Bad Boss Summit: How Not to Be the Bad Boss
Name
Bad Boss Summit: How Not to Be the Bad Boss
Created 1 year 4 weeks ago
Organizer Michael Whitehouse
Bad Boss Summit: How Not to Be the Bad Boss
Business Areas
Business Leadership Mindset
Topics
Career Communication Compassion Confidence Coworking Future of Work Inclusion kindness Leader Leadership Leadership, Mental Performance Positive Leadership Positivity Productivity Team Building Thought Leadership Training Workplace Mindfulness
Timezone
Timezone: Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Event date(s): -

Registration ends: Mon, Jul 17, 2023 9:00 PM (9 months 2 weeks ago)

Description

July 17th, 2023

11 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time

 

The Audience

The audience for this event are managers of companies with over 50 employees who are looking to learn how to be a better boss. They want actionable strategies to:

  • Create a positive work environment
  • Engage with their employees in a healthy way
  • Get the most out of their team

 We are looking for speakers whose message will benefit our audience of corporate managers.

Speaker Expectations

  • Promote the event and generate a minimum of 10 opt-ins
  • Attend for at least 2 hours in addition to your speaking time
  • Actively engage with other speakers and participants throughout the event


 

Your Speaker Experience

This event is produced by Michael Whitehouse, and Michael creates events that are fun, engaging, exciting, and valuable to the audience and the speakers. This is not a “watch with your camera off while you do something else” event. This is not a “drop in, give your talk, and leave” event. This is an interactive event!

We want to create an event that you will enjoy speaking at and get value from. More interaction is always better than less interaction. That keeps the energy up in the room, keeps the audience engaged, and makes it more fun for you.

You are welcome to offer your gift (the one you put in the application) during your talk as long as it is low key and not pitchy. Offering good. Infomercial bad.

15 minutes is not a lot of time to go deep, so you are welcome to invite the audience to a follow up event where you can do much more in depth on your topic. It is required that your talk during our event provide valuable, actionable information. It is recommended that your follow up event do the same as well, and not simply be a pitch to sell something without offering more value during that event.


 

Live and Pre-recorded Speakers

During the event, we will have 8-10 live speakers, each speaking 15 minutes each. We will also have as many as 5 pre-recorded speakers.

Pre-recorded speakers will provide us with a 10 minute video of their talk. This video will be sent out to everyone registered for the event in the run up to the event. You are then welcome and encouraged to attend the event live to interact with those who watched your talk in our breakouts, Q&A, hotseat and other engagement sessions.

If you would like to participate but are unable to attend live, you are welcome to apply and note on the application that you would like to be a pre-recorded speaker.

Important: pre-recorded talks are not sent out until and unless you have achieved the promotion requirement.


 

Pre-Event Speaker Meet-Up

In our experience, one of the greatest forms of value our speakers get is the connection with other speakers. They have found clients, vendors, mentors, partners, and friends among their fellow speakers.

To facilitate this, we will be hosting a 90 minute, pre-event speaker meetup on July 6th at 3 PM EST. 

This is not required, but is highly recommended because of the value it will provide for you.


 

Event Style

The event will be a live, Zoom-based event running 11 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time.

We're aiming for engagement. We want an event where people feel they are part of something, not where they feel like they are watching a YouTube video.

This means that we'll have interactive activities. It means we encourage interactive presentations.

It also means that we encourage speakers to be there for as much of the event as possible because you'll be making some connections while you're there. (Live speakers are required to attend for at least 2 hours of the event)

 

Schedule Structure

Speaking slots will be 15 minutes, or, if your presentation is interactive we give you an extra 5 minutes for a total of 20. 

The interactive block following your talk is run by the MC and host. While it may relate to your talk, it is separate)

Each hour will be formatted as follows:

0-15 Speaker

15-30 Interaction (run by MC and host)

30-45 Speaker

45-60 Interaction

Interaction may be speed networking, hot seat coaching, Q&As, or anything else.

Do not assume that the interaction block after your talk is for your Q&A, but if you do get a good flow going with the audience and they are highly engaged, I may choose to just let that keep going if the vibe is good.

 

Recordings

All presentations will be recorded. 

Any speakers who achieve the minimum number of opt-ins (which should be all of you, right?) will have their presentation shared out to the entire list of registrants in the days after the event.

Additionally, some videos may be shared out to attendees or others on my list for various reasons including promoting that speaker's affiliate link or program.

By applying to this summit, you are granting ConCardia, LLC and Michael Whitehouse full and irrevocable rights to all recordings made during the event. Event partners may also share and use the recordings at the discretion of ConCardia, LLC. These recordings may be edited and deployed in any way that we choose for the benefit of our audiences.

 

Promotion

Speakers are expected to generate a minimum of 10 opt-ins. Swipe copy will be provided, or you can write your own copy. If you write really good copy, I'll share it with the other speakers and credit you.

In addition to traditional swipe copy, Guest Letters will be provided which you can share verbatim as a letter from the organizers to your audience.

