How to Build Events That Actually Change Culture

The Leadership Event Mistake That’s Keeping Your Culture Stuck How to build events that actually change culture, not just schedules Every leader wants to use their event to inspire change. You bring your teams together, invest in programming, and design an experience that feels energizing and engaging. But here’s the truth most organizations never admit: […]

The ROI of a Great Keynote: Why It’s More Than Applause

A powerful keynote doesn’t just inspire. It transforms your entire organization. Every executive wants their event to be memorable. You invest in the venue, the agenda, the entertainment, and the networking. But here’s the truth most leaders overlook: The biggest driver of event ROI isn’t your panelists.It’s not your swag bags.It’s not even your breakout […]

Boring Speakers Are Bad for Your Culture

The Risky Move No One on Your Planning Team Wants to Admit Boring keynote speakers are costing you more than you think After being a professional speaker for 20 years, here is what I know for a fact. Every meeting planner wants to create an unforgettable experience. You focus on the perfect venue, top-tier catering, […]

Leadership Burnout Is a Culture Issue—Not a Capacity Issue

This Isn’t About Working Too Hard. It’s About Working in the Wrong Environment. Let’s set the record straight: burnout isn’t a result of doing too much. It’s the byproduct of doing your best in a broken system. If you’re drained, disengaged, or doubting your future as a leader, it’s not your fault. And it’s not […]

Rage Applying: When Disrespected Talent Fights Back with Resumes

After a tense performance review, your top project manager walks back to their desk, opens LinkedIn, and applies to 15 jobs in 20 minutes. Not because they want to leave—but because they’ve had enough. That’s rage applying. And it’s not a TikTok trend—it’s a leadership problem. In a high-stakes work environment, people don’t leave first with […]

7 Things You Need to Change to Build a Gen Z-Friendly Workplace

By 2026, Generation Z will make up 35% of the global workforce. And they’re not just arriving—they’re leading a cultural shift that’s redefining the workplace as we know it. If your organization isn’t prepared, you’re not just missing an opportunity. You’re risking your relevance. As a workplace culture expert who’s worked with Fortune 500 companies […]

Five Strategies to Fix Your Toxic Workplace

Let’s face it—toxic workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It builds slowly. Quietly. Through broken communication, weak leadership, failed change management, and well-intentioned policies that never turn into action. Before you know it, your best employees are disengaging. They’re burned out, frustrated, and resisting every new change—because deep down, they don’t trust that this time will be any […]

What Toxic Workplace Culture Is Really Costing You

What Toxic Workplace Culture Is Really Costing You Let me get straight to the point: There’s a silent epidemic running through your organization. It’s not just burnout.It’s not just disengagement.It’s not even just turnover. It’s all of the above—plus the toxic workplace culture you didn’t know you had… or maybe have been trying to ignore. […]

Mid-Q1 Leadership Check-In: Are You Steering Your Team Toward Success?

The first quarter of the year is in full swing, and as a leader, this is the perfect time to pause and reflect: Are you steering your team in the right direction? Leadership isn’t just about setting goals at the start of the year; it’s about consistently checking in, adjusting course, and ensuring your team […]

Evaluating Your Team’s Progress Through the First 30 Days of the Year

The start of the year is like the opening moments of a game—you’ve got your game plan, your players are motivated, and the energy is high. But after the first quarter, every great leader must pause and ask: Are we executing the plan? Are we positioned to win? Thirty days into the year, it’s time […]