Talk to any HR specialist, and they’ll agree that a dose of optimism is sorely needed at this point in our economic recovery. Organizations trying to create a more emotionally intelligent workforce know that optimism skills make teams more creative and less combative.

Come explore how the Science of Optimism can give your organization that missing dimension that enables them to fully realize the return on investment in their people!

The Science of Optimism

Updated to reflect the challenges of the workplace in the post economic meltdown era, The Science of Optimism is an attitude changing guide grounded in extensive clinical research. Its information is so practical for increasing productivity at work and at home that it "grabs you by the lapels"! This seminar zeros in on a key aspect of working with emotional intelligence - optimism. Studies show that optimists make more successful sales people, contribute to personnel retention because people prefer optimistic supervisors/co-workers, and are more likely not to talk themselves out of their own creative ideas.

Created and facilitated by EdgeOhio partner Kim Langley, The Science of Optimism teaches participants how to “thrive - not just survive” in an ever-changing workplace. Participants will learn how to acquire more optimism, boost their mood, professionalism, and their immune systems (studies show optimists live longer and miss fewer work days because of illness)..

Here are just a few topics covered in this 4-hour workshop:

• How to increase appropriate optimism skills, while exploring the legitimate role of pessimism in decision making
• Explore how optimism promotes noticeably higher levels of creative thinking, and willingness to speak up for a new idea
• Discuss how optimism can boost the immune system and contributes to less lost time because of illness
• Plan how to create a workplace culture that supports emotional engagement and commitment by all associates
• Learn why optimism skills distinguish “good to great” organizations, and add to your Emotional Intelligence 2.0 culture shift efforts
• Explore the linkage between optimism scores and sales performance
• Incorporate the latest advances in brain research and behavioral sciences, so that participants can start using these skills when they walk out the door.

Cleveland, OH Workshops

September 28, 2010
November 2, 2010

Time: 7:30am – noon
Price: $159.00
(Includes breakfast)