How do we--as individuals, OD practitioners, and leaders--behave in ways that inhibit our growth and that of others?  As we learn more about emotional intelligence, it's important to recognize our own addictive patterns of behavior that (unconsciously) compromise our integrity and ability to be fully effective in our work and personal life. 

Gil Herman will present 12 different "Mind Traps" identified by James Newton of Newton Learning Corporation, as addictive patterns that inhibit effectiveness;  along with examples of how he's put them to work.  He will also share additional wisdom to which he's been exposed in his training to become a TEC Chair.  TEC (The Executive Committee) is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and enhancing the lives of CEOs.  As a TEC Chair, Gil facilitates monthly meetings of CEOs, presidents and business owners and coaches members one-on-one between sessions. 

Kathy Orms will share how she's begun using some of this learning along with HeartMath (tm) as part of a leadership development process at Loyola University Medical Center.  HeartMath (tm) combines leading edge science and practical information into techniques that help people balance thoughts and emotions, handle stress and change, and become more effective. 

We will have the chance to both experience and work with these tools.  You will come away with a better understanding of your own psyche and some tools to help increase your effectiveness and that of your clients.