PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Our courses help both managers and employees create successful personal development plans which align their skills and strengths with their organization's overall objectives.
Personal Effectiveness Training Videos
Human Resources
Make It Matter
A CRM ReleaseFor employees to develop their abilities to contribute better to the organization, they can develop themselves for long-term success. This program provides inspiration, insights and instruction on how an individual at any level of an organization can create a strong personal brand that makes them, and what the organization does, matter.
Accountability That Works!
A CRM ReleaseAccountability That Works! is an exciting, innovative training program that will provide everyone in your organization with the tools they need for a greater sense of empowerment, effectiveness and increased productivity.
Can We Count on You?
A CRM ReleaseA common-sense program designed to put people - especially those entering the workforce for the first time - on the path to becoming highly valued employees. It provides a basic overview of what it takes to be seen as accountable, focusing on specific day-to-day workplace behaviors.
How to Connect in Business in 90 Seconds or Less
A Media Partners ReleaseYour company and your employees will definitely reap benefits from this film's message of making positive connections long after the video has ended. Nicholas Boothman's enthusiasm is contagious as he shows how to make a quick and genuine connection with customers that will lead to greater trust, increased sales and customer loyalty.
Respectful Communicator: The Part You Play
A CRM ReleaseGo beyond “basic” communication skills and teach employees lessons on how to make sure they understand what someone has said, care about the way they come across to others, and show they value others' input.
Time Challenged
A CRM ReleaseA humorous, good-natured look at overcoming the challenges of time management and overcoming the barriers to finding more time in the work day. Managers and employees alike will find plenty of advice and organizational tips offered.
Winning Presentations
A story-based presentation development program designed to help viewers on how to create a more compelling and sucessful presentation.
Everyday Creativity
This picturesque training video from National Geographic photographer Dewitt Jones. It states simply that creativity is a tool we can all use -- in life and business -- to change our view of things. His fascinating life stories remind us that we choose the way we see situations and circumstances.
Focus Your Vision
Since its release, this compelling training, hosted by Dewitt Jones, has been in high demand. It's a beautifully photographed program that encourages everyone to look beyond the ordinary, and focus on the passions that motivate and drive us to succeed.
Emotional Intelligence
A CRM ReleaseWe're supposed to leave our emotions at home when we go to work, but in reality, that's impossible. Organizations that know this, and apply Emotional Intelligence principles, come out ahead in employee morale, creativity, energy and productivity.
The Emotional Intelligence Series
The Emotional Intelligence 3 Part Series uses humor while re-enacting common workplace situations to show how emotional and social intelligence relate to work relationships and how clear and honest communication can result in better productivity.
Right/Wrong to WIN/WIN: Peer-to-Peer Conflict Resolution
A Media Partners ReleaseIn just 13 minutes, this program teaches a 5-step process that enables employees to resolve conflict with others directly, respectfully and effectively. The key is focusing on the problem, not the other person.
Working With You is Killing Me
A CRM ReleaseA problem co-worker truly can make life miserable. From chronic complainers to idea stealers, boundary pushers to just plain jerks -- a toxic co-worker can ruin your day, and your life! Let this training help employees learn to unhook and stay sane with several helpful tips.
MANAGER MOMENTS: How To Excel in Tricky Situations
A Media Partners ReleaseAs a manager, recognizing a potentially troublesome situation then quickly taking action is key to keeping yourself motivated and productive. If you're dealing with workplace gossip, peers and upper management, delegating a task, or you simply need some tools to better manage your time -- this micro-learning series offers quick, practical tips to help you handle these “moments” in your day.
Everest
A CRM ReleaseThis video is essential for anyone who has ever worked on a team -- or is responsible for making teams strive to reach higher performance goals. See how a blind man's quest to reach the summit was only possible through teamwork.
Leadership and Self-Deception Workshop
A CRM ReleaseWould you be surprised to learn that self-deception is the #1 obstacle to organizational effectiveness? It's true. It's also true that reducing self-deception may be the single most important step your organization can take toward increased productivity.
