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Celebrate What's Right With The World by Dewitt Jones One of the most inspiring training videos to change attitude, raise morale, build a positive work culture, support emotional intelligence and creativity at work, and more. Celebrate What's Right With The World teaches what a powerful force having a vision of possibilities can be for you. Do you have a vision for your organization? More importantly, do you have one for yourself? One that gets you excited every morning and keeps you open to possibilities. In this new video Dewitt Jones asks do we choose to see possibilities? Do we really believe they're there? He assures us that we will see it only when we believe it. And when we believe it, we connect with a vision that opens us to possibilities and gives us the courage to soar. Celebrate What's Right With The World provides practical guidelines for applying the seven key concepts, even in the face of critics and challenges. Stunning photography and powerful dialogue also help us see how we can approach our lives with celebration, confidence and grace. Dewitt Jones is one of America's top professional photographers. In his twenty-year career with National Geographic, Dewitt lived the vision of "celebrating what's right with the world." He found that the creative tools he employed as a photographer had an even deeper application when applied directly to his personal and professional life. Each program comes complete with a comprehensive leader's guide, participant workbook, PowerPoint presentation CD-ROM, and pocket reminder cards. Seven Key Concepts: Believe it and you'll see it. Recognize abundance. Look for possibilities. Unleash your energy to fix what's wrong. Ride the changes. Take yourself to your edge.  Be your best for the world. Rent it for $295.00 Purchase it for $795.00 Discounts available for Government, Education, Nonprofits and Consultants For a Free Preview send complete business information to service@humanext.com

Success Is An Attitude - Six Extraordinary Leaders Share Their Views Success is an Attitude! provides an antidote to bad times and an inspiration in good times. It is motivational. It is real... from people who have succeeded. Stephen Covy, Jack Welsh, Bill Bradley, Anita Roddick and Deepak Chopra share their views on success. In this 4.27 minutes video video, you will see these six extraordinary leaders and thinkers define their meaning of success and what that can mean to you. They all agree that it is all about attitude. The DVD comes with a CD-ROM that includes Leader's guide, PowerPoint Presentation and Worksheets. Purchase DVD $395.00

This animated program will help viewers deal with negativity faster, more effectively, and with a lot less discouragement and despair. Conepts:   The Land of NO is everywhere. We can’t avoid negative people. We must learn how to deal with them. People who are always negative are not bad people. It’s just easier and safer to say NO. Not all NOs are created equal. We must understand why someone is saying NO if we hope to turn that NO into a YES. Helping others find a way to say YES means helping them understand what’s in it for them. Sometimes the Land of NO is internal. Sometimes people give up before they try to find YES. Attitude is everything. Attitude is what makes the difference between people who are successful and those who never even try. Success in life is often not a function of talent, intelligence, or education but a function of determination, perseverance, and willingness to hang in there for what you really want. Finding YES in the Land of NO is not something you have to do alone. Teaming up with like-minded others increases your likelihood of success. Program Details: 8 Minutes Long, Purchase Price  $495.00, 5-Day Rental $295.00  Support materials (including training guide, hand-outs and self assessment) are downloadable upon purchase. Purchase DVD for $495.00 Rent for 5 Days for $295.00 For free preview, email your request with complete business contact information to: service@humanext.com

This entertaining and enlightening video, Who Are 'They' Anyway? and the accompanying Facilitator's Guide is designed to help you and your organization be personally accountable, by realizing that there IS no "them." The training designs, participant handouts, group discussion questions, and individual exercises are all aimed at providing a powerful catalyst to help everyone in the organization understand that personal responsibility is a choice. Speaker/author BJ Gallagher assissted by animation drives the point that there is no 'they' only 'me' and what 'I' can do. A very good resource for accountability, attitude, quality and many more. Who Are They Anyway? Training Package Includes: Who Are They Anyway? 17 min. DVD Facilitator Guide Handouts Who Are They Anyway Book (116 pgs) Purchase $495.00  / DVD Rental - $295.00  / DVD For a free preview, email your information and request to service@humanext.com

