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Impact Associates, Inc., presents:


The Emotionally Intelligent Manager®
A two-day workshop designed to help you assess your own emotional intelligence and develop key skills to enhance both your personal and professional life.

Instructor - Dr. Vergil Metts
Wednesday, November 12 - Thursday, November 13, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Club LeConte
Knoxville, Tennessee
Earn 1.5 CEUs
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Discounts are available for three or more registrants from the same organization.  Workshop fee includes all assessment and workshop materials; daily continental breakfast, daily lunch, and a refreshment break.

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About the Workshop

Do you know what makes the critical difference between a good manager and a true leader?  Emotional intelligence is frequently being noted as the key.  During this powerful two-day workshop, you will learn the components of emotional intelligence and how they are interrelated. Also, you will learn the four-branch EI framework that will guide you to making better decisions every day.  Join us to learn how applying emotionally intelligent patterns of behavior will help you create and maintain successful professional and personal relationships.

When you complete this workshop, you will have:

  • A new outlook on emotion in your professional and personal life that will literally change your business and your life forever
  • A new ability to use emotional intelligence to manage emotions, build relationships, express empathy, and motivate yourself and others around you to high performance
  • The ability to monitor and motivate yourself and others for ever-increasing results and success

In the Media

  • Hear Dr. Vergil Metts discuss Organizational Health on American Airlines' Sky Radio Network.  Download Clip (mp3 | 3mb)
  • Hear Dr. Metts discuss emotional intelligence with NewsTalk 99's Hallerin Hilton Hill.  Download Clip (mp3 | 3mb)
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  • Hear Dr. Metts discuss the impact of emotional intelligence on workplace performance with WUOT’s Ann Lloyd on All Things Considered.  Download Clip (mp3 | 4mb)
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  • Read how emotional intelligence can lead to a more productive workforce in a Blount Today feature.  Download Article (pdf | 16kb)

About the Presenters

Dr. Vergil Metts, President and CEO of Impact Associates, Inc., is among the first people in the United States certified in Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT™).  He has been enhancing the emotional competence in Leadership Teams in the United States and Mexico for the past 7 years.  Dr. Metts specializes in organizational culture assessment, transition management, leadership development, teambuilding, and emotional intelligence.  He has logged over 20 years of experience as both an internal resource and external consultant for a variety of public and private-sector organizations, including Avenor, British Petroleum, Bush Brothers and Company, Exxon, Nortel, the Petroleum Authority of Thailand, Tennessee Valley Authority, Thomas & Betts, and the US Department of Defense.

Dr. John Hoover, a Senior Consultant with Impact Associates and a licensed psychologist, works with executives and business owners to enhance emotional competence and to reach their leadership potential. He has created and conducted workshops, trainings, and retreats in a wide variety of industrial, business, and organizational settings throughout the United States.  Dr. Hoover has over 30 years of experience in mentoring and coaching clients in resolving difficult issues, enhancing communication and creating common understanding within a business or family group.