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Brown Bag Lunch & Learn

FREE! A regular six-week series to develop and increase your professional skills.

Cosponsored by Multnomah County Library and Portland Community College.

Listen to previous Brown Bag Lunch & Learns

Winter 2010 Series

January 14: Dream It, Plan It, Do It!

Speaker: Frank Mungeam

Learn where to get the courage to dream, how to take that first step, and what achievers do to overcome obstacles that stop others.
January 21: Global Concerns, Grassroots Solutions

Speakers: Toby Dittrich and Richard Breene

The creators of the groundbreaking Global Climate Change online PCC course will share stories from the trenches.
January 28: Conversation and Conflict

Speaker: Tsipora Dimant

Discover the roots of conflict and the mediation skills needed to find effective solutions. Learn how to have discussions that are balanced, direct and fair.
February 4: How to Get What You Mean, Not What You Say

Speaker: Steven Fulmer

Building a life is like building a house and the right tools make all the difference. Discover tools to achieve craftsmanship-quality success and happiness in your life.
February 11: How to Tell Your Story

Speaker: Nancy McDonald

Start with improv, add a dash of pathos, a pinch of standup, a bit of character and you have the path to shaping and communicating your story. Actor Nancy McDonald provides the tools in this fun and informative lecture.
February 18: Making a Difference

Speaker: Pamela Brown

Many of us are looking for a way to make a positive contribution to our world. Hear how speaker Pamela Brown works toward this goal and how you might incorporate her strategies for a meaningful life.