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• The Influence of You - Understanding the Power Behind Communication that Connects

  • When
    August 05, 2025
  •  
    11:50 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Avalon Events Center OR Virtual
  • Spaces left
    18

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  The Influence of You - Understanding the Power Behind Communication that Connects

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  Tuesday, August 5th | 11:50 AM - 1:00 PM

  Presented: Avalon Events Center OR Virtual

  Speaker: Paula Graner

  Program Summary

  Amplify your communication performance and strengthen your ability to connect with others while addressing what is holding you back from reaching the next level. By understanding effective communication through body language, you can influence others and create an instant connection. Developing your unique body language will make you more confident, credible and charismatic.
  

  Takeaways

  • Learn how to leverage communication skills and body language for positive influence.
  • Develop your unique body language that will make you more confident.
  • Connection strategies that actually work.
  • Establishing or improving relationships through communication and body language skills.

  About the Speaker

  Paula Graner shares her passion to make life “just a little better” for every person she encounters. Paula creates training programs specific for the needs of today’s business environment.

  She recognizes effective communication in all aspects of work is the fundamental skills needed for companies and organizations to thrive.

  Paula identifies “trending topics” in today’s business climate and recently she has worked with businesses across the region delivery training on Crucial Conversations, The Influence of You – Understanding the Power Behind Communication that Connects and Knowing and Understanding your Communication Style to Enhance Your Connection and Performance.

  Menu

  Chicken Supreme - Green beans Almondine

  Recertification Credits

  This presentation is pending approval for:

  • 1.0 SHRM Credit

  • 1.0 HRCI Credit

  
  

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• FMHRA Member Social - August 7th

  • When
    August 07, 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Suite Shots, 3400 James Wy S, Fargo, ND 58104

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  Get ready to tee off some fun because the FMHRA Board of Directors is excited to invite you to our upcoming Member Social — and you're not going to want to miss it!

  When: Thursday, August 7th
  Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  Where: Suite Shots, Rooftop Terrace

  Join us for an evening of good company, great drinks, tasty appetizers, and a little friendly competition at the driving range! Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just looking to try something new, everyone is welcome — and feel free to bring a friend or two who might be interested in joining FMHRA.

  A free drink ticket will be provided at this free event and it’s the perfect chance to connect, unwind, and maybe even improve your swing!

  Make sure to RSVP so we can save a spot for you.

  Looking forward to seeing you there for some fun in the sun (or at least some fun under the lights)!

  Thank you and we can’t wait to see you!

  
  

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• Facing Resistance From Above: A Case Study From Maryland

  • When
    August 19, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    Zoom Virtual Meeting
  • Spaces left
    245

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  Facing Resistance From Above: A Case Study From Maryland

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  Tuesday, August 19th at 8:30 am, presented via Zoom.

  Speaker: R. Scott Oswald, Managing Principal

  Program Summary & Key Takeaways:

  As an HR professional, you know how to protect your company and its employees. But do you know how to protect yourself? Join Scott Oswald, an accomplished employment lawyer, for this webinar discussing potential job actions and retaliation against HR professionals – all through the lens of a fellow SHRM member who went to trial against his former employer.

  At the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  • Learn how to internally handle conflict between what is legally and morally right and what upper management asks them to do
  • Learn how to stand up to upper management in the event that HR is being pressured to engage in unlawful acts or otherwise violate company policy
  • Be able to identify retaliation and possible steps to fight against it
  • Know possible consequences if they choose to obey upper management and ignore company policy or the law

  About the Speaker:

  Scott Oswald, managing principal at The Employment Law Group, is an accomplished trial lawyer who has brought 40+ trials to verdict and recovered more than $300 million for his clients, in cases ranging from wrongful termination to employer fraud. Mr. Oswald litigates employment lawsuits nationwide, with a focus on whistleblower matters. He has spoken up for workers before federal agencies and on Capitol Hill and has broken new ground in whistleblower law. Mr. Oswald is also a member of SHRM.
  
  This session is pending approval for the following:

  • 1.0 SHRM PDC
  • 1.0 HRCI Credit

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