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Chapter Webinar: “Leading Through the Storm: Cultivating Actively Respectful Cultures in Times of Uncertainty”

  • January 22, 2026
  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Learning Delivered Right to your Desk!

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We are living in a time of rapid change, volatility, and uncertainty – what experts often refer to as a “VUCA environment” - and employees and organizations are feeling the strain. Research indicates that overall stress levels are significantly higher, and frontline employees are experiencing measurably increased levels of incivility and disrespect. In this turbulent environment, stress often boils over, resulting in toxic work interactions, and increased disengagement, presenteeism, absenteeism and turnover. Research shows that employees are ten times more likely to leave due to toxic work environments than poor compensation.

In this highly interactive, data-driven, skills-focused keynote/workshop, Gregg Ward demonstrates how we can overcome these challenges by “leading with respect,” and creating Actively Respectful Cultures™ (ARCs) within our teams and organizations.

By focusing on the skills found in emotionally intelligent leadership and fostering psychologically safe environments, leaders can turn down the heat, increase employees’ sense of belonging and drive employee engagement, performance, and loyalty. Through humor, storytelling, and audience participation, Gregg shares how cultivating respect in the workplace can lead to higher levels of respect, collaboration, trust, and success.

Key Takeaways:

  • Navigate generational shifts and prepare leaders for the future
  • Use emotional intelligence to drive effective leadership in a turbulent world
  • Recognize the impact of toxic cultures and how to transform them
  • Foster psychological safety to boost performance and engagement
  • Build Actively Respectful Cultures™ to improve employee satisfaction and loyalty

ATD Certification Credits

ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter programs are pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits. These credits are based on the ATD Capability Model and may be applied towards initial eligibility and recertification for Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials.

ATD Certification Credits for this program: 1.00


Presenter:

Gregg Ward | Founder

Gregg Ward is an electrifying keynote speaker, award-winning and bestselling author, thought leader, and Fortune 500 executive coach known for his transformative approach to self-respect and personal growth. His popular TEDx talk, Confessions of an Accidental Killer, inspired his latest keynote - a powerful, deeply moving interactive talk on regret, redemption and 2nd chances. With over 2,500 keynotes and programs delivered, Gregg helps individuals and organizations shift to inclusive, empowering and respectful cultures. His interactive style inspires audiences to reclaim confidence, unlock their potential, and create lasting change.

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