Exercising Influence & Strategic Thinking Learning Journeys
We wanted to let you know about the learning journeys we’ve prepared to show how we can combine self-paced learning (microlearning modules), webinars, online surveys, and virtual (or in-person sessions, hopefully sometime in the future) to deliver results. Here are brochures for Exercising Influence and Strategic Thinking, more coming soon!
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In addition to our virtual training, 1-1 virtual influence coaching packages are now available and combined with other engaging learning modalities! The learning journey consists of: an introductory session, surveys to obtain feedback on your influence approach, learning tools (self-paced), practice, and application sessions.
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Staying Focused and Optimistic in Turbulent Times: Shifting to Innovation, Intelligent Risk-Taking and Innovation Mindsets (excerpt)
Nelson Soken, Ph.D., Chief Innovation Strategist
During these unpredictable and turbulent times, it is challenging for all of us to stay focused and to persevere. With so many factors that are out of control, how do we all retain a semblance of normalcy and control? As Franklin D. Roosevelt stated in his first inaugural address in March 1933 (after defeating Herbert Hoover and during the Great Depression): “The only thing we have to fear Is fear Itself.” In the book, Leaders: The Strategies for Taking Charge, (Bennis, Warren and Burt Nanus: Harper Business, 2007), the authors describe a phenomenon called the Wallenda Factor, named after the high-wire walker, Karl Wallenda, who fell to his death in 1978 in Puerto Rico. The Wallenda factor is when the perception one makes about the outcome of an event leads to the outcome occurring, because one’s energy and attention are so focused on that specific outcome. Excerpts from the book are as follows:
“Shortly after [Karl] Wallenda fell to his death in 1978 (traversing a 75-foot high wire in downtown San Juan, Puerto Rico), his wife, also an aerialist, discussed that fateful San Juan walk, ‘All Karl thought about for three straight months prior to it was falling. It was the first time he’d ever thought about that, and it seemed to me that he put all his energies into not falling rather than walking the tightrope.’ Mrs. Wallenda added that her husband even went so far as to personally supervise the installation of the tightrope, making certain that the guide wires were secure, ‘something he had never even thought of doing before.’”
Thus, Karl Wallenda focused all his energies and attention into not falling rather than concentrating on walking the tightrope; this ultimately contributed to his fall.
An interesting insight from Roosevelt’s quote and the concept of the Wallenda Factor is that what and where we focus our attention can have a major impact on how we perceive the world, what actions we take, and ultimately what the outcome will be. Roosevelt’s inaugural speech and the Wallenda Factor highlight the need to keep laser-focused on future positive outcomes (or end results), and to embrace the challenge of delivering those outcomes with resilience, flexibility, and expectation, rather than grappling with fear which can lead to analysis-paralysis, inaction and/or a sense of powerlessness. Perhaps, in these times more than ever, experimentation, creativity and innovation are needed to move us forward. Rather than seeing negative outcomes as failures, if we look to them as “lessons learned,” we will be one step closer to success. So, how do we overcome fear and avoid focusing on negative outcomes, so that we can move forward to a positive future once we get through the current turmoil?
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From the Barnes & Conti Virtual Food Truck
Here is another pantry recipe in case you are getting tired of your repertoire. If you missed the first installment, our criteria is that the recipes need to be relatively easy to make, reasonably healthy, and consist mostly of ingredients that you are likely to have on hand, or will be able to get easily. Enjoy and please send us your favorite ones so we can keep adding to the collection.
Spinach and Rice Casserole
Lauren Powers, SVP Business Development
Lauren contributed this gluten-free, vegetarian main dish which is similar to spanakopita.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 tsp flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 3/4 cup (3oz) crumbled feta
- 1 large egg slightly beaten
- 2 large egg whites
- 10 oz pkg frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed and drained
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
Method:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Sauté chopped onion in butter until soft. Remove from heat and add flour, salt and pepper.
- Gradually add milk stirring with a whisk until well blended. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook one minute or until slightly thick, stirring constantly.
- Remove pan from heat and add rice, egg, egg whites and spinach.
- Pour into greased 9" pie plate. Bake for 35 minutes or until set.
- Broil top until golden (about 2 minutes),
- Cut into wedges and serve.
Serves 4 as a main dish and 6 as a side dish.
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