Chris Nierstheimer, PMP on LinkedIn: Truly a great event and I am looking forward to next year's iteration!… (2024)

For the #WIFchallenge of the first week, we decided to pick the theme Inspire Inclusion. Here are some ideas we came with during our brainstorming session✅ Give a voice to everyone during meetings to benefit from #collectiveintelligence💡The leader of the meeting can start by saying that they do not know how to solve this problem, that they do need everyone’s input, and by only speaking up lastMake sure that people are not interrupting each other and that all are listened to. Thank the whole team at the end for all contributions. ✅ Encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work 💡Start by being yourself at work to encourage everyone to do the same,be vulnerable and share about difficulties and failures ✅ Create a culture which celebrates mistakesBecause we learn so much by making themPersonally I did learn a lot out of a few mistakes I made. More than in all trainings and seminars of the past 10 years.- Always be prepared. I once underestimated the need for intense preparation of a session with senior executives. It was 18 years ago. It ended up well, after I apologized to the whole group. - Do not postpone calling or visiting a sick friend or colleague. It was even more years ago. I would visit her “next week”. Or the week after. Until it was too late.My colleagues Mathy Mande Muteba and Adèle Warin shared some “mistake learnings” as well.And you, what mistakes would you celebrate ? (Avoid mentioning names or too many details 😉)

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Thought leadership is not simply broadcasting opinions and getting a bunch of likes.Thought leadership is immersion in a community of knowledge, where norms are challenged and boundaries pushed.It’s having the humility to recognise others’ expertise and welcome their perspective, but the boldness to forge your own path with this knowledge.It means harnessing knowledge to bring real-world benefits. This is what Big Minds Collective is about. So the news that our CEO, Michael, has been asked to join the Collective for a third year running is cause for excitement for ourselves and our clients. Find out more about what Michael’s inclusion means for NERVE and the brands who work with us: https://bit.ly/47nSOEe #B2BMarketing #BigMindsCollective #MarketingAgency #ThoughtLeadership

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I want more for all of us. The completion of one year and the start of a new one can be so potent.As you keep flowing toward the end of 2023’s cycle, this is a meaningful time to reconnect and recommit to yourself.What are you moving towards into this next season? What newness is ahead of you? How will you be more of the real, authentic you?And, what are you releasing? What are you surrendering? What are you reclaiming? What are you celebrating?So much growth, potential, and possibility is available to us when we take a moment to pause and slow the f*ck down to see what was, what is, and what may be.As women and femmes of color, we carry so much on our shoulders -- expectations, responsibilities, caretaking, productivity goals -- and dreams deferred.My end-of-year tradition for the Real You Leadership community is to host a New Year Alignment workshop for WOC.You’re invited to join me in this space to realign with your real and most unapologetic self and step boldly into 2024.We’ll:👉🏽 Connect with your past and future selves through a guided visualization👉🏽Cultivate clarity around intentions and goals for the coming year👉🏽 Identify what you’re ready to leave behind that no longer serves the higher version of you👉🏽 Be witnessed and fully affirmed in our communityThis free 90-minute virtual workshop is a space and time for your reflection, release, and renewal to move forward toward a purposeful, values-aligned new year.Reserve your spot for the free New Year Re-Alignment Workshop for WOC now:https://lnkd.in/gZKZFfCKFeel free to pass this off to a friend who could benefit from a space like this.#WOC #WOCLeaders #LeadershipCoaching

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Last night, I was fortunate to attend "DEI on the Line" at The Gathering Spot, hosted by Ryan Wilson. The panel discussion with Nzinga “Zing” Shaw, Candace M. Stanciel, M. Ed., and Angelica Geter, DrPH, MPH left me feeling...🔗Enlightened🔗Understood🔗EnergizedSo much wisdom was shared, I'll need several posts to do it justice. But one point by Nzinga particularly resonated: as DEI practitioners, we are charged with the responsibility of explaining to leaders why it's in their best interest to empower historically excluded voices in the workplace.This includes giving historically excluded individuals decision-making power, access to leadership roles, and the opportunity to deliver innovation and creativity.The bottom line is DEI is good for business. New research constantly underscores the direct correlation between DEI and stronger revenue growth, innovation, and profitability.While the human impact alone should be enough, framing DEI in terms of business value is most impactful because it’s what the corporate world understands. I’m deeply grateful for spaces like The Gathering Spot for providing safe platforms for learning, venting, and strategizing without judgment.Well done, TGS. #diversityequityinclusion

