Christine Porath Author of "Mastering Community" and "Mastering Civility"

Despite our deep desire to feel a sense of belonging, many of us feel isolated. The rise of technology and modern workplace practices have led people to be even more disconnected, even as we remain constantly contactable. And as our human interactions have decreased, so too have our happiness levels. This is sparking a crisis in mental health that will have repercussions for years, leaving people lonelier and organizations less productive and profitable, too.  Christine Porath will share ways to unite and grow your communities—and make them thrive.

Incivility is prevalent in organizations and it’s getting worse. The costs of incivility are rising too. I’ll discuss the varied ways incivility wrecks performance and robs the bottom line. I’ll explain what civility buys you.  I’ll also share recommendations for what leaders should do to enhance their effectiveness and craft a more civil, thriving work environment. 

Incivility can fracture a team, splintering members’ sense of psychological safety, destroying collaboration, and hampering team effectiveness. I discuss how civility and trust enhance collaboration and influence and improve performance. By creating a civil climate, you can enable greater trust and collaboration marked by people who reciprocate respectful behavior. I’ll also share recommendations for what leaders should do to enhance their effectiveness and craft a more civil, collaborative, thriving work environment.

According to a Gallup poll, 71% of employees see themselves as disengaged; less than 20% of employees see themselves as flourishing in their work. Employees seek something more—they want a job situation that enables them to thrive. By crafting a culture where employees thrive, you’ll enhance performance, retain talent, and reduce health care costs. I’ll discuss what you can do to enable your people to thrive and consider best practices. Helping people grow and remain energized at work is valiant on its own merits—but it can also boost your company’s performance in a sustainable way.

Organizations desire higher performance from their employees. Although people are trying to meet these demands, the usual method of working longer (and harder) is backfiring. More individuals report being exhausted, disengaged, burnt out, and sick.  Longer days don’t work since time is a limited resource. However, energy is renewable, and can be used to achieve higher performance and increased satisfaction (inside and outside the workplace). I’ll show you how to improve your well-being and thrive by focusing on managing your energy.