Issue 67
Inside this issue:
Audie McCarthy founder and president of Marrek Solutions Inc. Click here for Audie's bio
Contact:
63 Southmeadow Cres. Stoney Creek, ON L8G 3E6
Phone:
905.662.3407
Email:
Web:
“April showers bring May flowers” has been the theme in our house for about two weeks now. My girls are very excited about the milder weather, the longer days and the promise of spring. This saying points out that a garden needs care and nurturing to give us its beautiful blooms. In their book, “Leadership – it is not just for leaders”, Audie and Karen ( Roy) speak to this. “…It’s like a garden. You either nurture it or you don’t. The choice is yours and so are the outcomes”.
As you get out and see more of family, friends (and business associates), as well as meeting new people in the nicer weather, consider how you can nurture your relationships with others. It is your relationships that are your springboard to success. Even that most difficult person with whom you have to deal has something to offer to you and your success. Learning to deal with them and build strong relationships allows you to access their gifts and talents to help both of you reach your goals.
Please see the Tips section below for help in dealing with the difficult behaviour of others.
Have a great week. Lisa.
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Events
- Marrek Solutions Inc. presents EFFECTIVELY ASSERTIVE – a workshop for those who want to be heard! Wednesday, April 11th, 9:30am - 4pm
Oakville Chamber of Commerce - 2521 Wyecroft Road, Oakville
For further information, please contact: Sherry Pelkey, Marketing Coordinator at sherry@marrek.com or call 905.385.0689
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Wednesday, April 11 - Oakville Chamber - Business After Hours
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: GoodLife Fitness Clubs
300 North Service Road West
(Closest Intersection - Dorval Road & North Service Road, Town Centre 1)Free for Chamber members (no pre-registration required) and first time guests
$10.00 for second time guests
Contact : Jad More info : | Email : jad@oakvillechamber.com
- Stoney Creek Chamber presents - April 18th, 2007
Dean Paul Bates - McMaster School of Business
Location: Winona Vine Estates
Time: 11:30 am - 1:15 pm
Sponsored by: Marta Stiteler
- Assante Wealth Management
Contact Connie at 905 664 4000 to register.
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May 17 - Stoney Creek Citizen of the Year Awards Night – Chandelier Place – come join us in recognizing Stoney Creek’s finest! Contact Audie (chair ) or Connie (chamber Office) for more information.
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Thursday May 31, 2007 - Osteoporosis Canada, Hamilton Chapter event
7—9 pm. Displays open at 6:30 pm
Marquis Gardens
Banquet & Convention Centre
1050 Rymal Road East,
Hamilton
Free Parking…..Near bus route #22
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Workshops
Mohawk College- (Tools for Business Series)
April 11 - Problem Solving – Fennell Campus
This one-day workshop addresses two major factors of problem solving: flexibility and creativity. Participants will use these factors to examine key problem-solving techniques, such as examining assumptions, modeling, shifting paradigms and drilling down.
April 13 - Inspiring Your Team - Burlington
This half-day workshop provides participants with strategies to effectively motivate and inspire work teams. Participants demonstrate their understanding of managing versus leading, through a series of fun, interactive group activities.
For more info call 905 575 2442 or visit http://t4b.mohawkcollege.ca
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From The Hamilton Spectator, March 28 – On Mentoring and Coaching….
Bev Ruffo, owner of Blueiris, consulting company for nonprofits; former primary school teacher, Hamilton had this to say;
“Paul Copcutt helped me identify strengths and weaknesses, and gave me some very useful tools for presenting Blueiris. I’ve also had the opportunity to spend time with Audie McCarthy, who taught me the importance of networking, and Cheryl Breukelman, who encouraged me to appreciate what my years of teaching bring to my current work.
For the full article go to http://www.hamiltonspectator.com/mentorprofiles/
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Tips for Dealing with Difficult Behaviours
- Try to understand where they are coming from.
- Identify the specific behaviour that gets to you.
- Separate the person from the behaviour.
- Determine your usual reaction.
- Decide how you will react more effectively in the future.
- Practice controlling your emotions and choosing your response.
- Improve your response to difficult behaviours to reduce your stress.
- Enjoy the peace of mind of more calm and productive relationships with others to build your success.
Tips
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April 3 , 2007
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