Things Are About to Heat Up In any demanding work environment, burnout has become a pressing issue affecting both employees and their organizations. Our industry is especially vulnerable, now more than ever. With Q1 rounds in the books and April research data continuing to come in, it appears the pandemic demand surge continues to hold. … Read more
Teams Can Grow This Spring, Too Frank Talarico, CEO Spring is a time of renewal, growth, and opportunity. As the weather improves and the days get longer, it can be a great time to motivate teams at work and set the stage for a successful year. Here are some tips for using spring to motivate … Read more
Our Mission is a Long-Term Investment n an email sent to customers recently, a familiar brand to many in the Pacific Northwest, Patagonia, celebrated its company’s birthday by sharing what it says is next for the company. That email reaffirms a company culture focused on its organizational mission. You might recall that last year, Patagonia’s founder, … Read more
Are You Leading a Happy Team? One of the features that differentiate good leaders from average bosses is their ability for building a happy community of workers. When such leaders create the environment for a healthy community to evolve, the upside is a high-performing team. It’s having leaders in place who have a level of faith to say, “I’m going to foster the environment for such … Read more
Resolve to Have Objectives, Not Set Goals ‘Tis the season to make New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s resolutions date back 4,000 years to the Babylonians, who celebrated their first barley harvest with resolutions for future habits to promote future successes. Resolutions are still prevalent in modern times, with 39% of US adults setting resolutions every year. … Read more
‘Tis the Season to Revisit a Classic It’s amazing to consider that “A Christmas Carol” was written by Charles Dickens over 170 years ago and remains a timeless holiday classic today. Countless film and stage performances have been made over the years and the book continues to sell. And every December, many of us make … Read more