blog | Patricia Hatley - Leadership Author, Speaker, Trainer

What is the link between Empowerment and Collaboration?

What is the link between Empowerment and Collaboration? What is collaboration? A collaborative culture will not occur unless people are empowered. Empowerment does not occur unless people trust, feel safe to speak their minds, and be the unique individuals they...

The Link Between Diversity and Inclusion to Empowerment

The Link Between Diversity and Inclusion to Empowerment What does Diversity and Inclusion look like now? Drilling it to the highest level! We are each unique. Why is Diversity and Inclusion crucial to success today? This is the sixth blog in a series of blogs on...

How Do “Asking” and “Listening” Impact Empowerment? Employee Engagement and Retention?

How Do “Asking” and “Listening” Impact Empowerment? Employee Engagement and Retention? How are “asking people for their thoughts” and “listening to understand” linked to empowering people and employee engagement? How is it linked to employee retention? There is...

Respect and Value People for Who They Are!

“Get to know the people in your life. Value and respect them for who they are, not who YOU think they SHOULD be.” #leadership #management #trainer #speaker

The Greatest Human Motivator Costs Nothing

All people need to know they matter; to be respected for their individual uniqueness; to Be trusted. #leadership #motivation #management

Attracting, Retaining & Engaging All People

Attracting, engaging & retaining younger generations. Nurturing #Trust & empowering all people. ow.ly/YluNm #management #SHRM #speaker #trainer

Micromanagement is a Killer

"Micromanagement is a culture, motivation & innovation killer. Even the most passionate people become silent and exit. Energy is stifled. People talent is imprisoned never to be leveraged. Micromanagement is a cancer that destroys every fiber of an organization."...

Nurture Trust to Create Engagement: People First

“#Leadership today must focus on people first: requires traits that nurture trust, relationships & tiers 2 values & respect.” #sales #SHRM

“The Power of Ask!” to Trust and Employee Engagement

Leadership today is about giving people a voice so they can think for themselves. It is not just about getting people to follow. (Hatley, 2015, "4 Generations @ Work") One of the most powerful things a leader can do to inspire people to commitment and engagement is...