If turnover is high and engagement is low, your leadership model may be out of sync with what today’s workforce values. High performers want to be trusted. They want clarity about where they are headed and freedom in how they get there. They want leaders who guide—not control. People don’t…
Gratitude is often seen as a personal virtue, something we practice in our daily lives to foster better relationships and happiness. But what about the workplace? How does practicing gratitude within our teams and professional circles affect productivity, collaboration, and even stress levels? Let’s explore how voicing appreciation, demonstrating gratitude,…
Before looking outside your organization for a leader to fill a key role, take a close look at your existing workforce. Not only are current employees familiar with your culture and brand but offering them upward mobility increases your chances of retaining them long-term. Benefits of Promoting from Within Promoting…
We imagine you, along with most people, have an opinion about the necessity of physically working in an office. The unprecedented lockdown that came with COVID-19 showed us that working remotely is possible for many positions, but the question still remains whether it’s the optimal way to do work. A…
I am passionate about helping business leaders be successful and we all know that people are the biggest factor in making that happen. For that reason, our team often talks about the best-case scenarios regarding employee engagement and retention. Those topics are incredibly important, but I also want to offer…
The Great Resignation is a hot topic in the business world. It’s exciting for some and infuriating for others. Those in the ranks of the excited are the people who are eager to make a jump and and try their hand at a new opportunity. On the flip side, the…
With all the significant media attention, it would be hard to miss the current conversations about racial injustice in our world. You may be thinking about what you can do to positively contribute to the solution (inclusion) yourself. It is natural to wait for some unknown person with significant power…
Every business should strive to build high performing teams. After all, if you’re not performing, then you’re not succeeding to the best of your potential. There are many great high-performing team models that you can look at, and within these, there is often plenty of overlap. Managing and developing your…
The full version of this article was originally published by Cincinnati Business Courier and can be found here. We are halfway through 2020, a year destined to be remembered as a landmark one in history with “change” as the optimal word to describe the experience so far. Nearly every facet…
