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Research consistently shows that emotional intelligence — not academic credentials or technical skill — is the greatest predictor of success in both life and leadership. Dr. Deitra C. Payne, combining her background as a university professor, HR educator, and certified coach, breaks down the five pillars of emotional intelligence in a way that is practical, memorable, and immediately applicable. She
Healthcare decisions rarely affect just one person. A hospital stay, Medicare transition, unexpected medical bill, prescription change, or long-term care need can quickly place pressure on an entire family — especially adult children who are helping aging parents while also protecting their own household and future. This educational presentation helps families and professionals understand the predictable moments when healthcare decisions
Resilience isn't something you either have or you don't — it's a skill that can be built, strengthened, and called upon in even your darkest moments. Few speakers can speak to this truth more authentically than Dr. Deitra C. Payne, who lost her father and her ability to speak within days of each other, and came back to the stage
Most managers focus on the lower performers when it comes to performance management, and they need a lot of coaching time and energy. The employees you want to retain, your top performers, often get lost in the mix since they're doing good work already. But if you're not challenging them, they may leave to go somewhere they will get professional
The transition from military service to civilian leadership is one of the most underestimated challenges veterans face. It’s not about losing discipline – it’s about translating it. John Franklin Wiley served aboard nuclear submarines, where leadership under pressure wasn’t optional. After the Navy, John applied those same principles to build companies, lead nonprofits, and navigate private equity deals worth tens
Gratitude isn't just a feel-good buzzword — it's one of the most well-researched drivers of mental resilience, productivity, and personal success. Dr. Deitra C. Payne, creator of a published gratitude journal and a passionate advocate for the transformative power of thankfulness, makes the science accessible, relatable, and immediately actionable for any audience. She blends academic research with personal story to
You started it. You grew it. Now it can’t grow because of you. It’s not a failure – it’s a pattern that hits the best founders. John Franklin Wiley has lived this as a CEO and helped dozens of owners break free of it as a strategist. In this candid, story-driven talk, John unpacks why founder dependency is the #1
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