How You Think Is Everything: the Power of Natural Intelligence How You Think Is Everything: The Power of Natural Intelligence is a groundbreaking 1- or 4-hour workshop that teaches your employees to focus on goals instead of obstacles, to eliminate habits that stifle innovation and progress, and to focus on what they're doing, not how they're doing. A transformative experience that leaves a lasting impression, How You Think Is Everything: The Power of Natural Intelligence inspires participants to cultivate new ways of thinking that create personal and professional success. How You Think Is Everything: The Power of Natural Intelligence is based on an uplifting video interview with Terry Anderson, the Associated Press bureau chief in Beirut who was held hostage for seven years, and Dr. Robert Flower, a noted pioneer in the field of human intelligence. Each man shares how he turned difficult challenges into opportunities for growth and developed a philosophy that sees adversity as a stepping stone for personal transformation - concepts that will empower your workforce to excel. 1-Hour Workshop Agenda, participants will: Watch an inspirational video of motivational speaker and former hostageTerry Anderson and Dr. Robert Flower, a pioneer in the field of human intelligence Participate in a "What If" exercise that helps them to look at themselves and their work with a new perspective and to understand the difference between perceived and real obstacles Create a Personal Action Plan for success 4-Hour Workshop Agenda, Participants will: Watch the inspirational video Learn to focus on goals instead of obstacles Understand the need for personal growth Assess their current position and status Identify one trait they'd like to change Set specific targets -Break down targets into specific behaviors Learn the difference between product and process goals Chart goals in order to break them down into manageable steps Anticipate and overcome obstacles Create and use goal trees Write a personal "goal statement" Monitor progress toward their goals Training Package includes: 15 Minute Video • 10 participant workbooks • Facilitator Guide • CD containing reproducible handouts Purchase DVD $695.00 Rent DVD for 5 Days $295 For free preview, email your request and information to: service@humanext.com

Smile! The new video about the bus driver Seattle is talking about Reggie Wilson drives a bus. It's a thankless job filled with stress, time pressures and difficult customers. So, why does he love it? And, why would busy people actually wait for him to serve them? Because Reggie is a happy employee who makes his customers smile! Join Reggie on the #27 and watch as he transforms a dreary bus ride into an experience his customers look forward to. It's a ride you'll never forget! SMILE! is for people and organizations who want to deliver great customer service - and have a great time doing it. Hot off the press! 3.5 stars for SMILE! from Training Media Review, the independent review organization. Sincerity - Motivation - Integrity - Laughter - Enthusiasm... These words are the key to how Reggie keeps a positive attitude. He even sings about it! The SMILE! song is now a regular feature on the #27 from downtown Seattle to Coleman Park. "I just saw the SMILE! training video- WOW! What a great tool to train people. I would love to order an extra 100 SMILE buttons, too!" " Manager, Department store "I enjoy the program a great deal. I use it in my orientation program during that dull time after lunch. It picks everyone up and we have a great time. Reggie is such an engaging character that it's almost impossible not to get involved with the video. By the time I have people moving their chairs and singing, they are ready to meet Reggie. We set up the chairs in rows with an aisle- just like a bus- and we sing along. I think the concepts are clear and clearly presented. Oh, and we all wear the SMILE! buttons, too! " Candy Gusst, Director, Training, Beneficial Savings Bank To Preview Smile! at no cost click here

The SMILE! training package includes: 1 - 12 minute video 1 - 25 page Facilitator's Guide complete with large group and small group exercises, participant sheets (reproducible) and background articles about the Inside-Out Model for Customer Service, creating joy at work and the value of laughter at work. 10 - Buttons (just like Reggie's SMILE sign) To Preview Smile! at no cost please email your request and your information to:  service@communicationideas.com The complete package is $595 (Discount is available for government and non-profits.) Government: Purchase at $535 Non-Profits or Educational Entities purchase for $446.25 Rent for $250

Working Without A Script: Creating a Culture of "Yes, And" -  By Second City Communications The Second City is well known for their improv comedy, their TV shows, and their scores of famous alumni. But what do you and The Second City have in common? Both of you improvise every day! Second City Communications has facilitated successful business training for over 45 years. Their training program, Working Without A Script, teaches how the basics of improvisation will help your organization communicate better, build stronger teams, and create a positive work environment. Just like an improv troupe, organizations need to know how to work together when the plan doesn’t go as planned. Hosted by Keegan-Michael Key, TV personality and Second City alum, along with a talented ensemble cast, Working Without A Script emphasizes that good communication starts with a "yes, and" philosophy. "Yes, and" means embracing and building upon new ideas. It fosters open mindedness and empowers people to think on their feet and take risks. When an organization commits to the "yes, and" philosophy, good things will happen! Purchase DVD/VHS $595 5-Day Rental DVD/VHS $295.00 Discounts Available for Consultants, Government, Education and Nonprofits

Focus Your Vision with Dewitt Jones How can we find our direction, our purpose? When we combine our energy and passion with our focused visions, we give ourselves direction and power. Dewitt Jones, author of the best selling training videos Everyday Creativity and Celebrate What's Right With The World, encourages us to develop our visions and turn them into reality. When we connect with our visions, and in doing so, release our passion; we have a better understanding of who we are, what we stand for, and where we're going. Key Learning Points: Keep Your Vision Focused. Stop, Look, and Listen. Hold On To The Best, Let The Rest Fall Away. Trust Your Intuition. It's Not Trespassing To Go Beyond Your Own Boundaries. Make Your Vision Big Enough. Do You Have Juice In Your Camera? Dream the dream, find that extraordinary vision, and keep it in focus. A Star Thrower Release Includes 1 Leader's Guide, 1 Participant Workbook, 1 CD-ROM with two PowerPoint Presentations and Transcript, and 25 Pocket Reminder Cards / Length: 20 minutes. Purchase Price: $795.00 One Week Rental: $295.00

