Pssst… Want to know what your most resilient people have discovered that everyone else is missing?

They’ve stopped worrying about engagement scores. While everyone else obsesses over “how satisfied people feel about their jobs,” your top performers have discovered resilient people secrets that are quietly building something entirely different in their teams. Here’s their secret: engagement tells you how people feel right now, but your best leaders are preparing their teams…

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Psst… The Hidden Secret Behind Organizations That Thrive in Chaos

Ever wonder why some organizations seem to effortlessly navigate global crises, technological seismic shifts, and economic downturns, while others, even once dominant giants, crumble?  The answer isn’t superior resources, better strategy, or even visionary leadership. By weaving together a tapestry of empirical research from organizational psychology, neuroscience, and self-compassion studies with insights from working with…

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Pssst… Your Calmest Crisis Leaders Have a Secret (They Already Had the Crisis)

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Listen, I need to tell you something about your calmest crisis leaders, the ones who somehow handle catastrophes without breaking a sweat…  They’ve discovered something that goes against everything we’ve been taught about crisis management.  They are already prepared. Months ago. In a conference room. Over coffee.  This is crisis leadership preparation in action, and…

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Pssst… Your Most Resilient People Have a Secret (They’ve Killed Their Ego)

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Listen, I’m going to let you in on something I’ve noticed after years of studying high performers…  Your most resilient people, the ones who somehow handle everything thrown at them without burning out, have discovered something that goes against everything we’ve been taught about strength and success.  They’ve killed their ego.  The Prison We Build…

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Pssst… Your Best Performers Have Cracked the Accountability Code (Here’s How to Scale It)

What if I told you that your top performer who ‘always delivers’ has mastered workplace accountability in a way that others miss? They’ve discovered something about effective accountability that transforms it from a source of organizational stress into a powerful driver of performance. Here’s their secret: They practice workplace accountability completely differently than everyone else.…

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Work-Life Balance: Why HR & Execs Struggle

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The Strange Twist: Those Who Promote Balance Often Lack It Most There’s an odd reality in many companies: the very people in charge of creating work-life balance programs, for example, HR teams, often have the worst balance themselves. Similarly, executives who set the tone for company culture frequently model unhealthy work habits. Why HR Professionals…

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Does Work Light Your Fire or Lead to Burnout?

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Burnout is real. While the signs of burnout might be subtle, the emotional, physical, and psychological damage is severe. We put together this blog to share some signs of burnout and our four-step program to stop and prevent burnout and get on the road to recovery.  What Is Burnout? The APA Dictionary defines burnout as…

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Goal Setting — And Goal Achieving

As we work into April, the recollection of our New Year’s resolutions slide into the past. But why should it? Here are three tips on goal setting and meeting those goals.  The best part of being human is knowing you didn’t peak in high school, or college, in fact, every day is a new peak.…

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A Corporate Culture That Cares

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A caring corporate culture is a trusting one — and when it comes to success in business, trust amongst colleagues is critical. Trustworthiness breaks down into three things: 1. Credibility – I can; 2. Reliability – I will; and 3. Care – I’ve got your back, I’m looking out for you. When it comes to…

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Taking Gratitude to the Next Level

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Through birthdays and work anniversaries, LinkedIn prompts people to recognize each other. Recently, several people reached out to me to congratulate me on my work anniversary — and it prompted a moment of deep gratitude.  Ready to bring power to your people? Contact us for a consultation.  As busy as we are, we don’t always stop…

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