August 2026 Luncheon with SHRM Sarasota - Motivating Without Money: (No Cost) Steps for Dramatically Improving Performance and Morale
August 2026 Luncheon with SHRM Sarasota - Motivating Without Money: (No Cost) Steps for Dramatically Improving Performance and Morale
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
Check-in & Networking 11:30AM-12:00PM
Program 12:00-1:00PM
According to the Society of Human Resource Management, attracting, engaging and retaining both salaried and hourly workers is a leading concern of American employers.
In this engaging and solution-filled educational session, Kristine Sexter will zealously (and humorously!) illustrate how owners, executives, managers and human resource professionals can measurably increase employee engagement, performance, and retention - all without focusing on money as a primary strategy.
All attendees will receive a customized handout that will include step-by-step instructions and specific directions for immediately implementing the strategies revealed in this session!
Key Learning Outcomes:
Why Money has NEVER Been an Effective Motivator
- Learn Why Money Demotivates!
- Why Great Pay and Bountiful Benefits Are Not the Complete Answer
- “So What DO Employees Want?” Effective Motivators for Modern American Workplaces
The Top 10 (No Cost!) Steps for Improving Performance and Morale
- The 10 Real-World, No-Cost, Steps Leaders
Speaker
Kristine Sexter, President - WorkWise Productions & Sexter Consulting
Kristine Sexter, President of WorkWise Productions and Sexter Consulting since 1998, is an industrial and organizational consultant who has devoted over two decades to studying success and professional commitment. With an extensive background in recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent, Kristine expertly serves the manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, and human resources industries, with acclaimed results.
She is renowned for her enthusiastic and customized strategies for creating award-winning workplace cultures and The Oklahoma Alliance for Manufacturers has called her, ‘THE’ authority for teaching executives and leadership teams how to find, train and keep great employees.”
Ms. Sexter is a professional speaker, consultant, and is the author of six books, including “Rolling Out the Recognition: Employee Retention Strategies for Manufacturers” and “Top 100 Worst Employees: Learning from the Very Worst, How to Be Your Very Best” which she co-wrote with her friend, and mentor, Jim Stovall.
Kristine is the Past President of the Oklahoma Speakers Association, was twice-honored as the Speaker of the Year and is an Honors Graduate of The College of New Jersey. While born and educated on the east coast, Kristine considers Sarasota, Florida her home, (but she really misses the New Jersey pizza!).
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$55 for Members // $65 for Non-Members
7650 Legacy Blvd
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Check-in & Networking 11:30am to 12:00pm Program begins at 12:00pm