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Human Synergistics

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Change is no longer an event. It's the environment.
This experiential session drops you into a Human Synergistics survival simulation designed to reveal how your people respond when the stakes are real and the answers aren't obvious. You'll feel firsthand how trust, psychological safety, and collective judgment show up differently in remote and hybrid contexts, and what it takes to cultivate them intentionally. In a world where AI is reshaping how teams work, communicate, and solve problems, the human dynamics at the core of great teamwork matter more than ever. You'll gain practical perspective on leading teams through change, fostering innovation across distributed environments, and creating the conditions that make groundbreaking solutions possible.
And you'll have a great time doing it.

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Simulation: The Ground is Shifting--How Great Teams Navigate What's Next!|

future of work

Engagement &amp; Culture

Future of Work

leadership development

psychological safety

problem solving

adaptability

hybrid teams

Team Dynamics

Strategic Leadership

Trust Building

innovation culture

Organizational Health

michael.kern

cathleen.cooke

Navigating Change

human synergistics

wise2026

insights-wise-2026

experiential simulation

remote collaboration

collective judgment

communication barriers

distributed workforces

operational effectiveness

behavior patterns

In an age where Generative AI is accelerating the pace of change to an unprecedented degree, executives can no longer afford to view disruption as a threat—they must see it as the primary catalyst for growth. As Aaron Olson, EVP of Enterprise Clients at Aon, emphasized in this compelling keynote, culture is the true, non-replicable driver of performance in the AI era.

This keynote armed senior HR, Talent Development, and L&amp;D leaders with a practical playbook for strategic leadership, reframing risk from a liability to a springboard for innovation and cultural alignment.
<h3>Essential Leadership Takeaways:</h3>
<ul>
 	<li>Culture as the AI Differentiator: The keynote underscored why investments in technology fail without corresponding investments in culture. The focus is on aligning organizational values to a constant state of flux, where people feel equipped, not overwhelmed, by AI.</li>
 	<li>The Disruption Playbook: Drawing from decades of risk management expertise, Aaron presented a clear process for executive action:
<ol start="1">
 	<li>Recognize Emerging Patterns: Move beyond lagging indicators to identify strategic shifts early.</li>
 	<li>Make Confident, Values-Driven Decisions: Use organizational principles to guide choices under high pressure and ambiguity.</li>
 	<li>Reframe Risk: View strategic risk-taking as an essential component of innovation, directly linking the change agenda to talent development strategy.</li>
</ol>
</li>
 	<li>Talent as a Springboard for Innovation: The keynote explored the critical leadership mindsets and cultural levers needed to build a workforce that not only survives digital and global crises but actively thrives on the opportunities they create.</li>
</ul>
This high-level strategic review confirmed that the executive function is evolving from managing stability to expertly navigating and capitalizing on continuous volatility.

Strategy and Change | Finding Opportunity in Disruption

Strategy

Leadership

digital transformation

innovation

talent development

aaron.olson

CHIE2025

generative AI

organizational strategy

cultural alignment

risk management

strategy and change

disruption management

leadership mindsets

volatile environment

executive playbook

culture as performance driver

10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times: Coaching Your Team Through Immense Change and Challenge by Tom Ziglar  is a guide for leaders navigating through periods of significant change and uncertainty. The book emphasizes the importance of developing and embodying key virtues to effectively lead teams during disruptive times. These virtues include:
<ol>
 	<li>Integrity: Building trust through honest and ethical behavior.</li>
 	<li>Humility: Recognizing one's limitations and valuing the contributions of others.</li>
 	<li>Empathy: Understanding and addressing the needs and concerns of team members.</li>
 	<li>Resilience: Maintaining strength and perseverance in the face of adversity.</li>
 	<li>Vision: Providing a clear and inspiring direction for the team.</li>
 	<li>Accountability: Taking responsibility for actions and decisions.</li>
 	<li>Discipline: Maintaining focus and consistency in efforts.</li>
 	<li>Courage: Facing challenges head-on and making tough decisions.</li>
 	<li>Generosity: Sharing knowledge, time, and resources to support others.</li>
 	<li>Love: Leading with compassion and genuine care for team members.</li>
</ol>
The book provides practical strategies and real-world examples to help leaders cultivate these virtues. It emphasizes the role of coaching in developing these traits within teams, fostering an environment of growth and resilience. By embracing these virtues, leaders can guide their teams through immense change and challenge, achieving success and stability in uncertain times.

