Saying, “Yes, and…?” to Leadership Opportunities

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What If? “Yes, and…?” is the hallmark of improv comedy. It’s also key to our growth as leaders. What if we said, “Yes, and…?” when approached about taking a leadership role in an organization? For many of us, our first reaction to leadership requests are, “No, because…,” or perhaps, “There’s no way I can do

Ben Woelk–Spring 2018 Speaking and Conference Schedule

Updated 18 February 2018 It’s going to be a busy few months for speaking engagements for the first half of the year! I hope to see many of you. Speaking Engagements through June 2018 Topic Date Venue Registration Link Notes Slack for Technical Writers and Editors 23 Jan STC San Diego and STC Rochester Virtual

Join me in Orlando in May 2018 for Temperament-based Strategies for Excelling in the Workplace!

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Temperament-based Strategies for Excelling in the Workplace Sunday, May 20, 2018, 1:00-4:30 PM | Ben Woelk Temperament types have big impacts on work relationships. Today’s workplace presents challenges for both introverted and extraverted team members. Many workplaces are adopting open space layouts that foster teamwork but provide little opportunities for introverts to contribute as individuals.