Heath Slawner

Today’s workplaces can be full of cynicism and self-interest. With change and disruption as constants, it’s easy to forget that trust-based relationships are the foundation for achievement. Through stories, research and basic science, Heath explains the three major shifts that will help build a culture of trust and create ideal conditions for teams to be successful. When your people work together to confront external threats, they’ll get more done, with less stress, and actually have fun doing it. Heath reveals the secrets to rallying your team around a clearly-articulated purpose- because when you’re clear about who you serve, where you’re going and how you’re getting there, the natural response is to trust, collaborate and bring bold visions to reality.

Imagine a world in which your people wake up inspired to go to work, feel valued while they’re there, and return home fulfilled by the work they do. To bring that world into reality, you must start with a simple question: WHY? In today’s most successful organizations, leaders tap into the power of purpose by articulating a vision of the future and creating trust-based environments in which people naturally work together to achieve extraordinary things. Through stories, studies and science, Heath shows audiences that the WHY is at the center of it all- and the key to success and fulfillment on both an individual and organizational level.

Our ability to influence wisely and effectively- to get people to listen, to trust, and act on what we say- is arguably the most important skill for reaching our greatest potential. Though we face these challenging interpersonal situations every single day, rarely do we have the opportunity to sharpen these skills and see the difference between what works and what doesn’t. In this fast-paced presentation, Heath illustrates the most effective, scientifically proven ways to influence and impact the people around you and your team. Like all of Heath’s talks, Interact with Influence is evidence-based and highly customized for each audience.

When people think, act, and communicate as a Trusted Advisor, they dramatically increase productivity, improve business results, and reduce stress. Whether working internally as a business partner, or externally with customers, clients and stakeholders, the impact is the same: greater capacity, more satisfaction, and less friction. Simply put, high-trust individuals and teams outperform low-trust organizations in every key business metric: profitability, revenue growth, employee engagement, customer service, retention, and more. In this program, Heath teaches the key skills and mindset that will usher you and your team into the vital (and valuable) role of Trusted Advisors.