About Jeff Richards

Over the course of his 25 years of industry experience, Jeff has used his expertise to plan and oversee the details of hundreds of corporate programs around the globe. He is extremely comfortable and versatile when it comes to working with numerous management and operational styles. His clients span a wide range of industries including pharmaceutical, food service, automotive, and tech. He has seen great success planning and overseeing programs ranging anywhere from high-level meetings for a small board of directors to large events numbering in the thousands, such as travel incentives, sales training, or product launches. As a certified meeting professional, his skills include project management, risk mitigation, strategic sourcing, as well as financial management. Jeff has been an integral part of Gavel International for the past 23 years and is currently the company’s Vice President.

Why Every Business Should Ask for Referrals

2025-07-08T14:13:24-05:00August 3rd, 2021|

Reading Time: 4 minutes60% of marketers see a high volume of leads from referrals. There is an art to obtaining referrals. Find out why every business should ask for referrals – and create a referral program. Get the details here:

Effective Delegation and Consistent Improvement

2025-07-11T12:20:12-05:00June 29th, 2021|

Reading Time: 3 minutesDelegation is critical for businesses to operate successfully. It is also one of the biggest challenges that leaders face. Here are four strategies for effective delegation and to consistently improve employee satisfaction:

Navigating Leadership and Growth in Times of Crisis

2025-07-11T15:25:50-05:00September 15th, 2020|

Reading Time: 2 minutesGood leadership is essential for a business to survive crises. Leading the right way during a crisis can seem impossible given the moving pieces and challenges involved. However, by following these effective strategies, leadership can pull it off.

Six Strategies to Create a Successful Employee Recognition Program

2025-07-14T12:05:58-05:00April 7th, 2020|

Reading Time: 4 minutesEffective employee recognition programs offer many benefits including engaged employees, reinforcement of company values and peer-to-peer praise. However, developing successful programs can be challenging. Fortunately, we are sharing six strategies for designing successful employee recognition programs

The 10 Critical Keys to Ensure Successful Leadership

2025-07-18T10:28:33-05:00February 25th, 2020|

Reading Time: 3 minutesHolding a management position does not automatically make you a leader. Some managers make serious mistakes – most unintentionally – that seriously derail their team. Following these ten strategies will put you on the path to becoming a truly great leader for the good of your team and your organization.

Selling Obstacles and What to Do About Them

2025-05-30T14:28:02-05:00December 6th, 2018|

Reading Time: 4 minutesPart of becoming great at sales is learning to anticipate and navigate the common obstacles that occur during the normal sales process. However, some of the most frustrating can be prevented by fine-tuning sales skills such as prospecting, productivity, and perseverance. Learn more here...

10 of the Best Foods and Drinks in Hong Kong, China

2025-05-27T12:46:20-05:00December 4th, 2018|

Reading Time: 4 minutesHong Kong is a city filled with exciting people and a melting pot of tradition and modern style. The food has been heavily influenced by a variety of different culinary backgrounds and traditions, which makes for a truly unique (and flavorful) dining experience. Here are ten of our favorite places to eat and drink when in Hong Kong.

The Reward vs. Recognition Model: What Wins?

2025-05-30T14:27:36-05:00November 1st, 2018|

Reading Time: 3 minutesA culture of recognition, praise and promotion certainly improves productivity, morale and performance. However, non-cash reward programs such as travel incentives yield 3 times higher revenue! Learn why the non-cash incentive model is more successful...

Riviera Maya, Mexico Combines Rich Culture with Striking Flavors

2025-05-27T12:42:20-05:00October 30th, 2018|

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Riviera Maya is best known for its rich culture and striking flavor combinations. It won’t be difficult to find your fair share of Italian and Chinese food, bBut make sure to save some room for the traditional dishes and flavors that are unique to the Yucatan Peninsula. Here are some top places for food and drink:

Your Incentive Budget and End of Year

2025-05-30T14:27:02-05:00October 4th, 2018|

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen coming to the end of the year, few things are nicer than finding you still have money leftover in your incentive budget. Here are five innovative ways to utilize the leftover funds to aid in creating an environment where employees are motivated, appreciated and valued.

Places to Visit in Shanghai, China

2025-05-27T11:50:24-05:00September 25th, 2018|

Reading Time: 3 minutesWith remarkable feats of engineering as well as remnants of ancient Chinese history, peaceful gardens, ultra modern design or the lightning-fast Maglev train you will not be disappointed. Here are ten of the best places to visit in China’s largest city, Shanghai...

Five Ways to Develop a Culture of Recognition

2025-05-30T14:26:34-05:00September 13th, 2018|

Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery worker, regardless of their position on the corporate ladder, wants to know that they’re doing a good job. If you’re an employer who wants to retain your best employees and help them thrive, try these methods to create a corporate culture of recognition.

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