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We all say we want more recognition. But when it comes our way—are we really comfortable receiving it? And how often do we give it, even when we know it has a positive impact? This session explores the messy, surprising dynamics of praise in the workplace. Through real-time polls, short activities, and a few brain-science curveballs, we’ll surface the paradoxes that keep us from creating a culture of acknowledgment—and why solving that puzzle matters more than ever for innovation, retention, and trust.
Swan Consulting & Associates, Inc., designs and delivers workshops that go beyond skill- building—they shift how people think, work, and lead together. Whether through keynotes or workshops with teams, the focus is on creating lasting change by helping people become better collaborators and more effective problem solvers. The result? Strategic breakthroughs that stick—because they’re powered by people who’ve changed how they work with each other. www.elisabethswan.com
Elisabeth Swan is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, and co-founder of the learning hub Just-in- Time Cafe, where she helps people lead more connected, people-centered workplaces. With over 30 years of experience in business process improvement, she’s worked with organizations from local nonprofits to Fortune 100 companies, helping them tackle tough challenges and build cultures that thrive. An award-winning author, Elisabeth blends humor and storytelling to inspire action and drive change. Her books include Picture Yourself a Leader and the second edition of The Problem-Solver’s Toolkit. Her current focus is "The Praise Paradox," a powerful exploration of how small shifts in how we interact with others can build a more rewarding and resilient culture—even in the toughest environments.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
4 p.m. Welcome and introduction to AME
4:05 p.m. Presentation begins
4:50 p.m. Q&A
5 p.m. Program concludes
- Learn how unconscious habits shape when, how, and if we use it at all
- Discover how small, authentic acknowledgments can have outsized impacts on motivation, collaboration, and trust
- Walk away with easy-to-apply techniques that make praise more effective, more frequent, and less weird
- People leaders who want to inspire without relying solely on hierarchy
- Individual contributors who care about creating a positive, collaborative culture
- Frontline anagers looking for practical ways to boost engagement and retention
- Anyone who's ever thought, “I wish someone noticed what I did.”
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