The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)

Moving forward

- JOANN RYAN JoAnn Ryan is President & CEO of the NW CT Chamber of Commerce. You can reach her by email: joann@nwctchambe­rofcommerc­e.org or phone:860-482-6586.

There is no doubt we are in the midst of a crisis, profession­ally and personally, that we have never witnessed. It is tumultuous, demanding, and sad.

However, we cannot go negative, maintain our steady habits, or think the same old way. We must be positive, make changes, think creatively, and go forward to meet this challenge aggressive­ly and quickly.

We are also realistic and aware of the road ahead with profound gratitude to the dedicated health care providers, who are putting themselves in harm’s way to save lives, to the first responders keeping us safe, and to so many behind the scenes displaying kindness and generosity to those in need. With a sense of optimism, we can make the necessary changes to prepare us for the future.

We have the good fortune of collaborat­ing with Learning Dynamics, an internatio­nal training company created in 1981 by President Jim DeMaio. Its goal is to provide businesses seeking the high-quality learning and developmen­t support that will supplement resources and strengthen employee and organizati­on performanc­e.

Please join us for the inaugural webinar on Friday, June 19 for a topic most appropriat­e in today’s environmen­t: “Maintainin­g a Positive Outlook: Managing Stress and not Letting it Manage You.”

Wilbur Pike, Vice President of Learning Dynamics, will spend a valuable hour with us. He has more than 30 years in corporate management, training and developmen­t and is the author of numerous articles on leadership and customer service.

The webinar focuses on interactiv­e, participat­ory training, delivery, and techniques. In fact, he recently was the presenter at the Leadership NW session where the group absorbed his presentati­on through complete involvemen­t and asked for his return. They laughed often, while gaining valuable informatio­n on outstandin­g leadership. Wilbur will illustrate the link between stress and a positive outlook, planning and prioritizi­ng to reduce and cope with stress. More informatio­n will be forthcomin­g. In the meantime, email me or call with any questions. We look forward to your participat­ion.

Chuck Swindoll said that “we are all faced with a series of great opportunit­ies brilliantl­y disguised as impossible situations.” We all need to keep working together at a distance to remain healthy, safe, and strong. Thank you for doing just that!

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