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 […]
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 […]
Dealing With External Allegations About An Employee
If it has nothing to do with the workplace, it’s not your place to address it as an employer.
Offering Unconventional Benefits
Are you doing this just to look good for yourself, or are you doing this because you genuinely want to make a difference for your people?
Applying to a New Internal Role
“Every single person that is working with you is usually capable of far more than you realize.” There may come a time when an internal position is posted that piques your interest. The only challenge is that it is very different work from what you’ve been doing. Now you’re trying to figure out how to […]
How to Handle Internal Interviews
“Have a very deliberate process for filling existing roles that is the same for everybody, external, internal. Make sure that process is also going to identify the best candidate for the role and that you’re developing people to be the best candidate.” A common pitfall in organizations is making internal promotions based on sentiment rather […]
Onboarding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
“Of all the things that we do to help people, two that we are most passionate about are helping organizations with hiring people right then training and onboarding them right.” Onboarding is crucial, yet so many organizations overlook its importance. Have you ever been thrown into a new job with more questions than answers? In […]
Create High Impact Onboarding Experiences
“Companies that provided a good onboarding experience had 82% improved retention.” One of the most crucial parts of a company’s hiring process is the onboarding. Katie and I talk onboarding wins and how to create high impact onboarding experiences. Even if it’s not a strong point in your organization, there are small yet impactful changes […]
Creating a Magical Culture in Your Business
“Many leaders want to be great but often misunderstand the difference between management and leadership.” Have you ever wondered what makes a business culture magical? I had the pleasure of diving into this with the legendary Lee Cockerell, former Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World. From the get-go, Lee highlights the importance of individual […]
Taking Care of Yourself During Change
“People are more and more aware of the the need to take care of mental health. And yet they’re still intensely afraid and fearful of actually taking those actions.” Change is inevitable, yet it can often bring about feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. In our latest episode of the World at Work podcast, Katie and […]