Whether you are a volunteer, staff or board member, this workshop will present an overview of Emotional Intelligence, an awareness of “toxic” behaviors that impact motivation and performance and techniques you can use immediately to create a more positive environment.

You will take away:
1. Three ways to structure communication so individuals feel included, respected and more connected
2. Techniques for facilitating the negatives into a more positive problem solving approach
3. A script for improving optimism – an emotional intelligence tool
4. Creative ways to thank and celebrate individuals so people feel valued and appreciated

Marge Smith

Marge Smith is a Nonprofit Consultant and Founder & Chair of Princeton Community Works.

Marge brings great expertise in working with nonprofits. Having served in multiple roles — executive director, board president, nonprofit consultant, and volunteer. She has had numerous opportunities to develop ways to motivate individuals and groups. She currently teaches Nonprofit Management and Emotional Intelligence at Mercer County Community College (MCCC), runs board retreats and/or workshops for volunteers and staff, and is the founder and chair of Princeton Community Works. She is a board member of CASA of Burlington/Mercer County, the Princeton Rotary Club, and the Princeton YWCA Friends. She is totally committed to enabling individuals and groups to gain the skills necessary to accomplish their goals and thus enhance our communities.