“Seeing Things”

Title of Presentation:

“Seeing Things” – Literally through Lenses; Figuratively despite Filters. How Perspectives Shape Outcomes.

Description:

This impactful and interactive session challenges participants to "see" the extraordinary within the ordinary... literally and figuratively. “Seeing things” is about deliberately examining and exploring different perspectives. It’s about adjusting our perceptions to gain perspective. Perspectives that if truly perceived for what they are, can potentially open up a whole new, defining world to those paying attention.

Objectives:

Participants of this presentation will be taken on an insightful and inspirational journey of discovery using words, images, and music. By learning to look just underneath the obvious, we can illuminate and harness the intricacies and simplicity of how our perceptions influence our perspectives, and ultimately shape our personal and professional outcomes.

Key Points:

1. Learn why seeing things from new and unique perspectives can drastically change not only how we view and interact, but affect the worlds with which we live.
2. Learn the 6 strategies to sharpen your perception that will enable you to "see things" in new ways to positively affect your personal and professional outcomes.
3. Recognize and understand the real differences between perception and perspective, and learn how applying these distinctions give you an advantage socially and emotionally.

Abstract:

"Seeing Things" is an ability, a skill set to develop, and use to your advantage. This presentation is simultaneously an encouragement and an urging to open up your eyes to how we communicate to each other and to ourselves. The best communicators recognize that a conscious decision is required to "see things" for what they’ve been before, what they are now, and what they could be next.

Speaker Bio:

Tom Leu, M.S. is a Member of the National Speakers Association and the Distance Learning Department Chair at Rockford Career College in Rockford, IL. With degrees in Psychology and Sociology, Tom is an expert on the art and science of “communichology™” – where communication and psychology collide. Tom frequently writes and speaks on topics pertaining to emotional and social intelligences, persuasion and influence, college and career success skills, and eLearning strategies among others. Tom’s professional career includes extensive experience as an award-winning sales and marketing executive, corporate trainer, recruiter, radio and television host, entrepreneur, writer and photographer.

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