Dr. Jason W. Womack

Dr. Womack will examine both the challenges and opportunities presented by hybrid workplaces. He will highlight the significance of fostering robust connections among colleagues and outline effective strategies to accomplish this goal, including optimal communication, trust-building, and community cultivation. At the core of this keynote is the impact “emotional intelligence” plays in creating a culture of connection, belonging, and retention. He will reference recent research to explore the tangible benefits of social connections in the workplace, such as augmented productivity and job satisfaction, and explain ways to achieve these benefits, even in a hybrid setting. Ultimately, he will provide practical guidance and industry best practices for managers and team members to promote connection and collaboration, ensuring success for all in this challenging work environment.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Participants will learn the challenges and opportunities presented by hybrid workplaces and the benefits of social connections in the workplace.
2. Participants will recognize the significance of fostering connections in a hybrid workplace.
3. Participants will be able to apply the principles of emotional intelligence to create a culture of connection, belonging, and retention in a hybrid workplace setting.
4. Participants will learn about recent research on the tangible benefits of social connections in the workplace and how to achieve these benefits in a hybrid environment.

In this keynote speech, attendees will learn about the critical role of self-awareness in personal and professional development. They will discover how assessing their behaviors in light of their values and priorities can provide insight into what drives them and who they want to be. Dr. Jason Womack will share practical strategies for self-assessment, including identifying patterns, prioritizing values, and being honest about competing priorities. The keynote will emphasize the importance of self-awareness in achieving personal and professional goals, encouraging attendees to build on their strengths and be mindful of negative impacts. This keynote is relevant for those looking to improve their leadership skills, build stronger relationships, or simply understand themselves better. By the end of the keynote, attendees will have gained the tools and knowledge needed to achieve their goals and unlock their potential through self-awareness and assessment of behaviors in light of their values and priorities.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Participants will connect their behaviors to their results and gain insight into what drives them and how to be more deliberately productive.
2. Participants will be able to apply practical strategies for self-assessment such as identifying patterns, prioritizing values, and being honest about competing priorities.
3. Participants will analyze the importance of self-awareness in achieving personal and professional goals.
4. Participants will evaluate how they can utilize the tools and knowledge provided in the keynote to unlock their potential through reflective practice and purposeful productivity.

This keynote explores the critical role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership and team management, drawing on both current research and practical experience. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the strong link between emotional intelligence and commanding leadership and how this can be used to create a positive and productive team atmosphere. Furthermore, the keynote will discuss the major effect a leader’s emotional intelligence has on employee engagement, motivation, and retention, while providing practical tips and best practices to help attendees cultivate and apply emotional intelligence to succeed in the areas of leadership and team management. It will also cover the techniques and tools necessary to manage the emotional climate of a team, allowing attendees to build trust, form authentic relationships, and construct successful teams. Overall, this keynote is highly recommended for anyone wanting to sharpen their leadership and team management skills through the strength of emotional intelligence.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Participants will learn 3 critical roles emotional intelligence plays in effective leadership and team management.
2. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the link between emotional intelligence and creating a positive and productive team atmosphere.
3. Participants will be able to apply practical tips and best practices for cultivating and applying emotional intelligence in their day-to-day operations.
4. Participants will analyze the major effect a leader’s emotional intelligence has on employee engagement, motivation, and retention.