Joanne explores how transformational leadership attributes support a shift in company culture that creates an environment where bullies are not welcomed. Joanne’s talk will cause you to question your own behaviors, your action, and inaction when you encounter colleagues bullying each other. Joanne SimonWalters is a resourceful leader with 20 years progressive management experience in financial services, information technology, healthcare consulting, education, and human resources. Joanne has earned degrees in finance and technology management and is currently pursuing her PhD in Creative Leadership for Innovation and Change at the University of the Virgin Islands. Joanne is the author of 3 HR certification preparation manuals and currently works in an HR leadership position locally. Joanne was born and raised in St. Thomas to Antiguan parents and is a wife and mother to a 9 year old son and 5 year old daughter. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx