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Columnist: Lisa Ryan, Author and Speaker

Lisa RyanLisa Ryan is a best-selling author and award-winning speaker who brings real world insight, a high content message, and immediately actionable ideas to her fun, inspirational and engaging programs. Focusing on workplace culture, employee engagement, and gratitude strategies (“Grategies”) for personal and professional transformation, Lisa’s down-to-earth approach and willingness to share best practices have proven to be a winning formula. Her high energy, enthusiasm, sense of humor, and passion for what she does makes her the ideal speaker for your upcoming conference, leadership retreat, or professional development workshop.

As Chief Appreciation Strategist at Grategy, Lisa Ryan brings more than twenty years of experience to her clients and audiences. She helps organizations keep their top talent and best customers from becoming someone else’s by instilling principles which build stronger emotional connections between the organization and its employees and clients. An added benefit is that her approach is transferrable to personal relationships and situations as well.

Ryan is a best-selling author of eight books and costars in two films. She holds an MBA from Cleveland State University and is the President of the National Speakers Association, Ohio Chapter. She has been blissfully married to Scott since 1996 and they are the proud parents of three very spoiled cats.

Learn more about Lisa in our February 2017 issue.

Using Ideas from Improv to Increase Engagement

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In the workplace, as in life, good communication is key. In this episode, Lisa Ryan shares three ideas from the world of improv to improve workplace communication. Watch more episodes from Lisa’s series, Elevate Your Engagement Levels: What You Need to Know.

Asking for Feedback Elevates Engagement

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Six of the scariest words in business might be when a colleague asks, “Can I give you some feedback?” Face it, employees want feedback, but getting unsolicited feedback is seldom a welcomed event. By teaching your employees to ask for feedback – and specifically HOW to ask for feedback – you’ll give your team the […]

Engagement Comes from Connection

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Employees want to work for businesses where they know, like and trust the leadership. In this episode, Lisa Ryan shares three things leaders can do to better connect with their employees. Watch more episodes from Lisa’s series, Elevate Your Engagement Levels: What You Need to Know.

The Benefits of Gratitude For the Holidays and Beyond

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The holidays are a time where we focus on goodness and gratitude. But what happens after they pass? How can you keep the positive feelings you experienced during the holidays throughout the entire year? Practice gratitude. Bringing more gratitude into your life is as simple as making the commitment to a 30-day gratitude challenge. Every […]

Not Your Grandfather’s Factory: Modernizing Manufacturing to Attract Millennials

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According to an industry report, for every four trade positions that workers retire from, the industry is producing only one replacement. Worse yet, it’s predicted that in the next decade, that 2 million out of the 3.5 million manufacturing jobs available will go unfilled because of the lack of available talent. As the United States […]

Coaching Instead of Bossing Leads to Engagement

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Employees don’t quit their jobs, they quit their managers. In this episode, Lisa Ryan shares three ways to turn your managers into coaches instead of bosses. Watch more episodes from Lisa’s series, Elevate Your Engagement Levels: What You Need to Know.

Engagement Starts At The Top

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It’s been said that people don’t leave their jobs, they leave their bosses. In this episode, Lisa Ryan shares three things leaders can do to connect with their employees. Watch more episodes from Lisa’s series, Elevate Your Engagement Levels: What You Need to Know.

How Corporate Sustainability Initiatives Drive Employee Engagement

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Just as consumers are looking for more sustainable options in their purchasing, employees are looking for the same from their employer. In this episode, Lisa Ryan shares three strategies to increase your organizations commitment to sustainability. Watch more episodes from Lisa’s series,  Elevate Your Engagement Levels: What You Need to Know.

To Serve Others Is Divine

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The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others. ~Albert Schweitzer What can you for your employees that helps them develop their leadership skills AND enhances your company’s image? Here’s a hint: this practice attracts and retains millennials, boosts morale and increases profitability. The answer? Giving […]

Engage is a Verb!

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Although “employee engagement” is on just about every organization’s to-do list, when you think about it, employees don’t really care much about “employee engagement.” However, they do want to be engaged. “Employee engagement” – the noun – is a management term. It’s sometimes seen as a “check mark” on an otherwise extensive list of all […]
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