Finding and Communicating Hope during Challenging Times
Understanding what people need to feel hopeful and focus on the future
A global pandemic, mask and vaccine mandates, DEI initiatives, changing curriculum, book challenges, school board elections, vouchers, culture wars … the list of hot button issues goes on and on. It is enough to make even a happy clown turn their smile upside down. There is no end of self-help books, mindful meditation apps and TED talks that we can access for support. But how do you stay positive and communicate hope to your stakeholders when you feel defeated and exhausted? This session will engage participants in understanding why communicating hope is essential and share strategies for effectively doing so by pulling from positive psychologist Charles R Snyder, as well as bestselling authors and speakers Breńe Brown and James Clear. Learn how to maintain your sanity and find hope when everything seems to be working against you and communicate those messages to your stakeholders.
