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To everyone who showed up for the Communication Paradox session with our CEO Sharon Birkman at ATD26, thank you. 🙏

Rooms like that one remind me why this work matters so much. When we understand *why* we communicate the way we do, everything changes: how we lead, how we collaborate, how we build trust.

We're so grateful for the conversations before, during, and after the session. You brought it to life.

If we connected this week, let's keep the conversation going. Drop a comment, we would love to hear what resonated most.

&D

Happy HR Professional Day 2026!

Today, and every other day, we celebrate the people who build the cultures, develop the talent, and the heartbeat of every great organization.

At Birkman, we believe people are every organization's greatest asset, and HR professionals are the ones who make that real. Happy HR Professional Day to our incredible community. 🧡

A lot of companies are scaling back employee perks right now.
And honestly, that’s exposing something important.

If your culture falls apart the second the free snacks, happy hours, or wellness stipends disappear, it probably was never culture in the first place.

A great workplace culture isn’t perks or slogans. It’s the everyday experience of how people are treated, heard, and developed. When done right, it becomes a competitive advantage for attracting talent, driving engagement, and sustaining performance.

In this piece, we break down what it really takes to create a culture employees don’t just tolerate, but genuinely value.

If you’re rethinking how your organization shows up for its people, this is worth your time: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05x3-C0

What separates effective boards from ineffective ones? Knowing when to lead, when to challenge, and when to step back.

We’re proud to see our CEO Birkman featured in Private Company Director ahead of the 2026 Private Company Governance Summit, where she shares insights on navigating leadership, accountability, and governance in family and private businesses.

The conversation highlights an important reality for today’s organizations: strong governance is built on trust, clarity, and meaningful dialogue between boards and leadership teams.

Read the full spotlight here:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05vdk40

If you’re Birkman Certified, this is your opportunity to go deeper into the “why” behind behavior.

Our Image Management Focus Training (202) explores one of Birkman’s most powerful Perspectives scales, helping you better understand how individuals view leadership, risk-taking, goal setting, and their public image.

In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to:
• Interpret Image Management data with greater confidence
• Understand the influences shaping behavior and self-perception
• Enhance coaching conversations using the Image Management report
• Apply insights to leadership, communication, and team dynamics

📆 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST
💻 Virtual session
🎓 6 PDC credits available

Prerequisite: Birkman 101: The Birkman Method Certification

Strengthen your ability to prepare for meaningful Birkman Conversations and create more impactful coaching experiences.

Register today → https://na2.hubs.ly/H05tfC10