Value Others - The Key to a High-Performance Workforce

I deliver a variety of messages, but none as important as this one.

You see, we're not getting along. The pace of business is so fast that we sometimes mistreat employees or colleagues in order to get results. Have a conversation with someone who holds a different political, religious, or cultural view? Almost impossible. And technology allows people to make hurtful or outlandish comments about others that would never be said face-to-face. Add it all up and employees are experiencing incivility at work more than even before. In fact, research shows the majority of employees encountering rude, ugly, even bullying behavior on a monthly basis.

​Organizations are at risk of having today's incivility bleed into operational performance and contribute to already-low employee engagement scores. So what's the answer? I believe it's an obsessive, relentless pursuit of a "Value Others" culture. Focusing on employees as unique individuals who have needs, career aspirations, and lives outside of work not only increases organizational performance but also promotes employee loyalty.  

​Building a Value Others Culture

During this keynote presentation, we'll explore a culture where employees feel valued. A culture that has employees looking out for each other rather than having a selfish, "it's all about me" mentality. Attendees will review four strategies that will help build that Value Others outlook and culture. We'll even practice valuing others, both inside and outside of work.

What Others Are Saying About This Keynote

"You managed to make a very sensitive and polarizing subject both enjoyable and entertaining."
 ~ W. Ellis
​Talent Recruitment

"It's my absolute pleasure to recommend Darren Ford for any speaking or facilitation engagement. We've relied on him to partner with our HR team on several occasions. Darren has worked hard to build trust with our management team and has proven himself to be an expert in his field."
~ Jen Levy
President, DFWHHRA and HR Director

"From the moment you meet Darren, he has the ability to draw you in with his down-to-earth personality, but most importantly you can sense his genuine passion for helping people grow. I highly recommend Darren for any organization looking to take its employees to the next level!"
~Philip Witcher
Program Manager - Diversity, Culture,  CSR

Additional Keynote and Breakout Presentations

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Research shows that diverse teams are smarter and outperform other teams. And while we often think of D&I in terms of outward appearance, diversity is also reflected in how we communicate, make decisions, and when we work. Attendees will confront these differences and explore strategies that turn these differences into strengths, ultimately producing a high-performance team!

Multigenerational Workforce

Based on Darren's book The Millennial Challenge:  How To Unleash Today's Young Talent, this presentation looks at the five generations in today's workforce. Understanding the generations' similarities along with the differences will help organizations build a work environment that is attractive to people from all generations.

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ADDITIONAL  SERVICES

Town Hall Facilitation:  According to author Brené Brown, organizations must begin facilitating these challenging conversations if they want to attract and keep great employees. Darren can expertly and delicately facilitate these sessions with your people. And it's not an end point -- it's just the beginning! But after a Town Hall session, the tone and process will be set for a constructive dialogue with and among your employees.

Event Emcee:  Having a  corporate or employee event?  Darren can  keep the event flowing smoothly and on time while expertly tying all of the activities  and content into a single theme.

Meeting Facilitation:  Strategy sessions, a SWOT analysis, a team building event, and other meetings can benefit from an outside facilitator.  Having that meeting "guide" keeps the event on track and allows all  stakeholders and attendees  to focus on the  event itself .

Training:  Using different formats such as a 60-minute presentation, half-day or full-day session, or a series of monthly workshops, Darren will bring his strong training background to bear on your business "pain."  Starting with strong content that  he  has developed throughout his career, Darren will work with you to customize the content to your audience.  Training topics include Inspirational Leadership, 'One Voice"  Customer Service, and Effective Communication.  

Success for Interns and High Potentials:   Based on Darren's book   3 + 4 Equals Success, Darren can kick off or celebrate  your Intern or High Potential program with a challenge for participants to find success and be their best through using  three critical skills and four supercharging mindsets.

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