Strategic insights from our team and partners on a variety of people-related topics.
Returning to the office like it’s 2019?
Large global events tend to accelerate developing societal norms. In our case, the pandemic accelerated the norm of remote work. It did so in a jarring manner that required rapid adjustment, creativity, and leadership. However, in many cases, the adjustment to a virtual work environment was not meant to be permanent. Organizations are now facing the challenge of navigating the task of returning to an
Returning to the office like it’s 2019?
Large global events tend to accelerate developing societal norms. In our case, the pandemic accelerated the norm of remote work. It did so in a jarring manner that required rapid adjustment, creativity, and leadership. However, in many cases, the adjustment to a virtual work environment was not meant to be permanent. Organizations are now facing the challenge of navigating the task of returning to an
Recognizing A Toxic Work Culture Before You Get In Too Deep
Maybe I’m the one wearing rose-colored glasses, but I refuse to believe that most leaders wake up every morning intentionally trying to create a toxic
Pivoting For Pandemic Success
Times are tough for a lot of people, entrepreneurs included. COVID-19 and the safety requirements associated with minimizing its spread have wreaked continuing havoc on
How Do I Find Hope?
by Dave Bushy “Always Have Hope.” This philosophy informs the simplest and most profound outlook humans can hold in their hearts. It is a quote
High-Potential Programs Can Help Some Employees And Hurt Others. Here’s How We Can Design A Fairer System
By Natasha Ouslis and Zad El-Makkaoui Companies invest in high potential programs with the goal of developing their star employees into future leaders. As exciting as these programs
Attend to Others – Give Them the Gift of Yourself
I learn from every client. One lesson in particular that comes to mind came from a young leader with whom I recently worked. My client
The Leader as a “Heat Sink”
In everything from soldering circuit boards to dissipating the thermal energy created by computer server farms, the technological world appreciates the value of a “heat
The Two Best Bosses You’ll Ever Have – Continuing Lessons From My First Sergeant
It seems like a lifetime ago that I was sitting with another G.I., commenting about my commander in the military. The animated discussion I was
Going Slow To Go Fast
In a recent discussion with one of my colleagues, she compared the work she is doing with teams to rebooting her computer. Every once in
Imposter At Arms
Every veteran eventually faces the same thing: the day they leave military service and venture into the civilian world to start the next chapter of
Weeds and Wishes
Over the weekend I heard the story of a mom who, when asked what moments were bringing her joy as she endured the COVID-19 stay
The Path to Reopening: Leadership in Times of Crisis
In the past two months, I have had the opportunity to witness teams facing the most challenging situations they have ever experienced. It is an
How to Stay Creative While Working Remotely
When we meet in person, something absolutely magical happens. We look each other in the eye, share a story or two, then something may just