Mike Evans

For those willing to adapt, the future is not a threat, but a canvas upon which to paint their success story. Drawing from real-world examples and cutting-edge research, this keynote experience equips guests with relevant, pragmatic, memorable ideas, tools, models and principles to allow them to thrive and excel in the new world of work. This keynote isn’t about fearing the rise of the machines, but unlocking the secrets to coexisting and even thriving alongside them.

Seven formidable forces have joined together and are gunning for our jobs, looking to displace departments and to reinvent and disrupt all industries. Standing still is not an option. Complacency and clinging to the status-quo are the death knell to individuals, teams and organizations. These forces are not just trends, but seismic shifts that demand our attention. Among them…

• Artificial Intelligence Impact – Upon Individuals, Teams and Organizations
• White and Blue-Collar Robots
• Revolutionary and World-Changing Software
• Flourishing Technologies
• Today’s ‘Commoditized Economy’ (Sea of Sameness)

We are amidst a brawl with few rules, where the fast, adaptive, resilient and agile will be rewarded. Those unwilling or unable to evolve risk vulnerability and obsolescence. In this New World of Work, leveraging ideas, speed, talent, distinction and leadership at all levels will separate top performing individuals and organizations from the laggards.

This isn’t just a keynote, it’s a call to action. Leave equipped with the tools and mindset to not only weather the storm of disruption, but ride its waves to unimaginable heights. Are you ready to step into the arena and claim your victory in the New World of Work?

Embrace the critical importance of agility, resilience, and forward-thinking self-leadership in navigating the complexities of today’s disruptive environment.

Adapting to and embracing change – igniting engagement, passion, ownership and creativity that is often lacking during times of disruption, is the preeminent competency individuals and teams must cultivate. Learn what it will take to thrive and excel in the New World of Work – Future Work.

KEY LEARNINGS AND TAKEAWAYS:

• Discover the essential skills and competencies required to thrive in the New World of Work. Understand how to cultivate distinctiveness in a world where AI threatens to render knowledge ubiquitous. Build and enhance your personal and organizational brand to become distinctive in today’s sea of sameness.
• Gain strategies to outmaneuver AI: Learn how to leverage your uniquely human strengths – creativity, empathy, and leadership – to stay ahead of the automation curve.
• Expand your plan to compete and thrive as we unveil AI technologies that are impacting all industries, and reinventing the nature of work.
• Employ strategies to thwart AI impact, relentless change, and disruptive forces. Cultivate leadership skills to navigate uncertainty and inspire resilience. Develop the agility and tenacity needed to secure your place in the future of work.
• Gain invaluable insights into how to harness the power of innovation, distinction and agility to adapt and stay ahead of the curve and seize new opportunities for growth.
• Position yourself and your team for long-term success and relevance in an increasingly dynamic marketplace. Cultivate a growth mindset.
• Transform your culture from one of obligation to one of aspiration, where change is embraced, and accountability thrives. Unlock the secrets to thriving amidst disruption and shaping a brighter future in the New World of Work.

Whatever the desired results you wish to achieve or challenges within your organization – lofty growth, distinction, culture change, innovation, breaking down silos, improving collaboration, employee engagement, merging cultures, doing more with less… – it is through your people (culture) that you will either succeed or fail. Embark on a transformative journey towards fostering a culture that drives exceptional results.

Culture, simply put, is the convergence of the way your employees think and act. That culture is producing your organization’s every result (financial, operational, customer, employee, etc.). If your future desired results are loftier, more difficult, of just different than those you are achieving today, will your current culture be able to deliver? Creating those ‘shifts’ in how employees think and act is what will propel your team or organization toward those desired results.

Your culture is your ‘brand.’ An organization’s (or team’s) culture is either an engine propelling it toward it’s desired results, or an anchor impeding and hindering it’s progress. You can define, lead and shape your optimal culture.

Learn to cultivate an environment where employees at all levels are engaged, energized and flourish. Internalize what it takes effectively tap into the enormous wealth of creativity, innovation, passion, energy and commitment of employees that is often left idle. Cultivate a culture that is engaged, passionate, focused, committed, aligned and accountable, with employees contributing daily to help achieve what matters most.

You can ignite extraordinary results within your team or organization. These straightforward, practical and memorable tips can transform your culture to support and deliver your ‘must-achieve desired results.’ The results that will ensure you thrive and excel in the new world of work.

