Lisa Walden Speaking Fee: 18214

Work sucks has been the common refrain for far too long, with many companies moving forward on improving their culture at a snail's pace. This is in contrast to the future-focused and cutting edge tools that have revolutionized how we communicate and collaborate. The result: organizational strategies in dire need of rethinking and revision, and it's no wonder that so many employees report feeling those dreaded Sunday Scaries. This presentation asks tough questions around the concept of "work ethic," the importance of building trust, clarifying communication methods, and investing in connections. The idea is to challenge preconceived notions about how to foster a healthy company culture, no matter your level or role. This presentation gives you what you need in order to create change within your sphere of influence and help create a workplace that not only doesn't suck: it's awesome. Attendee Takeaways: — Mindset-shifting insights on the future of work and how to stay competitive in a continuously shifting landscape — Best-practices from organizations with proven awesome workplaces, and how you can adapt their strategies for your workplace — A fresh perspective on work culture that challenges the way things “should be done”

We are entering a new era of work, one where businesses win when leaders are compassionate, communication is empathetic, and people are prioritized. But that transformation, much like any kind of change, requires a great degree of intention and care. By embracing the workplace lessons learned during the pandemic years there’s an opportunity to design the kind of organization we all want to work in, and a culture we can all be a part of. In this presentation, you’ll learn how to create a healthier, happier, and ultimately more successful company culture by putting people first. Steeped in years of research and listening (really listening) to employees at all levels, it will paint the picture of what the future of work can and should look like, and how you can get started with that redesign right away. Attendee Takeaways: — An exploration of the three cornerstones of compassionate leadership — Strategies to take organizational communication from autopilot to intentional and empathetic — Tactical tools to start transforming your work culture

The tides have changed, and so have perceptions about what makes for a good job, a good organization, and a good leadership methodology. So why is it that so many leaders continue to operate with a workplace ethos that just isn’t resonating in the current work world? Those that aren’t adapting to the new rules of engagement are facing an environment rife with frustrated employees, high attrition rates, and broken lines of communication… not to mention a pipeline of talent that will quickly dry up without much-needed change. This keynote makes the case for why a new leadership mindset is critical, and explores how the best in the biz are embracing transformation. Attendee Takeaways: — How to lead in a way that values trust and transparency over strict rules and regulation — Listening to understand over listening to respond — Learn how to increase employee retention and decrease burnout

Fostering strong connections at work is one of the most important ways to build trust, expand your support, and stay engaged. And yet, building and maintaining relationships is riddled with all kinds of challenges! While we’ve embraced future-focused, cutting-edge tools to revolutionize how we communicate, collaborate, and work, it’s easy to start feeling disconnected to each other. Varying communication styles and preferences can prevent messages from being heard. Add in the reality that we’re all complex human beings, and it’s easy to see how disconnect can arise! With study after study citing strong professional relationships as a key factor for engagement, motivation, and work satisfaction, now is the time to acquire the skills to build and maintain connections at work. In this presentation, we identify what’s getting in the way of connecting authentically at work, explore strategies to build trust, and present best practices from organizations that have discovered the secret sauce to building communities of supportive and interconnected peers.                                             Attendee Takeaways: — How to remove barriers that prevent meaningful relationships at work — Using a people-first approach to create a sense of belonging and appreciation — Overcoming the need to be “perfect,” and instead, learning how to show up as your authentic self 

In today's workplace culture, the loudest voice in the room is the one that gets heard. In meetings, the employee that can articulate their thoughts fastest is labeled a rock star. In digital communication, one person groans at the sight of a text message while another cringes when listening to voicemail. Just like that, your message can be misinterpreted, and then you’re falling behind, getting passed over for promotions, and worst of all, becoming frustrated with your fellow colleagues, managers, or leaders. Expert communicator, speaker, and storyteller Lisa breaks down how people at all levels can communicate more effectively so that everyone’s voice is heard and nothing gets lost in translation. Attendee Takeaways: — How to use empathetic communication and active listening techniques that will fundamentally change the way you communicate — Awareness of the most prevalent communication mishaps in the workplace, and how to overcome them — Concrete strategies that will allow you to deliver messages clearly, and in a way that resonates

Welcome to hustle culture: the mindset that being on all the time is not only necessary, but boast-worthy. Can we let you in on a poorly kept secret? This MO of working is completely unsustainable. Burnout rates have never been higher, employees are exhausted and disengaged, and leaders are wringing their hands and asking, “What can we do?” This presentation outlines the root causes of professional burnout, and gives attendees the tools to bring some calm and chill to the world of workplace hustle for themselves and their teams. Attendee Takeaways: — Learn how to reclaim your time and use it effectively — Counter-intuitive strategies for teams on defining and envisioning what work ethic and “working hard” should look like — How to set boundaries that increase productivity, inspiration, and creativity