2025 TASBO Engage Conference keynote speaker Crystal Washington joins us on this episode of TASBOcast. She shares her story and advice on shifting with technology.
In this episode, host Tom Greer interviews Crystal Washington, a renowned technology strategist and futurist. Crystal shares her story and advice on how to reshape your mindset on adapting to technology. She was our keynote speaker for the first general session at the 2025 TASBO Engage Conference in Austin.
Some key takeaways include:
- More Curiosity, Less Anxiety: In Crystal's experience workers should tap into their inner child and leverage their curiosity with new things, rather than worry about keeping up with all the latest technology.
- Technological Adaptation: Crystal emphasizes the importance of leveraging technology to boost productivity and adaptability in today's rapidly changing socio-political and technological landscapes.
- Understanding Personality Types: Recognizing and understanding different personality types is crucial for effective organizational planning and implementation.
- Creativity and Flexibility: Navigating shifts and changes requires a high degree of creativity and flexibility, along with maintaining joy and pride in one's work.
- Authenticity in Branding: Maintaining authenticity and staying power on social media is vital for brands. Crystal advises against trying to reinvent oneself continuously on these platforms.
"Be proud of what you're doing for these kids. Be proud of what the environment you're creating for them. Be proud of what you're doing even with limited resources. Take joy in that. That is powerful." - Crystal Washington