Well, here we are back home in Ontario after a terrific conference out west. Western folk sure know how to make you feel welcome!
As we were waiting for our luggage at the airport our driver said to us "Do you know this other fellow I am picking up?" I said who is that? He says, Julian Fantino!
Mr Fantino is the Associate Minister of Defence for Canada. So what personality style do you suppose he is? We had a chance to chat about Police services as I serve on a Police Services Board here in our community and he has an extensive police background. Needless to say I kept the conversation direct with little fluff...
Thank goodness for the personality knowledge that I was able to utilize. I enjoyed speaking with him and hearing his thoughts.
The conference was terrific with several hundred Fire Chiefs from across the country participating. We saw many familiar faces from our conferences attended in Toronto, North Bay, and Saskatchewan. It was a bit like old home week with some of the fellas.
Of course this group is comprised of a LOT of very high "D" and "C" styles. Sometimes you wonder if they are buying into the information. Well, at the end of talk, we had a HUGE number of participants come up to talk to us at our resource table about their situations and shared their thoughts. The response of the comment cards was over the top with excitement and enthusiasm.
Later that night we got to see yet another side of these local heroes when we went out to the ranch and saw a real life rodeo, complete with bull riding, western music and great food! This was a chance for many to just relax, let down their guard and party on...
So the next time you think you are having trouble with a "D" or "C" remember to give them to process and give their opinions and comments. It makes a huge difference.
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