Over the last two weeks, we have been doing a deep dive into how organizations can become more diverse and inclusive and why this is so important for not only their cultures but for their bottom lines. A 2018 report by McKinsey Consulting found that companies…
By The Sweeney Agency Did you know that according to Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend Index, 41% of employees globally are considering leaving their employers this year? (LinkedIn 2021) Think about that. Forty-one percent of the entire workforce is ready to leave their…
The Ultimate Guide to Booking a Keynote SpeakerPlanning an event can be very exciting… and time consuming! With so many details to organize, having great partners along the way can make all of the difference.The focal point of any event is the Keynote Presentation. Whether…
By Adrian Gostick – Speaker on Leadership, Anxiety in the Workplace and Employee Engagement I received a holiday card this year that summed up 2020 perfectly. It read: “Well, that was weird.” For businesses, 2020 has indeed been like nothing we’d experienced before. We saw pandemic-related closures, a…
By Dr. Tasha Eurich – Organizational Psychologist and Speaker on Leadership & Teamwork Self-awareness seems to have become the latest management buzzword — and for good reason. Research suggests that when we see ourselves clearly, we are more confident and more creative. We make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively. We’re…
by Adrian Gostick – Acclaimed Author and Speaker on Leadership, Anxiety in the Workplace and Employee Engagement A new global survey shows 70 percent of executives have experienced mental health symptoms since the start of the pandemic—most often in the form of anxiety and sleep disorders—and 93 percent…
This may be our first pandemic but with over 20 years in the speaking industry, we have great ideas on how to run a great event: either online or in person. Virtual Events can: Reach a wider audience Offer a great experience at a much lower cost…
By Mike Walsh | Speaker on the Change, Technology and Innovation Few leaders would dispute the fact that business today is driven by data and smart algorithms. Yet, rather than real digital transformation, many instead pursue digital incrementalism, using automation to cut costs or, worse — cut jobs. Doing…
By Gary Bradt – Expert on Emotional Intelligence, Change & Leadership, Author & Clinical Psychologist In business circles, management and leadership are often used interchangeably. However, while both roles are important, they are quite different, as one of my mentors John Kotter has demonstrated over the years. Management is about…
By Michelle Ray – Change, Communication and Leadership Speaker Are you are leader who is comfortable taking risks, making decisions and keeping your ego in check? Great leaders possess the ability to harness these attributes at the appropriate time. Of course, not all decisions have equal weight or quality.
