LEAD FROM THE FRONT

Do you want more work life balance, but are struggling where to start? How well are my listening skills?

The Chamber welcomes Wade Rowan on Wednesday, October, 2 to present on Work Life Balance and Blend and Active Listening.

Work Life Balance and Blend:

Work Life Balance traditionally refers to the division between work responsibilities and personal life. The goal is to create a clear separation where work does not interfere with personal time and vice versa.
Balance implies an equal distribution of time and energy between work and personal activities, often visualized as a scale that needs to be evenly weighted.

Work-Life Blend focuses on integrating work and personal life harmoniously, allowing for more fluid transitions between the two. The idea is to blend both aspects in a way that they support and enrich each other.

Blend emphasizes flexibility and adaptability, recognizing that work and personal activities can coexist and intermingle throughout the day.
 
Active Listening:
 
1st Rule of Communication: Know Your Audience
At our core we all want to be heard, known, and understood! 
Only 2% of professionals have ever been trained on how to prove they are “Actively Listening”. 

Listening IS FOR FAR MORE than just a response… but instead is the key that opens the door to all effective communication. 
“Our Value as a professional is measured more by the amount of information we gather, than the amount of information we dispense.” The Sandler Rules
 

Wade Rowan has over 30 years of experience in sales, management, leadership, and training. He understands the importance of maintaining profitable sales while offering the highest level of customer service to every client. An experienced and gifted speaker, teacher, and coach, Wade has a passion for creative thinking, positive development, encouragement, and growth.

While serving in the United States Marine Corps, Wade learned early on that orientation is key to success. He believes in first asking prudent questions to determine where you are, then creating a systematic plan of action to accomplish your mission. Clients who work with Wade learn to apply proven systematic approaches, better equipping them to lead, manage, sell, and serve. He has broad knowledge across various industries and understands the importance of maintaining the proper attitudes, practicing the right behaviors, and applying the best techniques.

Wade believes that people sometimes make things harder than they need to be, and only through the proper use of measurable and systematic approaches can a business adjust and adapt in an ever-changing marketplace. He has extensive experience in employee assessments, hiring, and accountability. Wade has served on various boards and committees within his community, including the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, and is an active leader, teacher, and deacon at his church.
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We hope you will be able to attend this informative 1/2 day seminar and learn techniques to manage your time and fine tune your listening skills.