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Yes, And! With Avish Parashar026 - Say "Yes, And!" to Creating a Tip Jar Culture with Greg OffnerIn this episode of Yes, And with Avish Parashar, I sit down with Greg Offner, a former dueling piano performer turned keynote speaker, to talk about his unique approach to leadership, employee engagement, and preventing burnout. Greg’s philosophy, highlighted in his book The Tip Jar Culture, draws from his background in music to create an experience where managers lead with a servant mindset, helping their teams thrive. Greg shares valuable insights on how leaders can remove obstacles for their employees and create a workplace that feels more like an interactive, engaging experience. Tune in to hear about Greg's jo...2025-03-1751 min
SEL in EDU071: From Piano Bars to Classrooms: Lessons on Engagement with Gregory Offner, Jr.What happens when a childhood music student becomes a world-traveling dueling piano performer? Join us as we chat with Gregory Offner, the dynamic founder and CEO of the Global Performance Institute. Greg's journey is anything but ordinary, and his insights into transforming the staff experience are just as compelling. From a serendipitous moment at a Philadelphia piano bar to captivating audiences worldwide, Greg shares how his passion for music and motivational speaking can uplift spirits and inspire positive change in workplaces and beyond.We're unpacking the fascinating parallels between engaging a piano bar crowd and engaging students...2025-02-1944 min
Unstuck with Jay AbbasiMeet Helen - Creating Encore Experiences for EmployeesMeet Helen, a dedicated chief HR officer at a financial services company in Chicago. Helen is stuck, grappling with low employee engagement, high turnover, and a tired workplace culture. Despite her deep commitment to her team, Helen struggles to reconnect her organization to a sense of energy and purpose.In this episode, Jay welcomes Gregory Offner, an award-winning speaker, workplace strategist, and author of Tip Jar Culture: How to Reengage and Reignite Your Workforce. Greg shares his unique insights on how to transform workplace experiences by fostering collaboration, creating meaningful connections, and infusing purpose...2024-12-2359 min
Unstuck with Jay AbbasiMeet Helen - Creating Encore Experiences for EmployeesMeet Helen, a dedicated chief HR officer at a financial services company in Chicago. Helen is stuck, grappling with low employee engagement, high turnover, and a tired workplace culture. Despite her deep commitment to her team, Helen struggles to reconnect her organization to a sense of energy and purpose. In this episode, Jay welcomes Gregory Offner, an award-winning speaker, workplace strategist, and author of Tip Jar Culture: How to Reengage and Reignite Your Workforce. Greg shares his unique insights on how to transform workplace experiences by fostering collaboration, creating meaningful connections, and infusing purpose into daily work. Drawing from his...2024-12-2359 min
The Culture Matters PodcastSeason 42, Episode 495: Guest: Greg Offner Jr.: Be an Example for Your People"Organizations don't have an engagement problem; they have an experience problem. The experience of working for your company dictates the engagement level of your people." - Greg Offner Jr.Musician, award-winning keynote speaker, and author of The Tip Jar Culture Greg Offner is back on the show today to chop it up and we couldn't be more excited to have him back. Greg and Jay are discussing Greg's book in greater detail since the book's release, Greg's thoughts on the level of engagement leaders need to demonstrate to the people around them...2024-08-0736 min
“Simply” Remarkable!“Simply” Remarkable! with encore guest Gregory OffnerJoin us for our weekly Live Streaming Show, “Simply” Remarkable! with host Sue Falcone and this week's encore guest, Gregory Offner, Creator & Author of The Tip Jar Culture™!Before this work, Gregory Offner led sales and marketing efforts for several Fortune 100 entities, brokering complex Risk Management and Insurance programs for large commercial organizations, and drove process improvement initiatives as a certified Lean Six Sigma practitioner. Gregory Offner is a multi-talented speaker, with a passion for entertaining and educating others. Greg is a CVP -Certified Virtual Presenter by eSpeakers - and offers something truly unique for your next e...2024-03-2035 min
CEO Podcasts: CEO Chat Podcast + I AM CEO Podcast Powered by Blue16 Media & CBNation.coIAM1920 - Keynote Speaker Helps Organizations Navigate Through DisruptionWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode, the guest is Greg Offner Jr., a keynote speaker, emcee, and workshop facilitator.
Key Points:
Greg Offner Jr.'s Background: With a unique combination of 17 years of experience working in corporate leadership roles, including an expat assignment with Fortune 100 organizations, and 12 years as a dueling piano bar player, Greg brings insights and perspective that few others possess.
