Reimagining Work: The Future of Remote, Hybrid, and Digital Transformation

Melinda Stallings is the founder and CEO of The Positive Consultant®, a global consulting firm specializing in leadership development, conflict resolution, and workplace transformation. With over 25 years of experience in the practice of industrial/organizational psychology, she integrates positive psychology into consulting, executive coaching, and leadership training, empowering individuals and organizations to thrive. A sought-after keynote speaker and virtual summit presenter, Melinda has delivered powerful messages at Harvard, Carnegie Hall, NASDAQ, New York’s World Trade Center, and internationally across Europe and East Asia. She is also the Chief Disruptor of Disrupt HR Austin, where she fosters innovative workplace strategies. Melinda is the best-selling author of The Power of Positive Conflict Resolution, a transformational approach to workplace communication. Recognizing the evolving nature of the workplace, Melinda developed The Positive Approach to Leadership, a transformative hybrid seminar designed to bridge the gap between in-person and remote work, ensuring alignment, engagement, and productivity. Her mission is simple but profound: "To positively impact the world, one individual at a time."

John Gordon is the president and general manager of HP Managed Solutions, a position he has held since September of 2023. Within this role, John spearheads the transformation of HP’s managed solutions, evolving it from a conventional Print and PC services company into a vanguard of the Future of Work movement. With a passion for innovation, John champions the integration of AI and the advancement of solutions to support employees and how they collaborate, regardless of where they are working, at HP. In his day to day, John works with cross-functional teams to define requirements and reshape execution for new strategies. Prior to HP, John was the President of Industry Solutions at Lenovo where he focused on the development of new capabilities on industry leading horizontal IoT solution management platform. His invaluable experience at Lenovo equipped him with a deep understanding of market dynamics and a knack for pioneering transformative solutions. Beyond HP, John is the founder of Whomi, a career development platform aimed at empowering individuals to cultivate careers they genuinely love. Whomi underscores John's passion for fostering personal growth and enabling individuals to realize their fullest potential in the professional sphere. With a proven track record of leadership and innovation, John Gordon stands at the forefront of workplace evolution, guiding HP towards a future defined by ingenuity, inclusivity, and unparalleled success.

Ryan Anderson serves as Vice President of Global Research & Planning at MillerKnoll. His team leads MillerKnoll’s research efforts in partnership with a wide variety of global collaborators and are active in sharing insights gained from that research with organizations across the world. With nearly thirty years of industry experience, Ryan’s work has centered on how the places we inhabit can be better designed and managed to support positive, productive experiences. Ryan was named as one of the Top 55 Remote Work Thought Leaders by FlexOS, hosts MillerKnoll’s About Place podcast on the future of work, regularly speaks at public events about MillerKnoll’s historical and current research, and has been featured in wide variety of publications such as The Wall Street Journal, NPR, the BBC, Fortune, and Bloomberg.