10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times: Coaching Your Team Through Immense Change and Challenge

leadership

Change Management

coaching

corinne@innovatingresults.com

team-building

julian.malnak

nancy.dome

denis.sternberg

marty.murrillo

organizational change

emotional intelligence

patricia.ouzounian

crisis management

adaptive leadership

Professional Development

leadership virtues

coaching skills

resilient leadership

leadership challenges

innovation leadership

katrina.nordquist

Four years ago, I wrote CARE to Win with one mission — to help people-first leaders scale human-centered, high-performing teams through the simple, science-backed habits of Clarity, Autonomy, Relationships, and Equity.

A great deal has changed over the past four years. What began as a framework rooted in empathy, neuroscience, and lived leadership experience has evolved through thousands of hours in the field, where training, listening, failing, learning, and growing alongside leaders in organizations worldwide have taken place.

This revised edition of The CARE Equation brings those hard-earned insights to the forefront. It’s not just a refresh. It’s a reflection of what it takes to be an unforgettable leader in today’s increasingly complex workplace.

Since that first edition, CARE has grown far beyond a book:
✅ Registered Clarity, Autonomy, Relationships, and Equity® as a trademark.
✅ Built a full suite of leadership development programs grounded in CARE for all levels of leaders.
✅ Partnered with clients who’ve won Brandon Hall Awards, implementing CARE within their organizations.
✅ Created validated CARE Assessments with measurable ROI and real-world case studies.
✅ Earned major contracts with globally recognized brands, transforming their leaders and culture through CARE.
✅ Designed and delivered transformative keynotes that bring people-first leadership to life, building culture champions from the ground up.

We’ve learned a lot over the past four years, from the science of trust and psychological safety to the realities of leading in hybrid, high-change, tech-driven environments. Every one of those lessons is now woven into this revised edition, available globally for the first time.

CARE to Win delves deeply into the real work of leadership by focusing on what matters most, people.

💡 Manage your biases. Learn how to recognize and interrupt the invisible patterns that erode trust and limit performance. Better self-awareness = better leadership.
💡 Build psychological safety. Discover how to lead teams that speak up, challenge ideas, and thrive, even under pressure.
💡 Act on insight. Access simple, practical frameworks and real-world stories that make it easy to turn “aha” moments into daily leadership habits.

This isn’t theory, it’s what we’ve seen work in the trenches with leaders across industries and continents.

I couldn’t be prouder of what this movement has become, or more excited to share what’s next.

Care to Win: The 4 Leadership Habits to Build High-Performing Teams (Revised Edition)

alex.draper

angie.zeigler

performance management

talent management

employee engagement

servant leadership

employee experience

cultural transformation

CARE model

organizational culture

coaching and mentoring

HR Strategy

Innovation Management

corporate values

team performance

Talent Retention

High Performing Teams

compassionate leadership

leadership habits

angela.howard

Named one of 100 Leadership &amp; Success Books to Read in a Lifetime by Amazon Editors

The world’s most trusted guide for leaders in transition

Transitions are a critical time for leaders. In fact, most agree that moving into a new role is the biggest challenge a manager will face. While transitions offer a chance to start fresh and make needed changes in an organization, they also place leaders in a position of acute vulnerability. Missteps made during the crucial first three months in a new role can jeopardize or even derail your success.

In this updated and expanded version of the international bestseller The First 90 Days, Michael D. Watkins offers proven strategies for conquering the challenges of transitionsno matter where you are in your career. Watkins, a noted expert on leadership transitions and adviser to senior leaders in all types of organizations, also addresses today’s increasingly demanding professional landscape, where managers face not only more frequent transitions but also steeper expectations once they step into their new jobs.

By walking you through every aspect of the transition scenario, Watkins identifies the most common pitfalls new leaders encounter and provides the tools and strategies you need to avoid them. You’ll learn how to secure critical early wins, an important first step in establishing yourself in your new role. Each chapter also includes checklists, practical tools, and self-assessments to help you assimilate key lessons and apply them to your own situation.

Whether you’re starting a new job, being promoted from within, embarking on an overseas assignment, or being tapped as CEO, how you manage your transition will determine whether you succeed or fail. Use this book as your trusted guide.

The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, Updated and Expanded

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