SPEAKER
PRESENTATION SUMMARY
"Presentation/Session Title
Burnout is Contagious – And So Is Leadership.
Session Description
Are your HR teams drowning in routine and struggling to thrive?
It's time to embrace CHAOS: Control Havoc – Achieve Operational Success, by implementing strategic approaches to manage peak workloads and foster a more sustainable environment.
October is HR’s battlefield: open enrollment chaos, year-end galas, and “holiday joy” that HR often gets to plan, not enjoy. It’s no wonder HR professionals are burning out while carrying the emotional weight of an entire workforce.
This isn’t another watered-down wellness chat. This is a tactical session designed to expose and eliminate the real causes of burnout that most HR teams unintentionally reinforce - and give attendees actionable tools to break the cycle.
Bonus: We'll laugh through the chaos, because HR deserves humor and solutions.
Learning Objectives
Recognize hidden causes of burnout that HR unintentionally enables
Redesign roles and workloads for true sustainability
Replace vague “balance” talk with bold, actionable strategy
Reclaim control of burnout contagion—before it takes down the team"
Recognize hidden causes of burnout that HR unintentionally enables
Redesign roles and workloads for true sustainability
Replace vague “balance” talk with bold, actionable strategy
Reclaim control of burnout contagion—before it takes down the team"
SPEAKER BIO
Drawing on a distinguished career that includes retirement from the U.S. Army in 2015, Ken Cates brings a practical and results-oriented approach to his work as a speaker and consultant. As CEO of a nonprofit construction organization, he spearheaded remarkable growth, increasing revenue by over 1,400% within his first five years. His expertise extends to assisting two national veteran-owned businesses with their strategic nationwide expansion and guiding a startup nonprofit construction organization to surpass its first-year net income projection of over $250,000 within its initial four months. Leading through significant growth in diverse environments has provided Ken with invaluable insights into team dynamics, operational success, and navigating complex challenges – principles he now shares with forward-thinking leaders.
Ken is an engaging communicator with a passion for mentoring military veterans transitioning to civilian life. His ability to connect with and guide others is further honed by his experience as a husband and father to seven daughters, making him a skilled negotiator both professionally and personally.
Recognized multiple times by City, State, and U.S. Leaders, National Organizations, and news media, Ken's goal is to empower individuals to break free from the status quo and embrace new possibilities. He aims to impact leaders hungry for transformation, offering tactical strategies and actionable insights drawn from his real-world experience.
With a passion for storytelling and a knack for finding humor in life's twists and turns, Ken is more than just a speaker - he's a catalyst for change, a beacon of inspiration, and a true advocate for the power of resilience and community.
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