The Real Reason Leaders Rise or Stall: How Strategic Sponsorship Will Change Your Career
I’ve seen two people walk into an organization at the same time with the same talent, the same work ethic, and the same hunger to lead. Five years later? One is on the executive track. The other is frustrated, underpaid, and invisible. What made the difference? It wasn’t just hard work. It wasn’t more degrees, longer […]
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, […]
The Culture Problem No One in the C-Suite Wants to Admit
Toxic leadership is driving your best people out the door. Every leader wants to build a high-performing organization. You focus on hiring strategies, competitive salaries, growth projections, and performance metrics. But here’s the truth no one in the C-suite wants to admit: Your biggest risk isn’t your budget. It’s not your market position. It’s not […]
How to Escape a Toxic Workplace
If you’re waking up every morning dreading work…If you’re watching your ideas get ignored, your energy drained, and your self-worth questioned…And if the only thing keeping you in your job is the paycheck or the fear of what’s next… You might be in a toxic workplace. And I want you to know something: You don’t […]
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. […]
Lessons in Leadership and Workplace Culture from Black History
Black History Month is more than a celebration of achievements; it’s a masterclass in resilience, courage, and transformative leadership. The stories of leaders who overcame systemic barriers to leave an indelible mark on history are full of lessons that apply to the way we lead and shape workplace culture today. As leaders, we should draw […]
Leading with Heart: Why Empathy is a 2025 Workplace Superpower
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, traditional leadership approaches are no longer enough. Employees are looking for leaders who not only drive results but also connect with them on a human level. That’s where empathy comes in—it’s not just a leadership skill; it’s a superpower for 2025 and beyond. Empathy allows leaders to understand, support, and inspire their […]
Why Engagement Matters: Keeping Your Team Invested Beyond the New Year
As the excitement of the new year begins to fade, many organizations face a critical challenge: maintaining employee engagement. It’s easy to start January with energy and enthusiasm, but without intentional leadership, that momentum can fizzle out by February. Employee engagement isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the foundation of a productive and thriving workplace. Engaged […]
