You are a leader of one, or a leader of none. Real performance pivots the second you take total responsibility for your attitude, actions, and results. – Kevin Brown When most corporate initiatives call for “greater accountability,” the organization…
Organizational Culture
From Friction to Learning: A Guide for Modern Leaders
“We judge others on their impact on us, but we judge ourselves on our intentions.” – Harvard Law School lecturer, conflict expert, communication keynote speaker SHEILA HEEN We’ve all experienced that sudden, hot flash of frustration in a meeting. You’re presenting an idea, and a…
5 Ways to Embrace Innovation in 2025
February 11, 2025 While many organizations have spoken to us about how AI and technology will disrupt their industries, we’ve been talking to the best innovation speakers and leadership experts on how organizations like yours can leverage the latest tech to thrive in 2025.
Has ESG been cancelled?
The world’s best futurists, geopolitical minds and expert keynote speakers weigh in on the topic of ESG. To book one of these keynote speakers for your next event contact The Sweeney Agency.
7 Secrets of Success in Times of Change
In a recent article published on CNBC.com, author Jennifer Liu states that 66% of US organizations have delayed their in-office or hybrid work start dates due to the increase of Delta variant COVID cases. While this seems like just another bump in an already corrugated…
The Power Of No: How To Deal With Overload & Burnout
By Adrian Gostick – Acclaimed Author and Speaker on Leadership, Anxiety in the Workplace and Employee Engagement In most teams I visit, inevitably there are a handful of stressed-out workhorses putting in seventy-hour weeks while other employees appear relatively happy-go-lucky, enjoying much lighter workloads. Let’s…
What the New World of Work Means for You
“In this case the challenge is the opportunity.” – Kaplan Mobray Welcome to The New World of Work… but what does that mean? In March 2020, organizations scrambled to adapt to a rapidly changing world. Boardrooms shifted to sitting rooms; team lunches to track pants;…
5 Ways to Help Your Team to Thrive Through Change
“The only thing constant is change.” – Heraclitus, 6th centure BCE The last year has shown us that while change is a constant, our ability to manage change moves at a much slower rate. Why is this and what can we do about it? Can we…
5 Ways to be a Successful Leader in 2021
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 Guide to Finding the Best Business Speakers & Keynote Speakers
The Ultimate Guide to Booking a Keynote Speaker Planning 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…