In each organization there are, in reality, at least two cultures–one that we speak about and one that we don’t. Click below to learn more about which one is more powerful and what that means to your employees, as well as the organization overall.
Unwritten Rules: Does Your Shadow Organization Promote or Prevent Engagement? Read More »
We expect our teams to be agile and effective in solving problems, establishing strategy and making decisions. Leaders can help ensure that their teams are working “smart” by encouraging and facilitating in ways that help team members use their collective intelligence to adapt to changing situations.
How Smart is Your Team? Read More »
It is easy to move away from a work-related task to get an immediate reward from responding to a ping, vibration, or ring. We get “hooked” on the stimuli which may lead to technology addiction and employee distraction. It is important for us to be aware of the messages our behavior sends to others.
Are You a Technology Addict?…Too Distracted to Work Read More »
These days, in our ever-connected world, it is often difficult to draw the line between personal and work time. Add to that, the number of employees who fail to use all of their vacation time is on the rise. What are leaders to do?
Are You Modeling a Great Place to Work? Read More »
Feminine values drive broad business benefits and create lasting mutually beneficial relationships with customers and communities. Successful businesses foster environments for cooperation, communication, nurturing and inclusiveness while assuring tough decisions are made and people are accountable for results.
“Athena Style” Leadership Read More »
Good leaders understand and play by the written rules of their organization. Yet, a company’s unwritten rules are the ones that most influence employee behavior.
Unwritten Rules: Courage to ACT Read More »