Phil Putnam helps associations and corporations get the growth they need by giving their people the lives they want.
That was the most powerful and freeing moment of my life as a leader, a lightning bolt realization as I prepared to interview a brilliant candidate for a role on my team several years ago.
It was the moment I understood the truth about building trust and motivating top employee performance across all generations:
No matter how much we care about our employer’s success, we will always care most about ourselves and our loved ones.
It felt thrilling, but also strange, and risky. My Mom, a remarkable professional, and classic Baby Boomer, taught me to be loyal to my employer in good and bad times, and to fear what could happen if I lost my job.
Despite the inherent value of her lessons, I knew in my bones that the best way to reach my goals was not to take what I needed from my team. It was to get what I need by giving them what they want.
As I asked it of more job candidates and more people I served as a leader, the more successful we all became. People who could get the life they wanted from the job they had gave their best every day, those who needed to move on did so quickly and happily, and my teams exceeded our goals.
GIVE TO GET ™ has transformed the lives and careers of everyone I’ve shared it with.
Like millions of people around the world, I got laid off in the early 2020’s. It was deeply painful, and me made me seriously question my value and my abilities. Within that pain, though, was the seed of my future.
I chose to practice what I preach. I chose to bet on myself. I chose to do what I was born to do, and not just what I was raised to do.
Today, sharing this undeniable human truth with leaders and workers around the world as a speaker and author is the beating heart of my time alive.
Originally from Sacramento, CA, Phil now lives in NYC with his husband Raj and their dog Bacio.
They are the center of his life, and the heart of his belief that people always work hardest for what they love most.
“Phil is the ultimate role model for his Give to Get message. Our first real connection was when I reached out to get guidance and support in the speaking business, and he immediately gave.
His keynotes and workshops have a clear niche that teach leaders how to maximize their teams’ effectiveness. And he listens. He has tremendous empathy and compassion that, when combined with his expertise, delivers content that hits your goals.”
Phil will meet you where you are, and move you forward.
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Phil will meet you where you are, and move you forward.
Fill out the form below to start a conversation about how to experience the impact of Phil’s talks on your team.
