Join us for BOOST

What makes a work life well-lived? Is it purpose? Growth? Flexibility? Achievement? Appreciation? Work-life harmony? Or maybe belonging? Kelly went all-in on her quantitative research to get to the truth, and it will surprise you! She will cut through the noise with her cutting-edge insights, psychology, and bold no-b.s. approach to thriving at work that challenges conventional wisdom and the recycled advice on the internet.

You will learn about the 28 psychological, emotional, and social human needs —or motives—that drive people’s ability to be well and perform well at work. To put insights into action, you will gain a new mindset and roadmap to meet these motives for yourself, the people you work with, and those you lead. You’ll have the knowledge and confidence to inspire a teamwide movement to create a culture together where motives are elevated, leading to greater well-being, connection, and retention.

In this dynamic panel discussion, Adam Weber sits down with industry-leading HR executives to uncover the strategies that set top HR leaders apart. Through candid conversations, our panelists will share the secrets behind their success, revealing how they transformed their roles, expanded their influence, and secured buy-in for bold initiatives.
Key Takeaways:

• Communicate with the executive team in a way that builds trust and confidence.
• Expand your influence and assert leadership beyond the people function.
• Real-world examples of bold initiatives—and how they gained approval.
• Find balance and resilience in a high-stress, high-burnout profession.

Enhance self-awareness to build more effective communication with others, especially those with a different motivation and leadership style than yours. Develop emotional intelligence and adaptability to stretch outside your habitual communication style to enhance your impact. As the professional landscape evolves, adaptability and strong communication will be key to long-term success. Future-proof your workforce by fostering flexibility, emotional intelligence, and inclusivity to keep your team agile and resilient.

In any workplace, it's common to categorize individuals as introverts or extroverts based on observable behavior, but this classification can oversimplify the complexities of an individual's personality. For instance, someone who appears outgoing, talkative, and at ease in the spotlight might be assumed to be an extrovert, yet they could deeply value solitary time for recharging. Recognizing these nuances matters significantly in fostering a positive work environment. Every team comprises a diverse blend of talents, personality types, and ways of processing information. Acknowledging these differences becomes crucial in creating an inclusive and supportive culture.

AI-generated fraud has entered the hiring process, and it’s more convincing, more scalable, and more dangerous than anything we’ve faced before. From cloned voices to face-swapped video interviews, entire synthetic candidates are slipping past even the most experienced recruiters and hiring managers. This isn’t science fiction. It’s happening right now across industries - from remote-first tech startups to global cybersecurity firms. And in this new threat landscape, HR is no longer a support function- it's the front line of defense.
In this session, you’ll learn:

• How the rise of remote work opened the door to AI-generated imposters
• Real-world cases of deepfake applicants fooling hiring systems and staff
• The tools and tactics HR must adopt now to stay one step ahead of the fraudsters
• Why HR must partner with IT, Legal, and Security to build resilient hiring systems

Coaching-focused communication skills are essential for leaders at all levels. To be an effective leader, it’s critical to have—and use—the communication skills necessary to create a motivating work environment to effectively motivate individual employees and impact the culture of the organization. This session will provide you with tips and strategies you can apply to build your coaching-focused communication skills and benefit from the results.
Key takeaways include:

• Critical differences between boss-like communication and coaching interactions
• Key do’s and don’ts of coaching-focused communication
• Coaching communication strategies to build effective workplace relationships.
• How coaching-focused communication helps motivate employees to peak performance
• Keys to growing as a leader through developing a workplace coaching mindset and skills

AI is changing everything, and organizations and leaders are scrambling to figure out what skills people will need to thrive in an AI-driven world. The default response? A rush to develop so-called “future-proof” soft skills. Unfortunately, that approach falls short. Generic skill-building won’t cut it when the nature of work itself is shifting. Success in an AI-powered workplace isn’t just about having human skills; it’s about knowing how to apply them in radically new ways. Yet, too often, leaders hesitate to slow down and assess the work before they jump to reskilling efforts. They assume they don’t have time. But moving fast without clarity only leads to wasted effort, confusion, and even greater skill gaps.

This session is designed to challenge the urge to rush and show you how to move slow to go fast. We’ll talk through how to break free from assumptions, analyze what AI will actually do, and ensure your people are prepared for the work ahead, not just trained for a future that may not exist. You can expect to walk away with a clear framework to define the right skills, apply them effectively, and build a workforce that’s truly ready for what’s next.

If you're serious about people development, it’s important to set expectations accordingly and create KPIs that ensure long-term business success. In this session, we'll focus on how to:

• Partner with the management team to improve people development throughout your org.
• Hold managers accountable for increasing competence, confidence and capacity in all functional areas
• Improve the employee experience and engagement by providing meaningful growth opportunities and feedback
• Elevate the manager role to one that is future-focused and strategically relevant
• Contribute to organizational success by building people for next-level and emerging challenges

Join us for a discussion on how to future-proof your organization, create more engaging and effective online learning experiences, and foster a culture of continuous learning within your organization. We will delve into what’s coming for BizLibrary products in response to trends such as personalized learning paths, the integration of AI for learners and administrators, machine learning, microlearning strategies, AI-powered content creation, and more. Join us for a conversation about the tools and insights you need to navigate the future.