What to Do If You’ve Been Unexpectedly Fired
“Your first step forward may be giving yourself time to process.” Unexpectedly losing a job can make it difficult to know what to do next. There are practical decisions to make, but there are also emotions that need to be acknowledged before they influence those decisions. I know this from experience. I was fired nearly […]
Hiring for Growth
“The right hire solves problems before they become barriers.” When you are hiring, it is easy to start with the obvious question around who can do the job as it was known. While it is important it can also be a costly decision. If your organization is trying to grow, knowing how to do the […]
Stepping In as the New Leader
“People trust leaders who take time to understand before they act.” Stepping into a leadership role comes with an expectation to make an immediate impact. Teams want to know where the organization is headed. Stakeholders look for signs of progress. New leaders often feel pressure to prove they were the right choice by introducing change […]
What Changes When the CEO is Fired
“People do not expect all the answers. They do expect clarity.” Leadership transitions create uncertainty long before a replacement is announced. When a CEO or senior executive leaves, employees naturally begin asking questions about the future. They want to know who is making decisions and whether priorities will change. Concerns also grow around what the […]
Use Group Training to Build Culture
“Training without implementation is just a box-checking exercise.” Organizations invest significant time and money into training. Yet many struggle to see meaningful results once employees return to work. One of the most common reasons is that training is treated as an event rather than a process. They don’t use group training to build culture. When […]
Navigating the Decision to Reduce or Retain Employees
“Transparency builds trust even during uncertainty.” We are living in an era where organizational budgets seem to be in a constant state of flux. This is especially true with organizations experiencing a reduction or complete redirection of traditional grants and funding streams. When your business relies heavily on contract-based work, you inevitably face a stressful […]
Don’t Get Trapped in a 24 Hour Workday
“In an instant world, you have to manage things instantly but in a way that gives you space to do it fully and well.” We live in a time where information is constant, and products can be requested instantly. More people are feeling the heavy weight of trying to detach from work as emails and […]
Should You Give a Second Chance to a New Hire
“An apology without action is not accountability.” A difficult decision hiring leaders face is determining whether a new hire deserves a second chance. I was recently told about a situation where a college student accepted a position. After accepting the role they missed multiple training days, failing to communicate until several days later. Situations like […]
Take the Time to Hire Right
“Take the time to hire right or you will pay for it later.” When a key role sits open, the pressure to hire quickly can be intense. Work begins to pile up, deadlines feel tighter, and leaders naturally want relief as soon as possible. In those moments, it is tempting to focus on speed rather […]
Navigating Psychological Safety in the Workplace
“One person can erode an entire team’s culture. Every day that you delay action the problem grows.” Psychological safety is no longer optional in today’s workplace. It is a leadership responsibility. In many organizations, challenges with culture can often be traced back to the actions of a single individual. When behaviors undermine trust or create […]