Is your organization struggling to improve employee engagement? If so, you’re not alone. Some organizations have become so frustrated that their efforts are failing to produce results that they’ve given up entirely on engagement.
When it comes to employee engagement, programs won’t do it. Something more is required. That something is culture change. But mention “culture change” and people immediately think it will take forever to see a tangible difference. What can be done?
ABC News does it right when it comes to workplace culture. Recently, I sat down with Zach Toback, Vice President, News and Non-Fiction Production & Studio Operation at ABC News in New York City and Ann Louden, Director of the TCU Center for Connection Culture. Ann and I wanted to learn how ABC News stays at the top of its game as a leader in an extremely competitive, demanding industry.
I’m looking forward giving a presentation at the upcoming ATD International Conference & Exposition. In it, I’ll talk about how the 3V leadership model helps organizations to create healthy, life-giving cultures that combat toxic stress and improve performance. If you are attending the conference, I hope that you will join me for this informative session.
| Date: | May 22, 2016 |
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| Time: | 3:00-4:00 p.m. |
| Event: | Presentation at ATD International Conference & Exposition |
| Topic: | 3V Leadership Model: Developing a High-Performance, Life-Giving Culture |
| Sponsor: | ATD |
| Venue: | Colorado Convention Center |
| Location: | 700 14th Street Denver, Colorado 80202 |
| Public: | Private |
| Registration: | Click here to register. |
Burnout is on the rise in healthcare. Increased stress and complexity, and the demands to achieve higher productivity are taking a toll. Each year nearly 400 physicians commit suicide, more than double the rate of the general population. Healthcare workers are also susceptible to anxiety, depression and addiction. What can be done?
The healthcare industry is battling high rates of burnout. Each year, nearly 400 physicians commit suicide – more than double the rate of the general population. In this article published by Becker’s Hospital Review, I explain how healthcare organizations can combat this crisis by fostering Connection Cultures.
| Date: | April 29, 2016 |
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| Appearance: | 3 Practices to Protect Your People From Toxic Stress and Burnout |
| Outlet: | Becker's Hospital Review |
| Format: | Other |
Recently, I had the pleasure of taking part in a webinar hosted by Everyday Ambassador, a consulting firm that brings the principles of connection to individuals, schools, and organizations involved in volunteering, travel, and study abroad. Watch the video of our full conversation.
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Jim Blasingame about the role that connection plays in reducing organizational risk. Listen to our two-part conversation.
| Date: | March 11, 2016 |
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| Appearance: | Interview with Jim Blasingame on Risk Management |
| Outlet: | The Small Business Advocate |
| Format: | Radio |
This April, I will be teaching a three-part webinar series on Connection Culture for HRDQ-U. In it, you will learn:
I hope to see you there!
| Date: | April 19, 2016—April 21, 2016 |
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| Event: | HRDQ-U Webinar Series on Connection Culture |
| Topic: | Connection Culture: Boost Employee Engagement, Productivity and Innovation |
| Sponsor: | HRDQ-U |
| Public: | Public |
| Registration: | Click here to register. |
| More Info: | Click here for more information. |
In recent years, organizational culture has been cited as a reason for managerial failures at organizations including General Motors, NASA, Nokia, and Volkswagen. Recently, I was asked if Connection Cultures reduce risks faced by organizations. The answer is “yes.” Below are four reasons why.