Navigating Through Disruption: Greg helps organizations deal with disruption, which has been a part of his life since he was very young.
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OneSharpSwordInterview with Gregory OffnerWhat can you learn about leadership and culture from a guy whose background is in music and dueling pianos? A LOT! Greg Offner talks about The Tip Jar culture coming from corporate HR and risk management, he noticed what really got people engaged at work and at the dueling piano bar. His lessons serve us all. Key points for leaders to ponder: • Work is a performance. We perform a task. We are in service to others. • Show up from a place of service pondering, “What do they need from me to make sure this ...2023-10-3158 min
The Culture Matters PodcastSeason 15, Episode 180: Guest: Greg Offner: The Tip Jar“Absolute monarchs are but men.” - John LocheGreg Offner is an author, musician, and an award-winning keynote speaker and he is stopping by to drop some knowledge on today's episode. We're talking to a bonafide piano bar musician and he gives us some insight on how that correlates to his book The Tip Jar Culture. Greg also gets into how working from home has increased productivity, the benfits of collaboration, and how heavy the crown of leadership can really be. Sit back, relax, and let Greg Offner play you a tune...metaphorically speaking. 2023-10-051h 05
People Development PodcastMetaphorical Insight on a Disengaged Workforce w/Gregory OffnerJoin Harrison Tash & Gregory Offner as they discuss a disengaged workforce & how to move forward. Gregory is the author of Tip Jar Culture, he has been keynote speaker for big conferences all over the world & has worked with great companies like Hilton, Bacardi, Comcast, Cintas, the New York State Bar Association, the Project Management Institute & many more. Greg Offner's Website: https://www.gregoryoffner.com2023-06-2836 min
High Profit Event Show47 - Unlocking Engagement Secrets: The Three Audience ArchetypesIn this new episode of our podcast, our host Rudy Rodriguez is joined by Gregory Offner. Greg is not just the founder and CEO of Global Performance Institute, but also an award-winning keynote speaker and author of the game-changing book, "The Tip Jar Culture". His fascinating journey takes us from the bright lights of dueling piano bars to the inspiring stages of keynote speaking - a transition spurred by a life-changing vocal cord injury.Greg's unique blend of business acumen, performance experience, and a knack for creating valuable experiences have been seamlessly translated into his career as...2023-06-2026 min
The Warrior DadThe Hidden Edge of Tenacity and Thick-Headedness with Greg OffnerMy guest today is Gregory Offner. Greg’s hidden edge is his tenacity and thick headedness. Greg is the Founder and CEO of Global Performance Institute, aresearcher and an award winning keynote speaker. As the creator of the TipJar Culture™️ Greg helps transform theemployee experience - or as he likes to say: “take the "IRK" out ofwork” - and his impressive roster of clients includes everything from Fortune100 corporations to local chapters of associations.G...2023-04-0524 min
Building Better Cultures112 | Disrupting Norms - How to Make Work More Likeable | Greg Offner Jr. Are you aware of the three employee archetypes? The Keeper, the Leaper, and the Sleeper? If not, prepare to learn about them and how best to engage them. Greg Offner Jr. – speaker, coach and consultant is here to share his fascinating insights on the psychology of change in organizations and how to disrupt the norm to create sustainable change. Drawing on his experience as a duelling piano performer, Gregory intertwines principles used in the world of piano bars with the business world to make work more enjoyable. Gregory shares the importance of prioritizing skill development and t...2023-03-2842 min
Behind The NumbersBehind The Numbers With Greg Offner, Director at Exude Inc.2023-01-1732 min
The Sunday Lunch Project Manager#100 Gregory Offner Jr, The Piano Guy, (Part 2)In this episode I have part two of my chat with Gregory Offner, The Piano Guy
Greg is the Founder and CEO of Global Performance Institute, a researcher and an award-winning keynote speaker.
As the creator of the TipJar Culture™️ Greg helps transform the employee experience - or as he likes to say: “take the "IRK" out of work” - and his impressive roster of clients includes everything from Fortune 100 corporations to local chapters of associations.
Greg also spent fifteen years as an internationally renowned duelling piano bar performer, performing professionally on five of the seven continents, and I can't wait to...2023-01-1539 min
The Sunday Lunch Project Manager#99 Gregory Offner Jr, The Piano Guy (Part 1)In this episode I have part one of my chat with Gregory Offner, The Piano Guy
Greg is the Founder and CEO of Global Performance Institute, a researcher and an award winning keynote speaker.
