Communication (Leveraging your style) by Lourdes Coss

2024 CAPPO Conference

Workshop, Monday January 22, 10:45 am to 11:45 am

Communication (Leveraging your style) by Lourdes Coss

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Description:

We are all different. People who understand how to navigate those differences gain an advantage in communication and relationships.? In this workshop, participants will gain insight on those differences and how to approach communication effectively, develop better relationships, and increase their influence.

Objectives:

·?????? Gain awareness of your own tendencies and how they differ from others.

·?????? Learn how to approach different personalities to increase your influence.

·?????? Leverage your strengths to improve your communication.

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Biography:

Lourdes Coss is a transformational leader with a 27-year career in government procurement. She held Chief Procurement Officer and senior executive positions at some of the largest local government agencies in the US (City of Chicago, Cook County, City of Houston, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and the Public Building Commission of Chicago). Lourdes is the author of “Procurement Methods: Effective Techniques”; a certified John Maxwell Team coach, speaker, and trainer; a Behavioral Consultant; a Licensed Brain Trainer; a certified Neuro-encoding Specialist; and a Cialdini Certified Consultant. She is currently the Principal Owner of M. L. Coss and Associates, LLC. Lourdes has been recognized for her value-centered leadership and as a one of the “Top 50 Global Influencers and Thought Leaders in Procurement”.