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The Maxwell DISC Method: Personality Profile Assessment & Workshop
When: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time: 5.00 PM – 7.00 PM EDT
Where: 5051 Castello Drive #suite 204 Naples, FL 34103
In-Person Workshop: Lead with Love
About the event
Date & Time: Saturday, September 14, 2024, 8:45am – 12:00pm
In today’s world, entrepreneurs are bombarded with technology and data-based tools to manage their businesses. The internet, social media, data mining and artificial intelligence are all beneficial and necessary tools, but sole reliance on them tends to make managers one dimensional by ignoring the human side of management. While businesses are driven by profit and productivity, they are ultimately powered by people. Successful businesses are managed by leaders with compassion, empathy, and heart.
The concept of LEAD with LOVE is about leaders understanding and prioritizing their number one asset – their people. This workshop will expose you to strategies to Lead with Love, on self-love and how to adopt a Heart-Centered Approach to leadership and why applying these strategies is effective toward creating a workplace where hearts flourish, employees thrive, and the organization prospers! A win-win for everyone! This will be an interactive workshop with the opportunity to share experiences, ask questions and get answers to real problems.
Learning Objectives:
- Lead with compassion, empathy, and heart to optimize human potential, providing a more engaged, motivated, and collaborative workforce.
- Foster a workplace culture where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to navigate the demands of work and life, leading employees to be more productive and loyal to the organization.
- Take action, influence change, and inspire others to create a sense of purpose and direction, providing a positive organizational culture and boosting employee morale.
Board Members
Karen Shepherd
Chairperson
Karen is the owner of HR by Karen, LLC, which provides businesses with tailored HR Solutions based on a company’s strategic goals and objectives. She regularly volunteers in SWFL, helping our future workforce with resume reviews and mock interviews, as well as presenting on the topics of self-leadership, self-awareness, and the importance of a positive growth mindset. Karen is also the author of Lead with Love, 10 Heart-Centered Strategies to Build a More Profitable Business.
Kristina Overstreet
Vice-Chairperson
Kristina’s professional experience is in Sales with her current position as Branch Sales Manager for DEXimaging. She assists new and current clients with strategic initiatives in their office environment by providing consultative services which helps them increase efficiency and promote growth by streamlining workflow. Kristina is an Indiana native and moved to Naples Florida in 2018. Kristina’s passion is helping others in need and empowering them to realize their own purpose and achieving their dreams!
Yaussy Casmartino
Treasurer
With extensive experience in Bookkeeping, Payroll Management, and Human Resources, Yaussy has successfully led departments to profitability and compliance. As a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, she excels in numerical analysis and financial optimization. Yaussy specializes in streamlining bookkeeping procedures and integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance business efficiency.
Miranda Sharkey
Secretary
Miranda is a native of Birmingham, England, and relocated to Naples, FL, with her husband and two children in 2004. As a banking professional for more than 38 years, Miranda brings knowledge, professionalism, and an understanding of the financial landscape to her client relationships. She has served on several non-profit boards and is familiar with what is happening locally and how it impacts the local economy.
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