Program: The Manchester-by-the-Sea Cultural Council in partnership with the MBTS Public Library has launched the Distinguished Speaker Series, featuring individuals with new knowledge and inspiration to share with the community. The 4^th session will feature Chuck Wisner a leadership coach, consultant and the author of The Art of Conscious Conversations: Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact. 
 
Speaker Topic: "The Art of Conscious Conversations: Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact".
 
Date and Time: THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 5:30—6:30 PM
Location: Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library
Contact: MCC Chair: Diane Kilgore at dianekil@cs.com,  or MBTS Public Library: Maddy Willwerth at mwillwerth@manchesterpl.org.
Telephone:  Diane Kilgore 978-239-2720. MBTS Library 978-526-2000
Reservations: 04/18/2024 | MBTS Cultural Council Presents: Author Chuck Wisner | Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library (assabetinteractive.com)
 
Description of program, topic, and author:
In his book, “The Art of Conscious Conversations: Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact", long-time leadership coach and consultant, Chuck Wisner, provides sage insight for more self-awareness such as:

• How to let go of deeply held beliefs and conversational patterns.
• How to become more conscious of internal dialogues, word choice, and interactions, and their intended or unintended consequences.
• How to develop better, effective, successful conversations to improve relationships at home, out on the town, or in the office. 

About the Author: Chuck Wisner is a highly sought-after thinker, coach, and teacher in the areas of organizational strategy, human dynamics, and leadership communication excellence. He has spent twenty-five years as a business and personal consultant and a trusted advisor to leaders in high-profile companies across industries. His methods are anchored in years of leading-edge research, theoretical development, and the practical application of the foundations of conversations.

Chuck is currently working as an advisor with leaders and their teams at Ford, DTE Energy, and Tesla (all Fortune 200 companies). His client list has included Google, Apple, Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Business School, Toyota, General Motors, Shell, and Chrysler Motor Company.

Chuck lives in New England with his wife, Kata, an artist. They have two sons, who are living their creative dreams in New York City.

All lectures are free and located at:

Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Due to space limitations at the library, reservations are requested for the contingency plan of relocating the event to Crowell Chapel. Those with reservations will be informed of last-minute changes of venue.

Reservations: 04/18/2024 | MBTS Cultural Council Presents: Author Chuck Wisner | Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library (assabetinteractive.com)

Manchester-by-the-Sea Cultural Council Members:

Diane Kilgore, Chair, Karen Dolan, Secretary, Amy S. Carlin, Christiane Munkholm, and Marion Powers.

MBTS Library Representatives: Crystal Condcakes and Maddy Willwerth.

The Manchester Cultural Council is a community initiative in partnership with the Mass Cultural Council working to elevate our rich cultural life in Manchester-By-The-Sea. Connect with them on Facebook.

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The final speaker in the winter/spring session:

Ron Skates, Former CEO of Data General

THURSDAY, MAY 16, 5:30—6:30 PM

In addition to leading Data General Corporation, Mr. Skates has served as director of several corporations, including the Cabot Industrial Trust, Cabot Microelectronics Corp., Courier Corp., Eastern Bank, Gilbane Inc., Joy Technology Corp., Raytheon Co., and State Street Corp, as well as serving on many civic organizations.