Soft Steps

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*Effective communication is the key to success in all areas of life. Let Erik Listou show you how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From public speaking to interpersonal communication, you'll learn the skills you need to get your message across.

*Success is built on the foundation of good teams. Let Erik Listou show you how to create and maintain positive and productive teams that will help you reach your goals. Learn the strategies that successful people use to keep everyone on track.

*Life is too short to live without direction. Erik Listou can help you discover your purpose and create a clear vision for your future. Learn to align your passions with your work and unleash your full potential, and meet your goals by providing direction, purpose, and a sense of unity among stakeholders. Define your core values that inspire employees and customers. 

 *Setting goals provides direction, focus, and motivation, ultimately leading to increased productivity, improved decision-making, and a greater sense of purpose. They also help in tracking progress, measuring success, and enhancing self-confidence. 

 *Sudden changes in business direction can negatively affect employee morale, productivity, and potentially lead to financial losses. Conversely, a well-managed change can offer opportunities for innovation and growth. Key impacts include confusion, anxiety, and resistance from employees, as well as disruptions to daily operations and potential loss of revenue.  

Every business is continually faced with waves of change. Our instinctive reaction is to turn the ship around. But imagine what could happen if you just turned the ocean around? Student & Master of change, Erik Listou, shares the wisdom of staying on course through the never-ending cross-currents of adversity. Learn to be the captain of your ship. 

Learning outcomes:  

1. Discover your true course.
2. Learn the secret to smooth sailing.
3. Become the captain of your destiny.

 *New ideas are incredibly important for driving innovation, progress, and success in various aspects of life, from business to personal growth. They are the foundation of creativity, problem-solving, and the development of new technologies, products, and services.  

Many years ago, in a land far away, Erik learned a new idea. Over time, he came to understand how knowledge transforms new ideas into lasting success. Discover how to motivate your team to listen and accept new ideas. Join the thousands of businesses that have learned from the wisdom of that one idea.

Learning outcomes:  

1. Understand how to introduce new ideas.
2. Rediscover how you learned many years ago how to reject or accept new ideas.  
3. Create an action plan outline to inspire new ideas in your business.      

*People of all ages often hold different ideas, especially regarding moral values, work ethic, and respect for others. Research suggests that young adults are more likely to be prosocial, while older adults may focus more on their payoffs. Additionally, older adults may show a positivity bias, focusing more on positive experiences and avoiding negative ones, which is not observed in younger adults.
 

When he first entered the business world, Erik was told, “Look for the gray hairs.” He thought that meant those with gray hair. Learn to change your perception of those with different experiences, values, and ideas. Understand the value of learning how from others, no matter their apparent age! 

Open your eyes and discover the most respected color in the business world, the Color Gray.     

Learning outcomes:  

1. Change your perceptions of age.  
2. Share a story about learning from someone with more experience.
3. Describe how you will inspire everyone around you and improve your business by learning from the experiences of others.

 *Continued learning significantly benefits businesses by fostering a more adaptable, innovative, and productive workforce. It equips employees with the latest skills and knowledge, enabling them to adapt to changing market conditions, improve decision-making, and contribute to the company's overall success. 

Imagine... Sitting down for a gourmet breakfast... Fragrances waft from your plate... You fill with anticipation from an amazing presentation of colors and textures... 

If you are a leader, you are the chef. Discover with Erik Listou his recipes that will delight and fill the needs of your team, and your customers, leaving them wanting more!

Learning outcomes:  

1. Creating a business menu to include the whole team.
2. Understanding how recipes go way beyond your kitchen.
3. Learn how to apply a Mother's simple recipe for a full life. 

*Smiling offers numerous benefits for both mental and physical health. It can reduce stress, boost your mood, and even improve your immune system. Additionally, a smile can make you appear more approachable and trustworthy, enhancing social interactions, and it's good for the team and good for business, so become a winning mindset!

In every situation, we must always make an immediate decision that will directly affect our lives. Erik Listou will share a simple method he learned from his parents over seven decades ago. Erik shared this same two-second technique with his daughter, his grandchildren, and professionals throughout his career, plus thousands of children at Christmastime. Discover how your business and your team can control confrontations and create a positive environment in two seconds!

Learning outcomes:  

1. Learn Erik's two-second trick.
2. Discover how to control confrontation immediately.
3. Create a work environment that is always positive.