If you bring in at least 25 opt-ins, event producer Michael Whitehouse will promote your affiliate offer to his entire list including all summit registrants. (After the event, a final leaderboard will be shared. It is up to you to send content to share to Michael. You must take advantage of this within 60 days of the conclusion of the event.)

 

Legal Stuff for a separate agreement

By applying this this event, you are agreeing to the following:

1. Speaker hereby grants to Michael Whitehouse and Concardia, LLC the right to use his or her name, voice, appearance, likeness, image, words, participation, and title or professional designation, in whole or in part, in these Recordings and/or compilations and in any correspondence, publicity, advertising, promotional, or other derivative materials based on them. Michael Whitehouse and Concardia, LLC has no obligation to make use of the rights granted herein.

2. Speaker hereby grants Michael Whitehouse and Concardia, LLC the unconditional and irrevocable right to reproduce the Recording in any format, and to distribute, sell, prepare derivative works, advertise, and publicize the Recordings without compensation to Speaker, Michael Whitehouse and Concardia, LLC may edit the Recordings at her discretion. Michael Whitehouse and Concardia, LLC shall own the worldwide rights, title, and interest, including copyright in, and to, the Speaker’s Recording. However, the Speaker shall also retain the right to use his or her own Recording for any purpose.

3. Speaker, upon written request to Michael Whitehouse and Concardia, LLC, shall be provided with a copy of his or her Recording in electronic format.

4. Speaker agrees to promote the event to their audience by email, social media, or any other method to generate a minimum of 10 opt-ins with a goal of over 25.

5. Speaker is permitted to make a FREE offer during his or her talk.

6. Speaker represents that he or she has the full right, power, and authority to grant this release and to perform all of the provisions thereof. Speaker acknowledges that in the event of a breach or alleged breach with respect to the terms and provisions hereof, that Michael Whitehouse and Concardia, LLC shall not take any legal action, but will be very disappointed and will record such breach in the official records.

7. Speaker agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Michael Whitehouse and Concardia, LLC from and against all claims, losses, expenses, and liabilities of every kind including reasonable attorney's fees arising out of the inaccuracy or breach of any provision of this Agreement. Speaker expressly releases Michael Whitehouse and Concardia, LLC from any and all claims arising out of the use of the material.

8. This release shall be governed in accordance with the State of Connecticut law, constitute the entire agreement of the parties, and may be amended only in writing.

Speakers
Create a Team That Succeeds!
BJ Stromme Your YES Coach

The heart of growing your business includes both gaining new clients, retaining the ones you love to work with, and having a staff/team that works together!

In this fun program, I'll help you understand your staff, put the right people in the right jobs, and help your clients love you!

When someone feels heard, understood, and seen, they are more likely to do business with you. They are likely to say YES.
- Yes, tell me more.
- Yes, I like your idea.
- Yes, can we work together.

As a coach or therapist, communication is key to your success.  When you learn how to quickly, effectively identify and speak the language of your staff, team member, or employee, your work is made easy!

  • Learn how to speak the language of all four "Flocks" without feeling fakey.
  • Quickly and authentically build trust
  • Easily lead your team to THEIR goals thru YOUR vision.
  • Clearly understand what drives your team/employee and how to guide them.
  • Take your communication skills to a whole new level.
  • BONUS- Learn the key to understanding your family and prospects or clients.
  • Discover how a few "tweaks" in your language can make all the difference.
  • Gain insights into how each “flock” processes information and how to help them make a decision.

Discover key insights and techniques that will open the doors for you to connect with your staff, or employees and clients quicker and more authentically.

See you soon,

BJ

Business Family & Parenting +3
Communication Client Attraction +32
What Your Employees Don't Want You to Know
Barb Monson Leadership Consultant

In this brief session Barb gets down to business!  She tells you the least-known employee struggles and complaints she hears across all industries, but she doesn't just leave you there!  Come and learn ways to influence a tension-filled work environment, increase engagement AND productivity.  Walk away with options for your own 30-day plan to reignite your team!

Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Nurturing Healthy Relationships in a Stressful Work Environment
Carlee Myers Founder, The Stress Less Company

According to the American Psychological Association, both relationships and work were in the top five stressors for Americans in 2022. Whether we like it or not, we spend almost half of our time at work and relationships are just about everywhere we look. While we may not have complete control over the work that needs to be accomplished, there are things we can do to improve the health of our relationships so they can soothe our stress instead of exacerbating it. Join stress and relationship expert, Carlee Myers, for this training to discover…

  • The number one reason people fight at work
  • What negativity is and how it impacts your relationships
  • How to repair after you experience a rupture in connection
Health & Well-being Leadership +1
Communication Communication Training +8
CLAIM Your People at Work: How Inclusive Leaders Keep Their People Engaged and Productive
Dea Irby Connector Communicator Cultivator

Are you a leader in the marketplace? How do you put a fire under team members without burning them? How do you keep great workers without shackles? What if there were a strategy for creating a desirable atmosphere in your business, would you want to know? I answer these questions and more as I teach my 5 facet strategy for magnetic leadership in the marketplace. 

