THE CHOCOLATE CONVERSATION

Very often we think we’re having the same conversation only to be having a slightly different one based on our worldviews and preferences. The Chocolate Conversation shows leaders how to get everyone on the same page in order to deliver those rich conversations needed to bring true business transformation.

The single factor that determines success or failure in big business today is conversation. Great leaders use public and private conversation to send a clear message, cultivate a common worldview, set high standards and reachable goals, and uncover concerns that can undermine an organization. So what conversation are you, as a leader, having with your team? Experienced change consultant Rose Fass explains how too often we think we’re having the same conversation — about “dark chocolate,” for instance — only to be referring to three different things: milk, white, or bittersweet varieties. She shows us how to first establish common ground that leads to an effective discourse for addressing relevance, growth, and scaling: the three most important issues she sees in business today. In a light-hearted and humorous way, Fass shows how leaders can avoid a meltdown and instead drive transformation through the way they communicate in a language that all stakeholders can understand. Rose Fass is the founder and CEO of fassforward consulting group and does specialized coaching for leaders in the executive suite. She has over 35 years of corporate experience in technology and consumer-based industries. During her career she has opened new businesses, acted as a general manager with full P&L responsibility, and led major corporate transformations. As a dynamic speaker, Rose is frequently invited to speak at private and public sector events and has been a guest on CNBC.