Jill Hickman

Jill Hickman

SPHR, SHRM-SCP

TX, US
Gain the leadership acumen needed for success in today's business world with an experienced leader to guide leadership development, implementation, and sustainability plans within your organization.

Celebrating over 20 years in public speaking, Jill Hickman is an experienced leader providing unique perspectives and sparking attendee insights and awareness from her presentations.  Jill's workshops and keynote presentations focus on specific elements of effective leadership and provide practical takeaways for immediate application and resources for continuing the leadership journey.

Jill is an honors graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, earning a BA degree in Psychology and a MA in Human Resource Management from the University of Houston Clear Lake. She is Past President of two Houston professional associations (Institute of Management Consultants and Association for Talent Development). She has been honored with the Outstanding Leadership alumni recognition from the University of Houston and named as Houston Business Journal's top 40 professional women in business, selected for HBJ's 2018 Mentoring Monday. Remaining an active member and volunteer in these and other professional, community, and service organizations, Jill demonstrates a powerful example of her belief in leadership's responsibility to give back. She devotes her leisure time to family and friends, enjoys opportunities for travel, and nurtures her flower gardens whenever she's home!

Celebrating over 20 years in public speaking, Jill Hickman is an experienced leader providing unique perspectives and sparking attendee insights and awareness from her presentations.  Jill's workshops and keynote presentations focus on specific elements of effective leadership and provide practical takeaways for immediate application and resources for continuing the leadership journey.

Jill is an honors graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, earning a BA degree in Psychology and a MA in Human Resource Management from the University of Houston Clear Lake. She is Past President of two Houston professional associations (Institute of Management Consultants and Association for Talent Development). She has been honored with the Outstanding Leadership alumni recognition from the University of Houston and named as Houston Business Journal's top 40 professional women in business, selected for HBJ's 2018 Mentoring Monday. Remaining an active member and volunteer in these and other professional, community, and service organizations, Jill demonstrates a powerful example of her belief in leadership's responsibility to give back. She devotes her leisure time to family and friends, enjoys opportunities for travel, and nurtures her flower gardens whenever she's home!

No Respect - The #1 Reason Why The Best Employees Leave

Based on research identifying the top five reasons why the best employees leave their organizations, this session addresses the #1 reason - lack of respect. Disrespect manifests itself in a multitude of behaviors and practices throughout the workplace. Some are overtly malicious while others, although unintentional, have equally negative impact on employee performance and well-being. Disrespectful behaviors and practices are revealed with identified means for their elimination and prevention....
LeadershipAudience ActivityEducational / Informative

You've Got The Power!

Where's Your Power? It's in every choice you make that serves to empoer or disempower. Making better choices leads to better business outcomes and better relationships, beginning with the most important relationship of all - with yourself. Harnessing your power is a critical leadership skill to ensure that the choices you make for yourself and your organization reflect your values, keep you headed in the right direction, and showcase a positive leadership example. Develop your power muscle...
LeadershipAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

I Wish I May, I Wish I Might...Learn How to HIRE RIGHT!

Stop wishing and start learning how to hire right the first time. Stop the revolving door of turnover and the costly effects of a bad hire. When time is of the essence and your customers expect the best, taking the chance on a new employee requires more than wishing and hoping. Selecting top talent requires using our best skills and tools at our disposal.
LeadershipAudience ActivityEducational / Informative