Communiversity Instructor Shows How to Develop Goals and Be an Effective Leader
When Jay Browning received a medical discharge due to an on-duty injury after serving 15 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, his career as a leader was far from over. Instead, it was just beginning.
Brownings experience in the Marines prepared him for similar positions of leadership in law enforcement, charitable nonprofits and educational foundations. Since his discharge in 1990, Browning served in leadership roles for Big Brothers Big Sisters, Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center, Penn State University, Florida Atlantic University, the University of Maryland, Cabrini University and the University of Cincinnati Foundation. Now Browning comes to Communiversity to share his expertise in effective leadership, motivation and goal setting.
In
Do the New Year Right: Motivation & Goal Setting
, Browning will reveal the common pitfalls that keep people from reaching their goals. Students will discover their purpose and passion and learn about motivation, setting goals and making real, positive change in their personal and professional lives. The course takes place on Feb. 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The course fee is $35.
In
, Browning teaches students how to invest in their personal growth and examine key leadership concepts. Students can discover how building relationships with those they lead is vital to their success; gain an understanding of their leadership failures; learn how equipping others to succeed and shaping their attitude will drive results and build a strong foundation in leadership skills that will ensure success. The course takes place on Thursdays from Feb. 8 to Feb. 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The course fee is $129.
So, what is the secret to success in leadership?
As a leader at many different levels of an organization and in different industries, I have had to learn how to influence people rather than tell them what to do, Browning said.
Browning is currently principal at
, a firm dedicated to developing leaders. He is also an executive director of the John Maxwell Team, where he is certified to facilitate, speak, train and coach individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development, professional skills and personal growth.
offers fun and innovative continuing education courses to enrich the lives of those around Cincinnati and beyond. With locations both on the UC Victory Parkway Campus and around Cincinnati, Communiversity makes it easy for working professionals, retirees and other lifelong learners to develop new skills and hobbies. UC employees receive 50 percent off one course per term (see FAQs for more details).
To register for Brownings classes or any other Communiversity course, visit our
or call (513)556-6932 and press 2. UC faculty and staff are eligible for a 50 percent discount on Communiversity courses (see
for more details).
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