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“I would like you to know that all the articles that I have read so far have been a tremendous blessing to me. I use some of the same principles for [my own training]. Thank you so much.”
- Dr. B. Kearney

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- Multiple Newsletter Editors

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- Editor, Clinician News

“I read your chapter and it was so wonderful. It was packed with valuable information; very thorough. I was really impressed. You covered a lot of areas with practical tips, advice, and examples with resources and recommendations...everyone in business should read this book!” (Real World Human Resource Strategies that Work - Turning Managers Into Leaders)
- B. Pianezza, Editor - HR.com

“I read your article and it is the type of article from which Association Executives would benefit. The [Association Name] publishes a bi-monthly newsletter and I am looking for educational material like yours for our members. May we reprint? I also post articles to a newsletter archive that is shared by multiple societies of association executives and would like to include yours in the archive as well.” (Permission granted.)”
- Association Executive Vice President

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- W. Hausiku

“We train volunteer leadership for our organization. We have a Train-the-Trainers program for which I would love to use your article in one of the sessions. It captures so many of the topics we designed our training around and validates the importance of formalizing training for the non-trainer. Our legal department has asked me to contact you to get written permission to use the article.” (Permission granted.)
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Business and Life Skills

Organization Development Notes

 

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Why Do YOU Have to Lead?
(A complete Springboard iNFO_NOTE© on leadership)

 

Extra! How cool is this? “Why Do YOU Have to Lead?” is translated to Turkish and is reprinted with permission in HRdergi Magazine, November 2007 issue. This is the HR magazine in Turkey.
I can’t understand a word it says except my name but it is the first time any of my writings have been translated to another language. If you want to see the translated article, here it is.
**NOT FOR REPRODUCTION OR RE-USE.**

Set to Impress

Plan to Communicate; Communicate, to Plan

Small Talk: More Than Idle Conversation

Communicate Effectively in Times of Stress

Tips to Clear Communications

Difficult People; Difficult Situations

NET_WORKing

Exposition Expectations: Get The Most From Trade Shows and Conventions

Technically Speaking

Interviewing: It's Still Person-to-Person

10 Tips for Job Interview “Thank You” Notes

Present Power Image

Brand: You

Levity At Work

Book Preface (complete text): “Why You Talk So White? Eliminate the Behaviors That Sabotage Your Success”

Work Ethic

Well-Intentioned Messages: It’s For Your Own Good!

Cycle Therapy” Monthly Columns, published in
The Meeting Professional Magazine
(Official Monthly Publication of Meeting Professionals International - MPI)

Redistribute the Weight: Delegate (For Managers and Supervisors)

Tips for Employers: Stay In Touch With Summer Interns Throughout the School Year

 


Train-the-Trainer / Facilitation Skills

Smooth Transitions: Team Presentations

Team Training (Smooth Transitions - for Associations)

Train Non-Trainers to Train

Workshop Facilitation Tips - iNFO_NOTE©

 


Presentation and Public Speaking Skills

Presentation Skills and Star Trek(R) Captains

Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Relax

On Short Notice (Impromptu Presentations)

Trade Show Trolling: 30-Second Presentations

 


Managing Time and Priorities + Goal Setting

10 Ways to Use Time Better

Computer Time Management

Goals to Actions: New Year - New Plans

 


Motivation and Success

Spokes In A Wheel
(Getting People Involved, In Your Organization / Volunteers, Teamwork, Active Participation)

FINE-C Your Day for Success

S-U-C-C-E-S-S (Song)

You Choose [Success] (Inspirational)

 


Work From Home / Home-Based Business

Home-Based Business: Requires Serious Planning

Home-Based Business: Look Big - Start Small

 


Additional Topics

(For Meeting Planners)
Learning Lasts Longer: Educational Sessions That Educate (Article)
- How to Make Sure Your Speakers Give You An Education Session Rather Than a Speaker-Centric Presentation -

 

Learning Lasts Longer: Educational Sessions That Educate (Springboard iNFO_NOTE©)

(For Hospitality Industry)
Diversity: Picture It!

(For Rotary)
RYLA Report


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Long Version

     Sylvia Henderson, Chief Everything Officer (CEO) of Springboard Training, conducts experiential programs for organizations that want more effective leaders and for people who want to communicate more clearly to achieve more personal and more professional success. Discover additional resources at www.SpringboardTraining.com.

 

Short Version

     Written by Sylvia Henderson, Chief Everything Officer (CEO) of Springboard Training in Olney, MD. For additional resources that you can use right away to improve your business and life skills, visit www.SpringboardTraining.com.

 

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