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True Stories of Bizarre Workplace Situations

Unusual workplace situations are part of every organization. Here, Cindini shares insight on some of the more memorable moments.

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Got a Crazy Workplace Story? Share it with The Great Cyndini!

Did you enjoy our Great Cyndini satire shorts? Now it’s your turn!

We want to hear about the strangest, most bizarre real-life workplace incidents or issues you’ve experienced. Think of those “you can’t make this up” moments that left you shaking your head.

🔮 How to share:
Fill out this quick form and tell us your story. The Great Cyndini may feature it in an upcoming episode!

⚠️ A quick note:
To keep things fun and inclusive, please avoid submitting stories that are vulgar, political, or offensive.

Let’s see what unusual workplace mysteries The Great Cyndini can solve next!

Meet Cyndi Gave

Running a business is hard enough without people problems slowing you down. Cyndi understands the pressure of leading a team and the frustration of getting employee performance just right.

With a degree in Communications from Michigan State University and leader of The Metiss Group since 1996, Cyndi has made it her mission to help business leaders build stronger teams, accelerate performance, and drive measurable results.

Cyndi is a certified resource for Vistage in North America and is a sought-after speaker for EO, Renaissance Executive Forums, and countless industry groups. She has a proven track record of transforming teams by equipping leaders with tools that work.

When Cyndi takes the stage, she doesn’t just speak — she connects, inspires, and delivers strategies you can put to work immediately to create lasting change in your organization.

Check out Cyndi's bio here

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"Cyndi Gave packed the room and received some of the highest scores we’ve seen. Cyndi’s knowledge and enthusiasm resonated with our constituents and we continue to receive positive feedback on her sessions. Based on the feedback we received, Cyndi has agreed to be key speaker at our upcoming Executive Leadership Summit."

- Steve Carey, Executive Director of NTEA

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Charismatic & Engaging

Cyndi's Keynote Programs

I Hired Workers But Human Beings Showed Up

In this fast-paced, interactive session, you'll learn processes and techniques to accelerate the performance of your direct reports.

  • Learn empowerment approaches and models for applying key leadership practices
  • Discover what your team has been capable of delivering all along
  • Receive specific techniques for employee performance improvement, development and succession.

How Well Would Your Team Compete In A Business Olympics?

Most leaders will respond favorably when asked how strong their team is, but when taken through a process to evaluate each member of the team one at a time, it becomes apparent each has opportunities to improve.

  • Reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of each team member
  • Learn the leadership techniques needed to accelerate performance of each individual

Ready, Aim, Hire: A Proven Process For Hiring Success

Learn selection processes and techniques to improve the likelihood of hiring GREAT performers and understand how new hires can work better with you and your team.

During the session, you will be challenged with hiring a top executive for your company. We will interactively demonstrate proven techniques for determining the best hire, including:

  • specific job definition
  • candidate selection criteria
  • behavior-based candidate screening
  • candidate comparison analysis

The Future Is Now: Ensure Your Next In Line Is Top-Of-The-Line

Explore why so many Top Dogs are experiencing leadership fatigue and what the exciting options can be for those leaders who want to have some connection to the company in the future, but in a different capacity.

  • Look at planned succession for your executive team members
  • Learn how to prepare their replacements for success
  • Prepare for potential unexpected loss of a key performer who you can’t afford to lose
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