If you have ever wanted to learn more about how the power of connection can help you and your team become smarter, happier, more productive and more resilient to cope with stress, then I have good news for you.

Join me for a free, virtual book club event hosted by the Blanchard Community as we discuss tips from my book, Connection Culture: The Competitive Advantage of Shared Identity, Empathy and Understanding at Work (2nd edition). 

• Date: November 19, 2025
• Time: 3:00-3:45 pm CST
• Cost: Free

You can find all the details and register here.

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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.

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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.

Looking for a training course to help you navigate this area? I hope you will consider joining me for this event.

• Audience: Open to both members and non-members of ASHRM
• Credits: Pre-approved for one SHRM PDC and HRCI credit
• Date/Time: February 15 from 12:00-1:15 p.m. AST

Learn more and register.

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On September 21, I’ll be joining the team at Terryberry for a timely webinar discussion on employee retention. 

We’ll be talking about factors that are contributing the current labor shortage and strategies for addressing it in your own organization. You’ll also hear how organizations like Costco and the U.S. Navy increase employee retention through elements in their cultures that boost positive emotions and emotional compensation.

The event is free but registration is limited.

• Topic: Increase Employee Retention Through Emotional Compensation
• Date: Tuesday, September 21
• Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. EDT

Learn more and register.

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I am excited to announce that I am speaking at The Kevin Eikenberry Group’s virtual event, Virtual LeaderCon. This is a free online event that brings together me and 30 of the world’s top leadership experts talking about the most pressing and emerging leadership and learning topics. 

We are all facing new challenges in the rapidly changing workplace and in this free, virtual event we will be providing real and actionable solutions that address these challenges.

I will be speaking on September 24th about how to reignite your team’s passion, creativity and productivity through connection. It’s going to be a great session and I hope that you will reserve your seat and join me.

Sign up here.

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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. 

I had the opportunity to discuss this issue on a recent episode of the GovExec Daily podcast. Listen to the conversation to learn more about what emotional compensation is, why it matters, and which organizations are doing this well.

Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash

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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.

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Looking for a training opportunity for yourself or your leadership team this fall? Join me and the team at ExecuNet for a complimentary webinar on November 5. We’ll be talking about remote work, rising stress, and the critical need for connection in today’s environment. 

ExecuNet is a organization focused on providing senior executives with advice and counsel for the unique challenges they might be facing. This webinar is open to both members and non-members at no cost.

Date: Thursday, November 05, 2020
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Cost: Free
Registration: Visit the ExecuNet site for more details and to register

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Connection is more important than ever during this time of remote work and rising stress, which is why I’m excited to be working with the team at Terryberry to provide a free webinar focused on building a Connection Culture. 

In the webinar, Katharine Stallard and I will help you to learn:

• your current level of connection
• how connection affects your emotional and physical health
• a simple, memorable and actionable model to create the best work culture, and
• connection tips you can start putting into practice right away that will help you and your organization thrive.

Webinar Details

• Topic: Remote Work, Rising Stress and the Critical Need for a Culture of Connection
• Date: Thursday, November 5, 2020
• Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST

Learn More and Register

You can learn more about the event and register for free at this address.

Photo by Chris Montgomery on Unsplash

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On October 1st from 11:45 am – 1:15 pm ET, I’ll be presenting on Connection Culture to the Wharton Alumni Association Clubs. The event is hosted by the Wharton Alumni DC chapter. It’s free for Wharton Alumni members and $19 for non-members.

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