Shades of Trust: Real Conversations on Connection, Character & Compassion

Webinar on August 28, 2025

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Think about a time when you were working in a team with members who didn’t trust each other.

Lack of trust presents a host of challenges and can ultimately derail the effectiveness of an otherwise talented team.

But, in order to trust people, you first have to connect with them. And in order to connect with them, you have to be open.

It takes courage and vulnerability to connect. The results though are worth it.

I’m looking forward to sharing more about the relationship between connection and trust in an upcoming webinar titled “Shades of Trust: Real Conversations on Connection, Character & Compassion.” The event is free and features a wonderful panel of speakers.

Register today to join me on Thursday, Aug. 28th, from 12:00-1:00 pm Pacific Time.

Join Me for This Anchorage Society for Human Resource Management Virtual Event

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At a time when many employers are struggling to retain workers, it is critical to understand the role that emotional compensation plays in an employee’s decision to stay or leave. I am looking forward to sharing insights to help human resource professionals increase employee retention during an upcoming virtual event hosted by the Anchorage Society for Human Resource Management.

GovExec Daily Podcast Appearance: Emotional Compensation’s Role in Employee Retention

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As a growing percentage of the workforce seeks new career opportunities, employee retention has become a major issue facing organizations today. Addressing financial compensation is important, particularly for those lower income workers whose wages have remained largely stagnant, but addressing emotional compensation is another component all organizations need to consider. 

Watch the Recording of My Recent Webinar With getAbstract

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Recently, I had the privilege of being the guest speaker for a webinar hosted by getAbstract, one of the leading book summary organizations in the world.

Our topic was “Remote Work, Rising Stress and the Critical Need for Connection” – a timely discussion for today’s environment. The webinar was attended live by 2,004 professionals eager to learn how connection can help their teams to thrive this year.

If you missed the live webinar, you can now watch the recording on demand. I hope the conversation sparks some ideas to keep you and your colleagues happy and healthy in 2021.

Don’t Miss This Powerful “Training Magazine” Article & Webinar

How to Cultivate the Best Culture--and Train for It

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I had the privilege of contributing an article to this month’s issue of Training magazine. The article explains how organizations can train managers to create the best workplace cultures. These cultures boost human connection and maximize employee engagement, quality of decision making, productivity and innovation.