Cornell Keynotes

The success of high-performing teams hinges on trust and transparency, yet many organizations struggle to foster open, honest communication. How can teams overcome these barriers and create a culture where the truth thrives? Join Robert Newman, Senior Lecturer and Executive Director of the Master in Engineering Management Program, as he explores actionable strategies for integrating truth telling into your team’s culture. This session will cover key insights on building psychological safety, overcoming barriers to honesty, and using proven frameworks like radical candor and nonviolent communication to foster collaboration and accountability. Discover how embracing the truth can drive innovation, strengthen relationships, and create resilient, high-functioning teams. Why telling the truth matters: How honesty builds trust, boosts collaboration, and enhances team performance * Common barriers to truth telling: Understanding fears, biases, and organizational obstacles that can hinder open communication * Psychological safety and engagement: How creating a safe space for honesty improves team dynamics and aligns with Gallup’s G12 performance factors * Proven truth-telling techniques: Practical frameworks like radical candor, nonviolent communication, and the truth-telling spectrum * How to deliver truth without harm: Strategies for balancing honesty with empathy to strengthen relationships and avoid conflict * The link between honesty and accountability: How transparency drives measurable success, improves engagement, and leads to higher team and company performance Follow eCornell [https://ecornell.cornell.edu/] on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ecornell/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ecornell_online/], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecornell], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@ecornell], and X [https://twitter.com/ecornell_online].

eCornell has joined forces with our longstanding enterprise partners at AT&T to explore together what truly drives team performance.  We’re joined by AT&T’s Katie Keser, Assistant Vice President, Technology, with Unified Front Door who, among other things, will bring insights on leadership and emotional intelligence from her perspective at AT&T.  And on the Cornell side, we’ve got Professor of Management Robert Bloomfield from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, who, as a longtime friend and Keynote guest, has always offered unique perspectives on organizational systems and accountability. We’re going to examine both the human and structural elements that make teams successful, and our guests will likely challenge some common assumptions you may have about how teams actually work. Follow eCornell [https://ecornell.cornell.edu/] on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ecornell/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ecornell_online/], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecornell], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@ecornell], and X [https://twitter.com/ecornell_online].

The Loire Valley's signature grapes define its wines: melon de Bourgogne (famous for Muscadet), Chenin Blanc (starring in Vouvray), Sauvignon Blanc (the magic in Sancerre), and Cabernet Franc (notable in Chinon). These varieties thrive in the region's diverse terroir of limestone, schist, and flinty clay soils — there’s so much to explore! This Keynote will guide you in new directions in your own wine journey and help provide a framework for future wine exploration. For those new to Loire Valley wines, this virtual tasting may be a revelation and a game changer in the way you think about wine. For those familiar with the magic of Loire wines, you already know why we’re having this conversation. It’s essential wine education for both the newbie and the connoisseur. Santé! Wine list: Crémant de Loire Muscadet Sancerre Menetou-Salon Vouvray Rosé d’Anjou Chinon Follow eCornell [https://ecornell.cornell.edu/] on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ecornell/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ecornell_online/], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecornell], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@ecornell], and X [https://twitter.com/ecornell_online].

While we have access to countless communication tools and AI technologies, the core elements of powerful communication in today's digital age remain unchanged: authentic connection, emotional intelligence and understanding your audience. Maria Wolfe, a senior lecturer in the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration, shares the foundational skills needed to command attention and inspire action. What You'll Learn  * Navigate communication challenges and manage potential risks * Connect to your audience in an authentic way * Communicate to empower people and inspire action The Cornell Keynotes podcast is brought to you by eCornell [https://ecornell.cornell.edu/?utm_source=keynotespodcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=CommsMastery], which offers more than 200 online certificate programs to help professionals advance their careers and organizations. Learn more from Maria Wolfe in these online certificate programs:  * Business Communication  [https://ecornell.cornell.edu/certificates/financial-management/business-communication/?utm_source=keynotespodcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=CommsMastery] * Communications 360 [https://ecornell.cornell.edu/certificates/financial-management/communications-360/?utm_source=keynotespodcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=CommsMastery] * Persuasive Communication  [https://ecornell.cornell.edu/certificates/leadership-and-strategic-management/persuasive-communication/?utm_source=keynotespodcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=CommsMastery] Did you enjoy this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast? Watch the Keynote [https://ecornell.cornell.edu/keynotes/overview/K022725/?utm_source=keynotespodcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=CommsMastery]. Follow eCornell [https://ecornell.cornell.edu/] on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ecornell/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ecornell_online/], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecornell], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@ecornell], and X [https://twitter.com/ecornell_online].

Organizations are now leveraging advanced analytical platforms to not only drive real-time talent management but also help guide leadership decisions that drive business success. Merck’s Beth Perrone, SVP of Talent, and Jeremy Shapiro, AVP of Workforce Analytics, join Lisa Csencsits from Cornell’s ILR School to discuss practical applications of cutting-edge analytical tools that are reshaping talent management and leadership decision making this year. What You'll Learn * How leading-edge analytical tools are changing the HR landscape * Ways to integrate analytics into leadership conversations, engaging senior leadership and boards of directors * How and where to place guardrails when leveraging analytics * Strategies for building on insights and using them to inform decisions at your organization The Cornell Keynotes podcast is brought to you by eCornell [https://ecornell.cornell.edu/?utm_source=keynotespodcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=AIinnovationrisk], which offers more than 250 online certificate programs to help professionals advance their careers and organizations. Learn more in our HR certificate programs [https://ecornell.cornell.edu/certificates/human-resources/?utm_source=keynotespodcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=HRAnalytics]. Did you enjoy this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast? Watch the full Keynote [https://ecornell.cornell.edu/keynotes/overview/K022125/?utm_source=keynotespodcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=HRAnalytics]. Follow eCornell [https://ecornell.cornell.edu/] on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ecornell/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ecornell_online/], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecornell], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@ecornell], and X [https://twitter.com/ecornell_online].