Do you ever think people sometimes resemble animals? Have you lately come across a lion who roared at you, or a playful otter who was filled with energy? Or how about a beaver who just kept right on chewing in order to keep on task, or a friendly, kind and helpful golden retriever? Who are these people and how can you better communicate with each of them? Nothing can be achieved without combined cooperation, commitment, and communication. Join us in this session and you will discover: Reasons why we sometimes do not always communicate Your preferred personal style of communication How to identify other people's preferred style of communication Tips on how to better communicate with other styles Natural conflicts that exist between different styles How to live happily with the wildlife in your life. Sheila Kepler retired from Southeast Community College in 2007, where she was the Director of Faculty and Staff Development. Her major responsibilities were to create, develop, present and coordinate seminars for all SCC personnel. Prior to her arrival at SCC Sheila designed and presented leadership and management training workshops throughout the Midwest. She has over 30 years of experience in training and adult education. Sheila spent over a decade with the University of Nebraska's Center for Leadership Development as a seminar presenter, facilitator, and coordinator. During her tenure at UNL she also taught the Introduction to Leadership to UNL undergraduate students. While at the University Sheila received the Parent's Award for Outstanding Teaching for five consecutive years, received the UNL Hollings Award for Outstanding Teaching, was honored by Mortar Board with the "People Who Inspire Award" received the first annual "Starfish Award for People Who Make a Difference," was the first runner-up for the Alpha Phi International Award for Outstanding Teaching, and was selected by the Association of Students at the University Of Nebraska (ASUN) as the "Outstanding Educator of the Year." Currently Sheila Is the President of EsKay Enterprises, a professional management and consulting firm. The mission of her company is to provide learning opportunities to educational an business organizations, working with them in areas such as leadership, human relations, and professional and personal growth and renewal programs to help people discover and build on their full potential.