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912 – People, Praise, Positivity

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The power of positive thinking cannot be understated. The best news about positivity is that it is a learnable quality. Are you ready to be more positive and ensure you have time to invest in your team? When you’re prepared to be

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908 – The Power of Personal Branding

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The phrase “personal brand” is another way of saying “reputation.” It is one thing professionals should be keenly aware of at every stage of their careers. A strong personal brand can open doors for you, lead others to you, and allow new

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510 – Turning Failure On Its Head: How to Stop What’s Stopping You From Moving Forward

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We all know deep down that failure is inevitable when we try something new and that it can even help us produce better outcomes in the end. Despite this, we all work hard to avoid it (or even worse, ignore it) instead

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511 – Be a Goal Getter

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It may feel like the time for thinking about goals has already passed, but with the hecticness of the holidays and the pressure of New Year’s resolutions behind us, now is the perfect time to plot out a plan of attack for

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309 – Employee Engagement Comes Before Customer Engagement

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Is your organization relentlessly pursuing innovation, technological advancements, and best practices to enhance the guest experience? How about investing in these for your internal customers – your employees who represent you and your brand every day? Helping employees apply their talents in

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318 – Planning and Preparing for Grant Submissions

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Be ready when grants are announced. Time is of the essence. This session will uncover the essential information necessary to make your pitch for justifying a grant award. Be prepared and shovel-ready! Learning Outcomes: – Identify the essential benchmarks that support needing

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22 – Leadership Is an Action, Not a Position

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Leadership is not about our role in an organization; instead, it is about our chosen actions. This presentation suggests that leaders are not defined by their position. They may have official authority, or they may not. Their leadership is marked by purpose

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21 – Executive Directors’ Roundtable

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Whether you are a new executive director or a seasoned veteran, this session will provide a confidential peer-to-peer forum for exchanging ideas, problem-solving, and crowd-sourcing solutions to some of your toughest agency challenges. Led by a panel of enthusiastic directors who will

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20 – Creating a Community Experience to Highlight Your Agency

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Learn how Illinois park and recreation agencies planned Unplug Illinois Day events through collaboration with other community groups, involving their staff, and planning calls coordinated by IPRA. Unplug Illinois Day is a great way to highlight the benefits parks and recreation brings

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19 – Accountability: The Cornerstone of Success

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Accountability can make or break a professional, team, or agency. Learn the qualities of accountable people and how it affects their professional reputations and the success of their agencies. Identify five accountability profiles and discuss how they each influence the team. Discover

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