Diversity, Equity, Inclusion-DEI. Collaboration, flexible work and employee retention. These are some of the common threads that connect many of us in today’s workplace. Good is, well good. However, going to great at work can be achieved and it doesn’t take more time, more hours or additional resources. Here are 5 ways to go from…
Last week I had the pleasure of presenting to leaders at a large organization whose name most of us are familiar with. Even with my background in corporate America and a successful speaking career, it was a daunting task. Bringing up the notion of empathetic leadership during times of change could have gone one of…
After recently completing a keynote at a conference I saved time for extra Q&A on workplace challenges, changes and solutions. I love having this opportunity because it allows for a deeper dive into my presentation and the content. “It appears bleak for organizations, tough for leaders and employees are not happy either! How do we…
Employee retention is critical. However, something big is happening right now! If you’ve been watching, you’ve noticed it. If you’ve been keen to focus on other aspects of work then you may have missed it. It’s called the great resignation and it directly affects you, your job and your life. The pandemic has drastically changed…
The conferences and organization I present keynotes and training at tend to “peel back” the curtain and share information that would otherwise not be available. People share with me their happiness of having a job, the painful daily uncertainty of business, a new variant, remote, in-person, hybrid, leaving their job for another opportunity and more….
There’s a sense of camaraderie in the workplace when we connect with one another. After all, we’re on the same team so it seems to follow that our communications should grow and strengthen. However, for many it is not the case. In the last 3 months, I have presented keynotes to thousands of people who…
How important is a good manager to you? How essential is a good leader? Simply looking back at your work history will give you the answers. Take a moment and think about all the managers you ever worked for. Right now, you’re probably digesting the good, bad, and awful leaders and managers that have crossed…
From mid‐March of 2020 through mid‐ October, I have presented virtually at 27 events. The bonus for me is that I always learn from the attendees as my presentations often lend themselves to spirited Q&A and comments. It appears that we’re doing okay. We’re hanging in there. And, we’re also stuck. From a professional standpoint,…
My life has been filled with virtual presentations as of late. Clients, associations and businesses have asked me to present on topics such as Navigating Change, Connecting Five Generations and Growing Sales. Recorded sessions, notes and a not-too-shabby memory from recent presentations have helped me put together an important list. With the COVID-19 pandemic in…
After college, I moved to NYC for a job. Young, strong and filled with energy I embarked on an unsuccessful career with Calvin Klein (no, definitely not as a model) as a sales rep. I learned a lot selling and made very little money. I was 22, stressed and put on a pair of Stan…
