Category: Employee Engagement

Rank-and-Yank: Why Forced Ranking Is Fueling Your Turnover

Want to ruin collaboration, breed distrust, and send your top performers packing? Simple: force your employees into a ranking system, pit them against each other, and fire the “bottom” tier every year. That’s rank-and-yank—and it’s not leadership. It’s lazy management. Used by some of the biggest names in business during the ‘90s and early 2000s, this […]

Toxic Leadership: 7 Traits That Quietly Wreck Your Workplace

Some leaders don’t yell. They don’t slam doors or send scathing emails. They show up to meetings on time and hit their numbers. And yet—they’re the reason your team is walking out the door. Toxic leadership isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s quiet. Subtle. Strategic even. It hides behind performance metrics and polite professionalism. But make […]

Silent Sacking: The Leadership Shortcut That’s Killing Your Culture

Silent Sacking in the Workplace: The Quiet Crisis Killing Company Culture It’s not always about layoffs. It’s not even always about poor performance. Sometimes, your job just… disappears. No one says it out loud. Your calendar empties, your responsibilities shrink, and your voice? Uninvited from the table. Welcome to silent sacking in the workplace—and if you’re […]

7 Things You Need to Change to Build a Gen Z-Friendly Workplace

By 2026, Generation Z will make up 35% of the global workforce. And they’re not just arriving—they’re leading a cultural shift that’s redefining the workplace as we know it. If your organization isn’t prepared, you’re not just missing an opportunity. You’re risking your relevance. As a workplace culture expert who’s worked with Fortune 500 companies […]

What Toxic Workplace Culture Is Really Costing You

What Toxic Workplace Culture Is Really Costing You Let me get straight to the point: There’s a silent epidemic running through your organization. It’s not just burnout.It’s not just disengagement.It’s not even just turnover. It’s all of the above—plus the toxic workplace culture you didn’t know you had… or maybe have been trying to ignore. […]

Layoffs, Leadership, and the New Rules of Retention in 2025

The workplace has changed—again. The past two years were filled with layoffs, hiring freezes, and economic uncertainty. Now, as we move through 2025, companies are realizing something critical: you can’t downsize your way to success. Survivor’s guilt, burnout, and fear of instability have left employees disengaged and distrustful. The talent that remains isn’t just staying for […]

Five Ways to Show Your Team You Care

It’s often said that employees don’t leave bad jobs, they leave bad leaders. At the core of this issue is the simple but honest truth: people want to feel valued and cared for at work. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to create an environment where every member of your team knows they matter. Being […]

Evaluating Your Team’s Progress Through the First 30 Days of the Year

The start of the year is like the opening moments of a game—you’ve got your game plan, your players are motivated, and the energy is high. But after the first quarter, every great leader must pause and ask: Are we executing the plan? Are we positioned to win? Thirty days into the year, it’s time […]

The New Year Reset: Building a Stronger Workplace Culture for 2025

As the calendar turns to 2025, leaders across industries are faced with a familiar yet urgent question: how can we make this year better than the last? The start of a new year isn’t just about setting resolutions; it’s about resetting your priorities, re-evaluating what works, and building momentum for long-term success. When it comes […]