Being Assertive
A CRM ReleaseAssertiveness is defined as the ability to express yourself openly and honestly without denying the rights of others. As this program shows, it is a key skill that enables people to prevent and resolve problems that may be interfering with the achievement of individual and team goals.
Fun Is Good
A CRM ReleaseIs it possible to combine your passion with your everyday work and have fun in the process? Absolutely. In fact, finding and applying passion in our work is something we should all strive for. That's what Fun Is Good is all about.
Ethics 4 Everyone
A CRM ReleaseFrom insider trading to taking home a few office supplies. This program explains why ethics is key to organizational and individual success. It also features an ethical action test, tips for ethical dilemmas, and more.
Gifts From the Mountain
Join author Eileen McDargh where she discusses six fundamental truths to help us deal with life's complexities. We all climb some kind of mountain every day. By slowing down and considering our surroundings, we can better appreciate the journey.
A Peacock in the Land of Penguins
A CRM ReleaseThrough an animated fable, this classic story of Perry the Peacock and his friends, shows how organizations benefit when they value someone who is different, and embrace diversity to improve communication, teamwork, creativity and empowerment.
Dealing With Conflict
A CRM ReleaseConflict shifts people's focus away from work and the basic goals of the team. It negatively impacts productivity, morale and results. Based on the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict model, this video enables people in conflict to find the best solution for the situation.
The InMotion Series
Using stunning visuals and practical lessons, The InMotion Series is a set of five short programs which serve as a quick and easy way to improve any group gathering or team meeting while generating powerful and meaningful discussion. Each film offers action oriented steps that can be incorporated into everyday activities.
All Washed Up
Take employees on a journey to better understand what it takes to get people to change their behavior. In this six-minute video, viewers will learn about insightful strategies for influencing change through proper hand hygiene.
On a High Note with Laura Goodrich
An inspring program about the importance of knowing yourself, where you want to be and finding the commitment to get there. Join bestselling author Laura Goodrich as she dives into key concepts that will help us achieve our goals.
Giving Feedback - Basic Skills
Discover how to structure feedback so that it is specific, balanced and timely. By the end of this program, participants will know why everyone has an inherent responsibility to provide constructive feedback to others.
Giving Feedback - Advanced Skills
By the end of this program, participants will have a firm understanding of the four most difficult situations they will encounter when giving feedback and be able to act appropriately and efficiently when dealing with them.
Receiving Feedback - Basic Skills
People are often embarrassed when receiving positive feedback. They can also be fearful and defensive when faced with negative feedback. After watching this video, they will be able to easily digest criticism, learn from it, and accept praise with grace.
Receiving Feedback - Advanced Skills
This video demonstrates skills and techniques viewers can use to handle difficult situations when receiving feedback. Learn how to overcome personal attacks and dig deeper to understand vague feedback with this program.
The Accountability Toolkit
A CRM ReleaseWhat happens where there is a lack of accountability? Non-performers thrive while the diligent staff picks up the slack. The stress level rises and communication drops. It doesn't have to be this way. This Toolkit contains 38 unique video clips that illustrate what accountability means. Set in a variety of workplace environments, it's ideal for all industries.
Yes Lives in the Land of No
The Yes Lives in the Land of No video is the perfect meeting opener to kick off a performance management, motivation or sales training by helping employees understand the source of negativity both in themselves and in their team.
Success at Work: Appreciate Feedback
Learn how to welcome feedback without defensiveness and continually improve.
Success at Work: Be Confident and Assertive
Learn how to speak with confidence, overcome personal blocks and be assertive.
Success at Work: Build Employability Skills
Discover how to find ways to learn new skills, manage your emotions and speak impressively.
Success at Work: Contribute to the Team
Learn how to speak at meetings, volunteer to help and collaborate with others.
Success at Work: Demonstrate Your Strengths
Learn how to surprise people with knowledge, experience and self-awareness.