Motivating Employees: Keep Up the Good Work In order for leaders to motivate their employees, they need to know the underlying principles of motivation. To help them apply those principles, "Motivating Employees" balances theory with application and skill development for a hard-hitting, effective, participative program. The application section contains a survey participants can use to conduct an evaluation of the motivational factors in their area, and an action worksheet to guide them in applying the program's techniques to their jobs. The video, "Keep Up the Good Work," demonstrates a positive model of a leader applying the program's principles through employee recognition. The skill-building section teaches participants to provide positive reinforcement and recognition to their own employees. This program also includes motivational principles from today's leadership experts, including Peter Drucker, John Kotter, and others. Participant will learn to: Describe several concepts of motivation and suggest ways that they can be used on the job Understand the role that recognition plays in improving employee morale and motivation Identify three areas which offer opportunities to provide positive recognition Give honest compliments Cite the importance of an employee's positive performance Communicate high levels of expectations to employees 12-minute video with Leader's Guide and 5 Participant Booklets / Code/ EME/ $595.00    Additional Participant Booklets/Pack of 5/ for $49.75

Either Way You're Right II Learn from the hard-won triumphs of Dan Jansen, Steven Speilberg, Oprah Winfrey, and more! This inspiring video is a message of hope for people who let their percieved limitations get in the way of success. Even the most pessimistic viewers will learn how to set their sights higher--both personally and professionally. They'll come face to face with some of the greatest personal triumphs of our time--stories of people who overcame incredible obstacles to push the envelope of success. This updated version of Either Way You're Right is perfect for department meetings...career development programs...technical training...brainstorming sessions...management seminars...and much more. It's the ideal way to foster a lasting "can do" attitude. It's guaranteed to help viewers rethink what's holding them back from excellence! How-To Training Points: How to maintain your stamina for reaching goals How to believe in your dreams, regardless of age or disability How to practice perseverence in the face of criticism How to quit dreaming and take action LENGTH 12 Minutes Purchase DVD $495.00

The Train: Self-fulfilling prophesy Show your employees that their attitudes do make a difference! While some members of your staff may be positive and motivated, others may be negative and counterproductive. The Train helps eliminate negative attitudes. It represents a shocking, try story - within a bizarre twist that illustrates the power of the mind. You can become what you think about! Synopsis A railroad worker who is accidentally locked in a refrigerated boxcar, panics when he realizes he could freeze to death. Five hours later, the man's body is discovered. An investigation finds that the temperature was not cold enough to freeze the human body and there was plenty of air in the boxcar. The man's mental state caused his death. The story is followed by a short discussion of the power of the mind. Length: 7 min. Purchase for $295

Building Employee Morale - Missed Opportunities Building Employee Morale is a segment from our 1 on 1: Informal Employee Performance Review program. The video suggests a solution to the problem of employees feeling as if they’ve received a poor score when they’ve been rated as “Meeting Performance Standards.” Training Points ·         Beware of the undercurrent of disappointment flowing FROM management when a team or person does not exceed job standards. ·         Employees who are meeting job standards should be praised for doing so. ·         Don’t be unimpressed by employees who are receiving JUST a Meets Job Standards rating on evaluations. ·         If a Meets Job Standards rating is not an impressive accomplishment, your job standards need to be re-evaluated.   PRICING   Purchase $590.00 (VHS or DVD) 7-Day Short Term License $275 (VHS or DVD)

That's Not My Problem: A Video for Taking Responsibility and Working Together A lively animated video that teaches employees to put out small office fires before they blaze out of control. Viewers are taught to take responsibility by acknowledging problems, avoiding blame and acting before a crisis point is reached. Key Training Points: How to see needs and take responsibility How to face up to problems How to accept and manage responsibility Length: 8 min. VHS FORMAT ONLY Purchase VHS $395.00

Own It! - Take Ownership of Your Job Imagine a workplace... Where the employees are supportive of one another. Where they strive to be more effective in their jobs. Where each employee makes a positive difference. Where everyone contributes to the success of the organization It's not a dream! It can be a reality! Owen the "OWN IT!" guy introduces you to the good people of one of the nation's most successful pediatric clinics and helps you establish that kind of culture in your organization by presenting the four key principles of job ownership: Caring about what you do Being a team player Going above and beyond Being proud of what you do and where you do it This 20-minute video delivers its messages by sharing the wisdom and experiences of supervisors and front line personnel who have greatly enhanced their work experience by taking ownership of their jobs. OWN IT! shows that when employees own their jobs, productivity improves, customers remain loyal, and frowns turn into smiles. Purchase DVD for $495.00

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