Keynotes & Presentation Topics - Craig

“My Heroes Have Always Worn Hairnets” – (Vision/Purpose/Self-Esteem) Target Audience All USDA Prof. Standards – 3440/ 4140
Have you ever said to yourself, “Self … am I really making a difference in what I do every single day?” Are you frustrated with yourself because you talked yourself out of putting in for that promotion or even living your dream? Don’t feel silly, you are not alone! This dynamic fun-packed program will help you revitalize your interest in one of the most important jobs in the world, being a child nutrition professional. You will be amazed at just how simple it is to be a true hero and change your life forever.

“How To Toot Your Own Horn Without Blowin’ It!” – (Leadership /Communication/Marketing) Target Audience: Directors/ Supervisors/ Managers USDA Prof. Standards – 3440/ 3450
Imagine what it would be like to handle those things in your life that really tick you off? You know, those things that keep you awake at night and stress you out. This powerful session will show you how and what it takes to be more confident, happy, motivated and laser-focused. It will help you create new relationships and how to strengthen existing ones. 

“Are You Twenty Feet Tall And Bulletproof?”– (Effective Leadership/Change Management) –
Target Audience All USDA Prof. Standards - 3410
Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound … faster than a locomotive? I bet some days that is what you feel like you must be able to do, don’t you? Or, what about living a life without fear or compromise? Are you frustrated with your- self because you know what you want and see what you want but just can’t grasp it? Don’t feel silly, you’re not alone because most people are asking these same questions about their lives too! 

“How to Handle Conflict With a Touch of Courage”- (Conflict Resolution/Communication)
Target Audience Director/Supervisor/Manager
USDA Prof. Standards – 3440/3450
Conflict resolution … as a child nutrition leader you must deal with it whether you want to or not. And for most of you it is a big part of your job. What would you give to be able to handle conflict with ease and comfort? Imagine if you discovered that there is a secret language of influence and persuasion, and that there truly are some ‘magic words’ that can unlock the inner minds of people in conflict.

“Top Ten Signs of Child Nutrition Burnout” – (Stress Management for Work & Home) – Target Audience All USDA Prof. Standards – 3450
Are you burned up . . . close to flaming out . . . or glowing bright? Believe it or not for most of us fall into one of the first two categories. In today’s fast paced nonstop world of work and home life you barely get a chance to breathe let alone think about how to keep your employees and family motivated to work at their highest potential and to be more productive. You won’t want to miss out on learning what the top ten stressors are so you can avoid them. 

“When Generations Collide – How to Avoid The Big Bang!” (Employee Management/ Communication)
Target Audience: Directors/ Supervisors/Managers
USDA Prof. Standards – 3440
Do you have a kitchen that feels like a battle zone? Are your employees at each other’s throats? Do you employees look at you like you are from another planet when you ask them to do something? Guess what, you are not alone because CN leaders think that it might be poor communication or lack of conflict resolution skills. This program is not about any of that, it is about how to navigate the mine fields of working with a multigenerational workforce. 

“My Hamburger is Cold … What Are YOU Going to Do About It?” (Customer Service/ Communication)
Target Audience: Directors/Supervisors/Mangers/ Hourly Staff USDA Prof. Standards – 3210/ 3350/ 3440/ 4120/ 4150/ 4160
Customer complaints … we all have them, but do all your employees know how to diplomatically handle them? Ever wonder why you are losing customers? In today’s fight to stay afloat with your CN program, it takes a lot more than controlling food costs, labor and HACCP. The simple fact is that if you can’t keep participation up and your employees and customers happy, you will not survive!

“Be A Coach … Not A BOSS!” – (Mentoring/Staff Development/Motivation) Target Audience: All
USDA Prof. Standards – 3210/ 3440
Why is being a coach better than being a boss? What is the importance of treating employees like players? Is the secret to success in your CN program really coaching? This fascinating program will show you why being a coach at work is better than being a boss. Learn how to bring an employee from where they are to where you both want them to be. Learn some simple strategies to make your work team want to work together and win the championship for school nutrition.

Connect with Craig!

Phone: (480) 203-6835

Email Address: craig@craigweidel.com

CRAIG WEIDEL, SNS, MHt., MNLP.

speaker |  consultant |  trainer | author

Making life-changing transformations one message at a time!