At the heart of every organization lies a set of values โ the guiding principles that shape our decisions, our interactions, and our approach to work. These values are (or should be) the foundation upon which everything else is built. They define who the organization strives to be, what it stands for, and what it, […]
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, and people are puzzled when I tell them I’m also working with companies to improve their workplace culture. […]
The working world is in the midst of a massive tug-of-war thatโs 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 global pandemic, all while watching their paychecks stagnate as the cost of just about everything skyrockets. It’s no wonder […]
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 Hours Offer monthly virtual or in-person “office hours” where any employee can sign up for a 10-15 minute slot to talk one-on-one with the CEO about anything […]
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 vulnerable sharing – requires establishing guard rails to keep things constructive and professional.Subscribe While the openness is positive, the reality is employees will naturally bring complaints and criticisms to […]
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 la-la land, entirely out of touch with their realities. Why the dramatic mismatch? Unfortunately, the constructive feedback was being filtered out – the managers, and in […]