Attendees will learn: - Where the real challenges lie for mangers of scattered teams - How to foster a culture of unity and collaboration. - 3 Skills that managers need to uplevel in, in the new world of supervising intra-remote teams.

While emotional expression is increasingly encouraged at work, leaders and HR need effective strategies to help employees manage those feelings. In today's workplace (Hybrid, remote and in-person) this has never been more important. Mental strength is the ability to productively regulate your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, even in adversity. It's how you manage internally so you can lead externally. Join author Scott Mautz as he shares why mental strength matters, and how you can measure yours. He will talk about the 6 "mental muscles" of mental strength: Fortitude Confidence Boldness Decision-making Goal-focus Messaging While going deep on the first three, he will share practical tools you can use to become mentally stronger.

Join us for an interactive discussion with Lauren Don't you wish you had more time to be strategic? Winans as we explore what it truly means to be strategic in HR. Learn how to expand your mindset, bandwidth, and professional network to more effectively deploy your HR strategy!

In this session, we will explore critical HR strategies and why HR should be prominent in decision-making. We will discuss actionable steps HR professionals can take to increase their influence and effectively support their organizations in today's dynamic business landscape. Participants will gain the following: 1. A deeper understanding of the strategic role of HR in organizational success. 2. Insight into critical strategies for gaining a seat at the decision-making table and enhancing organizational impact. 3. Practical approaches for aligning HR initiatives with broader business goals. 4. Tips for fostering collaboration and partnerships across departments. 5. Actionable steps to elevate HR's role in driving organizational innovation and change.

This session will help HR professionals navigate change within themselves and their organizations by putting them in the shoes of the people they are helping. Together, we will explore how the threat response center of our brain can drive people – including ourselves - away from accepting change and we will discuss ways to handle various types of resistance. HR professionals will gain tools to understand and address employee resistance to change, fostering a more adaptable and resilient workforce.

HR professionals at all levels of their careers are tasked with managing human emotions. Emotions that bring conflict, tears, and at times goodbyes. And let's face it, that is uncomfortable. Learning how to embrace conflict to lead those difficult conversations with ease is what this session is all about. In this one hour, I will help you create meaningful dialogue by providing you with a framework of scenarios and scripts for you to take away and use instantly.

Key takeaways: Challenge Assumptions for Deeper Connection: Learn how to identify and address hidden assumptions that may be causing misalignment within your team, helping to foster an environment where clarity brings alignment. Clarify the Real Issues to Maximize Impact: Use a creative reframing technique to uncover the true needs behind engagement challenges, ensuring that time, resources, and energy are invested in solutions that genuinely resonate. Align on Success Across Diverse Perspectives: Discover practical methods for aligning team goals with each member’s unique strengths and definitions of success, creating a more inclusive and motivating work environment. Build Resilience Through Applied Creativity: Walk away with reliable tools that empower you to handle polarized views and complex challenges constructively, transforming engagement strategies with increased EQ to support connection and resilience through change and uncertainty.

Key Takeaways: -Understand the key elements of building a personal brand -Apply lessons from neuroscience to better connect with your audience (and employees!) -Craft stories that position your value as an executive -Activate your personal brand and stories to attract more value-aligned opportunities

Takeaways: 1 – Participants will learn how to identify future leaders. 2 – Participants will learn what low-cost/no cost internal resources they can leverage to cultivate new and established leaders. 3 – Participants will learn how to create a culture of continuous learning. 4 – Participants will build a toolbox of cost-effective external resources.

Key takeaways include: l.     Enhanced Decision Making and Strategic Focus: By managing stress effectively, leaders can make more informed decisions, prioritize key metrics, and maintain focus on long-term goals, even in chaotic environments. This strategic approach helps navigate crises while maintaining a clear vision for the organization. 2.    Improved Productivity and Efficiency: Effective stress management leads to increased employee productivity, reduced absenteeism, and lower turnover rates, all of which contribute to cost savings and improved bottom-line performance. 3.    Increased Adaptability and Resilience: Leaders who manage stress well set a precedent for resilience within their teams, enabling them to adapt to challenges more effectively. This adaptability enhances organizational performance and readiness to capitalize on new opportunities.