Dear Friends,
I hope that you and your loved ones are navigating the uncharted waters of the global pandemic without any major difficulties. Despite the near constant barrage of negative news, I remain hopeful that together, we will get through this and that ultimately, there will be a global shift in awareness about what truly matters.
Please stay safe, stay healthy and stay positive,
David O'Brien
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The Tale of The Two Wolves
A Cherokee Legend
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The story is told of a young boy who was angry and upset and went to see his Native American grandfather for advice. The grandfather told him, “Like you my child, I have two wolves inside my heart. One of them is positive and filled with joy, kindness, hope and compassion. He lives in harmony and peace. The other wolf is negative and filled with fear, envy, arrogance, resentment and self-doubt. He rages, but his anger changes nothing. The two wolves fight inside me every day to see which is more powerful.”
After listening to his grandfather attentively for several minutes, the young boy asked his grandfather, which wolf will win the fight in your heart grandfather? To which the grandfather responded, “The one I feed.”
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In The News &
Upcoming Events
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David O’Brien Launches Motivational Monday Initiative
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In response to the daily barrage of negative news and its impact on our ability to remain hopeful, David recently launched a 14 week Motivational Monday initiative on social media that features a weekly Motivational Quote intended to serve as a beacon of hope during these uncertain times.
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David O’Brien to Deliver “Positive Thinking” Webinar
As part of David’s ongoing partnership with The Community Economic Development Fund, he will be delivering a one-hour webinar version of his very popular,
Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking workshop on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. This engaging webinar explores a wide range of proven techniques for being able to navigate uncertainty while helping to build a more positive, hopeful mindset. The webinar is free and open to the public.
Learn more or to register.
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WorkChoice Solutions Marks 20th Anniversary
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As many of you know, April of this year marked the 20th anniversary of WorkChoice Solutions as a trusted provider of leadership and organizational effectiveness services. What started as a singular vision to create more leaders has become a way of life that reminds me every day that leadership is a choice available to everyone. For all of you who have helped me to get to this point and to discover this truth, Thank you!
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David O’Brien to Present “Accountability” Program
at SHRM Tri-State Conference
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David will be a featured speaker at the SHRM Tri-state Conference 2020 at the Mohegan Sun Conference Center on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. His presentation,
Building a Culture of
Accountability
is a 1-hour executive overview of his popular Building a Culture of Accountability workshop. This interactive presentation provides participants with an actionable framework for garnering executive sponsorship and for helping to create a culture of accountability. To learn more, please visit the
SHRM Tri-state Conference website
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David O’Brien to Present Workshop:
Leading Through Change
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As part of David's ongoing partnership with the CT Nonprofit Alliance, he will be delivering his very popular,
Leading Through Change workshop on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at the Nonprofit Alliance offices in Hartford, CT. In this highly interactive workshop, participants explore a range of “best practice” strategies for turning organizational change into an opportunity.
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The 9:00 a.m. to 12-noon workshop is open to the public but registration is required. For more information or to register for this workshop, please
visit CT Nonprofit Alliance online, or call them directly at 860-525-5080.
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Featured Workshop: Leading Through Change
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The range and pace of change in today’s workplace is unparalleled. The adage “seize the day” has been replaced with “seize the moment”. Despite this new organizational reality, the opportunity associated with change and transformation is equally significant. The ability to lead employees through constant change is not just critical for the organization but also key to the leader’s capacity to drive discretionary effort.
Absent a deep understanding of change issues and related response options, organizational change has the potential to derail the objectives of even the best leaders. In this highly interactive workshop, participants explore a range of “best practice” strategies for turning organizational change into an opportunity.
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Leadership Thought To Consider
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"Being positive in a negative situation is not naïve, it’s leadership."
– Ralph Marston
Leadership Suggestion
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Consider what this quote means in your world of work and in your role as a leader. Also try to uncover the leadership opportunity that it presents.
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