Five Strategies to Fix Your Toxic Workplace
Let’s face it—toxic workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It builds slowly. Quietly. Through broken communication, weak leadership, failed change management, and well-intentioned policies that never turn into action. Before you know it, your best employees are disengaging. They’re burned out, frustrated, and resisting every new change—because deep down, they don’t trust that this time will be any […]
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. […]
Survive or Thrive: What Leaders Must Do to Protect Their Workforce in a Shifting Economy
The economy is shifting—again. Interest rates rise, markets fluctuate, and companies everywhere are tightening their belts. Every leader now faces the same question: How do we protect our people while keeping the business strong? The truth is, some leaders will only try to survive this moment—cutting costs, freezing hiring, and hoping for the best. But great leaders won’t just […]
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 […]
How Your Leadership Style Could Be Impacting Your Team’s Heart Health
Leadership isn’t just about hitting targets and meeting deadlines—it’s about people. The way you lead has a profound impact on your team’s well-being, including their physical and mental health. Yes, you read that right: your leadership style can directly affect the heart health of your employees. Workplace stress is one of the leading contributors to […]
Mid-Q1 Leadership Check-In: Are You Steering Your Team Toward Success?
The first quarter of the year is in full swing, and as a leader, this is the perfect time to pause and reflect: Are you steering your team in the right direction? Leadership isn’t just about setting goals at the start of the year; it’s about consistently checking in, adjusting course, and ensuring your team […]
Lessons in Leadership and Workplace Culture from Black History
Black History Month is more than a celebration of achievements; it’s a masterclass in resilience, courage, and transformative leadership. The stories of leaders who overcame systemic barriers to leave an indelible mark on history are full of lessons that apply to the way we lead and shape workplace culture today. As leaders, we should draw […]
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 […]
Leading with Heart: Why Empathy is a 2025 Workplace Superpower
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, traditional leadership approaches are no longer enough. Employees are looking for leaders who not only drive results but also connect with them on a human level. That’s where empathy comes in—it’s not just a leadership skill; it’s a superpower for 2025 and beyond. Empathy allows leaders to understand, support, and inspire their […]
Why Engagement Matters: Keeping Your Team Invested Beyond the New Year
As the excitement of the new year begins to fade, many organizations face a critical challenge: maintaining employee engagement. It’s easy to start January with energy and enthusiasm, but without intentional leadership, that momentum can fizzle out by February. Employee engagement isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the foundation of a productive and thriving workplace. Engaged […]
