Essential Management Skills for New Leaders

Catherine Mattice serves as founder and CEO of Civility Partners, a specialized HR consulting firm dedicated to creating positive workplace cultures and eliminating toxic behaviors. Her expertise has transformed organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government agencies and nonprofits, with notable clients including Chevron, NASA, Stanford University, and the American Red Cross. As a LinkedIn Learning instructor, she has developed over 50 courses reaching global audiences, covering topics from strategic HR to workplace civility. Her groundbreaking work has been recognized in major media outlets including USA Today, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg, CNN, and NPR. Her award-winning book "BACK OFF! Your Kick-Ass Guide to Ending Bullying at Work" received praise from leadership expert Ken Blanchard. Under her leadership, Civility Partners has helped over 250 clients transform their workplace cultures through consulting, training, and coaching services. Her expertise spans workplace bullying prevention, positive culture development, and strategic HR solutions. As an international speaker and thought leader, she combines disruptive thinking with actionable strategies to help organizations build respectful, engaging work environments where employees can thrive.

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