PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bad Attitude Results: Discuss the problems and solutions for educators and parents who are frustrated as they try to create effective learning environments. Reclaim education and schools as centers for learning. Topics What are the symptoms of a bad attitude? Where do children develop bad attitudes? How does having a bad attitude affect the child’s as well as others’ learning? What are the solutions?

Diversity Sensitivity & Awareness

Results Learn causes for discriminatory practices and create action plan for increasing workplace tolerance and harmony. Topics Diversity & The Law (Stephen P. Stavola, Esq.) Classifications that can trigger employment discrimination claims Bases for employment discrimination claims Harassment Hostile work environment Who is the employer? What must the "employer" do for protection from harassment claims? The Communications Perspective History Perceptions Human commonalities Fear, pride, and selfishness as roots Some solutions Thinking errors Other best practices

Stress Reduction

Results Define and assess stress; identify and discover causes of personal stress; and develop strategies for managing and reducing stress (addressing perceptions, goals, time management, prioritizing, and personal influences). Definition and facts Causes Personal stress assessment List of personal causes Shifting perceptions Time-wasting activities Setting goals Time management / prioritizing Assessing positive and negative influences Action plan

MEDIA TERRORISM

Results Understand how the power of the media is used to generate fear and take away people’s abilities to think for themselves. Learn and understand the origins of media-generated fear and mind control; List the harmful effects of media-generated fear on the workforce; Realize the methods and media outlets used to control society; Discover and utilize solutions to avoid media-generated fear and control; and Generate a company-wide MEDIA TERRORISM awareness program to promote increased employee mental/physical health. Topics Definition Examples History Rubbernecking Use of Fear to Control Methods/Messages Limiting information intake – oversimplifying – myopic Seeking to place blame – throwing stones – witch burners Creating conflict Generating sadness Creating fear – we’re not safe Media Outlets: Television Radio & Print News Other Visual Media Other Print Sources Internet Music The Power Holders Solutions

The Power of Attitude

Results Discover beliefs that are the root of behavior. Identify and implement those beliefs and behaviors that move individuals and businesses forward. Topics Definition of attitude Beliefs/attitudes discussion History of attitude and its influences -- media terrorism Evaluating beliefs (positive vs. negative) Character building -- sources/methods/solutions