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BYU Faculty Women's Association to hold opening event Sept. 29

September 14, 2008

"Crucial Conversations" author Joseph Grenny to speak

The Brigham Young University Faculty Women’s Association will host award-winning author Joseph Grenny during its opening event Monday, Sept. 29, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Assembly Hall of the Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center.

Part of the team that produced the books “Crucial Conversations,” “Crucial Confrontations” and “Influencer: The Power to Change Anything,” Grenny has given more than 1,000 speeches and met with thousands of business leaders from every field.

In addition to the speaker, new faculty members will be introduced and refreshments will be available. All women faculty members are welcome.

For additional information, contact the Faculty Women’s Association at fwa@byu.edu.

Writer: Brady Toone

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