Melissa Jezior
President & CEO
College of William and Mary
Something about me people might not know
I’m actually quite shy.
A life change that seemed risky at the time, but turned out positive
Once my husband and I moved across the country to Seattle not knowing a soul. It was a wonderful experience. We met lots of fantastic people, learned to snowboard, camped and hiked on the weekends, lived downtown, and saw a lot of the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
One word my colleagues would use to describe me
Energetic.
What “breaking away from the expected” means to me
Delightfully surprising our clients.
My most significant role model
My father. He is not only an amazing person—kind, happy, and gentle—but also an incredibly smart and savvy business person. I feel so grateful to work so closely with him, and learn from him every day.
Eagle Hill blog posts from Melissa
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Women are back on the job, but chronic obstacles remain
By Melissa Jezior
As women return to work, new research found that women workers still face chronic workplace challenges, from burnout to lack of opportunity. How can organizations help their female employees overcome these hurdles?
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How to talk about burnout: Three tips for constructive conversations with your team
By Melissa Jezior
With employee burnout levels remaining steady, it's important employees and employers know how to have constructive conversations about burnout with their team. We share three tips on how to get a dialogue started around burnout to drive change.
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Connected culture: 2023’s priority for business leaders
By Melissa Jezior
Building a connected culture is a critical business priority for 2023, and a key component of our 2023 business outlook.
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Quiet quitting isn’t new. It’s just larger and louder. 5 ways to embrace your “steady stayers”
By Melissa Jezior
Quiet quitters aren't actually quitting, the catchy term should be renamed as "steady stayers" who get the job done and value work-life balance. Learn five ways to embrace these essential performers, improving retention and job satisfaction.
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2022: The Great Re‑Evaluation
By Melissa Jezior
In 2021, organizations continued to face extraordinary change and disruption. Business leaders can accelerate this change in 2022 through a Great Re-evaluation. Read about 4 areas that are a starting point to make your team stronger and more resilient.
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Government transitions are a lot like jazz: Best when you improvise together
By Melissa Jezior
To lead their workforce through a successful government transition plan, new federal leaders should emphasize everyone improvising together.
