As a Leader: To Make a Statement or Not?
In the ever-evolving, disruption-filled world, leaders often wrestle with the decision to speak out or remain silent when it comes to contentious or politically charged external issues. When do those statements reflect authenticity and transparency? And when do they become cringe-inducingly performative? Learn why the shift from statements to signals can make all the difference.
Clear Leadership: The Unseen Benefits of Transparency
Being a transparent leader isn't about being a popularity magnet - it's about being a trust magnet! This article sheds light on the less obvious yet impactful benefits that transparency and authenticity brings to leadership, fostering a culture of trust and empowering teams for success.
Not just another vague opinion piece on “transparency”….
Just like a burger needs those crispy fries to hit the spot, transparency needs authenticity to truly shine. Why? Because it's not just about being an open book; it's about flipping through the pages with genuine intention. Let’s dive into the dynamic duo that fuels trust-inspiring leadership (Transparency & Authenticity) and the Four Fears that get in their way.
Tackling Dark Personality Traits in the Workplace
We each bring a unique mix of personality traits to the table, traits that shape how we interact with our teams, guide our leadership style, and consequently, steer the direction of our organizations, for better or worse. Learn about a group of personality traits known as The Dark Triad that have the potential to seriously impact our culture and team experiences.
Why office design isn’t about mid-century modern couches, unlimited coffee, or pinball machines
Let's explore how physical workspace design transcends aesthetics and impacts teams and their performance. This article features insights from physical and psychological facets of intentional design and draws lessons from unlikely sources like the Panopticon prison design. How are you reimagining workspaces?
What a 35 year-old shoebox taught me about culture and the power of rituals
Cultures are not built on declarations of values. They are shaped by people’s behaviors and the systems that drive those behaviors. Every organization has rituals, crafted intentionally or unintentionally, that reinforce their culture, relationships, and values. Let's explore the concept of rituals and how they can be a real game changer for any team or organization.
Recognition and Appreciation Profile: how to make people feel valued
The impact of acts of genuine recognition and appreciation can be remarkable. Morale and performance will improve and turnover will be reduced. Download our free Recognition and Appreciation Profile so team members can tell you what they’d like to be recognized for and the best ways for them to feel appreciated.
The Psychological Safety Checklist: determine where your team is today so you can increase impact tomorrow
Psychological safety is the shared belief that team members will be supported to take interpersonal risks, knowing that showing their full selves will not yield negative consequences. Learn more from our Psychological Safety checklist.
How to deliver feedback that will actually accelerate growth
Giving feedback always seems great on paper, but in practice it causes a lot of anxiety for most people managers. Use our feedback strategy planning template to move through the process gracefully to maximize growth and minimize heartache.
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