Leadership
Leadership
Avoid being the bad boss through inspirational leadership
Gavin Scott Scott Lead by example without being bad boss

leave guilt back in the school yard and learn to rise with pride and walk forward with your chin high through demonstrating exemplary leadership

Managing Annoying Managers
Ilene Marcus CEO/Founder

Managing annoying Managers is truly relevant in today's workplace. In an environment where employees are challenged to cope with bosses styles and eccentricities that can annoy to no end. This interactive presentation provides techniques and insights on how to change the relationship dynamic. Includes Dysfunctional Leadership Styles.  

 

Actionable Content:

  • How to act instead of reacting
  • Real-time solutions to stop the annoying encounter
  • Tools to change how you relate to this person
  • Techniques to change relationship dynamics
  • How to Stay Focused on driving your business priorities
The Four Cs of Leadership
Jim Salvucci President, Guidance for Greatness

The four primary components of a successful leader are quite simple: character, communication, compromise, and collaboration. Understanding, mastering, and applying these elements requires careful consideration and ongoing effort. In this talk, I break down the four Cs of leadership, giving real-life case studies of their use and their value. Participants will gain new perspectives on the components of great leadership as well as actionable insights on their utility. 

Business Education +1
Education Behavior Modification +2
Why is our Communication not Working?
Leah Fink Culture Transformer

Good communication is critical in the workplace, however often ends up falling short.  People are confused about their roles, there is gossip and backroom conversations, and tension starts to rise.  To start fixing these problems, you need to be able to distinguish between three types of communication.  Come learn how to make this distinction, and have your communication work!

Family & Parenting
Communication Personal Development +1
Save Your Employees from Bad Training: 3 Top Tips for Successful Employee Training
Linda Salazar Founder/Master Trainer

Do you hear a collective groan from your employees when you mention the word, “training?”  That's because they’ve had to sit through sessions with people who are not trainers and who:

  • subjected them to “death by PowerPoint" sessions.
  • didn’t know the difference between telling and training.
  • didn’t want to train them but were volun-told that they had to lead the training session.

I’m going to provide you with my top three training tips for effective employee training.

  1. What questions to ask before training.
  2. How to sort your content.
  3. What to do after training to ensure the training was effective.

Afterwards, I’ll be happy to answer any burning questions you have about employee training.

Business Leadership
Communication Business +6
Creating a Positive Work Environment
Nadine Zeinoun Executive &Emotional Intelligence Coach

With the help of all participants, we will set up with the criteria of a positive work environment.  Participants will learn how such an environment can impact people's neurochemistry and the benefits of that.  They will also learn some tips on how to create such an environment in their companies.

Sure-shot way to Connect with Others to Build Stronger Teams
Ramesh Dewangan Leadership Coach | Founder and CEO

Everyone you encounter is motivated differently, communicates differently, and views tasks and relationships differently. 

What if you could tap into the motivations of people around you and dramatically improve your relationships? 

Teams perform at the highest level when they recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the people they deal with.

This talk will cover a powerful way, behavioral profiling using the Maxwell DISC method, to understand the personality pattern of the people you work with. This will help you improve your working relationship and dramatically increase your influence as a manager. 

The talk will cover how to:

  • Recognize your strengths and limitations
  • Understand how others are different and how to work with each personality
  • Build a stronger team that communicates, appreciates the style of others, and works well together
  • Learn ways to handle conflict and personality clashes
  • Develop yourself and others to be their best.

This talk will provide a proven way to connect with others for you to become a manager to reckon with.

Business Family & Parenting +3
Health Communication +2
Cultivating A #ShowUpPositive Culture
Rita Ernst Positivity Influencer

The best leaders focus on two essential things

  1. Creating a work environment that allows people to achieve and share their full potential
  2. Inviting their team members to be co-creators and collaborators in building and sustaining that culture

 

The pandemic provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to distill a half-century of leadership and management philosophy into the three core practices foundational to igniting a sustainable, positive culture.

 

Rita teaches the conversations and behaviors to lead by example and invite others to join you in transforming your workplace into the happy, high performing team they desire.

The importance of Recognition
Ronald L. Reich Founder

We will focus on the major reasons employees become unhappy at work (Relationship with boss/Relationship with colleagues/Lack of recognition/respect.

Attendees will learn one of the major keys to building strong relationships and workplaces is by providing recognition and respect to their direct reports.

We'll brainstorm ways to provide recognition while making the points that recognition grows confidence and is not costly at all.

Connections, Congruencies, and Change: Digital Connections, Authenticity, and Envisioning Your Future to Build a Fulfilling Life
Stacy Braiuca Change Navigator & Squirrel Wrangler

This presentation emphasizes the importance of building connections, being authentic, and embracing change to create a fulfilling life. We can create a roadmap for change that aligns with our aspirations and purpose by developing positive habits, leveraging digital tools for automation, and being congruent with our values, actions, and the universe.

From this presentation, you will gain the following:

  • Insight into the Power of Connections, Congruencies, and Change
  • Practical Strategies and Solutions
  • A Pathway to a Free Anxiety Elimination Session
Business Education +4
Health Technology +5