Organizations Strive for a New Level of Inclusiveness
Organizations Strive for a New Level of Inclusivenes Inclusiveness is about allowing employees to be their true self in the workplace and fostering formal and informal connections, which intrinsically ties them tighter to the company. Inclusiveness is about creating a space for risk taking and “fast failures’- making mistakes, but quickly learning from those errors, […]
Three Ways to Leverage Your Internal Brand
Top companies are harnessing the power of an organization’s culture to build a strong brand and leveraging their employees to deliver their brand promise to create a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Are your employees “living your brand?” Do they believe in your product and services? Do your internal communications keep them energized and up-to-date […]
Women in the Workforce: Key to Economic Recovery
Recent reports show that the economy and US job market continue to slowly improve, with employers hiring at a steady pace in April. One interesting perspective comes from Warren Buffett, billionaire investor and a self-described unqualified optimist. His opinion, “Women are a major reason we will do so well.” Buffet says most of America’s prosperity […]
Encourage Employees to TAKE Vacations
Studies show that almost 75% of employees do not take all of their allotted paid time off (PTO.) Due to the sluggish economy, employees hesitate to take time off, and/or do not disconnect 100% while on vacation, often checking in once a day or scanning emails. Failing to take vacation days can result in higher […]
A Lesson in Leadership: Kevin Ware
His injury was sudden and unexpected. A fluke. Thankfully, the network did not replay the injury multiple times, but focused their cameras on the other players’ reactions. Disbelief and raw tears spilled onto the court. My heart sank as I watched the Louisville and Duke players’ and coaches’ grief-stricken faces. Kevin Ware’s injury was gruesome. Kevin […]
If at First You Don’t Succeed, Try, Try, Try Again
At a recent TedxTeen in NYC, Chelsea Clinton talked about the importance of trying. “There’s a lot of pressure to be first,” she said. “The first to break a record, invent something new. And we’re grateful for that pressure. It makes life more interesting! But the impact of innovation is when other people pay attention… […]
