How Gratitude Helps Leaders Build a Harmonious Workplace Culture: Six Things to Know
As a leader, gratitude is more than just saying “thank you”—it’s a powerful tool to create a balanced, fulfilling work environment where employees feel valued both for their professional contributions and their lives outside of work. When employees feel recognized for their unique efforts, they’re more engaged, more motivated, and better able to maintain a […]
Preparing for Post-Election Changes: What Great Leaders Do to Keep Their Teams Aligned and Motivated
Election seasons bring excitement, anticipation, and sometimes uncertainty. Once the ballots are counted and the results are in, your team may face new policies, shifting priorities, or the uncertainty of what comes next. As a leader, it’s up to you to navigate these changes and keep your team aligned, focused, and motivated. But how do […]
Are You Prepared to Lead Your Team Through Election Results?: 5 Ways to Keep Workplace Culture Positive and Productive
Election season can bring out the best—and sometimes the worst—in the workplace. It’s a time of strong opinions, heated discussions, and emotional reactions. As a leader, you need to be prepared to manage these challenges effectively while maintaining a positive and productive culture. How can you ensure that the tensions of election results don’t disrupt […]
How Gratitude Builds World-Class Culture: Six Things Leaders Need to Know
As an HR executive or leader, gratitude might seem like a small gesture, but it’s a cornerstone of creating a world-class workplace culture. When employees feel appreciated, they’re more engaged, more loyal, and far more likely to contribute positively to the organization. A culture of gratitude doesn’t just improve morale—it drives performance and retention. Here’s […]
Legacy Beyond Leadership : How to Build a Workplace Culture That Outlast You
As someone who’s worked with leaders across many industries, I’ve seen firsthand that building a workplace culture that lasts is one of the toughest challenges. Most organizations talk about culture, but very few understand how to create one that outlives their leadership. In truth, creating a lasting workplace legacy takes more than just values written […]
New Treatment for Talent: Why Healthcare Is Facing a Talent Retention Crisis—and What You Can Do About It
If you’re in HR or a leadership role in the healthcare industry, you know we’re in the middle of a talent retention crisis. The pressures of the past few years have pushed healthcare workers to the brink, and many are walking away from the profession altogether. Burnout, staffing shortages, and a culture that often focuses […]
Remixing Retail Therapy: Why Turnover Is So High in the Retail Industry and How to Keep Your Best People
As a strategic advisor, I have been privileged to work in multiple industries. Most of my work focuses on helping organizations develop their leaders, improve their culture, and retain their top talent. One of the five biggest industries that struggle with these issues is Retail. We all know the retail industry is no stranger to […]
High Tech, Low Touch Culture
Why Top Performers Are Leaving Tech Companies and How to Repair the Breach If you use technology at work in 2024, we all are familiar with some negative terms, such as hack, malware, exfiltration, and backdoors. These terms are used when someone or something has breached our systems, and now we are in a full-blown […]
Stop Breaking the Bank: Why Financial Institutions Must Act Now to Save Their Culture
Last month, I keynoted a business conference to share some strategies on how corporate leaders can maintain their culture and top talent amid rapid change and business uncertainty. A bank executive in the audience approached me as I came off stage. He began to tell me about the myriad of challenges affecting his institution. In […]
Get Off The Struggle Bus: The Five Industries Struggling to Retain Talent and Why It’s So Hard to Build a Great Workplace Culture
As a keynote speaker in multiple industries, I know talent retention and workplace culture have become the battlegrounds for organizational success. Companies with great leaders and an inclusive culture are always more productive, more engaged, and outperform their peers. This focus creates a race to the top for how they can attract more top talent […]
