There are a lot of people in the D.C. Metro area who have been exposed to Polarity™ Thinking, a theory, process, and assessment tool developed by Barry Johnson, PhD of Polarity Management Associates, Inc. This Meet-up is one of many efforts to develop the community of Polarity Thinkers to: 1) learn more about generative value pairs we call "polarities," 2) share information about what's happening in the broader Polarity™ Thinking community, 3) share ways Polarity Thinkers in the area are using t …

Town Center Talkers is an established Toastmasters club in Germantown, MD. TCT is for anyone who wants to improve their public speaking skills and leadership skills. It's a peer group, so we're all in the same boat. Let the Toastmasters manuals step you through the various skills needed to become a successful speaker and leader in your job or community. The opportunity to practice in a non-threatening environment will help you to build confidence, and constructive feedback from your peers to …

Toastmasters International is a non-profit organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking abilities through local club meetings, training seminars and speech contests. Toastmasters International includes more than 199,000 men and women in more than 9,300 clubs in more than 70 countries. Experienced professionals and beginning speakers alike can benefit from our practical, face-to-face learning program. Whether you're speaking to the board of dir …

Whether you're a professional, student, stay-at-home parent, or retiree ... Toastmasters is the best way to improve your communication and leadership skills - lose the fear of public speaking (really!) - learn skills to be more successful - become a better listener - improve your English or accent - easily lead teams and conduct meetings. You'll comfortably give and receive constructive evaluation. You already have some or all of these skills. In Toastmasters, you will enhance these skills. Gues …

… Rotaract is committed to service and leadership. Rotaract is international as we are in over 160 countries around the world. Our club consists of meetings, social events, fundraisers, service projects - - a recipe for meeting new people, making new friends and making a difference. Join our meetup group to have an impact in the Washington, DC area, meet new people and have a great time. Everyone is welcome, so come and check us out!

… Explore leadership and government culture change. 4. Build professional community. 5. Collaborate and network over drinks, coffee or dinner. This group is particularly geared toward experienced professionals who have struggled to transition government departments or offices to be more transparent, participatory with citizens or collaborative within government, as defined by the principles set forth by President Obama's Open Government Initiative. Please feel free to suggest ideas for venues, …

This group is to help the frustrated corporate manager and director thrive in an unchanged environment and create their own approach to manage and lead differently. I have worked in an interesting environment for 5 years and created my own success and accomplishments, as well as goals. I want to help others not just tolerate their space but succeed in their environment. Not everyone can leave and start a business or go get a job tomorrow. Sometimes you have to stay and it needs to be more …

Coaching is powerful: - It changes the game and how we play it. - Coaching challenges us to be our best and eliminates the excuses and circumstances that get in our way. This meet-up is ideal for anyone considering becoming a coach, one of the fastest growing fields out there. Coaching is a wonderful job and all of the coaches at this event were trained by Accomplishment Coaching, the finest coaches' training program in the world. Get a chance to see the results of that training in person and th …

This Washington DC group is for everyone interested in Web Design, Graphics, Software Development as well as in networking, building online businesses and achieving one's Big Dream. Sometimes only a few web designer show up, therefore, we collaborate with similar groups which will meet at this same event for more new contacts, better networking, fun and mutual support. We appreciate the awesome leadership of Jonathan Perrelli, Adam Z and others at thefort.vc and foster.ly to facilitate entrepren …

… Accomplishment Coaching is an ontological coaches training and leadership program. Ontology is the study of being. We're always looking at how we're being and the difference that will make in what we are doing, what we create and how effective we are in our commitments. For those of you familiar with Landmark Education, you'll find some familiarity with the concepts. Our goal is to have these tools and distinctions support people life-long, on an everyday basis, and to help create the best …

… There are unusual once in a life time leadership opportunities for collaborative marketing consulting joint ventures....we are looking for the right marketing professionals and interns to join the collaboration. We look forward to meet you, please introducing yourself to the organizers and others! . Please mark your calendar to attend if you are interested in building a powerful marketing outreach team to develop new business or fundraising for charity, exchange ideas for creative marketing and …

… Robert Leigh Pruitt, II has provided leadership training and program development, motivational speaking, and spiritual life coaching throughout the United States, the U. K., Ireland, India, Africa, China, Peru, Cambodia and the Virgin Islands. Robert’s client family includes: Operation Smile, Inc., The National Student Leadership Conference, The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy, Maryland’s Department of Juvenile Services. Currently, Rober …

ABOUT US YBHP is an organization established to bring together practicing young healthcare professionals in the DMV area. Established March 26, 2012, this organization strives to be an avenue for professional development, social development, and community development. As under-represented minorities in the health care professions, our goal is to put a visible face on the collective and serve as a source of inspiration for our fellow brethren and also others, both domestically and internationally …

… Meet people of all backgrounds interested in China, Chinatown, Chinese Americans, personal, economic, spiritual, community development and building ONE CITY!  WHERE: At the Burma Restaurant, 740 6th St. NW, 2nd floor, DC, from 12:30PM to 2:30PM. Location is one block from Gallery Place Chinatown Metro station, red, yellow and green lines. Take Chinatown exit, 7 and H Streets NW, DC 20001.  WHEN: 3rd Sunday of each month in 2012. Celebrate and help to implement the new DC Chinatown Cultural Devel …