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Sylvia Lafair PhD wins SEVENTH AWARD for Leadership Book “Don’t Bring It to Work”
White Haven, Pa. March 23, 2012 – Another award for Dr. Sylvia Lafair, President of Creative Energy Options (CEOinc) with her important book “Don’t Bring It to Work” (Jossey Bass).
The seventh award is from the London Book Festival, an annual competition celebrating books receiving recognition from this international publishing capital.
“I am thrilled that my book is being honored. Knowing the competition was strong and my book continues to be a resource for understanding the core of business relationships means a lot to me” said Lafair who speaks frequently about leadership development and communications at corporate and association conferences. Read Entire Article Here
Influential Speaker and Author Sylvia Lafair Wins Spot in Top 20 Business Books for Emerging Leaders and New Managers
White Haven Pa. December 19, 2011 — They call her Dr. Transformation. While Sylvia Lafair PhD, president of Creative Energy Options (www.sylvialafair.com) and author of award winning book “Don’t Bring It to Work” (ISBN 978-0470404362 Jossey Bass Publishers) knows the biggest and most costly problems in the work environment today are conflict and related stress. She also knows that once leaders and managers learn to observe, understand, and transform what pushes their buttons, they can help all employees overcome the distractions of arguing and disputes – and as a dynamic speaker she shares her insights with audiences around the world.
Lafair, who started her career as a family therapist, saw the shocking similarity between how we behave in our original organization, the family, and how we bring the patterns we learned as children right into the workplace. Today she reveals the results of her more than 30 years of research to employers and employees at her speaking events.
Her instantly engaging manner and skill as a storyteller puts everyone on the edge of their seats as they quickly see how to target and transform ingrained behavior patterns that block productivity and success. Her simple and powerful OUT Technique™ gives a road map to getting along, rather than getting mad or getting even with annoying co-workers.
“Over the last three decades I have spent time figuring out why it is so hard to get along in day-to-day relationships. I’ve studied the habits of those who derail success and those who have the ability to make positive change happen. I discovered a main ingredient that makes the difference. When you learn how to connect the dots between how you responded to upsets as a child and how these patterns show up in present work situations, you are then the master of your reactions.”
Dr. Lafair’s methods to TARGET and TRANSFORM workplace patterns continue to create a buzz. Her book, already winner of three business book awards, has now been honored as one of the top 20 for emerging leaders and her Total Leadership Connections Program will begin its 50th anniversary session in March (www.ceoptions.com) and her leadership programs and consulting won a place in the top leadership organizations from the prestigious Leadership Excellence Institute.
“Sylvia is a motivating speaker and her capacity to TARGET and TRANSFORM patterns is exactly what the world needs now to power workplace productivity and spark success” said Yvonne Cangalosi, Senior Vice President of Spex Certiprep, a scientific instrument company whose team has recently participated in one of Dr. Lafair’ s seminars.
About Creative Energy Options and Dr. Lafair
Creative Energy Options was founded in 1985 with the purpose of helping individuals, families, and organizations overcome the stress of conflict and find more positive ways of relating. The concepts of targeting and transforming ingrained patterns that get in the way of success are universal and are used in companies around the world. To learn more or book Sylvia Lafair for a speaking engagement visit www.sylvialafair.com or email Lafair at sylvia@ceoptions,.com
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570 636 3858
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Do It Differently in 2012 –Company President Reveals New Version of GUTSY WOMEN WEEKEND RETREAT
December 26, 2011 – White Haven, PA
There is a huge demand for women’s leadership programs that go beyond motivational seminars to the heart of how women can be change agents in today’s competitive work setting.
The GUTSY WOMEN WEEKEND RETREAT offers answers to start the New Year with new perspectives. It will roll out in 8 U.S. cities in 2012, including San Diego, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Manhattan hosted by women leaders and facilitated by Sylvia Lafair PhD, President of Creative Energy Options (CEOinc).
The primary focus of the program encourages women in business to TARGET and TRANSFORM ingrained workplace behavior patterns to increase success.
Stress, time constraints, and the constant struggle for work-life balance often leave women overwhelmed and frustrated. Recognizing these challenges for female managers, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs, Dr. Lafair began to study the different ways women leaders respond and communicate.
“You should invest in this program because it will give you new insights” said Jennifer Gottschling, from Boston. “I did and it helped me observe my pattern of being a pleaser, one that I was quickly able to transform to be a truth-teller. When I returned to the office, there was a major difference in how I put some boundaries around my workload and surprisingly found everyone on my team began to work together differently. It was more than I ever thought possible.”
GUTSY women learn that self-care is NOT selfish-care; being self-aware is a must; and being pattern-aware is the NEWEST and EDGIEST way to become “conflict competent” in relationships both at work and at home.
Sylvia Lafair PhD, award winning author, business leadership expert, and executive coach created this inspiring program based on her newest book “GUTSY: How Women Leaders Make Change” to be released January, 2012. The Friday evening through Sunday noon retreat has now been requested around the country. The next event will be held at The Country Place Retreat and Conference Center, in Pennsylvania, February 3 – 5, 2012.