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Announcing two more keynotes and webinars for your next in-person or virtual event: 1) Maximizing the Value of Your Conference Experience: Imagine your next conference featuring a keynote that has nothing to do with your core content yet everything to do with the reason people are attending, which is to learn, connect, and grow. Doing so will require leveraging their greatest asset - one another. 2) Cultivating Collective Intelligence: Meeting the challenges of the future will require vertical and horizontal leadership. Explore the benefits of Servant Leadership and Peernovation for the next generation of workers in a rapidly changing world and how the Collective Intelligence found in forums and peer advisory groups will help you excel at both.Check out our many other programs and workshops. In a nutshell, we apply what peer advisory groups have been doing brilliantly for decades to the people on your team to improve overall team performance. Peernovation will be five years old in July. What we've learned by working with more than 650 groups and teams around the world is that it works! Find out how you can make it work for you. ◘Gilles Prepoint - Amplified Leadership Greatness Chris Zhuang Karen Floyd Thomas Gregory Randy Cantrell Pete Sciabarra, Ph.D. Keith Hartman Scot McRoberts Elizabeth Stemple - MBA, CSM Amber Lowry Jennifer Carter Dona Amelia Nick Jonsson Jonatan Åge Persson Todd Millar Stephanie Christopher Sarah Techau (Quale) Jason Richmond Shawn Ellis Jan Lawson Jacqueline Wales Justin "JT" Tamsett Allison Flatley Dan Duran Eddie Tock Ronald J. Adams, MASCL Dean Acosta Laura Nortz Barbara Gold Gretchen Martz Julio Noriega Fabrizio Ostolaza CEOWORLD magazine Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj Pooja B. Maria Gourtsilidou

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Did you know that Training Industry, Inc. has a curated list of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) resources? Check it out for courses 💻 , articles ✍ , podcasts🎙 , books 📚 and more on topics ranging from unconscious bias training to allyship to women's leadership development. Have a resource you'd like to see on this list? Email editor@trainingindustry.com with your suggestions. #DEI #EquitableWork

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Do you find yourself at a loss for words during performance reviews? Or feel awkward bragging about your achievements? You're not alone! It's time we normalize celebrating our successes, both privately and publicly. The Empower & Lead Collective workshop is designed not just to share and celebrate achievements, but also to reflect on our own. This is more than a workshop—it's a vibrant space where incredible women gather to network, share successes, celebrate together, and set meaningful personal goals.Join us on 2nd of May at 12pm. Reflect on your triumphs, learn from the victories of others, and set impactful goals in a community that uplifts every achievement.Why attend?🤔 Reflect on your own professional journey and recognize your achievements.💃🏼Network with inspiring women who are rewriting the rules of success. Learn from the triumphs of others, which can fuel your own path forward.🎉Celebrate in a space that cheers for every win—big or small.❤️ Set goals that matter to you, in an environment that champions your progress.Don’t let another review pass by feeling unprepared or underappreciated. Let’s meet, share, and grow at the next Empower & Lead Collective workshop.Link for registration in the comments ]#WomenInLeadership #CelebrateSuccess #EmpowerAndLead #CareerGoals #ProfessionalDevelopment

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Thrilled to join Angie Cartwright, M. Wilson Stoker, and so many w/ Kaplan Law Firm as a Passion for Partnership sponsor for the February #ATXPX program: Transforming Workplaces Through Trauma-Informed Leadership. Best takeaway?Two points really resonated with me and my work in advising current, soon-to-be-former, and former employees dealing with hostile work environments:1. It's not your job to help someone above you [work through their own trauma issues when they are creating a toxic workplace], and2. If someone in your organization has narcissistic tendencies, you need to remove that person [or remove yourself from their org, or remove yourself from the org itself].Bonus: always consider who has influence over the [problematic] person in the company.Tonight's fantastic speakers: JJ Ruescas ♾,Kyler Shumway, PsyD, andSeanna Crosbie, LCSW-S.Outstanding event!

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Now that I'm back from several weeks of work-related travel, I'm reflecting on some excellent presentations at the Agricultural Retailers Association 2023 Conference and Expo. First up was Kim Lear with Inlay Insights. I've sat through many a "generations in the workplace" presentation, but this one was memorable for its consideration of GenZ. Leaders in organizations need to understand this incoming cohort as we will all be competing for them as additions to our teams. And for those interested in how GenZ engages as volunteers, she has excellent insights into the idea of sacrifice being at its core an act of hope for the future. How does your volunteer organization communicate a hopeful future - and how are you narrowing the say/do gap?

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This topic 🔜🛌refreshing IT Model, Evolving with the Business, has gained significant attention within the community. Katia Saenko, SVP & CIO, will be sharing her insights through the lens of Cadillac Fairview, shedding light on her experiences and successes. Our C-level Executives are actively selecting their sessions, demonstrating a keen interest in learning about fostering open and honest dialogues between IT and the Business. The quest for mastering change is evident, with many seeking "tidbits of truths" on this crucial aspect. CIOs attending this session, whether at the beginning or towards the end of refreshing their IT model, will undoubtedly discover valuable insights. Katia's direct approach fosters engaging and candid conversations, sparking interactive dialogues that lead to tangible value, often translating into actionable takeaways. Notable participants include Nitin Thukral, Adriana Gonzalez, Laura Bigram, Christopher O'Sullivan, MMath, Ivana MacIsaacRanjika ManamperiWondering how to sign up for this enriching session? The answer is right in front of you 🖍, ⬇.

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