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Beyond Impossible When a young boy discovers a rusting Model A in a cornfield, Henry Ford himself appears to espouse his doctrine that nothing is impossible if you think outside your self-imposed limitations. An exciting, story-driven film touting expansive thinking. It challenges viewers to: go beyond their boundaries, discover their capabilities to achieve, self-motivate, problem solve, and believe in themselves. Length: 9 min. 5 Day Rental $125.00 Purchase $295.00

Dare to Dream An early 19th century pharmacist buys a tonic formula from a farmer and discovers what can happen when you follow your dreams. Utilizing a unique story-telling format, viewers are challenged to put muscle behind their dreams, motivate themselves to embrace change, and break away from the model to expand their thinking. Length: 7 min. 5 Day Rental $125.00 Purchase $295.00

Everybody Loves a Winner This uplifting, fast-paced meeting opener will bring both tears to your eyes and a smile to your face as you see the characters conquer their dreams and overcome the odds. A country song illustrates to its audience although everyone enjoys celebrating in times of winning and winners always receive the most recognition, (front page news) as long as you follow your dreams and perform at your optimal you are a winner. A patriotic twist was incorporated into the film. If we as a nation continue to follow the American dream "everyone can be a winner". This meeting opener is a great one for all industries! Key Training Points: Everyone can be a winner if he or she performs at their optimal One's strengths fall at different points on the spectrum and managers must be aware of this from the beginning Length: 14 min. 5 Day Rent $175.00 Purchase $295.00

The Chase "It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or a gazelle, when the sun comes up, you'd better be running!" Such is the challenge of every day business – staying ahead of the competition. The Chase uses life and death on the plains of Africa as a dramatic spring board to discussion. Whether you're a large corporation, a small company, or somewhere in between, how do you run fast? How do you run well? Each individual can find ways to help their company "outrun" the competition. Engage your managers at every level and inspire employees to understand their personal value. Length: 4 min. 5 Day Rent $125.00 Purchase $295.00

The Elephant: A Simple Fable About Communication, Perception and an Elephant This excellent session starter is an animated video that illustrates, in rhyme, the importance of seeing the big picture. It shows how we each see things from our own point of view. It emphasizes the importance of communication between teams, team members and departments. Length: 6 min 5 Day Rent $120.00 Purchase $320.00 Want to know the story of the six blind men and the elephant? Read below.

The Blind Men and the Elephant American poet John Godfrey Saxe (1816-1887) based the following poem on a fable which was told in India many years ago. It was six men of Indostan To learning much inclined, Who went to see the Elephant (Though all of them were blind), That each by observation Might satisfy his mind The First approached the Elephant, And happening to fall Against his broad and sturdy side, At once began to bawl: "God bless me! but the Elephant Is very like a wall!" The Second, feeling of the tusk, Cried, "Ho! what have we here So very round and smooth and sharp? To me 'tis mighty clear This wonder of an Elephant Is very like a spear!" The Third approached the animal, And happening to take The squirming trunk within his hands, Thus boldly up and spake: "I see," quoth he, "the Elephant Is very like a snake!" The Fourth reached out an eager hand, And felt about the knee. "What most this wondrous beast is like Is mighty plain," quoth he; " 'Tis clear enough the Elephant Is very like a tree!" The Fifth, who chanced to touch the ear, Said: "E'en the blindest man Can tell what this resembles most; Deny the fact who can This marvel of an Elephant Is very like a fan!" The Sixth no sooner had begun About the beast to grope, Than, seizing on the swinging tail That fell within his scope, “I see," quoth he, "the Elephant Is very like a rope!" And so these men of Indostan Disputed loud and long, Each in his own opinion Exceeding stiff and strong, Though each was partly in the right, And all were in the wrong!   If you want a video based on this fable, see above. Get the Thank God It's Monday Newsletter Email: Send Page To a Friend

The Gatekeeper Take a light hearted look at three sales representatives, all needing to speak with Jim. Their challenge - a gate keeper of the highest order - HELEN. What is a Gate Keeper? The one who keeps you from the real decision maker! See what approach they use and who succeeds and why. This is a must see for anyone who uses the telephone and needs to get past The Gate Keeper. Length: 8 min. 5 Day Rent $125.00 Purchase $295.00

Butkus and Smith on Sales Put your sales people in a receptive mood for learning with this classic business "music video" starring former pro football players Dick Butkus and Bubba Smith. This hilariously funny award-winning short will kick off and unify your next sales meeting, shattering any remnants of "new class" tension. 9 min. 5 Day Rent $150.00 Purchase $295.00

Tim Conway Meeting Openers Series Participants beginning a training program or attending a training session often come to the session with preconceived notions regarding the subject matter. These five hilarious meeting openers starring Tim Conway have been designed instead, to help participants relax and put aside their notions so that they can gain the full benefits your organization's training sessions were intended to give. Show any of the five meeting openers - perfect, too, for your next business meeting or to incorporate into a presentation. Mr. Tudball - Technology Trainer (Length: 7 minutes) You'll look great when your trainees compare your training skills to those of Mr. Tudball (Tim Conway). This hilarious meeting opener showcases the importance of good training as Mr. Tudball commits every sin in the book when he takes on the task of employee training. Get Out There and Sell. (6 minutes) Every sales manager will relate to this funny icebreaker as Tim Conway desperately attempts to motivate his sales staff to sell more, faster and better. Stopping at nothing, Tim's wild antics prove negative consequences as his sales force fights to "stay in the game". May I Present. (8 minutes) If you think you've sat through some bad presentations, wait until you see "Lloyd Adams", AKA Tim Conway. Lloyd displays the worst presentation skills imaginable! A great way to begin a training session on presentations, Lloyd's classic bungle job reminds us all of the importance of preparation. So You're New Around Here: The Dentist (7 minutes) Training would have made a big difference in this vintage Conway production on the value of on-the-job training. See what happens when an employee orientation goes awry as Tim portrays a dentist new on the job. This meeting opener is ideal for new employee orientation classes and other training sessions. Interviewing: A Pain in the Gut (7 minutes) How not to interview! In this meeting opener, Tim, actually "Mr. Hollis" poses all the wrong questions to a long line of job applicants—clumsily applying the six rules for interviewing success. You just have to see the mistakes he makes to believe them and learn for yourself how to avoid them. Length: 35 min. for all five titles Purchase the series - Available in VHS format only $295.00

