Kim’s Message: CEA is on the Road

As we move toward spring and warmer weather, I'm excited to hit the road with our CEA team twice this month to present at two events!

How to Be A Coach, Not a Boss at the Elevate & Inspire Business Summit in Red Bluff, CA—March 13

Think back to the worst boss you’ve ever had—what did they do or say to win this title? Now think about the best boss you’ve ever had—I’m guessing they had opposite traits. I’ve only had two terrible bosses in my career, but the one thing they both had in common was a long outdated, traditional authoritarian leadership (“it’s my way or the highway”) style. I quit both of those jobs.

Today’s successful leaders understand that it’s more important to coach people to success instead of bossing them around and telling them what to do. When leaders don’t explain why they are making certain decisions, when they don’t listen to their “players”, when they send mixed messages instead of direct clear communication, they generally have very little buy in from the team and a lot of turnover. Winning teams on the other hand have strong retention, meet their goals, and because they have leaders who ask for input, each players strengths are utilized.          

I hope you can join me on March 13 at a half day leadership summit in Red Bluff, where I will be joined by our own Jessica Rivera and more speakers to share some traits, tips and secrets of good leaders with a live audience. 

How to Spot a Bully at the HR Pro Conference 2025 in Temecula, CA—March 25

Get ready for a full action-packed day! CEA and Train Me Today are thrilled to invite you to the HR Pro Conference 2025 on March 25, an exciting in-person conference designed just for HR pros who want to boost their skills, make awesome connections, and stay ahead of the curve!

The day kicks off from 8:00 a.m. with registration, breakfast, and networking—an opportunity to enjoy a light breakfast and connect with fellow HR professionals. After introductions, Dana Mayhew, Founder and CEO of TDC Consulting will present HR Challenges 2025: Real and Imaginary. Taking you through some of the most bizarre overtime rules and legislative near misses.

Lisa Harris, Partner at Shepard Mullin presents Mastering California’s Complex Leave Laws—a deep dive into California and federal leave laws, covering the latest updates on paid sick leave and family leave. Learn Practical Strategies for Preparing Your Workforce for Change from Mike Hayden, Founder and CEO of Infinium helps you tackle both new and existing laws while maintaining productivity and morale.

After lunch, I will join Astrid Servin in showing you How to Spot a Bully and What to Do About It. The day wraps up with HR Challenges in a Remote World will provide insights into how California labor laws apply to remote employees, focusing on compliance topics like expense reimbursement and workplace safety. The event will wrap up from with Closing Remarks and Drawings, giving you the chance to win great prizes!

We can't wait to see you there! Seating is limited, so register today for just $90 per person! Registration includes a full day of trainings, breakfast and lunch.