Gregg Ward – Navigating Workplace Bullying: Finding Resilence and Feeling Joy Even in Crisis

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Gregg Ward, MCEC BCC is the Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Respectful Leadership. He is on a mission to support leadership and organizational transformation through the positive power and measurable impact of respect. The author of three books, including the bestselling, award-winning business fable The Respectful Leader (Wiley 2016) Gregg has served industry and government as a thought leader, leadership and organizational consultant, keynote speaker, trainer, facilitator, and executive coach for over two decades. Clients include ADP, AXA, Booz Allen Hamilton, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Ford, Harley-Davidson, Intel, Kaiser Permanente, Nissan, Qualcomm, The US Navy, and Warner Bros. Studios. Gregg started his career as a specialist trainer for the NYPD. He’s also served as a professional in theater, film and television in New York and London, and as a European correspondent for BBC Radio, Scotland On Sunday, The List, and The Times. As a journalist, he’s most proud of covering the fall of the Berlin Wall (he displays his piece of it in all his talks!).

Respect is reciprocal. If I treat you with respect, you’re very likely to treat me with respect.

Building A Culture of Respect in Today’s Workplace

Talking Points

Is the increasing prevalence of ‘public disrespect’ bleeding into workplaces and causing more bullying and incivility?
The difference between traditional ‘command-and-control’ leadership and respectful leadership
Emotional intelligence and respect are essential for creating a positive workplace culture where people feel valued and motivated

Navigating Workplace Bullying: Finding Resilence and Feeling Joy Even in Crisis

Publishing in 2025

Publishing in 2025, Andy Regal’s book explores his challenging workplace bullying experiences as an accomplished TV executive. Sharing personal and collected experiences, this impactful, engaging, behind the scenes narrative, aims to raise awareness, promote change and foster healthier workplaces.

Meet Your Host: Andy Regal

As the host of our summit, Andy Regal is not just an experienced media executive but also a keynote speaker and soon-to-be-published author of “I Thought It Would Be Different”: Workplace Bullying in the Dynamic World of the Newsroom.

With a career spanning major roles at Court TV, CNBC, MSNBC, and as the Global Head of Video at The Wall Street Journal, Andy has earned accolades like the Loeb Award and Emmy nominations. However, his journey through workplace bullying profoundly shaped his advocacy for healthier work environments, inspiring his dedication to change and resilience.