Washington Workplace Summit

The Washington Workplace Summit is a half-day event dedicated to helping leaders enhance their office environment and team dynamics. Through engaging breakout discussions and an inspiring keynote presentation, Washington Workplace Summit attendees will receive actionable information and powerful resources to optimize their teams and drive lasting success in their organizations.

2025 Washington Workplace Summit
Tuesday, July 22
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Three Rivers Convention Center
7016 W. Grandridge Blvd.
Kennewick, WA 99336

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8:30 a.m.
Doors Open

9 – 10:15 a.m.
Early Breakout Sessions

Leading Without Losing Your Cool (or Your Mind)
Laura Flores
Speaker, Trainer, Coach, HR Consultant
Ignite Consulting

AI-Powered Leadership: Strategic Decision-Making and Employee Experience Excellence
Reanette Etzler
HR Consultant, Trainer, Speaker, Coach
The Strategic HR Coach
Teri Wagner
Strategic Business Advisor and CPA
Wagner Business Consulting

The Power of Us: In-House Leadership Development
Thomas Huntington
Fire Chief
City of Richland
Cheri Montee
Human Resource Director
Columbia Ability Alliance

10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Late Breakout Sessions

Feedback: The Breakfast of Champions
Paul Casey
Coach, Team Builder, Inspirational Speaker
Growing Forward Services

Strong, Not Stressed: Supporting Mental Health in the Modern Workplace
Jan McDonald
Coach, Teacher, Speaker
John Maxwell Team
Greg Kettner
Professional Speaker, Corporate Comedian, Business Coach
WorkHappy

Redefining Leadership: Navigating Change in a New Era of Work
Brett Spooner
Founder, CEO, Managing Partner
Gravis Law, PLLC

12 – 1:30 p.m.
Keynote Luncheon

The Power of T: Choosing Transparency and Trust to Enable High-Performing Teams
Kate Vitasek
Author, Professor
University of Tennessee

LUNCHEON KEYNOTE

Luncheon Keynote
The Power of T: Choosing Transparency and Trust to Enable High-Performing Teams
Kate Vitasek, Author and Professor

In our fast-paced and interconnected world, the success of any organization hinges on the strength and productivity of its teams. High-performing teams are not merely a result of chance or luck; they are cultivated by fostering an environment built on transparency and trust. But all too often individuals and organizations have a mantra that trust must be earned. What if we shifted our mindset and chose to lead by trusting?

University of Tennessee supply chain professor Kate Vitasek has been researching the power of choosing to lead with transparency and trust for over 20 years. She has been featured as an international authority for how to build better business relationships on CNN International, NPR, Bloomberg, and Fox Business News.

Join Kate in her evocative and edutaining Power of T keynote speech as she shares profound insights from her groundbreaking research. Kate’s inspiring and interactive presentation will help you challenge traditional notions and demonstrate how viewing transparency and trust through a new lens can unleash the full potential of teams.

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