by Kelly L. Campbell Any talk about childhood trauma certainly remains unspoken in business because it’s too personal, not appropriate, or makes others feel uncomfortable. The issue is that unresolved trauma is what’s at the core of every single leader’s thoughts, feelings, and actions—the intersection of mindset and management. Since it drives us, let’s talk about it. From Pleasing to …
The Leader’s Lobotomy
7 Ways Successful Leaders Think Differently By Dr. Sam Adeyemi Success or failure. Profit or loss. Logic or chaos. These are the black-and-white distinctions we are taught exist in the business world. But what if I told you that most successful leaders think very differently? Got capital? No cold feet here. Fake it till you make it. Just keep doodling. …
Does Your Culture Have a Name?
By Dr. Sam Adeyemi 6 Simple Steps to a Values-Driven Workplace Your workplace culture should be so much more than noticeable. It should wear a name tag and define your organization to the industry. A working environment is the product of one thing: organizational values. That said, companies with thriving workplace culture have a positive outlook on the future, and …
4 Tips For Developing Inspirational Yet Realistic Goal-Setting for Employees
By Tiffani Martinez, Human Resources Director – Otter PR Goal-setting is a practice that promises to bear fruit in virtually every area of our lives. Students can leverage it to improve their grades, couples can utilize it to improve their relationships, and anyone can use it to improve their financial standing. Goal-setting provides an actionable and achievable approach to improving …
How to Stand Out in Remote Teams
By Shiela Mie Legaspi, President — Cyberbacker It’s an understatement to say remote jobs remain popular. According to statistics, 87 percent of job seekers looked for hybrid or completely remote positions in 2022. The number of remote work positions is also projected to increase, with Upwork estimating that more than 32 million Americans — about 22 percent of all US …
People First. Process Second.
By Sam Adeyemi The 5 Ws of Empathetic Leadership If you were a naval captain 300 years ago, would you have inspired a mutiny? Today’s executives are expected to do more than monitor productivity and support the bottom line. The most successful leaders in the 21st century are those who confidently and consistently practice empathy. These leaders understand the wants …
Unpaid Labour
By Amy Kemp I had a conversation recently with a good friend and fellow executive coach in which we were talking about the unique challenges that women face in the work world. At the very moment in our conversation when a delivery guy pulled into our driveway with the balloons I had ordered for my son’s sixteenth birthday, my friend Lane said …
Have You Considered Using Video to Educate Employees About Benefits?
By Frank Mengert As we navigate through the digital era, it’s clear why a growing number of employees prefer interactive communication methods. Digital dependency among workers is one reason why conventional methods of disseminating information about employer-sponsored benefits might not capture their attention. Today, numerous organizations have shifted towards more innovative and engaging strategies to digest important details about benefits …
The Backlash of Toxic Positivity in the Workplace
By Joshua Freedman – CEO & cofounder of 6seconds.org Have you heard that happy employees drive business success? Data suggests happy employees are more productive, more engaged, and more loyal. As a result, some businesses push for happiness – but when it’s done in a superficial way, the efforts curdle and turns into Toxic Positivity. It’s important for managers to …
Qualities of Real Leaders
By Kayla Logue What is the real definition of a leader? And what is the result of great leadership? These two questions involve an answer for both individually but are a direct result of each other. As an author, CEO, and co-founder of Move Into Words, and a top producing agent for one of the largest land development companies in …