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Paul White

Psychologist, Speaker, Author and Consultant

Dr. Paul White is a psychologist, author, speaker, and consultant who “makes work relationships work”. For the past 20 years, he’s improved numerous businesses, government agencies, schools, and non-profit organizations by helping them:
• Create positive workplace relationships and improve staff morale.
• Eliminate the cynicism, sarcasm and lack of trust that often is associated with traditional employee recognition programs.
• Reduce staff burnout and turnover (without spending a lot of money to do so!)
• Assist employees in coping (in healthy ways) with the rapid pace of change we all experience.

A frequently sought after keynote speaker and leadership trainer, his speaking style has been described as “world-class expertise grounded in Midwestern practicality, with the right touch of warmth and humor”. Dr. White has given lectures around the world, including North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and the Caribbean. He has spoken to Microsoft managers, SHRM and association conferences across North America, at international conferences, and to numerous national organizations including Princeton University, the Milken Institute, Napa Valley Community Foundation, Dartmouth College, Houston Community Foundation, and numerous large private companies.

Dr. White is coauthor of three books, including The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, written with Dr. Gary Chapman (author of the #1 NY Times bestseller, The 5 Love Languages) which is in 15 languages and has sold over 225,000 copies worldwide.

His most recent book, The Vibrant Workplace: Overcoming the Obstacles to Building a Culture of Appreciation was released April 2017.

Dr. White graduated Magna Cum Laude from Wheaton College with a major in Christian Education, earned his Masters of Counseling from Arizona State University, and received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Georgia State University. He has been married for over 37 years and is the father of four adult children, and has five grandchildren. He enjoys watching college sports and loves to fish.

Categories: Change, Generational Differences, Workforce Issues

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Improving Staff Morale with Authentic Appreciation

Unfortunately, many workplaces today are characterized primarily by complaining, sarcasm, and an overall negativity. This leads to poor morale and increased frustration among employees and managers – and results in higher staff turnover and numerous negative behaviors. Fortunately, there are practical steps that can be taken to create a more positive work environment. Learning how to communicate authentic appreciation to colleagues (rather than “go through the motions” employee recognition) can make a huge difference – as attested by our clients (Microsoft, Miller Coors, Million Dollar Round Table, numerous hospitals and over 250 colleges). This fast-paced, high-energy humorous presentation will encourage you and give you the tools and resources to make a difference in your workplace.

The Multi-Generational Workplace – How to Build Respect & Trust Across Generations

Irritation is growing among managers, supervisors and employees: Millennials. Gen Xers. Boomers. All are frustrated in trying to understand and work with those from different generations. Why? What are the real issues? Three issues underlie most of the conflict: not feeling respected, lack of trust, differing views of what comprises a “good work ethic”. Dr. White explores the underlying dynamics of the intergenerational tension, where they come from, and outlines practical steps to address them.

How Authentic Appreciation Reduces Resistance to Change

Virtually every organization is facing the challenge of having to make numerous changes – due to advances in technology;changes in laws, rules and regulations; shifts in the marketplace with customers, vendors and competitors. At times, the amount of change managers, supervisors and employees experience feels overwhelming. Unfortunately, most people’s reaction to “change” is negative – complaining, defending, resisting. Fortunately, however, when employees have a foundation of feeling truly valued and appreciated for who they are and their contributions, their resistance to change diminishes. Learn how to communicate authentic appreciation to your team members and help the process of dealing with change go more smoothly and positively.

Practical Steps for Becoming a Positive, Vibrant Workplace

Virtually every leader and employee would like their workplace to become more positive, healthy and successful. But how does this happen? Dr. White, in his work with hundreds of organizations has identified the most common obstacles to becoming a vibrant workplace – where work gets done effectively and people enjoy their work. Discover what a “vibrant workplace” looks like practically, the most frequent challenges experienced is developing a positive work environment and the practical steps that each person (regardless of their position) can take to help their organization become a healthier, more energetic place to work!

How to Deal with Toxic Leaders and Dysfunctional Colleagues.

Toxic workplaces. Bully bosses. Dysfunctional colleagues. People hating their jobs. All of these issues are constantly in the news. The sad reality many supervisors, managers and employees have to deal with the challenges (and pain) of working with extremely difficult co-workers. From his research with thousands of employees, Dr. White identifies the core components which create an unhealthy work environment, and explores the dynamics underlying toxic leaders and dysfunctional colleagues. More importantly, he provides practical steps for individuals to survive a negative workplace and survive dealing with emotionally damaging colleagues.

“Change”: Aggravation or Adventure?

“Change” is a regular part of our everyday lives – both professionally and personally. In fact, the amount of change we experience often feels overwhelming. Having the tools to respond and adapt in healthy ways allows us to enjoy our lives more and experience more success in our daily life responsibilities. In this presentation, Dr. White will help participants: a) discover why people usually respond negatively to change; b) develop ways to react more positively to changes in their lives; c) learn and remember practical tools to successfully manage change; d) apply the concepts and resources back in their daily work settings, both immediately and in the coming months.

Books

The Vibrant Workplace: Overcoming the Obstacles to Building a Culture of Appreciation

The Vibrant Workplace: Overcoming the Obstacles to Building a Culture of Appreciation

It happens all the time: a leader reads a book or goes to a conference and learns great new ideas for their organization. But when they try to implement changes, nothing budges. Why?

It’s because work cultures are deeply rooted. Paul White knows this, and it’s why he wrote The Vibrant Workplace: to give workplace leaders a thorough understanding of the most common obstaclesto change, plus the skills to overcome them.

Pairing real-life examples with professional advice and research, White offers a guide to uprooting negativity and cultivating authentic appreciation and resiliency in the workplace

You can purchase this book here

The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People

The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People

The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People, by Gary Chapman and Paul White, applies the love language concept to the workplace. This book helps supervisors and managers effectively communicate appreciation and encouragement to their employees, resulting in higher levels of job satisfaction, healthier relationships between managers and employees, and decreased cases of burnout.

You can purchase this book here

Rising Above a Toxic Workplace: Taking Care of Yourself in an Unhealthy Environment

Rising Above a Toxic Workplace: Taking Care of Yourself in an Unhealthy Environment

Many employees experience the reality of bullying bosses, poisonous people, and soul-crushing cultures on a daily basis. Rising Above a Toxic Workplace tells authentic stories from today's workers who share how they cope, change, or quit. Candidly they open up about what they learned, what they wish they had done, and how to gain resilience.

Insightfully illustrating from these accounts, authors Gary Chapman, Paul White, and Harold Myra blend their combined experiences in ministry and business to deliver hope and practical guidance to those who find themselves in an unhealthy work environment.

You can purchase this book here

Sync or Swim: A Fable About Workplace Communication and Coming Together in a Crisis

Sync or Swim: A Fable About Workplace Communication and Coming Together in a Crisis

Working with a discouraged, disorganized, cynical team? Learn how to turn it around.

Sync or Swim is a small tale with enormous insight on ways you can empower, engage, and energize employees or volunteers facing discouragement or cynicism.

Sam, the new CEO, was ready to hit the ground running. But his team members—and Mother Nature—had other plans. An ambitious yet naïve sheepdog is called upon to lead Monarch Enterprises, a troubled organization on a beautiful isle. Confronted with broken systems and challenging personality types, Sam must learn how to marshal his team before the imminent storm washes everything away. Along the way, he gleans valuable lessons from an unlikely mentor: a wise, old puffin.

You can purchase this book here

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