"I've had the opportunity to bring in Joe Gerstandt and Jason Lauritsen to speak on several occasions.  I have found them to be very knowledgeable and passionate.  They are able to engage the audience in a very interactive session with a bit of humor thrown in.  I received rave reviews from their presentation.  So much in fact that I had to bring them back to do additional sessions.  I would happily recommend them to any organization."
-Laurie McIntosh, Organizational Development Specialist - Children's Hospital
The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them.

-Albert Einstein

THE TALENT ANARCHY PLAYLIST

…to assist you in your efforts to introduce a bit of happy anarchy into your life or your place of work or the world in general.

Don’t worry.  The status quo does not need your help.  Step off the beaten path.  Push back.  Say something new.  Own your gift.  Find your own way. The time has come for us all to get a clue, to get relevant, and to get down.  Let's get down together.

 

 

ORGANIZATIONAL ANARCHY

each of these messages can be formatted for a keynote presentation, an interactive workshop, or a webinar


GENERATION X

The Magic (or Mayhem?) in the Middle

 

 A lot of people are saying a lot of things about generational diversity today.  The boomers are going to retire…we get it.  Generation Y is special…we get it.  But what about the middle?  What about Generation X? 


While Generation Y garners the headlines, Gen X is plotting a revolution.  The generation that grew up with corporate downsizing, rising divorce rates and scandal everywhere has had enough.  As the boomers prepare to retire, many organizations are expecting Gen X leaders to fill the gaps left behind. They may be in for a bit of a surprise.  Gen X has a very different perspective on work, workplace, leadership and the role they want to play in your company.  disclaimer:  there may be moon-walking involved

 

This session focuses on three primary questions:

 

·        Who is Generation X? (and why are they so damned good looking?)

·        Why does Generation X have to be so difficult to manage?

·        How can organizations get Gen X committed to being a part of their future? 

 

 soundtrack: Smells Like Teen Spirit, Nirvanna

 

WHAT THE #!%$ IS “a twitter” AND WHY SHOULD I CARE?!?!?

Social Media, Social Networking and what the New Web means to your Organization

 

Have you found yourself considering this question recently?  Well, it is time for you to pull your head out of the sand...or wherever else you have been keeping it.  Before you rush off to proclaim your love for, or your hatred of social media, do something different than most people and get some clarity on what it actually is.  This is a timely and valuable look at what social media and social networking can mean for your organization and how to make sure that you are capitalizing on their potential.  Talent Anarchy will help you get up to speed on the blogging, tweeting, facebooking way of the world today!

This session focuses on three primary questions:

·        What is Web 2.0 and why should I care?

·        What does it mean for me and my organization?

·        What do I do with it?

soundtrack: Fight for Your Right, Beastie Boys

 

ROCK STAR HR

Reclaiming the Profession

 

Stop asking for a “seat at the table” and throw your own party in the basement!  If our organizations are going to reach their true potential, it will be largely due to our ability to tap into the human potential we have access to…and that sounds like a job for Human Resources.  The time has come for HR to be large and in charge and Talent Anarchy wants to recruit you for this movement!  Building on a framework of brand, expertise, crew, relevance, and performance you will be ready to introduce Rock Star HR in your organization and put some swagger back in our craft.

This session focuses on three primary questions:

·        What does “the organization” need from HR today?

·        What do I as an individual practitioner need to do differently?

·        How do I get started?

soundtrack: Party Like a Rockstar, Shop Boyz