The Year of Practice
 
April 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
Get CEO Time
 
 
MAKE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
 
 
Our self-paced Thrive program includes Weekly eCoaching that could become the most valuable 40 minutes of your work week. It’s one thing to study Transactional Competence. It’s another thing to practice it.
Thrive members are invited to Zoom in early and connect with the IU community before sessions. Thrive eCoaching is your weekly chance to get priceless time with CEO John Patterson backed up a rich library of professional resources. Join us next week!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cultivating Female Leadership
 
 
SOLUTIONS FOR A GENDER-BIASED WORLD
 
 
PANEL DEMONSTRATION — This webinar demonstrates solutions to ‘people problems’ — the challenges and opportunities women face in a gender-biased world. It will provide key insights and skills needed in leadership. It is perfect for women and all trade professionals at all stages of their careers in the global trade industry.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unlock Your Full Potential
 
 
2024 IS YOUR YEAR
 
 
Experience the thrill of mastering your skills with the Fundamentals of Transaction Program! It's your chance to take that first dive into the curriculum, applying your knowledge to real-world challenges. Imagine elevating your skills, transforming theory into action, and navigating your career path with precision and confidence. This is not just about watching opportunities pass by — it's about seizing them.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From Daydreams to Done Deals
 
 
DON’T FEAR THE INDUCTIVE KICK
 
 
Many overlook transforming their knowledge, insights, and inventions into real-world achievements, preferring theory's safety over the unpredictability of action. However, the leap from knowledge to action is often avoided due to fear, resulting in inaction. It appears that dreaming within the confines of theory is more appealing than navigating the risks of practical application. Why?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Rulebreakers' Recess
 
 
BUSINESS PLAYGROUNDS ARE GOLD MINES
 
 
Welcome to the corporate jungle gym, where swings reach the sky, slides defy gravity, and the unwritten may be to break the rules themselves. In the grand narrative of modern business, it's crystal clear: those leading the charge are not the ones who play it safe. They're the daring, the ambitious—the playground mavericks.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2024 Workshop Schedule - Play Practice Prevail
 
 
THE HUMAN TOUCH SERIES
 
 
In the ever-evolving business landscape of 2024, practicing the art of human exchange is vital for success. Our second-quarter workshops focus on "Soft Skills and the Human Touch," a leading trend highlighted by renowned futurist Bernard Marr in Forbes Magazine. Join us to practice the skills that will set you apart. Explore real-world scenarios and practical strategies for nurturing and applying these skills in your professional journey. This workshop will help you cultivate the essential people skills needed to excel in 2024 and beyond.
 
 
 
 
Join us in Los Angeles, Denver and Richmond!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bouncing Back
 
 
 A BLUEPRINT FOR RESILIENCE
 
 
Cast aside visions of cinematic underdogs; our narrative is grounded in the realistic, gritty play-practice-prevail interpretation of the failure-success saga. Indeed, the journey to success is strewn with missteps. That’s not particularly earth-shattering, is it?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rival Revelations
 
 
HARNESSING THE POWER OF COMPETITION
 
 
The business rollercoaster proves that competition is as constant as the poor coffee in the break room. Yet, rather than a problem, savvy businesses view competition as the secret sauce to growth and innovation. Instead of fretting, it's time to flip the script and turn those market rivals into unwitting mentors and strategy goldmines. Ready to learn how to make competition work for you? Buckle up; it’s going to be an insightful ride.