Success at Work: Communicate Effectively
Learn how to project positively, listen and respect others and be clear and engaging.
Success at Work: Impress at Job Interviews
Learn how to create a WOW response by quality preparation and interview skills.
Success at Work: Prioritize and Organize
Learn how to plan for success, manage yourself efficiently, and prioritize to get results.
Success at Work: Set and Achieve Goals
Learn how to be clear about your goals and make steps to achieve them and persist.
Cutting Edge Success at Work Series
Viewers will learn how to build key employability skills. The Cutting Edge Success at Work Series is made up of ten enjoyable training programs to help career starters to achieve success at work and develop skills to give an edge to overcome at work challenges.
Success at Work: Make a Great Impression
Learn how to dress for success, be enthusiastic and introduce professionally.
The Comeback by Patrick Coyle
At one time or another, every organization has to deal with grief and loss in some capacity. The Comeback will empower employees so they can better confidently and sensitively support each other during times of difficult loss.
Love and Profit
We really like this program. James Autry dares to be different by providing clear guidelines for leaders who want to rebuild a sense of trust within their organizations.
Compliance is Just the Beginning
Compliance is Just the Beginning presents an easy-to-learn approach that will help employees at all levels make better ethical decisions and avoid the many consequences that come with doing the wrong thing.
1440 Minutes
Every man, woman and child on the planet wakes up each morning with the same 1440 minutes. It's what they do with them that makes all the difference.
The Power of Vision by Joel Barker
Help members of your organization to think together, dream together, and act together to make a difference. Joel Barker's training program will help you do just that.
Attitude Virus: Curing Negativity in the Workplace
A CRM ReleaseOne bad attitude can infect your entire team or organization. With this program, viewers learn to identify the seven most common attitude virus carriers and how to inoculate themselves and their organization against them.
Speaking Effectively to One or One Thousand
A CRM ReleaseFew people consider themselves to be good public speakers, yet it is a highly desirable skill in today's workplace. This entertaining and effective program gives practical advice on how to deliver a compelling message to a group of any size.
Using Goals to GROW
Employees will learn how to define goals while considering reality, obstacles, options and the way forward.
Achieving SMART Goals
Learn the SMART formula and how to set specific measurable goals that are relevant and achievable within a designated time frame.
Listening Actively
Effective communication is not just about waiting for your turn to speak. Everyone must learn to listen effectively.
Responding Thoughtfully
This training instructs employees on how to listen and respond supportively by Clarifying, Reflecting, Advising with care and Probing (CRAP).
Apologizing Carefully
Apologies can be a slippery slope and must be handled with care. Following this program, all staff will understand how to apologize and move forward cooperatively.
Overcoming Setbacks
This training program will demonstrate to employees how to recognize when they’re stuck and what steps they can take to move forward whenever they encounter a “setback.”
A Positive Approach to Speaking
Sadhana Smiles, Director of RealChange explains how enthusiasm is the key to successful presenting and speaking. Learn how to inspire by being natural and being yourself.
An Efficient Approach to Online Dating
Work/Life balance is a most important concern of today's workforce. Sadhana Smiles discusses strategies for single business people to save time on dating.
Building Your Personal Brand
Sadhana Smiles, Director of RealChange shows how to build a positive personal brand through explaining new approaches to social networks and explains the importance of giving back.
Career Resilience
Peter Wallbridge, HR Consultant, explains tips and discusses what it takes to do well when times are tough or it feels though your career has hit a wall.
Creating a Powerful Resume
Peter Wallbridge explains how to style your resume to stand out and attract recruiters, covering typos, grammar and font size, as well as how to use action words to show improvements.
Elevator Pitch
Ben Walkenhorst, founder of No Fussing About, offers practical tips to impress with your elevator pitch while simultaneously engaging in genuine conversation.
HR Strategy and Management
Human Resource Professional and expert consultant Pete Wallbridge leads viewers through the employee life cycle: from recruitment to exit.
