Dr. Gena Cox

I am an organizational psychologist. That means I know a lot about managing the dynamics that arise when you put people together in a team and ask them to get things done. It sounds easy, but it rarely works out that way. Drawing on 25+ years of advising Fortune 500 executives, I've discovered that respect is the secret ingredient for healthy cultures, influential and trusted leadership, and positive employee experience. Here are some common scenarios with which clients seek my help: -Culture: • Employees are disconnected and disengaged, and burnout is a threat. Voluntary turnover is increasing. • Employee teams are unhealthy. Members quickly throw each other “under the bus” and do not collaborate. • Employees are not living up to the company’s formal Values. -Leader Strategy and Impact: • The new executive wants quick wins in the first 60 days in the role. • A leader is preparing to move into the C-suite and needs a transition plan for the human side of the challenge. • The board and C-suite want to build an inclusive organization but are still determining how to do this in a divisive political environment. -Employee Experience: • Employees are afraid to express their opinions and share their ideas. • The same people get the opportunities and visibility, and the others feel like outsiders. • Employees from under-represented groups need to trust their leaders. My award-winning book, "Leading Inclusion," offers a fresh perspective on creating truly inclusive organizations. For bite-sized insights, check out my LinkedIn newsletter "Leader Curations" or download my free ebook "25 Ways Anyone Can Help Build a Respectful Work Culture" from my website, www.genacox.com. As a keynote speaker, I've inspired audiences at major corporations, professional associations, and global conferences. My warm style and nuanced observations on workplace dynamics spark those coveted 'aha' moments. Featured in media, including Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes, I bring academic rigor and real-world wisdom to today's leadership challenges. I remain abreast of workplace psychology research, with a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. I am a member of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology’s (SIOP) Professional Practice Editorial Board and Chair-Elect of the American Psychological Association’s Committee for the Advancement of General and Applied Psychology. Ready to transform your leadership and organization through the power of respect? Let's connect.