From Thanks to Thriving: The Business Case For Gratitude

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 […]

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Building Talent Density: Your Competitive Edge in a Changing Workforce

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, […]

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The New Employee Value Proposition-It’s Not (only) About the Money

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 […]

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Enhance Strategic Leadership By Zooming In and Out

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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 […]

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Re-Strengthening Social Capital

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In business, we often focus on the importance of capital – financial capital and human capital, but there is another form of capital that deserves every leader’s attention: social capital.  It is the often unseen glue that holds teams together, provides a sense of belonging, fuels engagement, lowers turnover, facilitates knowledge sharing, and undergirds both […]

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