All Topics in Chicago

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  Building High Performance Teams

  Bob Miller, Founder and CEO, PFCC Group

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

  High performance teams don't just happen. They require good leadership and a good operational game plan that includes shared vision, the right people, personal commitment and accountability.

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  POSSIBILITY PARTNERS WORKPLACES . . . HOW HUMAN RESOURCES CAN LEAD A WORKPLACE RESET.

  Dianne M. Michels, Human Resources Futurist, possibilitypartners.org

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Transition Human Resources from a transactional role to a strategic one and become a trusted, indispensable business partner for maximum impact on the enterprise and the people as they fulfill on their mission of "Results Matter . . . and people are at the heart of it! MORE >

  Learn about the key components of a Possibility Partners Workplace and the consequential role HR can play in that workplace transformation. You will gain an understanding of the following components:
  - Cultures where "Everybody Matters" and everybody believes in the inherent worth and dignity of every human being;
  - Communications "Best Practices" that are a demand for authenticity and openness as possibility partners engage in conversations that ignite collaboration, creativity, and community in unleashing our purpose, power, and potential, to actualize new possibilities and partnerships in the world for the greater good;
  - Replacing the annual performance review -- I have yet to meet ANYONE (employee or employer) who says they owe their success to their annual review process -- with regularly scheduled, year-round conversations that build mutual respect and trust, while focusing on results!
  - Defining the 12 conditions required to support the people in accomplishing the results that matter;
  - Shifting the experience of work as a burden to survive to one of a gift of participation, contribution, and self-expression;
  - Developing leaders who are supportive, encouraging, and insightful, without diminishing your sense of choice, agency, and ownership for results. Agency is defined as the capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.

  Can be presented virtually via ZOOM.

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  Elder Mediation

  Karin McNicholas & Dennis McNicholas, Mediation Services

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous

  Mediation allows families to explore mutually acceptable solutions to difficult problems with parents and elderly relatives. It encourages creative problem solving within the private family setting rather than relying upon the legal system to resolve these issues.

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  Increasing Your Happiness!

  Bette Lawrence-Water, Founder and Principal Consultant, Spectrum Strategic Solutions

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement

  Increasing one's happiness can be done through the power of positive thinking. That is one skill that this presenttion will touch on to teach participants how to be happier. Happiness can spread throughout an organization, and have a positive effect on everyone.
  During this interactive and energetic discussion participants will engage in unique and helpful ways to increase their happiness. This 45-60 minute presentation will have a robust effect on their professional and personal lives, improve their communication skills, increase productivity, and lesson absenteeism. MORE >

  Presentation Objectives:
  •Discuss how planning ahead cultivates workplace happiness
  •Create a nightly routine and daily plan
  •Relate more effectively to others in the workplace
  •Understand how the workspace environment impacts happiness
  •Think more positively
  •Take actions that will create greater workplace happiness

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  Autoimmune Recovery Workshop

  Anthony Surrusco, D.C., Clinic Director, Clarendon Chiropractic

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  Auto-immune conditions such thyroid disease, leaky gut syndrome, poor digestion, chronic fatigue, diabetes, joint pain, skin rashes, brain fog and mood swings are just a few known conditions that affect millions of people in the United States. The age of thinking that autoimmune conditions are impossible to treat are over! This program will outline how to identify the potential root causes of these conditions and the proper procedures at effectively reversing them. MORE >

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  The Three Most Powerful Actions of Value-driven Leaders

  Susan Neustrom, Ed.D., Leadership Coach, Author, Speaker, Educator, Leading to Action

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Leadership is hard work because the need to be socially connected at all time is a necessity for leaders to influence, impact, and direct organizations, people, and change. Business challenges require fast, direct decisions, therefore, leaders are relentlessly communicating with multiple stakeholders through email, phone, and technology. Yet, the most powerful leaders understand the demands of being a leader and create a mental space to be alone with their thoughts emotions, and values. MORE >

  In this presentation, Dr. Susan Neustrom will demonstrate how solitude, silence, and reflection can actually enhance social interaction and increase authentic and ethical leadership behavior. She will provide strategies to create a personal sanctuary for leaders to renew, reevaluate, and reorient your moral compass for more effective, ethical decision making.

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  Medicare 101

  Thomas Perrucci, Medicare Benefits Advisor, Premier Medicare Benefits

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  Tom Perrucci is a seasoned professional in the health insurance industry, specializing in helping clients navigate the complexities of Medicare. With a focus on building trust and prioritizing client needs, Tom goes above and beyond to ensure his clients receive the best possible Medicare options tailored to their specific requirements, financial situation, and eligibility criteria. By treating his clients with the same care and dedication as he would his own parents, Tom guarantees a personalized and reliable service that puts client well-being first.
  Tom, a 34+ year resident of the NW Suburbs, is a dedicated business owner, husband, father, and grandfather. Tom and his wife Jackie are seniors and have had personal experiences with a variety of different plans, so Tom can also provide a unique consumer perspective; something which is usually hard to find among agents.
  Apart from helping seniors with insurance needs, Tom also doubles as the Chicago Wedding Guy, providing heartfelt wedding officiant services on weekends. MORE >

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  Murder by Meeting

  Marie Genevieve Pawlak, Managing Principal , Prime Alchemy a division of Planning101 Group

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Life is too short to be killed by meeting!
  Meetings should be an opportunity to connect, learn, encourage, and get things done. So how do you make your meetings better for everyone when you have to do them virtually or in person? This talk will review the six ways people have tried to kill others in meetings and how to stop them. You will laugh, cry, and admit that you have been attempting to destroy your co-workers. In the end, you will walk out with an action plan on how to make your next virtual meeting a great meeting. MORE >

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  The Myths & Facts about Reverse Mortgages: What You Need to Know

  Mike Wyrostek, Regional Account Manager, Reverse Mortgage Funding

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  As reverse mortgages grow in popularity, so have the misconceptions or myths about these unique loans. This presentation will review these myths, discuss the facts and go over the benefits a Reverse can have in keeping people financially secure through retirement.

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  3 Myths about hormones that are keeping your health hostage

  Iuliana Lixandru, L.Ac., MSOM, Vitality Natural Wellness

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  If you struggle with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain or mood imbalances this is the talk for you! You are probably wondering what caused these symptoms and if you’ll ever feel better. This presentation is not only going to provide information about how your body functions but also it will give you insight into how to overcome any hormonal imbalances and empower you to find a greater sense of well-being. MORE >

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