In 2020, the transition to working from home was not a choice; it was a necessity, and a change that occurred nearly overnight, without warning, and that many experienced as significantly disruptive. The transition back to the office could also feel this way but does not have to. In fact, it can happen strategically and mindfully, setting leaders and teams up for success.
Read MoreThere isn’t a single secret to success when building great teams, but an important piece is developing ownership and accountability among your employees.
Read MoreMaking lasting change is difficult, especially when it comes to our well-being. Here are 4 resources to help reduce stress, improve your physical wellness, and commit to new positive changes.
Read MoreEnding with intention allows us to feel more relaxed. We learn from our efforts (and leverage them in the New Year). We think more strategically and end up focusing on more of the right things. By cramming less onto our plates and ending with intention, we become more impactful – not less – and we feel far more fulfilled.
Read MoreMany of us feel guilty taking care of ourselves, or simply don’t know how to establish a sustainable self-care routine. Leaders who are able to adopt self-care practices - and model these for their employees - nurture teams where everyone is engaged, impactful, and fulfilled.
Read MoreThis time of upheaval has also had silver linings. With spring behind us and an uncertain summer and fall ahead, we’ve highlighted just a few of the pandemic’s unexpected positive consequences, and what we can do to make the most of them.
Read MoreWhile exceptional teams can accomplish the unthinkable, teams that are mired in conflict and inefficiency can turn even the simplest project into a stressful trudge through the mud. Dysfunctional teams can seriously harm, or even bring down, their organization’s mission.
Read MoreWe know you are probably being invited to a host of on-line events these days, so we’re highlighting four of our favorites for insights and resources on coping, connecting, creating, and leading.
These events are free and open to all, and they are all guided by a call to ask powerful questions and go deeper for answers in these unprecedented times.
Read MoreOur hearts go out to anyone affected by this pandemic. We are committed to continuing our work fostering community, empathy, and outstanding teamwork during this time - and supporting you to do the same. Together, we will face challenges, rely on each other, and also, be invited to learn, adapt and evolve. We’ve compiled insightful resources to support you and your colleagues during this time, including tools, training, and a special virtual event we are hosting this Thursday, March 19th, 2020.
Read MoreAs teams conclude new year planning and begin getting down to the often challenging work of design and execution, many may crave greater shared accountability for group outcomes and autonomous action that solves problems instead of passing the buck. We’ve compiled three of our best tools to help leaders, managers, and team members engage in smart actions to drive ownership among their employees and peers.
Read MoreWhether you’ve been part of the same team for years or have just been tasked with joining - or running - an entire group, division, or line of business, the New Year is a great time to take stock, set a vision for what’s possible, and create new routines and plans of action. We’ve compiled our best resources to support you in creating the team of your dreams.
Read MoreIn our experience with thousands of team members at dozens of companies, these are the 3 types of conversations that cause people the most pain at work.
Read MoreJoin peers to enhance your understanding, leave with actionable tools, and return to your organization with inspiration and fresh ideas. Most events also get you professional development credit for attending.
Read MoreWe’ve compiled some of our favorite resources that support a nourishing, focused, and more mindful way to work.
Read MoreHow do you keep your team productive as it grows? Try these proven strategies for collaborating effectively amidst complexity.
Read MoreWhatever the topic, difficult conversations can bring up feelings of discomfort, anxiety and even fear. Yet talking might be just what people need to do.
Read MoreWhile unhealthy conflict threatens to increase tension, damage relationships and inhibit innovation, healthy conflict helps to build trust, align teams and foster better ideas. We’ve picked five potent resources that will help you increase your comfort with conflict and learn to navigate it more effectively.
Read MoreFrom conflict to attrition, purpose can be the antidote to a host of organizational maladies.
Read MoreThe strength of your organization’s culture will be one of the factors that contributes most to its long-term success. How your people communicate, solve problems, deal with customers, and relate to one another plays a critical role in retention, motivation, customer satisfaction, and much more.
Read MoreThe benefits of an ownership culture at work are clear: employees with more autonomy, resources and control are more innovative, satisfied, confident, and driven.
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