by Lois Creamer | Lois Creamer's Blog
A big shout-out to my client and friend, Harriet Stein, for bringing the “Gallup Workplace Trends” report to my attention and now to yours. Here are ten highlights from the report and how I think you can leverage each for your speaking business. Employee...
by Lois Creamer | Lois Creamer's Blog
First, I want to address DEI. Consider shifting the focus from the label “DEI” to a narrative centered on something like “Building a Culture of Opportunity.” This approach can spotlight tangible benefits—like enhanced innovation, better...
by Lois Creamer | Lois Creamer's Blog
As usual, I scan the globe (!) for reliable market intelligence. Northstar Meetings Group and Cvent just issued their latest industry survey for meetings. Here’s a summary. • Encouragingly, meeting professionals’ optimism is on the rise. A mere 14% of planners...
by Lois Creamer | Lois Creamer's Blog
Speakers are being asked to do more than speak. They’re being asked to help ensure the success of each event. Here are the top five things meeting professionals are requesting speakers to do. Clear Communication: By providing meeting planners with detailed information...
by Lois Creamer | Lois Creamer's Blog
A speaking insight report from AAE Speakers Bureau reports the following trends. I’ve summarized it. Rising Costs and Organizers’ Concerns: Organizers worried about rising costs (no surprise here) and attendee numbers. Meeting professionals may be more inclined...
by Lois Creamer | Lois Creamer's Blog
I recently wrote about employee engagement. Gallup’s most recent survey on employee engagement found, “In 2023, employees in the U.S. continued to feel more detached from their employers, with less clear expectations, lower levels of satisfaction with their...
