a plan for your succession that keeps the family together while ensuring the family’s business’ continued success.
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Take Control of Your Parkinson’s Disease Journey
Rosemary Gerstner, Marketing and Sales Director, Senior Helpers
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Understand the Parkinson's Disease process and learn how to implement a Patient-Centered care approach to PD.
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Take the Mystery Out of Selling Your Home
Dale Tippett, Managing Broker, DALE D. TIPPETT, Licensed Real Estate Managing Broker
TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Especially if you haven't moved for a long time or feel overwhelmed with change, you will learn how to deal with the challenges home owners face when they are hesitant to sell their homes, even though they know that they should. Join the discussion on what to do and how to do it to make your next move less stressful. MORE >
We'll talk about the process of selling your home, getting help with your stuff, the professionals involved and more... A must for adult children and Baby Boomers. -
Talent Management
Ozias Washington, Life Coach, Constant Organizational Development
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
“People are our greatest asset” is a cliché. Smart organizations don’t just want people; they want talented partners—people who fit the organizational culture and can perform within it at a high level to achieve mutual benefit. An organization’s talent strategy represents perhaps the single greatest factor in its success, and an opportunity to differentiate itself from competitors. MORE >
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Protected: Taoist Tai Chi Demo
Stella "Sally" Bryant, Instructor, Taoist Tai Chi Society
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
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Tapping into your Superpowers Mindfulness and Meditation.
Jacqueline McCarty, Owner Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, Om At Work
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Mindfulness can be practiced in any aspect and any task in your life! By remembering this tool of focus and awareness you can transform it into pure presence. Your awareness is currency, where your attention goes energy flows. Meditation is a training for your awareness and can have lasting effects on your brain and nervous system when practiced regularly. Learn these practices and transform your work and life. MORE >
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Targeting Colleges for Affordability
Joseph Orsolini, President, College Aid Planners, Inc.
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
The presentation will focus on strategies to target colleges for merit-based financial aid. Armed with this understanding and knowledge of the college aid process, a college education may become more affordable.
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Tax Planning in Retirement
Gregory Kurinec, CFP®, MRFC, Certified Financial Planner
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
If you're nearing retirement or already retired you need to understand how taxes (including the new 2018 changes) impact your retirement income, as it may be possible for you to pay less in taxes on your hard-earned dollars. Since each person's tax situation is unique, and the tax rules can change year to year, it can be challenging to get accurate and timely information. That is why we've developed a special seminar to help people navigate the retirement tax maze. MORE >
Our seminar will equip you with the most up-to-date and comprehensive information regarding retirement taxation, including ways to efficiently harvest your income sources- whether they are Social Security, 401(k)/IRA, other sources, or a combination of them all.