The Value of Employee Ownership
Lawyer Angela Perry gives advice on employee ownership and how best practice can be achieved through the alignment of employer and employee on common ideals for business growth.
Planning and Scheduling for Results
Jan Durrans, a Senior Vice President, has had years of experience developing the most efficient ways to manage projects and achieve success. Learn strategies from an efficiency champion.
Setting Goals to Stretch and Grow
Senior VP Jan Durrans provides a powerful set of key practices to adopt to ensure the successful development of staff. She explains how to use clear and specific goals to help team members succeed.
4 Ways to Enhance Your Career
Dean of UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, Judy Olian shares four practical ways to help anyone improve their career prospects. She speaks candidly on personal strategies used in her own career
Juice
Dewitt Jones says passion is a critical piece in achieving and surpassing our goals and expectations. Fueling your passion can make an insurmountable difference to your company, community, family, and to your life on a personal level
For The Love of It Training
How can you find a way to love what you do? Every day? When you work For The Love of It, you will serve as an inspiration to yourself and to those around you. Dewitt Jones, National Geographic photographer discusses how we all have the ability to love what we do through honoring our passion, making a contribution to those around us and expressing gratitude.
Do Respect
Respect is critical for any organization to function. Spike employee energy and motivate teams to work together with this short, animated program that encourages employees to act in ways that will enhance workplace culture.
Cutting Edge Communication Comedy Series
A powerful training series covering over 80 workplace topics every workplace needs to address. Short, sharp and funny with simple messages and skills for everyone.
Smile! Training
Learn how a positive attitude can be the primary factor in every customer service interaction; not only for the sake of the customer, but also for their quality of life.
Generation Y
Featuring Peter Sheahan, a noted international speaker, Generation Y will energize your team and get everyone from entry level to senior management serious about talent development.
Don't Panic!
What happens when nine fascinating people with experience in successfully navigating stressful situations at work come together to cook a meal? Insights simmer along with the food! Cooking serves as a metaphor for working through a challenge together, and after the flames die down, the participants share what they’ve learned.
Character is Destiny
The issues of business ethics and character seem to appear in every newspaper, magazine and business publication these days. Why is character so often discussed?
Awesome
What makes Generation Y different? Take a look at this insightful video that explores one of the largest workforces ever released into the workplace. They work different, they talk different...get to know Generation Y.
A Second Chance
Using beautiful landscape photography, this short film is taken from Robert Frost's famous poem "A Road Less Traveled" and serves as a motivational meeting opener offering the idea that taking a risk or the road less traveled can lead to success.
Stephen Covey's Lessons in Leadership
A CRM ReleaseThe ethical character of an organization is established from top to bottom. In this four-part series, Dr. Stephen Covey uses real-world stories that reveal important truths regarding leadership, integrity, cooperation, and problem solving.
Journey To Discovery
A CRM ReleaseJourney to Discovery tells the tale of a successful writer at a crossroads, a man questioning his life from a personal and professional perspective. This heartwarming story (and surprise ending) will help your leaders rediscover the passion from which breakthroughs and innovations arise.
I Know Just What You Mean
A CRM ReleaseI Know Just What You Mean explores the difference between listening with the intent to respond and listening with the intent to understand. It underscores the vital importance of diagnosing needs before prescribing solutions.
Verbal Communication: The Power of Words
A CRM ReleaseThe video and accompanying training exercises teach participants how to apply critical communication elements on the job every day to improve personal effectiveness and productivity.
Celebrate! Change Your Lens, Change Your Life
Raw experience is empty; it's what we learn from our experiences that matter. Celebrate what's right, rather than wallow in what's wrong. Dewitt Jones pushes us to fill ourselves with gratitude for all that we have been given.
When The Coach is You!
A CRM ReleaseAt any given time, anyone in the organization can be called upon to be a coach. Here are simple steps people can learn to successfully teach what they know to someone else. Available in Business, Government & Healthcare versions.
