BELONGING | WORKSHOP

Unlocking Success: The Transformative Power of Compassion in the Workplace

Forging connections and common ground with colleagues in today’s divisive landscape is complicated, and they are key in your ability to problem solve and achieve business goals. In this session, inclusion strategist and cultural innovator Vernā Myers will explore the importance of compassion and offer tools to help you become a bridge builder in this new world of work even when you have differing viewpoints. Learn how kind discourse and compassion can increase connectedness, enhance teamwork, productivity and engagement and transform your culture. Whether you are an individual contributor seeking ways to increase your effectiveness or a leader managing teams, this session will offer inspiration and practical tips to help you and your organization thrive.

Speaker: Vernā Myers, DEI Pioneer and Inclusion Strategist

Host and Executive Spotlight: Fereshtah Thornberg, EVP & Head, Sales and Client Management North America, State Street Corporation