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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It’s Hard to Compete Against a Saint!

by Motivational Keynote Speaker Jean Gatz Have you ever worked really hard to do the best job possible – knowing that the odds were stacked against you? That’s exactly how I felt when I delivered the opening keynote for Texas...

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Managing Change for Maximum Impact and Minimal Stress

by Motivational Keynote Speaker Jean Gatz The managers quietly filed into the room, anxiety written all over their faces. Because their organization was going through tremendous change, these leaders had come together to learn how to manage the process. I...

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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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