I’ve often thought about the propaganda I was exposed to when I was taught, at the tender age of six, that some people really did have perfect families and perfect lives. And it had to be true because it...
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...
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...
by Motivational Keynote Speaker Jean Gatz
Remember when work used to be FUN? These days? Uh… not so much. Trying to survive change in today’s workplace reminds me of my first ziplining experience. It was anything but fun! Suspended 300...
by Motivational Keynote Speaker Jean Gatz
Coincidence… Luck… Karma… Fate… Chance… Words tossed around a lot lately, often as excuses for bad choices, but rarely as explanations for good ones. When it comes to your future success, there are two...
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...
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,...
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...
