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.

May 2020

Inspiring Innovation and New Ideas in Uncertain Times

2022-11-23T13:53:24-06:00May 19th, 2020|

There has never been a better time to come up with inspiring ideas and push the limits of innovation at your business. The good news is that uncertainty offers many benefits! It provides you with a virtually unlimited field for creativity – and this could mean the difference between failure and success. The ground is fertile with possibilities right now. [...]

April 2020

COVID-19’s Current Impact on Culture, Business and Innovation

2022-11-23T14:10:26-06:00April 30th, 2020|

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions in the workplace that include corporate culture changes, interaction and employee morale. It has also increased the need for business leadership to step up innovation. While a great deal of the focus has been on implementing technology that allows employees to work remotely, technology is just one piece of the puzzle. It is essential [...]

Six Strategies to Create a Successful Employee Recognition Program

2022-11-23T14:09:44-06:00April 7th, 2020|

While making your employee recognition program a priority may seem unrealistic given your already endless priority list, doing so delivers a host of very attractive benefits: Top-tier recognition programs allow organizations to see their ROI firsthand during the process of recognizing excellent work. Best-in-class companies are 21% more likely to view recognition as extremely valuable for driving employee performance.1 Best-in-class [...]

March 2020

Employee Experiences Matter – What Your Organization Needs to Know

2022-11-23T14:09:20-06:00March 10th, 2020|

$11 billion is lost annually due to employee turnover. (1) Think about that number for a minute. It is undoubtedly a frightening statistic to any employer. Hiring new a employee costs significantly more than retaining a current one. Why has turnover become such an epidemic in recent years? The belief their voice is not heard – even if it is [...]

Create a Company Culture that Motivates Employees and Encourages Productivity

2022-11-28T12:22:46-06:00March 5th, 2020|

“Culture” has become somewhat of a buzzword in recent years when it comes to the workplace. How employees feel, communication with management and the policies that are in place all impact the overall employee experience. Successful execution of these initiatives requires time and effort, but is infinitely worth because of the many benefits it offers. Happy workers are 12 percent [...]

When “Spilling the Tea” Impacts Morale and Productivity

2022-11-23T14:09:08-06:00March 3rd, 2020|

“Spilling the tea” is modern slang for gossip.  Much like tea, gossip can stain much of the fabric of the workplace environment if left to spread.  In fact, here are a few statistics to show just how much gossip impacts the organizations: How Frequent is Gossip in the Workplace? 86% of employees gossip during the workday1 Workers spend 40 [...]

October 2019

April 2019

Unique Eateries in Santa Fe, New Mexico

2022-09-21T10:45:34-05:00April 25th, 2019|

Santa Fe is a culturally rich city with gorgeous architecture and has been named one of the Top 15 cities in America.1 While there are many activities to do in Santa Fe, there are also many places to eat and drink. Here are eateries you must experience when in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Cafe Castro Just south of the Historic [...]

December 2018

Selling Obstacles and What to Do About Them

2022-11-28T12:34:06-06:00December 6th, 2018|

Working in sales isn’t always an easy job. Sales professionals are faced with a wide range of obstacles, and are well-acquainted with rejection, disappointment, and failure. But what are the specific obstacles that show up most frequently, and what are the best ways to overcome them? Here are some of the greatest hindrances to a salesperson’s work, and the [...]

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

2022-12-05T23:44:47-06:00December 4th, 2018|

Hong Kong is a full city. It’s filled with people, skyscrapers, culture, and restaurants...so many restaurants! With a huge number of dedicated establishments influenced by a variety of culinary backgrounds, it’s hard to know where to start. Hong Kong is the perfect place to try expertly-crafted Cantonese fare and Chinese classics, so grab your chopsticks. Here are ten of the [...]

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