Description

Virtual Workshops are facilitated by the Shafer Leadership Academy (SLA). These SLA programs are available to you as members of the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce through generous contributions to the Zionsville RISE Foundation.

Registration for virtual programs is a limited-time member-only benefit (through August 2023). Registration is required to access a recording or to virtually attend a program. A list of upcoming virtual programs is available HERE.

April Workshop Series Topic: Understanding how Bias Impacts our Communication

Registering for Session 1 will automatically register you for Session 2 which will be held Thursday, May 25 from 2:00-3:30.

To register for this program, click HERE. Enter your information and indicate “Yes, your organization is a Shafer Leadership Academy member.” Then choose “Zionsville Chamber - RISE Foundation” from the list to attend at no cost.

Workshop Description:

Listening is very different from hearing. If we listen intently, we will be able to recite back what the other person says. At the same time, we often hear based on what we believe the person is saying, or their intent. Our own experiences, both positive and negative, can impact both the way we speak/act as well as the way we listen/interpret. In this session, we discuss courageous conversations and how to unpack difficult moments to be able to grow through them rather than be stunted by them. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Attendees will understand the impact of our surroundings on the development of implicit biases.
2. Attendees will reflect on personally held biases and differentiate from core beliefs.
3. Attendees will understand the role of stories we tell ourselves when entering into conversations.

This program is ideal for: all people looking to communicate in a stronger fashion.