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DEI: How It Started, How It’s Going & Why It’s Necessary

March 20th, 2023 | Company Culture

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a concept currently receiving a lot of attention. But it’s also a phrase that encapsulates an evolution in today’s workforce. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table is a goal of many organizations. […]

Navigating Employee Activism and How Leadership Benefits

February 22nd, 2023 | Company Culture

Employee activism is increasingly common, particularly from those most likely to become leaders within your firm. Activism across the spectrum of beliefs is part of who the younger generations are. As a result, what employees expect of their leaders is also evolving – EQ is often as important as IQ, for example. With all of […]

Behind the Scenes Roles Need Recognition & Growth Opportunities Too

December 19th, 2022 | Company Culture

No matter what industry you are in, there are always roles that grab the glory. Typically these are filled by extroverted people who enjoy the attention and likely enjoy being acknowledged publicly for successes. But any healthy and fully functioning company also has pivotal players behind the scenes. Drawing out the best in the personalities […]

Quiet Quitting Has Always Been a Problem-It Was Just Called Something Else

September 28th, 2022 | Company Culture
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock lately, you’ve likely heard the phrase “quiet quitting.” Even though the name is new, the concept is not. Quiet quitting is another way to say low morale, poor employee engagement, or mentally checked out. And if you are seeing the trend within your organization, expect to feel the […]

Common Learning & Leadership Development Programs Pitfalls

July 5th, 2022 | Company Culture
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Professional learning and leadership development programs are a necessity for successful businesses, and they are big business! Companies spent over $87.6 billion in 2018 on corporate training and development programs. That’s more than the annual revenue of Dell in 2021. Without clear development or learning opportunities, high-performing employees are likely to look for growth elsewhere. […]

How to Avoid Having to Give Tough Feedback

June 29th, 2022 | Company Culture
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When Hybrid Doesn’t Work for Your Workplace Culture

May 26th, 2022 | Company Culture

The cure-all for the great resignation—letting everyone work from home when they want, right? But what if you operate a business where that isn’t an option? What do you do when you need employees on site every day? Don’t worry. You have options and the good thing is those options include something your employees will […]

Is Ambivalence the New Key to Strategic Leadership Success?

May 25th, 2022 | Company Culture

Ambivalence does not have an immediately positive connotation, especially when applied to leaders. But there are times when it can help an executive build support and attain buy-in. Understanding when it is critical to strategic business development and when it is detrimental can positively impact company culture and boost a leader’s value in the eyes […]

Don’t Make These 6 Strategic Plan Implementation Mistakes

April 26th, 2022 | Company Culture

Strategic business plans can be a lot of fun–no, really. It’s exciting to turn a corner to have a new goal or approach. Implementation, on the other hand, is where things often fall apart. It’s where strategy meets reality, assignments are made, and buy-in is sought. Planning is exciting, plan implementation is a grind. But smart […]

Ambivalence Has a Place in Strategic Leadership Success?

April 20th, 2022 | Company Culture
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Ambivalence does not have an immediately positive connotation, especially when applied to leaders. But there are times when it can help an executive build support and attain buy-in. Understanding when it is critical to strategic business development and when it is detrimental can positively impact company culture and boost a leader’s value in the eyes […]