Mark S. Babbitt

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About Mark S. Babbitt

An employee mass exodus is taking place – right in front of our eyes. And it isn’t because of a so-called labor shortage. It isn't a post-Pandemic hangover. And our divisive times aren't the root cause. Instead, we have a RESPECT shortage – and we have far too many workplace cultures that suck.Today’s workplace can’t – and shouldn’t – function like it did just a few short years ago. As leaders, we must treat employees, customers, and stakeholders with the respect they deserve. And, we must care just as much about respect as we do results. We must ensure that good comes first. Until that happens, we can't expect metrics such as engagement, retention, customer service, productivity, and profits to improve.My job (and I love my job!) is to help organizations, leaders, and employees see this tsunami of change for what it is: an opportunity to lead, work, think – and compete – differently.How do I help- I guide leaders to create a purposeful, positive, and productive work culture – a company culture where people expect respect, and the daily demonstration of respect inspires better results- I help leaders understand (and then improve) their current level of Workplace Intelligence (WQ) – a metric that helps leaders understand how their teams work best together- Through coaching and mentoring, I empower professionals, from college graduates to CEOs, realize their voice matters, and I help them get their voice heard- Along with my co-host and dear friend, Chris Edmonds, I co-host the "Mastering Workplace Culture" podcast.I was recently honored when Inc. Magazine included me in their “Top 100 Leadership Speakers” list and “Top 50 Leadership Innovators.” In addition, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc, The Economist, HBR, and many other major publications have featured my voice.As a speaker, I’m passionate about delivering “actionable inspiration.” So, we don’t just talk about the “why” – we dive into the “what” and “how.” My goal at every event is to lead an interactive discussion that inspires audience members to go beyond TALKING action… to TAKING action. Previously, I've spoken at Ignite, IBM Insight, for the Digital Citizenship Institute, and for Harvard and the University of China in Hong Kong. I've also keynoted at Columbia, Princeton, NYU, UCLA, and many other universities.To learn more about how I can help your organization create an uncompromising company culture by ensuring good comes first, discover your team’s collective level of Workplace Intelligence (WQ), or inspire action at your next event, please reach out!