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In the season of what has been classified as the "great-resignation", cultivating an environment where employees feel valued and supported is essential to the development and sustainability of teams. The session is designed to explore common pitfalls that start from the top and introduce effective strategies for cultivating a culture of transparency. As a result, leadership is not attempting to mask whatever reality exists and they build a culture of appreciation and trust. Without the aforementioned, they are subject to a high turnover, decreased morale and poor services that can subsequently impact the bottom line. When leadership neglects the internal customer, they fail to nurture those that allow the business to exist and function. When there is a culture of trust and appreciation, the relationship thrives and it increases the probability of growth that is sustainable and healthy.
Although inevitable, one of the greatest challenges individuals face is allowing themselves to grieve. While the idea of school equips individuals with the capacity to excel academically, where or when do they learn how to acknowledge and navigate their emotions in a healthy way. Those that are unprepared find themselves overwhelmed by the thought of loss, whether it is of a loved one, a job, a home or a relationship that they hoped would last. Permission to grieve helps audiences examine their feelings, the impact and provides practical strategies for finding resolve so that they do not become paralyzed by grief.
One of the greatest frustrations in relationships is the expectation that individuals will present as the ideal version of what someone else had in mind vs acknowledging and accepting their authentic version. As a result, some feel compelled to wear the proverbial mask to appease others. The challenge is that it leads to resentment, tension and can subsequently cause a domino effect, from a break down in team cohesion, to decreased morale and productivity.
While the new buzz word is DEI initiatives, how can inclusion exist without understanding fundamental components of the cultures an entity is seeking to include? Cultural competence is not about understanding the numbers or optics, it's about showing a vested interest in understanding the people. Companies bring in subject matter experts to provide education, to get individuals excited about the shift, but:
This topic is designed to consider a deeper exploration and the development of actionable steps that will help shift the culture from awareness to change.
Zahara Williams is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as 5 Strategies for Cultivating Transparency , Permission To Grieve, The Authentic You Is Enough: The Intersection Between Communication & Boundaries and Cultural Competence: More Than A Catchphrase. The estimated speaking fee range to book Zahara Williams for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Zahara Williams generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Kimberly Harden, Amy S. Tolbert, Ph.D., CSP, Caleb Stephens, Tina Varughese and Deanna Singh. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Zahara Williams for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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