Making the Right Call

by Motivational Keynote Speaker Jean Gatz I snapped this photo the night before officials closed the levee to pedestrians in Baton Rouge as the Mississippi River continued to rise.   I heard the story of a ship captain who was trying...

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Ziplining through Challenging Times, Part 2

by Motivational Keynote Speaker Jean Gatz Last week I compared surviving change in today’s workplace to my first ziplining experience. If you missed Part 1, you can find it on my blog at www.jeangatz.com. So… picking up where we left...

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Don’t Forget to Breathe!

by Motivational Keynote Speaker Jean Gatz Staying calm while dealing with change in your workplace is a lot like snorkeling for the first time. It can be unsettling and even scary. My mother always told me that if I put...

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Business As Usual Is Over™

by Motivational Keynote Speaker In a world where change happens at the click of a mouse, one thing is certain: You can't keep doing what you've been doing. The game has changed and the rules are different. To be successful,...

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Change Is Here. Get Ready for a Bumpy Ride!

by Motivational Keynote Speaker Jean Gatz As we began our descent into Jackson Hole, strong winds rocked the plane. Clutching my arm in a death grip my seatmate whispered in a panic-stricken voice, “We’re all going to die!” Although I...

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