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 Duncan Wardle – Former Walt Disney Executive & Speaker on Innovation and Creativity What do fireworks and cornflakes have in common? Let me tell you; they were both invented by mistake — each a botched attempt to do something completely different. One day, the Kellogg brothers tried…
By Willie Jolley – Motivational Speaker on Leadership, Change and Sales Dr. Willie Jolley’s Ten Commandments of Superior Customer Service: Commandment No. 1 – Thou Shalt Serve with a Smile: The best people in customer service take joy in helping others. They serve with a smile. Jolley cites an old…
By Nir Eyal – Bestselling Author & Speaker on Habit-Forming Technology ‘Just a second. I just need to respond to this one thing,’ I said to my daughter, as I attended to my iPhone. Only much later could I count the mistakes in that statement. No, it wouldn’t…
What is the secret to success during the Pandemic? It’s probably not what you think… It is no secret that an engaged workforce is the secret to a successful organization. Higher rates of employee satisfaction result in increased productivity, higher sales figures and longer employee retention, not…
By Pandit Dasa – Mindful Leadership Expert, Motivational Speaker and Author The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed our lives almost overnight. Our routines have been disrupted and the way we interact with each other, when face-to-face, is with tremendous care and caution. We are faced with the…
By Jenny Evans – Physiologist & Speaker on Stress & Resilience Feeling a bit of overwhelm and anxiety these last couple of weeks? Unfortunately, getting stressed is one of the worst things we can do as the chemistry of stress decreases our immunity. And we all need to be as…
By John Mauldin, Speaker on Wall Street, Economic History & Global Economy The economy recovery, when it comes—and it will—is going to be uneven. In some parts of the economy, it’s already starting. Other parts will be in what can only be described as a depression for…
By Dr. Tasha Eurich – Organizational Psychologist and Speaker on Leadership & Teamwork With summer vacation off the table this year, I’ve taken to reliving my favorite trips of the past. One gave me a valuable insight about coping in a COVID world, so I wanted to…
In March, our world changed and the speaking business was not immune. With grace & skill, our great speakers rose to the occasion, developing fascinating and inspiring content that they could deliver virtually. The good news is that booking a speaker with The Sweeney Agency is as easy as…