How Do You Put A Giraffe Into A Refrigerator? Your team will snap to attention with this meeting opener that supercharges everyone's brain From the animators of the best-selling video "Who Moved My Cheese? If meetings and training sessions are an essential part of your organization, you know the importance of getting off to a good start. If your goal is to get everyone to contribute, this quick and quirky video is the way to achieve it. It will challenge any audience to think right out of the gate - and out of the box. Using fun riddles and entertaining animation, this short video will supercharge every one's brain before the real business of the session begins. The video's four problem-solving steps encourage everyone to look at challenges from a new perspective: Consider simple answers before looking for complicated ones. Think about the consequences of your actions. Use all available information. Focus on the big picture, not just a small part of it. Great for: New Hires / Front-line Personnel / Middle Managers / Senior Executives The complete package includes: Video-running time, 5 minute running time + 5 minute discussion Tape includes both Linear and Discussion Versions / Giraffe Bean Bag / Two Participant Pads Rental (5 days) $150.00 Purchase $295.00

Who's On First? Abbott and Costello's famous routine--the only comedy routine in the Baseball Hall of Fame--is a wonderful way to begin any session on communication skills, listening, conflict resolution, teamwork, and more! Produced by Salenger. / 8 min. Includes Leader's Guide. Purchase Price $295.00 5 Day Rent $110.00

On the Brink of Perfection - A Session Starter on Quality This Short, humorous video is the perfect Session starter on Total Quality or other quality topics. It demonstrates, with memorable humor, what can result when the standard attained is 99% perfect. The video shows what awful things can happen with only a 1% defect. Length: 5 min. Purchase $375.00 5 Day Rent $195.00

SMART-START Series of Meeting Openers Videos SMART-START Companion Videos are great meeting openers. These brief, high-impact, award-winning videos use inspirational quotes and thought-provoking statements, wrapped around music, visual images and graphics to enlighten your audience. Titles available include: Attitude Business Ethics Coaching Conflict Resolution Customer Service Employment Law Government Pride Harassment/Discrimination Leadership Motivation New Supervisor Performance Management Presentations Respect Sexual Harassment Violence Prevention To read more about each video go to the page relating to the subject of your interest. For example, for a Start-Smart Meeting Opener about Attitude, go to our Attitude page from the links at bottom of this page or at top left.

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. Includes Discussion Guide Purchase Price $395.00 5-Day Rent $100.00

I Wish My Manager Would Just Leading & Managing for Peak Performance About the Program: Twenty-five thousand employees can't be wrong…when it comes to knowing what managers and supervisors can do to make their workplaces more productive, efficient and rewarding. Based on candid responses gathered in a large-scale, five-year survey, this program helps managers and supervisors consider the impact--positive and negative--that their management styles have on employees. It's a refreshing and honest look at the relationship between employees and managers. Program Components: DVD or VHS (6 minutes) Discussion Guide Flip Book, I Wish You Would Just... Purchase DVD or VHs for $395.00

Stephen Covey on Leadership A great session-opener for any program on leadership, management, or supervision. This inspirational program includes two key components: 1. Video: Audiences will embrace the powerful principles of leadership presented in Stephen Covey on Leadership. Composed of meaningful thoughts and quotes from internationally respected leadership authority Dr. Covey, viewers will discover that the leader of the future will be a leader in every area of life. This inspirational message is carried throughout the short program with quotes about aligning your life with your vision and values, focusing on doing the right things, staying opportunity-minded, balancing priorities, showing trust, and more. Additionally, this program features awe-inspiring images of nature's beauty and everyday lifestyle-gracefully enhanced with memorable music. This four-minute video will not only captivate your audience during a meeting or training session, but it will make a lasting impression afterwards! 2. Discussion Guide: The accompanying reproducible Discussion Guide is designed to trigger a meaningful group discussion about the importance of personal leadership and the impact it can have within your organization. Length: 4 min DVD or VHS Purchase: $295

Using the concept of climbing as a metaphor that can be applied to the workplace, viewers will learn that you may be able to climb pretty high on your own, but— especially if you run into a problem— it takes team to get to the top. LEARNING OUTCOMES: To identify what type of climber you are and why To consider the potential hazards of climbing alone To understand the importance of having the right tools and support for your climb to appreciate the benefits of climbing with a team Length: 5 minutes Code: CV/ #981 Purchase Price: $295.00

The Gift of Learning - A Great Opener for the Value of Learning, Teaching, and Training The value of the mentoring relationship is highlighted in this warm first-person narrative of a boy trying to learn woodworking. Supervisors and trainers will be challenged to consider the human aspect of the training process, and will understand how a caring relationship with trainees is a key to successful learning. Learning Goals To understand the value of the mentoring relationship, from the perspective of both the mentor and the protege. To be reminded of the nature of learning, how we learn best when shown through a "hands-on" approach. To be challenged to discover the joy of selflessly giving of ourselves in order to help others succeed. To understand the importance of recognizing those who have thoughtfully mentored us, and show our appreciation by doing the same for others. Length: 5 minutes Code: CV/ #999 Purchase Price: $295.00

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