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Creating Emotionally Safe Cultures that Unlock Peak Performance

Three Customizable Keynotes for Managers, Coaches, and Teachers

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  1. Strategic Positivity

    How to Create Safe Cultures for Strong Performance

    Yes, you can learn how to develop positive, authentic relationships one step at a time.

    Key takeaways
    • Deeper understanding a research-based formula for motivation, the Self-Determination Theory by Edward Deci and Richard Ryan
    • The ability to distinguish climate vs. culture and their role in improving both
    • Reflection questions to pose to yourself and to your team to expand the learning and begin to co-create a workplace where everyone thrives
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  2. Relationship-Building Is a Performance Enhancement Strategy

    The LEARN to Connect framework simplifies the process of relationship building in the workplace to five steps that can apply to most any context.

    Key takeaways
    • Research that supports why prioritizing relationships matters for performance.
    • Guiding questions that guide participants to deeper personal reflections to make this process work best for their personal approach to leadership.
    • A set of practical strategies that can be embedded into the daily workflow for fostering environments where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to contribute.
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  3. How to Authentically Connect with the Four Types of People You Lead

    The Relationship Grid is a four-quadrant guide that helps leaders categorize the members of their team according to their relational versus performance-based needs.

    Key takeaways
    • An understanding of The Relationship Grid and examples of each of the four different types of people you lead
    • Practical ideas for applying The Relationship Grid in your workplace or classroom to enhance both interpersonal connectedness and performance
    • Reflection exercises to help you quickly assess if the actions you try are effective
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