Own It

Success in today's economy requires every employee to fully engage, take ownership and drive results. The challenge? According to Gallup,employee engagement is at an all-time low and getting worse.Throwing money at the issue doesn't help, you need culture change. In this powerful, interactive book, you'll discover: How and why a fully engaged workforce is your greatest competitive advantage. Why what your current engagement strategies are failing. An innovative, new approach to inspire your team to fully engage. The three key strategies you need to attract, retain and fully engage top talent.

Meridith Elliott Powell Meridith is often featured on Spotlight Carolina, a television program designed to showcase business owners and entrepreneurs. She is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, a regular contributor to the International radio program the Ambitious Entrepreneur, as well as a featured writer for American Banker, SOLDLAB magazine, The Women's Advisors Forum and several other publications. Recently awarded her CSP™ designation, Meridith is a gifted and charismatic speaker; her clients rave about her ability to consistently combine high-quality content, audience engagement, and serious fun! She is a highly requested speaker that makes an impact. With an expertise in the fields of business development and leadership, Meridith shares the secrets people need to know to Plug Into The Power of Connection and move their businesses and their lives to profitability. An internationally certified coach and strategist, Meridith helps her clients master the technical and relational skills needed to be successful in today's competitive environment. Meridith is an active member of the National Speakers Association, International Coach Federation, Co-Chair of the Coaching Professional Experts Group, and the American Society of Training and Development. She is gold master certified in Strategic Planning by the Haines Centre, and the University of San Diego. Having completed master level courses and exams, Meridith is among a handful of strategists to hold this certification. A master certified Human Behavior Specialist; her certification permits her to work as an instructor, coach and specialist in this area. In addition, Meridith is an internationally certified coach, and has pursued second level certification in Emotional Intelligence (EQ). The combination of business coaching certification and EQ certification gives her an amazing ability to support her clients in their efforts to master the technical and relational skills needed to be successful in today's competitive environment.