Join Jerold Franks, CSA (EMMY and ARTIOS winning casting Director and also the Casting Director from the Hit show “LOST”) Ransford Doherty, Actor and Dan Portnoy, Producer – for two dates in Virginia.
A three-hour lecture will be followed by a one hour, Q&A session with the panel.
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Any Questions??? Email: scotty@redcloudproductions.net or press@portnoymediagroup.com
Connect. Grow. Live.
This months 5:35 rocks the jam at Macchu Picchu restaurant. Come on out for a taste of Peru, at the incredible buffet (just $10), door prizes and meet up with area Young Professionals – just like yourself. Get connected this Thursday and RSVP to events@ypcentralva.org
I just finished up the bulk of the heavy lifting on a site for the Young Professionals of Central Virginia. In addition to working with YPCV on the site, I’ve been getting more involved with their “Connect” initiatives as a way to get others 20-30 somethings informed about what’s happening and getting us all linked together. I think this organization is more than overdue for this area and I’m thrilled that Region 2000 and The Regional Chamber of Commerce have been behind the scenes putting this group together.
Take a look at the website by clicking here.
Join us Thursday at Macchu Picchu Peruvian restaurant for August’s 5:35 event. It’s going to be a great time and I expect a BIG crowd. Door prizes abound… email your RSVP to events@ypcentralva.org
Connect. Grow. Live.
YPCV keeps the party going Thursday, July 19th at Peaks View Park. Bring $5 for hot dogs, coleslaw, chips, ice cream and so much more. Lots of fun in the sun, like hiking trails, volleyball, and Frisbee Golf. We will have some fun door prizes and great music provided by The Drop.
Come on out, meet other Young Professionals from the area and enjoy the gorgeous Virginia weather. If you have questions or need directions, just email jamieq@ypcentralva.org. The picnic starts at 5:35pm but come whenever you can.
Then, afterwards join us at the Corner Cafe for a beverage or two of your choice and 1/2 priced appetizers. May we suggest the frickles … be careful … they are addictive! For those of you who may not know, frickles = fried pickles! And don’t knock ‘em until you try ‘em!
See you on Thursday! Click the picture to RSVP.
Today at lunch kicked off Marcus Buckingham’s first of six conference calls that give an in depth view on his most recent book, Go! Put Your Strengths To Work. I’ve been a fan of his previous books (First, Break All The Rules, Now, Discover Your Strengths) and I think that his work as a pollster with the Gallup Organization is incredible. It has shaped my thinking on getting people plugged in and creating complex networks in organizations.
If you’ve ever been or seen someone who is working from their current strengths, it’s an incredible thing. From a business perspective or an human resources account this is a crucial piece to seeing your business succeed. When your subordinates/colleagues are working from their strengths the satisfaction in their own lives goes up and thus the overall health/morale of an organization skyrockets.
This is a great idea to round the edges or to personalize the information. Buckingham is a super threat in the book writing world because he can convey a point effectively. So many times when I hear an author talk about their recent effort they drone on about their book or worse read directly from the text.
I don’t think it would be appropriate to tell you the main points from todays call because you’re smart and if you’re interested in this topic, you would want it from the source. Fortunately Buckingham is archiving the calls and they are available for download. Get them here.
The strengths issue is so big to impacting business culture in your organization whether your working in a giant conglomerate or in a small non-profit. Also a few recommendations of authors who are worth checking out on their book tour, books on tape or DVD trainings. Authors like Jackie Frieberg (Guts, Nuts), Tim Sanders (The Likeability Factor, Love is the Killer App), Mike Garrison (Truth or Delusion), and Patrick Lencioni (The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Death By Meeting) are worth your time in helping your businesses development.
There is still room for you on the conference call and it’s absolutely free. Sign up here.