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Putting Off “The Talk” With Your Under Performer? How to Have Them Step Up or Step Out! (Hybrid)

You no longer have the time (or the desire) to wait for them to “figure it out”…BLURG! You KNOW it is time for that tough conversation but you’re not quite sure what to say. Join Talmar Anderson, CEO and Founder of Boss Actions, as “The Boss Muse” herself shares a strategy to ensure your one-on-one meeting with your underperformer gets you the results you are looking for – without hurting anyone’s feelings!
• Get clear on what you and your business need from this talk.
• Learn exactly what to say ( and NOT say) to get what you need and want from your employee!
• Discover best practices to get the outcome you want for your business WITHOUT worrying about being “mean”!
About Our Speaker:
Powerful, thought-provoking, and personable, Talmar Anderson, “The Boss Muse,” is an expert at teaching business owners and entrepreneurs how to stop making the same hiring mistakes over and over again, step confidently into that Boss role and finally build a kick-ass team so that they can grow their business without running themselves into the ground. As CEO & Founder of Boss Actions, her mission is to teach you that it does NOT have to be so hard to build, lead and celebrate with your dream team.
She is a published author, has been featured on AppleTV, Roku and more, and is a sought-after speaker. As the creator of Bossification – the ground-breaking program that delivers step-by-step processes and insights on HOW to hire, manage and step fully into your thriving Boss role – Talmar knows how to create dramatic shifts in your perspective on what it means to be the boss of your businesses.
Honored to be selected as a 2020 Premier Success Coach for the 500,000 plus membership of the international organization eWomen Network, Talmar served as the 2017-2019 Chair for the George Mason University School of Business Women In Business Initiative Advisory Board. Clients are established business owners with teams of 2-20 that are ready to learn how to grow a team that can be trusted to deliver results.  Boss Actions’ clients experience the “life-changing” insights that offer the results of time and money that impact not just their businesses but their personal lives as well. Talmar’s historical success in speaking at conferences enhance both the positive spirit and the delivery of immediately usable insight and “how to” for each attendee. Not about “cracking the whip”, Talmar’s direct approach is relatable, creates real results, and is instantly beloved by audiences at large.

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Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support: Series Silver Sponsors Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and MillerMusmar, CPAs.

The INCspire Education Foundation is proud to present the Business Education Series (BES). Chamber member professionals, INCspire, and Chamber staff offer ongoing workshops in their areas of expertise to our members as well as the general business community. These workshops are designed to support business growth and cover a variety of topics!

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Event Date July, 29

Event Time 12:15am - 2:00am

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