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Unignorable: The Science of Being Taken Seriously

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

Something strange is happening at work right now. The most competent and capable people are often the least influential. Not being heard. Feeling misunderstood. According to Gallup, 75% of global employees say their opinions don’t matter at work. If that resonates, you’re not alone, and this session is for you. Based on the new book Unignorable: The Science of Being Taken Seriously, this interactive conversation explores why talented professionals get overlooked and what the research says actually works to change it. No platitudes, no personality makeovers; just evidence-based behaviors you can put into practice Monday morning. Come ready to share what’s frustrating you, ask questions, and leave with practical tools to make your voice harder to ignore.

This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA

Speaker: Chris Laping, People Before Things, LLC

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Unignorable: The Science of Being Taken Seriously