Level Up Your Leadership: A Self-Evaluation Guide for Building Stronger Teams Next Year
Leadership is a journey, not a destination. Each year brings new opportunities to grow, learn, and refine your approach. As we prepare for the year ahead, it’s time to take a step back and evaluate how we’ve led our teams. The strongest leaders don’t wait for others to assess their performance—they ask themselves tough questions, […]
From Vision to Action: Creating Effective Goals for Leadership Success in 2025
By Anton Gunn As leaders, the new year brings a chance to reset, refocus, and reimagine what’s possible. 2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes an opportunity to turn vision into action. But creating effective goals isn’t just about writing down aspirations—it’s about crafting a roadmap that inspires, aligns, and empowers your […]
How Gratitude Helps Leaders Build a Harmonious Workplace Culture: Six Things to Know
As a leader, gratitude is more than just saying “thank you”—it’s a powerful tool to create a balanced, fulfilling work environment where employees feel valued both for their professional contributions and their lives outside of work. When employees feel recognized for their unique efforts, they’re more engaged, more motivated, and better able to maintain a […]
The Peaceful Transition of Power: A Guide to Leading Your Team During a Transition of Leadership
Transitions in leadership can be exciting, challenging, and, at times, unsettling. Whether you’re stepping into a new role, supporting a new leader, or preparing your team for a change, managing this transition effectively is crucial to maintaining a stable and motivated workplace. As a leader, your actions during this period will set the tone for […]
Preparing for Post-Election Changes: What Great Leaders Do to Keep Their Teams Aligned and Motivated
Election seasons bring excitement, anticipation, and sometimes uncertainty. Once the ballots are counted and the results are in, your team may face new policies, shifting priorities, or the uncertainty of what comes next. As a leader, it’s up to you to navigate these changes and keep your team aligned, focused, and motivated. But how do […]
Are You Prepared to Lead Your Team Through Election Results?: 5 Ways to Keep Workplace Culture Positive and Productive
Election season can bring out the best—and sometimes the worst—in the workplace. It’s a time of strong opinions, heated discussions, and emotional reactions. As a leader, you need to be prepared to manage these challenges effectively while maintaining a positive and productive culture. How can you ensure that the tensions of election results don’t disrupt […]
Leading Through Division: How to Maintain a Unified Workplace During a Polarizing Election
Leading Through Division: How to Maintain a Unified Workplace During a Polarizing Election As we approach the 2024 Presidential Election, the workplace can become a microcosm of the national climate. Elections reveal differences in opinions, values, and beliefs that can quickly turn into flashpoints, especially as people feel the stakes have never been higher. In […]
The Retention Playbook : How to Keep Your Best Employees in the Game
As a keynote speaker, I’ve worked with hundreds of organizations across multiple industries, from aerospace to technology. However, one thing remains consistent: the struggle to retain top talent. It’s no secret that employee retention is one of the biggest challenges facing companies today. If you’re a leader, you’ve likely felt this pressure. The question is—how […]
Finding Happiness in Hospitality: Why the Hospitality Industry Is Bleeding Talent—and How to Stop It
As a keynote speaker, I travel a lot. I have spoken at conferences in hundreds of cities in the United States and worldwide. This means I have stayed in hundreds of hotels and eaten at hundreds of restaurants. I have taken hundreds of flights and visited many casinos and theme parks. I have worked with […]
7 Effective Leadership Strategies to Protect Your People from Political Tension
Let’s face it, November 5, 2024 might be the most impactful election of our lifetimes. It’s inevitable that tension around this election will find it’s way into your workplace. The conversations might start at the water cooler, in the slack channel or in the conference room before the meeting starts. No matter where it begins, […]
