Characteristics of High Performing Teams
When looking at companies like Amazon, Google, and Apple, many business leaders consider how they can replicate their success. How do they achieve such feats? One core reason: They have a company culture that promotes high-performing teams. Regardless of seniority level, all pieces across the organization need to work together in unison and thrive independently […]
Partnerships Over Silos
Business owners seeking to optimize the culture of their companies should be continuously pursuing ways to increase productivity levels, inspire innovation, and adapt and be nimble in changing environments. They should also be actively assessing for threats. Organizational silos are one such phenomenon that can greatly hinder and risk business growth. Silos in a company […]
Creating a Culture of Innovation
Employees are increasingly rejecting traditional workplace environments. No longer satisfied with clocking in to collect a paycheck, today’s workforce expects their jobs to deliver a sense of deep purpose, one that aids in shaping their identity and provides fulfillment. In a study published by McKinsey last year, “70 percent of employees said that their sense […]
6 Tips to Create Autonomous and Self-Directed Teams
The workforce has changed dramatically in the past few years. Remote and hybrid environments are becoming not just a perk but often expected; robots are increasingly integrated into food and retail industries; the “Great Resignation” has employers on their heels to improve workplace cultures and benefits to meet employee expectations and reduce turnover. This wave […]
Celebrate Your Employees: 6 Tips to Reinvigorate Your Team and Cultivate Team Development
Celebrate Your Employees: 6 Tips to Reinvigorate Your Team and Cultivate Team Development When the initial energy from the turn of the new year has waned, it can be common for many of us to feel caught up in an overwhelming frenzy of activity. Goals have been approved, budgets set, and now teams are off […]
6 Steps to Recharge Yourself and Avoid Burnout This Year
The beginning of a new year provides a natural reset period, enabling you to reflect, analyze and adjust course as needed. During this time, you can identify opportunities to enhance your lifestyle in the coming months, both professionally and personally, and set goals to improve your overall health and wellness. While this kind of annual […]
Building a Network of Partnerships
There’s a famous saying that notes: “A rising tide lifts all boats.” Simply put, there are some actions that benefit all parties involved, such as strategic partnerships. Partnerships can come in the form of an external partnership, by partnering with other businesses; it can also come in the form of internal partnerships, by collaborating across […]
Practicing What You Preach: The Importance of Corporate Values
If we honor our values, they should dictate our decisions. A company’s values should be no different — if a company claims to value a transparent, collaborative work environment, their values and culture should naturally reflect that. Corporate values are something many companies tout, but do not adhere to when the rubber meets the road. […]
The Secret to Entrepreneurship
What is the special sauce to being a successful entrepreneur? Some will say it’s hard work, while some will say it’s luck. But I think the right answer is that it’s a little bit of both. Let me explain. To be successful in entrepreneurship, business, or even in life, I have a few simple characteristics […]
It’s Time to Bring Courageous Conversations to Work
Many of us have encountered uncomfortable situations at work and have been unable or unwilling to speak up and deal with the conflict transparently. It could be that you wish you could be honest with your boss that the timeline they set for a certain project is not feasible, orit could be that your coworker […]
