Staff Development: No Prep, No Plan, No Problem
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Attitude Builders?
Attitude Builders' has three purposes:
1. Provide personal and professional development that anyone can afford.
2. Provide a convenient way for leaders to develop staff with no prep no plan and no problem.
3. Improve communication and relationships in the workplace

Who is Attitude Builders for?
Anyone who is committed to personal development and anyone who leads others. Leaders often understand the importance of developing the people and keeping attitudes in check. With that in mind, the Attitude Builders program was developed for the following

  • Small business owners, HR Directors, Sales Directors, Practice Managers, Leaders
  • Anyone responsible for employee development
  • Companies who want easy-to-use professional development
  • Anyone who wants to develop higher awareness and communication skills

What is the Subject Matter of the Program?
The programs delivered are designed with a universal application in mind. All programs are intended to offer new ideas, stimulate thinking, improve attitudes, engage employees and foster personal responsibility and teamwork. Subject matter includes all topics that would enhance workplace performance and personal effectiveness. See the A-La-Carte options or the 6-pack.

How are the Programs Delivered?
Each month you get the links to the program delivered to you. This helps with overwhelm, and serves as a reminder that it's probably time to start planning your next staff development.


What's the Best Way to Implement as a Training?
There are several ways to use Attitude Builders as a staff development program. You can simply devote one hour per month or per quarter, to listen together to a program and discuss.

1. Schedule a 60-90 minute meeting and invite your team.
2. Print off the learning guide and make copies
3. Invite the team to listen to the audio and pass out the learning guides
4. Hold a short discussion to invite participation


How Long Are the Programs?
The programs are 40-60 minutes unless otherwise stated. This allows you to stay on schedule, provide consistent personal development or staff development with no prep, no plan, and no problem.


Why Did You Develop Attitude Builders?
Nothing changes until the thinking changes. When people know better, they "do" better. The most beneficial thing you can provide for yourself or for another is personal development. All of us are influenced by the books we read, the people we meet and the travels we take.

Each positive change creates a ripple effect that reaches into other aspects of life. People become more respectful at work and this creates higher job satisfaction, higher productivity. This attitude shift ripples into increased customer service.  Finally, happier people make for a better world. It's all about attitude.

In addition, research shows that camaraderie and enriching conversations enhances teamwork.

Marlene Chism is a speaker, and the author of
Stop Workplace Drama.

Marlene works with leaders who want to run their office with "no complaints, no excuses, and no regrets."

Marlene has a masters degree in HR Development from Webster University and she is  the author of "Success is a Given: Reading the Signs While Reinventing Your Life."

For more information about Marlene Chism go to www.marlenechism.com