Leadership is not defined by position, it is defined by the environment it creates.

As organizations navigates workforce fatigue, evolving expectations, and increased attention to mental health, the most effective leaders are those who understand that culture is shaped in everyday moments: how feedback is delivered, how accountability is modeled, and how challenges are addressed.

This program examines practical leadership principles that strengthen workplace culture and enhance retention, productivity, and overall satisfaction. Drawing from research and real-world application, we will explore how leaders can intentionally shape environments where people feel supported, aligned, and motivated to contribute at a high level.

Topics include:

·        The leadership behaviors that influence engagement and retention

·        Moving beyond reactive management toward intentional culture-building

·        Communicating with clarity during periods of stress or uncertainty

·        Addressing mental health concerns with confidence and consistency

·        Modeling accountability in ways that reinforce trust and stability

A forward-looking discussion on how thoughtful leadership practices translate into stronger teams, healthier workplaces, and sustainable organizational success. 

Following this presentation:

1.      You will appreciate the importance of the evolving workforce and workplace and have tools necessary to adapt to new challenges.

2.      You will understand the depth of the mental health concerns existing in most organizations and will have strategies HR can implement to assist with employees’ mental health issues.

3.      You will recognize that all leaders also have concerns and that self-care if of paramount importance.

Speaker:  Michael Cohen, Partner, Duane Morris LLP

Michael Cohen is a partner in Duane Morris’ Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice Group.  Michael concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law training and counseling. He has trained and counseled employers throughout the country on a myriad of HR, employment law and leadership subjects. He has been cited as a national authority on employment law and HR issues by the New York Times, Forbes, Associated Press, USA Today, MSNBC, HR Magazine, SHRM,  Law360 and many more. 

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• Pre-registration required by emailing Wendy Button or using the registration button above. A registration confirmation email & payment instructions will be sent within 24-48 hrs.
• Headcount is given to the venue at 8am the Friday prior to the meeting.  No refunds or credits will be issued for cancelations after headcount is given.  
• Cancelations after the headcount is given or no-shows are subject to invoice for the meeting fee.Doors open at 7am for check-in and networking.  
• Meeting begins at 7:30
• Speaker begins at 8:00
• Breakfast is included
• Photographs may be taken and used in Social Media and Marketing.  If you wish not to be photographed, please let us know during check-in