Culture is often described as the invisible force that shapes an organization. One definition is “knowledge, values, attitudes, and beliefs shared by a society,” or we often describe it simply as “how we do things around here.” Inherent in that is a standard and expectation defined by the organization, so culture isn’t merely a concept.  […]

In today’s environment, AI is everywhere.  It appears on nearly all our devices and apps, including business software, social media, and TV.  It is powerful.  New ways to use it emerge daily, and we are just in the early stages of truly understanding the possibilities. As leaders, the mandate is clear.  We must embrace Artificial […]

In all our work with leaders and clients in the past 23 years, one thing we’ve never heard is this: “We give way too much recognition and appreciation around here. If you could fix that, this place would be great!” Instead, we often hear: “I don’t get a lot of recognition or appreciation” OR“We aren’t great […]

Imagine a world where your team operates at peak performance, outpacing competitors and driving innovation. What’s the secret behind that competitive edge? Talent.  And, it’s not just about having talent—it’s about having a high concentration of it. This concept, known as talent density, is what sets successful organizations apart. For leaders in today’s hyper-competitive environment, […]

For every successful for-profit business, there are three essential value propositions: Pre-COVID, new employee expectations were emerging and the EVP was shifting. Instead of simply putting in the work in exchange for a strong salary, good benefits and an annual review, employees at all levels were seeking greater development, work/life integration, ongoing performance conversations, less […]

In 2011, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, a world-renowned author and Harvard professor, noted the ability to Zoom In and Zoom Out as a critical leadership and strategic thinking skill.  She related it to the zoom function on a camera – being able to zoom in on finer details or certain aspects that might need attention OR […]