CEHA 2024

Back by popular demand, this highly interactive session give participants the opportunity to experience firsthand the simple yet powerful Feedfoward approach. Giving feedback is commonly considered an essential skill for leaders. Traditionally, feedback is provided from leaders to direct reports, and in some cases, it may be provided toward procedures and processes, “upward” to one’s leaders, or in multiple directions, as in a 360-degree format. In all these types of feedback, the information shared typically focuses on the past, which may be limited and static. Observing this phenomenon, Marshall Goldsmith created Feedforward, an alternative, refreshing and fun approach to addressing personal and professional development goals that focuses on identifying a wide array of strategies and options, free from the past, that can be applied in the future. Participants in this session will take away not only a personal set of practical strategies and possibilities for impacting an area they want to strengthen or improve, but also the ability to easily apply the Feedfoward approach in the future.

Leaders with a high emotional intelligence (EQ) inspire trust and motivate their teams. Because they understand their emotions and the emotions of others, they foster a positive work environment and build greater team satisfaction.

Things to keep in mind about EQ:
1. EQ is more reliable than IQ in determining workplace success.
2. 95% of people believe they are self-aware; approximately 15% actually are.
3. Empathetic leaders score higher in employee engagement, decision-making, and coaching.
4. EQ influences job performance.
5. High EQ is found in 90% of top performing employees.
6. EQ can be improved.

In this workshop, participants will understand the importance of EQ in the workplace, and learn the four key pillars of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Participants will also complete a self-assessment to identify their weakest EQ area, then explore ways that they can improve.

While principles of environmental health leadership seem to remain steadfast, their practice has not. Challenges such as our response to COVID, workforce and budget shortages, the lack of visibility of our profession, and other matters have complicated our efforts. As such, our preparation and successful execution of leadership principles and practices are paramount. During this presentation, Mark will discuss his experiences over the last 25 years and how we are evolving to meet the challenges and to seize on our opportunities. 

How many times have you seen good intention and ambition go the way of an unkept New Year’s resolution? Have you ever wondered what it takes to sustain motivation and reliably get goals across the finish line? Whether you are looking to experience more success with your own challenging goals, or you want to strengthen your ability to support others with their goal creation and results, this interactive session will give you two simple strategies that boost inspiration and provide a solid structure for success. Through a brief presentation, an exercise, personal reflection, and small group discussion, you will come away from this session with hands-on experience developing your own powered up goals, and a simple tool that will help you continue to plan goals that set a path for increased productivity and satisfaction with accomplishments.