ü      Said something at a meeting, had it ignored and someone later said the same thing and it was picked up as a great idea

ü      Asked someone to do something and found out that it wasn’t done

ü      Felt like your efforts or contributions were not valued.

Is there a conspiracy by males to keep you out of the executive suite or a result of differences in communication styles and behaviors of men and women? What you don’t understand about men limits you effectiveness, job satisfaction and ultimately your professional success.

Sign up for this talk by author and Gender Communication Expert Michael Johnson and find out the hidden rules men follow in business.

You will learn

ü      How male and female brains have been wired by Nature for survival and how this shows up in our communication and behavior

ü      The 3 precepts that govern all male behaviors

ü      3 things that women do that undermine their credibility and sabotage their success

ü      3 skills that will significantly improve your ability to communication effectively with men

Speaker Bio:  About Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson is an insightful and engaging motivational speaker and corporate trainer. He has helped thousands of people understand how gender and cultural differences affect communication in business, and how to bridge these differences to achieve greater personal and professional success.

Mike brings a unique personal and professional background to his training. A former sales professional, he holds a BS in Mathematics, an MS in engineering, and is also a Master Practitioner and Certified Trainer in Neuropsychology and Linguistics. 

Mike is the author of “Cracking the Boy’s Club Code: The Woman’s Guide to Being Heard and Appreciated in the Workplace” and “Getting the Business Breakthroughs You Want.” He teaches communication courses at Haas Graduate School and UCSC.

Autographed copies of “Cracking the Boys Club Code” will be available for sale at the event

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS:   

May  3:  iPhone Business Applications for Influence,  Hiring and Getting Hired - Phil Dixon

June 7:  Finding Your Voice through Conversations that Matter – David Markwardt, Teamwork in Action Director, Santa Fe Community College

July:  No Meeting

August 2:  Panel:  Global Leadership Competencies - Carolyn Feuille, President, Esprit Global Learning 

September 13:  The Golden Flame:  The Heart and Soul of Remarkable Leadership—Keith Merrron, Principal Avista Consulting, www.remarkableleaders.com

October 4:  Communication Models Panel—Lucy Freedman

November 1:  CSR Panel—Heather Durham

December 6:  TBD

Citrix Location
4988 Great America Pkwy
Santa Clara

Monday, April 5, 2010 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (PT)

The South Bay Organizational Development Network (SBODN)

The South Bay Organizational Development Network (SBODN) is an informal forum focused on making a difference in how organizations and the people in them survive and thrive. Programs are focused on bringing wisdom into the workplace.