“You had the entire audience engaged in your presentation. We were pleased with our session, great panelists and a lot of questions from the participants.”
Janet Boston/ Executive Director Indiana Chamber of Commerce
“This interactive program was fantastic, and many attendees commented that they were going to put these techniques to use in the workplace. Chad is an amazing speaker with a fantastic program.”
Tammy Pierce/ CAP/ West Carrollton Schools
“Chad was very professional and received a lot of praise from my peers, and superiors who attended the meeting. Wonderful presentation that resonated with all of us. Thanks so much!”
Alex Bork/ IT Department, Nationwide Insurance
“I highly recommend Chad J. Willett as a speaker for any organization seeking an innovative approach to building confident leaders.”
Veronica N. Farris / Sr. Marketing Manager, Cardinal Health
“We had a great experience with Chad. He was really engaging and delivered an inspiring and useful message. I really think we will see the long term value from his framework.”
John Williamson/ VP, Finance Direct Energy
“Your engaging performance received rave reviews for both the quality of the delivery and value of the information. Your Techniques we can all easily leverage in our roles as business leaders. Bravo!”
K.C./ President, HBA Ohio
KEYNOTES
“Smash The Box”
Time: 30- 120 minutes
Focus: Cultures of Innovation
“Smash the Box” inspires leaders to not only think outside the box, but SMASH it, by idea generating, problem solving, and transforming their work environment into a culture of innovation.
The “Smash the Box” experience focuses on:
The “Box”= Mindset: Audiences experience firsthand what it is like to escape the “4 Walls of the Mental Box*:” Fear/ Perfection/ Negativity/ Judgment.
Transformation: By saying “Yes And” organizations will transform their culture into one of innovation.
*”4 Walls of the Mental Box”- Concept created by Chad J. Willett
OUTCOMES
- “Culture of Innovation”- Reduce fear, perfection, negativity, and judgment (4 Walls) by transforming the work environment into a culture of innovation.
- Embrace Mistakes– Adopt a “Fail Fast” mentality which allows you to experiment and explore which are the cornerstones of “Smashing the Box.”
“Rip Off the Rearview Mirror”
Time: 30- 120 minutes
Focus: Managing the "Now"
"Rip Off the Rearview Mirror" focuses on managing the "Now" where leaders attack their day with all their energy, focus, and talents. '
The, “Rip Off the Rearview Mirror” experience focuses on:
The “Through Line:” A transformational technique that keeps individuals in the “Now” by focusing on their short term objectives and super objective.
Managing the “Now:” By shifting one’s focus individuals will channel all their energies and talents into the present moment.
OUTCOMES
- Managing the “Now”– Managing the moment allows leaders to deal with issues, obstacles, and challenges as they arise each workday, rather, than putting them off.
- “Through Line”– By contributing to your company’s “Through Line” morale will increase which leads to increased energy levels and overall production.
“FIRES”
Time: 30- 120 minutes
Focus: Communication (Non-Verbal)
“FIRES” is an immersive workshop where attendees learn how to shift their focus from the spoken word (15% of communication) to reading and reacting off of non-verbal cues (85% of communication).
“FIRES” focuses on these non-verbal components:
Body Language– An individual’s body language is either open, closed, or neutral and will have a direct impact on the communication process.
Energy Levels– An individual’s energy is felt in all venues and in all forums and it is measured in intensity, not volume.
OUTCOMES
- Eliminating Workplace FIRES– Drama, negativity, and gossip will be reduced by shifting the focus off of the spoken word and onto non-verbal cues.
- Improving Communication Skills-By focusing on the 85% of the communication process (Non-verbal communication) your team members will communicate more clearly, directly, and efficiently at the workplace.
“Mindsets”
Time: 30- 120 minutes
Focus: The Mindset Divide ("Open" vs. "Closed")
“Mindsets” focuses on the mindset divide that pivots from traditional thinking (“Closed Mindsets”) to a more adaptive, collaborative, and forward thinking approach (“Open Mindsets”).
The “Mindsets” experience focuses on:
- Collaboration– A willingness to work collaboratively (Humans/ Machines), saying “Yes And,” and suspending judgment.
- Forward Thinking– Innovative leaders know that how they see their future and plan for it accordingly, will determine their success.
OUTCOMES
- Failing Fast– Failing when necessary, and using the lessons learned to improve.
- Accountability– Taking ownership of one’s work and all the responsibilities that come with it.
“CQ”
Time: 30- 120 minutes
Focus: Creative Intelligence
“CQ” stands for Creative Intelligence and hinges on two crucial factors for leaders who innovate at the workplace:
#1- Idea Generation: Leaders that have the ability to come up with new ideas, solutions, and problem solving capabilities.
#2- Execution: Leaders who can take an idea (s) and put it into practice with an innovation plan.
OUTCOMES
- Explore- To think divergently is to generate an unusual solution to a very specific problem.
- Imagine- The ability to “imagine if…” and “suppose that…” are qualities of thinking that are unique to people who have creative intelligence.
“ENERGY”
Time: 30- 120 minutes
Focus: ENERGY = SUCCESS
Your team members are going to increase their “ENERGY” levels by choosing to feed the “Dog of Courage” and not feeding the “Dog of Fear” which creates toxic work environments, drains ENERGY levels, and short circuits the innovative process.
The “Energy” keynote address focuses on:
TRANSFORMATION: When your team members increase their ENERGY levels it impacts all areas of their well being: Physical/ Mental/ Emotional.
PRODUCTIVITY: Your team’s productivity will increase significantly by eliminating the “Dog of Fear” and all that is associated with in regards to WASTED ENERGY.
*The “Dog of Courage” and the “Dog of Fear” are Navy Seals principles.
OUTCOMES
- ENERGY = SUCCESS which means morale, productivity, and culture will all improve dramatically for your organization.