As the creator of the TipJar Culture™️ Greg helps transform the employee experience - or as he likes to say: “take the "IRK" out of work” - and his impressive roster of clients includes everything from Fortune 100 corporations to local chapters of associations.
Greg also spent fifteen years as an internationally renowned duelling piano bar performer, performing professionally on five of the seven continents, and I can't wa...2023-01-0845 min
“Simply” Remarkable!“Simply” Remarkable! with Greg OffnerJoin us for our weekly Live Streaming Show, “Simply” Remarkable! Learn to Be and Live Remarkable! with Sue Falcone and this week's guest, Greg Offner, ARM, CVP, Tip Jar Culture™, Performance Expert, International #KeynoteSpeaker, and #EventEmcee! Our #livebroadcast happens every Friday at 10:00 a.m. EST on our #Facebook, #LinkedIn, #Twitter, and #YouTube #socialmediapages!Missed our last live show? We got you! Our weekly live episode will be featured on our weekly #podcast every Wednesday at 5:00 a.m. EST! Be sure to follow our show on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you don't...2023-01-0430 min
The Ethical Evolution PodcastEthical Sound with Gregory OffnerGregory Offner is the Founder and CEO of Global Performance Institute, a researcher and an award winning keynote speaker. After enduring 15 surgeries on his vocal cords, nearly losing the ability to speak permanently, he now makes sure the words he uses matter. Greg also spent fifteen years as an internationally renowned dueling piano bar performer, performing professionally on five of the seven continents and now combines his keynote speaking with the piano! My chat with Greg was uplifting, thought-provoking and full of life lessons, so if you need a kick start to your new year - this is the...2022-12-3143 min
Chasing Happiness with Ryan DeMentHow to Unlock Transformative Change with Gregory OffnerOn this episode of the Chasing Happiness Podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Gregory Offner. A researcher, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur, Greg is the Founder and CEO of Global Performance Institute and creator of TipJar Culture™️. His unique approach to workplace transformation has earned him recognition from Fortune 100 corporations and local chapters of associations alike. But before he embarked on his mission to “take the IRK out of work,” Greg was an internationally renowned dueling piano bar performer who performed across five continents. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about using your skillset to transcend life’s barriers a...2022-12-3151 min
HR Mavericks74. Is Employee Engagement Really the Problem? w/ Gregory Offner Jr.How can we create an experience at work that reflects what our employees really want? Gregory Offner Jr, founder of Global Performance Institute and keynote speaker on the topics of engagement and performance, believes he has the answer: a tip jar culture.
In this episode of the HR Mavericks podcast, Gregory uses his experiences as a performer at a dueling piano bar to explain the give-and-take of employee experience. Ultimately, it’s all about creating a workplace culture where everybody gets what they want, and gives something in return.
In the episode, we talk about:...2022-12-1321 min
Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed | Passion to Profit StoriesE461 - Gregory Offner - How to Create High-Performing, Highly Fulfilled LeadersToday we get to speak with Gregory Offner
Gregory Offner is a multi-talented individual, with a passion for entertaining and educating others.
His keynotes, workshops, and corporate consulting engagements help the world's leading organizations create high-performing, highly fulfilled leaders.
Prior to this work, Greg led global sales and marketing efforts for several Fortune 100 organizations; brokered complex Risk Management and Insurance programs for large commercial organizations, and drove process improvement initiatives as a certified Lean Six Sigma practitioner.