KEY LEARNINGS AND TAKEAWAYS:

• Learn how to create shifts in the way employees think and act so that your desired culture will flourish and heighten organizational performance.
• Foster increased levels of trust, collaboration and teamwork
• Ignite a heightened sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership at all levels of your organization
• Intensify ownership, engagement and alignment – Crumble silos and abolish territorialism.
• Understand how to identify the root cause of undesired cultural beliefs and actions that impede progress, and how to infuse desired beliefs and actions to accelerate achievement of desired results.
• Discover how to gain voluntary commitments from colleagues so they self-select desired actions – Stop wasting time enforcing compliance around policies and procedures.
• Develop a culture where employees ‘bring more of themselves’ to the workplace – trigger innovation, creativity and passion.
• Create organizational laser-like focus on what matters most – eliminate confusion, misunderstanding, miscommunication, mistrust, frustration and indifference.

Imagine: Individuals and teams pulsating with purpose, achieving intoxicating heights not through obligation, but through choice. Barriers become fuel, silos crumble, and a relentless spirit of “whatever it takes” propels everyone forward. This is the transformative power of accountability unleashed.

Stop settling for lukewarm results. Traditional approaches often leave employees disengaged, siloed, and operating far below their potential. This keynote is your antidote.

Join me on a journey to explore accountability, not as a burden, but as a superpower. Discover:

• The 4 Pillars of Untamed Accountability: Unlock the secrets that ignite commitment, ownership, and peak performance.
• From Compliance to Passion: Shatter the chains of obligation and unleash voluntary contributions that fuel extraordinary results.
• Crushing Silos, Building Bridges: Transform fractured teams into collaborative powerhouses fueled by trust and unshakeable camaraderie.
• The “Can-Do” Mindset: Break through self-imposed limits and cultivate a steely resolve that conquers any obstacle.
• Eradicating Excuses: Silence the blame game and embrace a solutions-focused approach that drives progress.
• From Apathy to Action: Spark a contagious fire of passion and watch mediocrity evaporate.
• Your “Desired Brand” Craft a powerful personal and team identity that secures your future and commands respect.
• Alignment Unleashed: Connect everyone to a shared vision, creating a symphony of action that achieves the impossible.

This is not just a speech, it’s an experience. You’ll leave with:

• Actionable strategies: Ready-to-use tools to ignite accountability immediately.
• Shifting mindsets: Learn to identify and overcome limiting beliefs.
• A personalized roadmap: Craft a plan to build an unshakeable culture of accountability.
• The “Aha!” moment: Uncover the true potential within yourself and your team.

This transformative approach to accountability and peak performance has garnered acclaim worldwide. The key learnings and takeaways provide a roadmap for individuals and teams to achieve unparalleled success and make their mark in today’s dynamic landscape.

Are you ready to unleash the untamed force within and propel your team to intoxicating heights of success? Then embrace the journey and watch your potential ignite!

Imagine: Your team, once stagnant, now surfs the waves of change with passion, agility, and unmatched results. Disruption becomes opportunity as your people embrace transformation, fueled by a burning desire to excel. This is the power of leading change effectively.

Driving a strategy that requires change in human behavior may be the most difficult challenge a leader can face. What do top leaders do to gain voluntary contributions of discretionary performance from those they lead? How do they create alignment, ownership and accountability for desired results at every level of an organization? How do they ensure that key strategies are not slowly suffocated, but instead produce extraordinary results?

This keynote shatters the mold. Join me as I reveal the secrets of exemplary leaders who navigate the rapids of change with remarkable success. Discover:

• The 5 Pillars of Change Agility: Move beyond compliance and ignite voluntary commitment that propels results.
• From “Have-To” to “Want-To” Craft a culture where change is welcomed, not dreaded.
• Leadership Redefined: Learn the crucial difference between managing change and leading through it.
• Blasting Through Barriers: Identify and demolish the pitfalls that sabotage even the best plans.
• Unlocking Hidden Potential: Tap into your team’s creativity, passion, and ownership for unprecedented results.
• Vision that Inspires: Discover the secrets to communicating a clear vision that galvanizes action.
• The “Forces of Change” Equip your team to thrive in the face of constant disruption.
• Unleashing Passion and Purpose: Arouse a burning desire in your people to contribute and leave their mark.

This is not just another presentation. It’s an experience. You’ll leave with:

• Actionable strategies: Ready-to-use tools to implement immediate change.
• Shifting mindsets: Learn to identify and overcome limiting beliefs.
• A personalized roadmap: Craft a plan to build a culture that thrives on change.
• The “Aha!” moment: Uncover the root cause of your change challenges and
  unleash powerful solutions.

Are you ready to transform your team into a force of nature that thrives in the face of change? Then strap on your life jacket and embrace the journey!