The Power of One: Influencing Others

Description:

According to the Association for Talent Development, other than being someone’s immediate supervisor, the department of Human Resources has the second most influence on employees within an organization.  The power to change or affect someone’s thinking or behavior without having direct authority can be a daunting responsibility.  Join us as Dewey Thompson, director of Missouri Training Institute shares ways to increase your influence with others by building your credibility and identifying the behaviors you need to demonstrate to earn others’ trust and respect in order to help shape the thoughts and actions of others.

Bio:

Dewey Thompson is director of the Missouri Training Institute, a partnership between the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business and MU Extension. He started his career as the training coordinator for a local bank, providing orientation and training services for new employees and coaching staff on strategic organizational changes. He later became an independent contractor providing consultation and training services to the workforce development system at federal, state, and local levels. Most of his work centers around making people more comfortable with the rapid changes occurring in the workplace and helping staff realize their full potential. He has trained thousands of public and private sector professionals across the country on change, leadership, management, coaching, teambuilding, customer service, and building effective workplace environments. He served as the lead facilitator for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Workforce Excellence Network and is on the Central Missouri Workforce Investment Board. Dewey holds a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from MU and certifications in True Colors and CliftonStrengths.