He was a world-renowned dueling pianist who just happened to also have a 15-year career leading sales and marketing. Then strategy struck, doctors...2022-11-2244 min
Becoming Bridge BuildersWhat To Do When Work Sucks?Send us a Text Message.No one really likes change, but change happens to us whether we like it or not. But how do we get better at navigating life's ups and downs? Meet on this episode Greg Offner he helps people realize that work doesn't have to suck. Gregory Offner is a globally recognized expert on performance; the Founder and CEO of Global Performance Institute; and an award-winning international keynote speaker & event emcee. Gregory also spent fifteen years as an internationally renowned dueling piano bar performer, performing professionally on five continents.Greg is the c...2022-11-1734 min
From Embers To Excellence™Interview with Gregory Offner, Keynote Speaker and Performance ExpertGregory Offner is one of the most in-demand experts on the topic of professional performance, and navigating disruption. His clients include Fortune 100 companies, and he is often asked to keynote at conferences where industry leaders and executives turn to him for new perspectives on how to elevate performance, eliminate disengagement, and make work suck less.To learn more visit Greg’s website: http://www.gregoryoffner.com/ 2022-11-1146 min
Develpreneur: Become a Better Developer and EntrepreneurRun Towards Success Not Away From ChallengesWe conclude our discussion with Gregory Offner with an admonition to run towards success or desires. Once you run away, you likely will keep running. This topic swings us back around to the idea of approach-avoidance. We generally avoid things we do not like more than more towards what we enjoy. While some may see that as a realist approach, it can be a form of self-fulfilling prophecy. One ends up running away so often they miss the things they enjoy. Run Towards Success We have many reasons to move to another job, relationship, or...2022-11-0818 minDevelpreneur: Become a Better Developer and EntrepreneurQuiet Quitting or Silent Striking : Gregory Offner Part 3We continue our discussion with Gregory Offner and look into quiet quitting. This phenomenon can be fixed through motivation. Thus, investing in your staff can help them grow and help the organization avoid employee disengagement. The result of investing in your employees is engagement and that provides a win-win situation. They get more out of their job, and you get more productive employees. Quiet Quitting is Just Disengagement The term quiet quitting is fairly new. However, the sentiment is ages old. It all boils down to employees falling into a rut. They feel under-utilized, unappreciated...2022-11-0320 minDevelpreneur: Become a Better Developer and EntrepreneurRoot Goal Analysis - Gregory Offner Part 2This episode of our Gregory Offner interview series looks at root goal analysis. He shares his story and how it can be used to create a pattern interrupt that helps others. We can all find ourselves in a rut and with an improper focus. The discussion here goes into how we should review our goals and set them to truly achieve our wants and desires. Root Goal Analysis - A Proper Focus Life is full of distractions. That includes things that can make us think we are progressing towards our objectives but are leading us...2022-11-0122 minDevelpreneur: Become a Better Developer and EntrepreneurTurn Around Tragedy To Find Your Why : Greg Offer InterviewThis episode starts a master class in how to turn around tragedy as we talk with Greg Offner. His story is mesmerizing, and he does a pretty darn good job sharing it. Just kidding, Greg is an incredible guest and I think you will want to buckle in as we discuss a broad range of topics. Whether you are trying to find your happiness, build and retain a team, or learn a little about approach avoidance, it is all here. Turn Around Tragedy From One Who Has Most of us understand that life has some "a...2022-10-2717 min
Leading with integrity: Leadership talkEp.13: Performance and Disruption, Leadership and ChangeEp.13: Performance and Disruption, Leadership and Change
My guest in Episode 13 is Gregory (Greg) Offner, a Professional Performance Expert and Keynote Speaker who, after enduring 15 surgeries on his vocal cords and nearly losing the ability to speak permanently has faced more than his fair share of disruptions! We'll be discussing disruption, change and dealing with them as a leader, manager or employee. To contact Greg and learn more about what he does here is his website: http://www.gregoryoffner.com/ and LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoffnerjr/ While we're on the subject of LinkedIn profiles, you can...2022-10-261h 10
People First Leaders250: Transform you Business by Transforming your People with Greg OffnerDoug and Greg spoke about changing your business by changing your workforce and the three categories of individuals who make up any organization.To operate effectively in business, we frequently need to make organizational adjustments from time to time. However, we rarely give the human component of our organization enough care and study. In other words, how can we improve the lives of our employees so that business grows?Many different systems and processes make up a business. Beyond sales, cash flow, and profit, there is more. People and their mindsets also play a role...2022-10-0327 min
Time To Shine TodayTaking the ‘erk’ out of Work - TTST Interview with Global Performance Institute’s Gregory Offner Jr.Show Notes Gregory Offner is a multi-talented individual, with a passion for entertaining and educating others. His keynotes, workshops, and corporate consulting engagements help the worlds leading organizations create high performing, highly fulfilled leaders. Prior to this work, Greg led global sales and marketing efforts for several Fortune 100 organizations; brokered complex Risk Management and Insurance programs for large commercial organizations; and drove process improvement initiatives as a certified Lean Six Sigma practitioner. But during that time, Greg lived a double life. By day, he was a suit and tie wearing pr...2022-09-2044 min