“I believe this is a major breakthrough era for women leaders and I am dedicating most of my time to offer the powerful tools and tips I have gathered together for all working women.” With her usual GUTSY GUSTO she added, “The knowledge is here to observe, understand, and transform behaviors that till now have kept us locked in wasteful conflict and various versions of “the gotcha game”. The time for all women to be heard more effectively is NOW.”
Attendees at the highly successful event describe the week-end as “amazing, empowering, and energizing”. Each attendee leaves with a GUTSY Action Plan for making a difference in their own lives and paying it forward to others.
“GUTSY hits the spot. It’s what every business woman, actually every woman needs now. In one weekend I was able to rethink, reclaim, and reinvent my priorities for work and home. In just ONE weekend! Get your gear together and get to GUTSY. You will thank Sylvia and her team forever and ever”. Joanne LaMarca, TV Producer, New York
Registration to participate are now being accepted, please contact Rebecca@ceoptions.com to register.
The next GUTSY WOMEN WEEKEND RETREAT is February 3-5, 2012 in Pennsylvania. For a brochure and registration materials please call 570-636-3858 or email Rebecca@ceoptions.com or visit www.sylvialafair.com
CEO is an international company dedicated to elevating leadership skills and enhancing team collaboration in corporations, family firms, and entrepreneurial endeavors. www.ceoptions.com
“Don’t Bring It to Work” published by Jossey Bass and written by Sylvia Lafair, PhD, President of Creative Energy Option, Inc.,(CEO), won a third book award from the New York Book Festival. This annual competition celebrates books deserving greater recognition from the world publishing capital. The judging is a multifaceted process going through several tiers of evaluation “I’m honored to have been acknowledged knowing the competition was strong and I’m proud to be recognized with such a distinguished group of authors,” said Lafair. Her award winning book “Don’t Bring It to Work” has been ranked in the top of Amazon’s Best Selling Workplace books.Read Entire Article Here
Business Leadership Expert Hosts “GUTSY WOMEN” Leadership Program
June 6, 2011 – White Haven, PA
Sylvia Lafair PhD, award winning author of “Don’t Bring It to Work” and President of Creative Energy Options (CEO, Inc.) will host the powerful GUTSY WOMEN Week-end Retreat August 5-7 at her corporate training facility, The Country Place in Pa.
This program shines the spotlight on what women want and need in today’s ever changing world. With her years of executive coaching and research Dr. Lafair puts things in perspective “That old battle of the sexes still lives. What is great is that now we know it really is all in our heads! Yet, learning how to communicate based on our brain differences turn that battle to be understood into a powerful partnership.”
GUTSY Women Leaders Make Change
White Haven, PA -May 23, 2011
In honor of Women’s Health Month and International Women’s Day, Sylvia Lafair PhD, is doing a double launch of her newest book “GUTSY! How Women Leaders Make Change” and her “GUTSY Women Week-End Retreat” May 20-22. The new event will be held at her corporate training facility, The Country Place in Northeastern Pa. Women, at the forefront of business, are making positive changes happen every day in every way by redefining leadership, and Dr. Lafair is here to give the short cuts to amazing success.
How to be Calm, Comfortable, and Relaxed during a Speech or Presentation
White Haven, PA, – January 26, 2011
Results First Training, Inc. and Creative Energy Options, Inc. are teaming up to offer a new workshop to improve your presentations skills. Whether you’re making your first big keynote address, presenting a new concept to your boss, or making a sales presentation, this workshop from business and communication experts will give you the confidence and skill needed to be calm, comfortable, and relaxed during your speeches and presentations.
Business Leadership Expert to Host Women’s Leadership Program.
White Haven, PA – January 6, 2011
Sylvia Lafair, PhD, award winning author of “Don’t Bring It to Work” and President of Creative Energy Options, Inc.(CEO) will host the popular WELL, “Women Executive Leadership Learning” program. The two-day event, “REINVENT YOURSELF”, will focus on determining what it means to be a female leader in today’s world. This workshop puts the spotlight on what women leaders want and need in today’s complex world. The session will be held at The Country Place Retreat and Conference Center located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Pre-registration is suggested. The session begins at11:00am on Wednesday, March 2nd and will conclude at 4:00pm on Thursday, March 3rd.
Build and Give Team Building Helps Kids and Teams
White Haven, PA – October 14, 2010
The staff of Attalus Capital, a Philadelphia based investment management firm, recently participated in “Build and Give”, a unique team building event facilitated by Mary Jane Saras, Vice President of Leadership Development for Creative Energy Options, Inc., a consulting firm focused on optimizing workplace relationships.
Business Leadership Expert and Keynote Speaker Sylvia Lafair Wins Prestigious Book Award
White Haven, PA -September 21, 2010
“Don’t Bring It to Work” published by Jossey Bass and written by Sylvia Lafair, PhD, President of Creative Energy Options, Inc.,(CEO), has recently been named “Best Book” from Nautilus Books in the Business and Leadership Category. The book was featured at the Book Expo in New York City. The judging is a multifaceted process going through several tiers of evaluation. Judges include editors, college professors, writers and publishers.
