Are You “Invisible” at Work?

by Motivational Keynote Speaker Jean Gatz “Management doesn’t see me as a valuable  team player. What can I do to change that?” This is the #1 question after my keynotes and workshops on “10 Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd.”...

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When Do I Get a Turn to Lead?

by Motivational Keynote Speaker Jean Gatz In my last semester of college I needed one more Physical Education credit to graduate. Not being a big fan of P.E., I chose a class that sounded like fun and would provide a...

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Why Isn’t Anybody Listening?

by Motivational Speaker Jean Gatz “I give up! Why should I bother to share ideas about how our company can improve our products and services, be more successful, and increase profits? Nobody ever listens anyway.” I hear some variation of this...

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Don’t Forget to Breathe!

by Motivational Keynote Speaker Jean Gatz Staying calm while dealing with change in your workplace is a lot like snorkeling for the first time. It can be unsettling and even scary. My mother always told me that if I put...

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Business As Usual Is Over™

by Motivational Keynote Speaker In a world where change happens at the click of a mouse, one thing is certain: You can't keep doing what you've been doing. The game has changed and the rules are different. To be successful,...

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Change Is Here. Get Ready for a Bumpy Ride!

by Motivational Keynote Speaker Jean Gatz As we began our descent into Jackson Hole, strong winds rocked the plane. Clutching my arm in a death grip my seatmate whispered in a panic-stricken voice, “We’re all going to die!” Although I...

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Who Has Time to Communicate Any More?!?

by Motivational Keynote Speaker Jean Gatz That’s the question I was asked at a recent workshop by a group of frustrated healthcare managers. I’m sure you can relate. You’re pulled in a dozen different directions in the course of the...

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Managing the soap opera star in your workplace

by Motivational Keynote Speaker Jean Gatz “What can I do with my problem employee? Her life is a soap opera, and every day she brings the latest episode to work!” This urgent plea came from an audience member during my...

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Real Service or Lip Service?

by Motivational Keynote Speaker Jean Gatz Enjoying an evening out with three other couples, Les and I were seated around a U-shaped table as our young chef put on quite a show while he prepared our meal. Then he asked...

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