Why is change so hard? Why do so many well-intentioned, and well-planned changes in our organizations fail to meet our initial expectations? Why do so many of us individually end up on the three day diet, the 48 hour budget, the only on Monday exercise regime?

In a presentation driven by up-to-date brain research, age-old philosophy, common sense, and a little humor, Linda Eaton, Co-founder of The Galileo Initiative explains why it is crucial to take advantage of two truths about the human experience that are often overlooked and underused when we try to improve our organizations and ourselves.

The first truth is that we never sustain change until we change at the level of our beliefs, assumptions and emotions. Most change efforts work against that truth rather than with it by focusing solely on best practices or competencies. It’s important to know what to do, but you won’t really do it until you change your thinking.

The second truth is that changing our thinking, and influencing the thinking of those around us, is simpler and more accessible than most people initially believe.

The Galileo Initiative has studied the factors that create sustainable change and applied them in the real world with hospitals, restaurants, oil refineries, manufacturing firms, automakers, and financial services organizations. We’ve helped clients create environments where people are measurably more productive, safer, more connected to other parts of the company and more alert to opportunities to work together.

 

• Greater understanding of the processes that lead to lasting change, both personal and professional

• Enhanced ability to plan and execute change-related projects and activities

 

Hands-on exercises:
Participants will be active throughout the presentation, writing, working in small groups, and creating plans for follow up
Hand-outs will be provided

There are currently no upcoming scheduled classes at this time.

Linda Eaton

A founding partner of The Galileo Initiative, Linda Eaton is an internationally acclaimed seminar leader and motivational speaker. Her dynamic presentation style is backed by over 20 years of experience in creating results-focused organizational programs. From keynote speeches to hands-on workshops, over 250,000 participants in 14 countries have benefited from Linda’s ability to connect lifechanging concepts to everyday experience. Her extensive media experience includes featured guest spots on NBC’s Today Show, CNN, and CNBC’s Power Lunch.

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Appropriate for all chamber members and guests.