Many organizations proudly say, “We are just like family!” This can have benefits, but it can also bring challenges. Here are six complexities that are caused by bringing our family legacies into the workplace and what to do about it.
Read moreSludge: 6 Causes of the Muck That Hinders Organizational Growth
Sludge is not only found in your sink drain; it can also be found in your organization in the barriers that keep it from moving forward. Here are the six greatest causes of the muck that most often hinders organizational growth and health.
Read moreYou Can’t Have What You Want: 8 Desired Leadership Types & Why No One Can Be Every One
Organizations are often looking for a leader who is an “A” in every category, when they should instead be looking for someone whose leadership style fits with their culture and needs. Here are eight types of leadership.
Read moreCultivating a Positive Culture [VIDEO]
One thing that sets a great organization apart from an average one is culture. Culture influences employee retention, talent attraction, and organizational resilience. Listen as our experienced consultants discuss tips for cultivating a positive culture in your organization.
Read moreThe Land of the Living Dead: 5 Ways Employees Become Zombies at Work & What to Do About It
How many of your employees are coming to work ‘dead’ - lacking passion, mission, and connection? Such employees have 37% higher absenteeism and 18% lower productivity. Here are five contributors to creating zombies at work and what you can do to bring them back to life.
Read moreEmployee Engagement: How to Improve Employee Engagement
80% of leaders say they frequently express appreciation, but only 20% of employees agree. Here are five ways to increase employee engagement and benefit from a more engaged workforce.
Read moreMaking Values Stick: 5 Ways to Move Your Organizational Values from Print to Practice
Many organizations promote very impressive values on their websites and walls. Yet, researchers found only 27% of employees strongly believe in their company’s values. Here are 5 ways to move your organizational values from print to practice.
Read moreTop 10 Ways to Derail Momentum & Growth
Every organization that is experiencing success one day can find itself floundering the next. By understanding these ten derailers, we can more effectively prevent our organizations from going off the tracks.
Read more5 Reasons to “Cancel” Looking for Perfection in Your Team
When it comes to our teams and hiring, rather than too quickly "canceling" someone who is not perfect, perhaps we need to "cancel" looking for a leader who is free of every blemish. Here are five unintended consequences of searching for the perfect leader.
Read moreEnergized or Drained? 5 Way to Know If Your Leadership Vision Is Vibrant
There are two kinds of people in every organization, those who are passionate, excited, and energized about the vision, and those who are not. So, how do you differentiate an energized leader from a drained one? Here are five ways to know if your leadership vision is vibrant.
Read more“Silos Are Only Good for Farms!”
Growing up, I always loved silos – towers of strength across the landscape. But as a leader, I’ve learned that organizational silos are not towers of strength, rather signs of weakness that can fuel conflict. Here are five ways to prevent departmental silos in your organization.
Read moreCulture: Why Culture Matters [VIDEO]
The Villanova men's basketball team won two national championships in three years. How did they do it? They focused on their culture. Here are four reasons why a strong culture matters and how to implement it in your organization.
Read more7 Culture Builders to Attract & Retain Your Best People
“If you mistreat our staff, you will be refused service.” That statement sounds reasonable, but healthy cultures attract people rather than repel them. Here are seven culture builders that will attract the best team members and customers to your organization.
Read moreOffice Drama & How to Tame It
The workplace is made up of people, and with people naturally come quirks, jerks, and… drama. Office drama can have devastating effects resulting in added stress, more missed days, and higher turnover. Here are 7 ways to help tame the drama in your office or workplace.
Read moreLeadership: 4 Keys to Monitoring & Managing Organizational Health [VIDEO]
It is hard to manage what you don’t monitor. To be a smart leader, you must pay attention to the gauges of organizational health that let you know if you are navigating correctly. Here are four keys to monitoring organizational health.
Read more6 Signs of The Shadow Side of Your Organization & 6 Actions to Contain It
Every organization has a visible side and a somewhat invisible side also known as… the shadow side. This is the unhealthy underlying organization within the organization. Sometimes the shadow side is inactive, like a dormant cancer cell in the body. When it is inactive, it is somewhat harmless. But when it becomes active, things can get ugly very fast. Here are the warning signs of an active shadow side and what to do to advance the health of the organization.
Read more10 Actions for Building a Culture of Safety
In studying eight of the world’s most successful groups, researchers found that creating a culture of safety is crucial. Here are 10 elements that help build a safe culture and therefore a successful organization.
Read more4 Ways to Shape Your Organization’s Culture
“Corporate.” “Casual.” “Friendly.” “Excellent.” “Ruthless.” Every organization, department, board, and even family has a culture – a unique climate created by the values and beliefs of the leader. Here are four ways you can shape the culture of your team or organization.
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