We all know that stories have the power to capture the minds and touch the hearts of the masses. During this webinar, you'll learn how to effectively harness the incredible power of stories to influence, persuade, and inspire real and lasting change at your credit union. Learn how to use stories to increase engagement, improve morale, inspire results, and positively affect your world of work.

Take aways include, but are not limited to:

• The three essential ingredients of storytelling
• The what, the how, and the how often of storytelling
• The easiest way to improve your storytelling skills
• The infectiousness factor, the one thing that you absolutely must have
• The importance of giving people their own story to tell
• How to use stories to connect, affect, and inspire real and lasting change

Just like in face-to-face classes, CUNA Webinars allow you to see and hear a presentation, ask questions of the instructor, and refer to handouts. You need only a speakerphone and computer with Internet connection. With a computer projection screen, it's easy to provide this training to a whole roomful of staff!

When you register for an event, the connection information will be e-mailed to you 24-48 hours before the event. If you are registering for an event the day it is being held, please call 800-356-9655, ext. 4249 or e-mail training@cuna.coop for assistance.

Did you know...in addition to attending this event live, your tuition includes six months of unlimited access to the archived (recorded) event within 48 hours of the live event for your entire credit union. See the archived events available to you and your credit union.

CUNA Webinars use Adobe Connect to provide an interactive and convenient online learning environment. Whether you are a first time Adobe Connect user, or simply need a refresher, take a short tour. You'll learn how to effectively interact with the presenter and your peers during live webinars.

Can't attend at this time? Click here for the archived version.

This webinar will be valuable to training, human resources, marketing, and leadership areas of your credit union.

Affiliation with CUNA/League is required for attendance.

Kirk Weisler
Kirk began his personal cultural revolution to make work matter and make culture count and succeeded in creating an excellent leadership training program for all managers, pioneered the development of a full-scale corporate university featuring a two-year curriculum, built an award-winning customer service quality program and created an industry-leading employee recognition program. Kirk's efforts also contributed heavily to the creation of over 700 jobs. His role as chief morale officer helped achieve an attrition rate that was five times less than the industry and a 97% referral rate for new hires.

Kirk is an expert on creating culture, change, community and connections in the workplace. He has shared his engaging message with business leaders and corporations worldwide including People Soft, Lockheed Martin, Fossil and GE. He’s also known for writing a true story for scoopers and poopers, The Dog Poop Initiative.

The last day for cancellations was August 10, 2010. Substitutions are accepted anytime prior to the start of the program at no additional cost. Simply fax event and contact information, listing the new participant and who they will be replacing. Cancellation fees do not apply for free or complimentary programs.