He emphasized the importance
of knowing your limits and
pacing yourself accordingly,
rearranging your priorities,
and rotating your values.
The afternoon began with a
general information session about
ARTA, followed by a scenic walk
to the Bow River organized by the
ARTA Wellness Committee, and
a ‘wine and cheese’ sponsored
by ARTA travel partners Collette
Travel and Trip Merchant.
The retreat pièce de résistance
was the evening social. The
Edinburgh Castle conference
room was transformed for the
semi-formal event that featured
a sumptuous prime rib dinner,
presentation of pins to ARTA
members based on years of active
involvement in the assocation,
and a brief depiction of ARTA
achievements since its inception
in 1963.
On the second morning, Gregor
Jeffrey, an international defence
sector consultant, emphasized
that to communicate
with influence one
must understand the
specific needs of each
member involved in the
meeting, conference
call, or presentation.
He uses an innovative,
neuroscience-based
approach to effectively
deliver the right
information at the right
moment to engage all
Peter Legge
analytical, conceptual, social,
and structural thinkers in
his audience.
Rounding out the morning,
media publishing magnate
Peter Legge encouraged retreat
participants to use their distinct
life experiences to achieve
success in their remaining years
in his motivational presentation,
“Make Your Life a Masterpiece.”
He asserted that everyone is
born with the seeds of greatness;
how to nurture them is up to
each individual.
After lunch and words of
farewell, participants departed
for various parts of the
province and the Okanagan
region in British Columbia
with a greater appreciation
for and understanding of how
innovative leadership is fostered,
effective communication is
promoted, notable achievements
are acknowledged, and the
sustainability of programs
and services is maintained. ●
Scenic walk. Photo: Bob Heyworth.
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