Rick Brinkman,Dealing w. Meetings

In the first half, Patricia interviews Dr. Rick Brinkman, best selling author and professional keynote speaker on Conscious Communication® expertise. He discusses his new book, Dealing With Meetings You Can't Stand, where he provides key insights into the human behaviors that lead to unsuccessful meetings, along with psychologically-based tactics for addressing them. Filled with helpful checklists and change-making strategies, Brinkman's book will turn the most boring conference room into a fast-moving model of efficiency, energy, and enthusiasm. In the second half Patricia interviews Barbara Aliprantis, an award-winning storyteller, nationally known for performing and producing storytelling events in voice and/or sign language. She discusses her repertoire of stories including her immigrant childhood and her adult life in the bustling multiethnic borough of Queens, anecdotes culled from more than 30 years of experience working with linguistically diverse groups of all ages.