CIB Academy, Presented by Trixies Salon and Spa

This session will be held in a private room in Bennigan's. Please park and enter through Bennigan's. 


The Central Iowa Business Academy is sponsored by Trixies Salon and Spa. Thank you for your sponsorship! 

This month's Central Iowa Business Academy is a Leadership session. The Leadership track of this series focuses on topics relevant to those who work in a team-oriented setting, whether that be entry level or intermediate. The topics presented will help individuals build confidence to become better employees, team members, and business people. 

Difficult Conversations and the Art of Speaking Up 

Tough work and personal conversations can send folks running for cover, or out the door.  According to research, 37% of people consider quitting rather than having the talk. An equal percentage avoid the conversation by dancing around the topic, and 6% call in sick to delay it! Let's be honest, the idea of having a difficult conversation with a  colleague or supervisor (or others in your life) is terrifying, however there are positive steps you can take to spot a this type of conversation, manage it well and strengthen and engage your team and relationships. This interactive session will focus on:

• Recognizing a difficult conversation
• Common causes and reactions, and
• Proactive and positive strategies for having the conversation

 

Chrystal Stanley Professional & Career Development Drake University Chrystal Stanley is the Director of Professional & Career Development at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.  She served formerly as a Rehabilitation Counselor for the Iowa Department for the Blind and as the Director of the Easter Seal Farm Family Rehabilitation Management Program. Chrystal received her BA degree from Central College in English, her MS degree from Drake University in Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership from Iowa State University. She is also a Certified Appreciative Advisor. Chrystal is the recipient of the Governor’s Volunteer Award for her work with individuals with disabilities.  She also twice received Drake University’s Called to Be True Blue award for excellence; the Iowa Bar Association’s Award for Citizenship; the Innovations in Rural Independent Living Community Resource Development Award; and the Grimes Citizen of the Year Award for community involvement. She loves working with students, camping, hiking, and spending time with her grandson, Hudson.