Latest Thinking
What I keep seeing inside organizations, and what seems to actually help.
Most of what I write here comes out of work in progress rather than finished theory. The subjects are usually culture, internal alignment, frontline insight, and the ordinary reasons good plans stop working somewhere between the leadership team and the floor.
May 21, 2024
As a leader, it’s a common but harmful myth that you must always have all the answers. No one, not even the most successful leaders, knows everything. Buying into this myth places unrealistic…
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May 15, 2024
Whether we like it or not, most of us spend a ridiculous amount of our lives working. With all that time and energy invested, it only makes sense that we want our work to feel meaningful and…
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May 7, 2024
Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work in various roles that gave me unique insights into the inner workings of organizations. From internal communications and change management to…
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April 30, 2024
In the fast-paced world of business, time is a precious commodity, and yet, so much of it is wasted on ineffective problem-solving methods that fail to deliver results.
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April 16, 2024
In every company I have ever worked for, growth has been the ultimate goal. It’s the metric by which success is measured and the yardstick by which companies compare themselves to others.
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April 8, 2024
I realized a long time ago that the best marketing starts from within. The companies that are most successful with their marketing strategies, are often those that prioritize their internal…
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April 4, 2024
At the heart of every organization lies a set of values — the guiding principles that shape our decisions, our interactions, and our approach to work.
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March 9, 2024
I’d wager a bet that most of us have fallen into our career tracks through luck or circumstance, rather than carefully crafted plans. I know I did. Today, I often get lumped in as a B2B marketer,…
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March 8, 2024
The working world is in the midst of a massive tug-of-war that’s truly hard to watch. On one side, you have employees who have been through the wringer. They’ve endured the chaos and trauma of a…
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January 31, 2024
While it takes commitment, leaders can use many creative tactics to build relationships and touchpoints with employees across the company. Consider implementing some of these ideas: Host Office…
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January 31, 2024
The first two articles explored why CEO accessibility matters and creative tactics to boost connections with employees at all levels. But thoughtfully increasing interactions – especially…
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Early in my career, I deployed and analyzed employee engagement surveys. When the results came back, they revealed a startling disconnect: frontline employees felt senior leaders were living in…
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