Dr. Joan McArthur-Blair is an inspirational speaker and facilitator. She brings to her consulting practice over twenty years experience in higher education in formal and informal leadership roles, most recently as the President of Nova Scotia Community College. Over a broad ranging career she has worked as a leader in higher education, in faculty development, international projects, women in development and the mentorship and education of other leaders. She has particular expertise in the development of leaders, appreciative inquiry in strategic planning, diversity, women in leadership, and is a sought …

Author: Steve Tobak, cnet.com
If you’re not periodically under fire by your management and peers then your career’s probably not going anywhere. It’s sort of like “no pain no gain.” If you push the envelope and take risks, then you’re going to get mercilessly grilled from time to time. That’s just the way it works. And if you seriously want to get promoted and make something of yourself, you have to learn to handle it. No, I’m not talking about growing thick skin and becoming a human punching bag. I’m talking …

A new campaign called Embrace Life is tackling an old-age issue in a very different way.

a short video summarizing some of the most important characteristics of students today – how they learn, what they need to learn, their goals, hopes, dreams, what their lives will be like, and what kinds of changes they will experience in their lifetime. Created by Michael Wesch in collaboration with 200 students at Kansas State University.

Professor Daniel Willingham describes research showing that learning styles are a myth

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Newly Revised Edition Created by Karl Fisch, and modified by Scott McLeod; Globalization & The Information Age. It was even adapted by Sony BMG at an executive meeting they held in Rome this year. Credits are also given to Scott McLeod, Jeff Brenman,

For over thiry years, Randal Joy Thompson has expressed her passion for helping people around the world achieve their dreams through a career in international development.  She has advised senior government officials on key policy changes, assisted local non-governmental organizations establish themselves, organized interest group coalitions, and worked in small rural villages and large urban centers on a variety of development challenges in India, Cameroon, Morocco, Nicaragua, Mongolia, Romania, Ukraine, Kenya, Albania, Bulgaria, and Bolivia.
For the last two years, she has helped staff at the Ministry of Planning and Development …

Title: Introduction to Appreciative Inquiry (Ai)

Location: Canyons Center in Summerlin, NV

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Description: Appreciative Inquiry (Ai) us ab approach to positive change that has been used successfully in communities and organizations all around the world. It is based on the simple idea that people and organizations move in the direction of what they ask questions about. Ai is a whole human systems approach to relationship and community building.
Learn a new approach to creating positive change in your professional and personal relationships. This short introduction to …

Title: Introduction to Appreciative Inquiry (Ai)

Location: Canyons Center in Summerlin, NV

Website: Click here
Download Brochure: Intro To Ai Brochure
Description: Appreciative Inquiry (Ai) us ab approach to positive change that has been used successfully in communities and organizations all around the world. It is based on the simple idea that people and organizations move in the direction of what they ask questions about. Ai is a whole human systems approach to relationship and community building.
Learn a new approach to creating positive change in your professional and personal relationships. This short introduction to …

Title: Introduction to Appreciative Inquiry (Ai)

Location: Canyons Center in Summerlin, NV

Website: Click here
Download Brochure: Intro To Ai Brochure
Description: Appreciative Inquiry (Ai) us ab approach to positive change that has been used successfully in communities and organizations all around the world. It is based on the simple idea that people and organizations move in the direction of what they ask questions about. Ai is a whole human systems approach to relationship and community building.
Learn a new approach to creating positive change in your professional and personal relationships. This short introduction to …