Jathan Janove

Jathan Janove describes himself as a "recovering lawyer." For 25 years, he litigated workplace disputes. He began as a plaintiffs' attorney, suing employers. Later, and depending on your point of view, he saw the light... or was drawn to the dark side - he became a management-side attorney. In reality, he was like a "coroner" doing "autopsies" of "terminal employment relationships." Jathan now works with employers to prevent such disasters and develop and maintain long-term productive, accountable and engaged workplace relationships. He gives presentations on the many "lessons of the autopsy."

Presentations include: 

• "Leadership & Employee Engagement"

Draw out the best of your employees' potential by: (a) Creating a why-first, purpose-centered framework for workplace interactions; (d) Adopting an us-centered, listening and learning approach to performance management; and (c) Replacing "Command & Control" with collaborative leadership. 

• "Jerks at Work"

Learn the common yet preventable causes of harassment, bullying and other "jerkish" behavior and an approach you can take to prevention that goes beyond legal compliance to creating environments that promote trust and engagement. 

• "5 Tools To Resolve Conflict Constructively"

Learn five practical, proven techniques for effectively handling conflict: (a) Centered Self-control; (b) Verbal Aikido; (c) Listening with your E.A.R./The Monk's Technique; (d) The Triple Two; and (e) The MIDAS Touch Apology. 

• "Make the Performance Review Work For Employer, Not Lawyer"

Drawing on best practices research, this program shares what employers have done to make performance reviews good for employees - and bad for lawyers, including (a) Training managers to give effective two-way feedback; (b) Structuring performance reviews to make them user-friendly and focused on the behavior that really matters; and (c) Developing a system-wide approach that promotes consistency, integrity and accountability. 

•  "Employee Selection Without the Stupid Switch"

Learn what typically goes wrong in the employee selection process - the "Stupid Switch" - and what you can do to disconnect it, including: (a) Creating a profile of the key actions and behaviors that differentiate success from failure; (b) Conducting interviews that separate candidates good at doing jobs from those good at getting jobs; (c) Due diligence steps that are legally safe and dramatically improve the odds of making a good selection.                                                    

• "The 7-Point Workplace Investigations Checklist"

Discover the critical do's and don'ts that distinguish successful investigations from ones often ending in disaster, including: (a) Setting the stage properly for a successful investigation; (b) Conducting effective interviews using the Funnel Technique; and (c) Making, communicating and documenting findings that are persuasive and will withstand scrutiny.

Testimonials

"Jathan Janove delivers a powerful message regarding employee engagement in a very entertaining manner. Jathan is a talented speaker who provides a convincing case for the power of an engaged employee but most importantly tips and techniques for moving employees up the engagement scale."

Steve Wohlwend, Associate Director of Labor Relations, John Deere

"Jathan's customized training significantly enhanced the value of our learning experience and his tools were immediately applied in our workplace."

Maria B. Sara, Executive Vice President, Verify, Inc.

"Jathan's program has become part of our leadership culture. Practices and tools he provided during his leadership program have created a level of excitement and have helped to build a common approach to improving employee engagement."

Jeff Bushardt, Sr. Vice President Human Resources, Comporium Communications

"Since presenting his 8 Leadership Virtues workshop, Jathan has helped transform the way we communicate with our employees, fundamentally changing the way we train, discipline and even release unsuccessful employees."

Marvin Pratt, CEO, Caring Places Management

"Jathan is hands-down, one of the best, most entertaining speakers that I have had the pleasure to work with!!! Our members not only enjoyed his presentation, but they also learned a lot! Most are incorporating his book into their supervisor 'must read' list."

Diana Moffat, Executive Director, Local Government Personnel Institute

"Jathan's '8 Deadly Sins' seminar is simply fantastic! I apply the principles and techniques on a daily basis. They help me improve organizational performance and accountability and grow as a leader. Plus, they keep us out of trouble."

Robert Harding, President, Greater Seattle Market, Pacific Continental Bank

"Jathan is a master communicator. He uses humor, stories, tools and techniques to communicate his concrete and practical advice on management do's and don'ts."

Kari Uhlman, Training and Development Manager, Lewis and Clark College

"Jathan Janove is an audience favorite whom I have brought back again and again. Not only is he captivating and entertaining but Jathan also teaches real-world concepts that can be immediately implemented in the workplace."

Monica Whalen, President & CEO, The Employers Council

"Jathan's presentation style is one of the best I have seen in over 30 years in the utility business. Jathan's tools have become a benchmark we all use. His programs are a sustainable piece of our culture."

Kevin P. Owens, PE, General Manager, Columbia River PUD

"In my thirty years as HR Director/VP I have retained the services of a number of people. Jathan, both as an attorney and trainer, is at the top of that list. He communicates in an entertaining yet not 'dumbed down' manner that will reach an audience of any level."

Carol Bales Schnipper (former) VP-HR, Citigroup

"Jathan's presentation is so effective at providing the essential skills vital to the success of both our new and seasoned managers that we have incorporated it into our company's Management Development Program. The principles he teaches are absolutely essential to effective management, and his presentation style makes it extremely easy to understand and apply."

Rod Lacey, Director of Human Resources, 1-800 CONTACTS, Inc.

"What makes Jathan special is his ability to relate to his audience and understand their perspectives. Jathan's animated program was entertaining and fun but most importantly, it stuck in the minds of our managers."

Elaine House, Corporate HR Director, Reser's Fine Foods