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Strengthen Your Communication, Strengthen Your Impact

The LEAD Yourself Communication Series offers practical strategies to help you connect with clarity and confidence.

November 13, 2025 by Jason N. Coons

Communication isn’t just a leadership skill—it’s the foundation of every strong relationship. Our LEAD Yourself Communication Series will help you sharpen your voice, listen with purpose, and gain the confidence to connect and collaborate—both at work and in life.

Featured Communication workshops this fall:

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Teamwork: Unlocking Team Success – LEAD Yourself

In today’s dynamic world, thriving in teams isn’t just about working together—it’s about truly connecting, valuing diverse perspectives, and maximizing everyone’s potential. Whether you’re a leader or a team member, this interactive workshop empowers you with the skills to build high-performing, cohesive groups that deliver results. Through engaging activities and actionable insights, you’ll explore how to foster collaboration, embrace individual strengths, and create an environment where everyone thrives. – Facilitated by Gloria Galanes

  • Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Pummill 201

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Communication Basics – LEAD Yourself

Every problem in the workplace may not stem from poor communication—but poor communication is the root of enough problems that it’s worth talking about! What, exactly, is communication? What is the difference between verbal and nonverbal communication, and why is nonverbal communication so important? What can go wrong when two people attempt to communicate? What can you do to be a more effective communicator?  These topics will be the focus of this informative workshop. – Facilitated by Gloria Galanes

  • Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Pummill 201

Maroon and sky blue training badge MSU LEAD Lead YourselfEffective Listening – LEAD Yourself

Good listeners have deeper, stronger, and better relationships at work, at home, and with friends. This workshop will explain why listening is important, help you figure out what type of listener you are, and teach you the necessary skills to become a more effective listener. – Facilitated by Gloria Galanes

  • Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Pummill 201

Other LEAD Yourself workshops this fall:

 

MSU Spotlight: Telecom Invoicing – LEAD Yourself

  • Mon, Nov 17; 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Telecom Center Training Room 152 (Blair Shannon)
  • Facilitator: Angie Cockrum

 

Sponsored by Organizational and Talent Development

To register for LEAD Yourself courses:

MyMissouriState > Learning and Development Card > My Learning Connection.

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Then search for the course, view details, and request to be registered.

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Please contact HRLearning@missouristate.edu with questions.


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