Has Technology Left Us Speechless?

Title: Has Technology Left Us Speechless?

Description

In the past few decades, technology has significantly changed the way we work and live. The lightning-fast Internet has profoundly improved the way people gather information, and telecommunications now allows us to do business expediently, almost anywhere in the world. It has also changed how we practice medicine. But the truth is that the digital dialogue of smart-phones, email, text messaging, and social sites are no replacement for verbal, face-to-face communication in building relationships, whether in business or at home. In fact, while families have the benefit of communicating with each other frequently because of cell phones and text messaging, some are actually spending more time with their electronic gadgets than their spouse or children.

As a sales and communication expert, Tod Novak’s research reveals that some people are so connected to their smartphones, tablets and computers that a culture is being produced that is, in actuality, disconnected from the human factor in communication. And in healthcare the importance of the human factor in communication cannot be overstated.

This leads us to ask ourselves:

· Has our relationship with technology replaced our interpersonal relationships?

· Has social isolation become the norm in our culture?

· Have people become more comfortable with electronic relationships that are impersonal, secluded, detached, inaccessible, disconnected, and void of face-to-face human interaction?

· Aren’t human relationships the basis for success in every area of our lives?

Mr. Novak believes the answer to all of these questions is yes, and he offers concrete solutions to restore balance to our communication practices, whether it is at home or our medical practices.

Speaker: Tod Novak

Tod Novak is founder and CEO of The Novak Group, sales and communication experts who are passionate about increasing sales, effective communication, motivation, and customer service for individuals and companies worldwide. With over 2 decades of experience, starting his first business at the age of 9, Mr. Novak is considered a top sales and communication expert, delivering his expertise through training, coaching and keynote speaking.

Mr. Novak is the current President of National Speakers Association Greater Los Angeles Chapter and Dean of the National Speakers Association Greater Los Angeles Speakers Academy. He lives in Newport Beach with his wife Joyce.

Date: Thursday, April 13, 2017

Time: 6:00 p.m. – Dinner

6:30 p.m. – Program

Place: OCMA Conference Center

17322 Murphy Avenue

Irvine, CA 92614

Price:
OCMA member & CAP member – FREE

Non-physician guest of OCMA or CAP member - FREE

Non-member physician - $50 *

Non-physician guest of non-member physician - $25.00

*This fee can be applied to physician’s membership dues if he/she joins OCMA/CMA

Complimentary parking.

Questions:
Holly Appelbaum

happelbaum@ocma.org
(949) 398-8100 ext. 106