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During COVID, we all felt the disruption to our routines, relationships, and workloads — so it’s no wonder teams are experiencing significant morale issues in the wake of the pandemic. These issues were often identified through confidential employee surveys which gave a baseline way to gauge satisfaction across the team. In our work with leading…
Read MoreWe all know what it feels like when things are running according to plan. Operational excellence is the key to efficiency, productivity and overall performance within an organization and leads to better employee wellbeing, increased profitability, and a more competitive position in the market. The easiest place to start is examining your rhythm of business…
Read MoreIs it really a new year if you’re still using the same stale calendar? Many of us have operational excellence as a resolution. At the heart of those efforts is how we manage and value our time. That said, it can be difficult to figure out where to begin. One of the quickest wins is…
Read MoreTl;dr – ★★★☆☆ Overall, an interesting look at gatherings and how we can shape them to accomplish a variety of tasks. We’ll admit the first few chapters felt a little nebulous — we were expecting more defined lines around gatherings and how they were received (metrics, research, etc.). The Art of Gathering isn’t that kind…
Read MoreMotherhood is a time of transition and excitement that’s often accompanied by trepidation. If your company offers maternity leave, planning will be key to your success in taking time away. 🐣 There are so many resources out there for expectant mothers to leverage, from books to podcasts to services and beyond. It can be intimidating…
Read MoreTl;dr – ★★★★☆ I am a big fan of Amy Gallo — she has a great podcast with HBR, a great LinkedIn presence, and now a great book. So I was excited to read this one, thinking about all the difficult people I was going to be able to convert after I had all the…
Read MoreWe’ve previously published articles about using a brag sheet to amplify your narrative as well as how to make it a business case for your career. That same brag sheet can be beneficial far outside the walls of your current organization, specifically for your career and personal development. 🎯 In fact, investing time into creating…
Read MoreSomething we’ve observed time again across the startup community and corporate America at large is that women are far more likely to be on the receiving end of advice, rather than the recipient of valuable actions like deal flow, jobs, and connections. The reason for this is nuanced and influenced by everything from historical to…
Read MoreWhen it comes to professional growth and development, the prospect of promotion stands as a significant, if not elusive, milestone. The appeal of a new title and elevated status is obviously compelling, but how do you assess your readiness for promotion? A strategic assessment of your qualifications and preparedness is needed before you can take…
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