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Collectively, we are relying on one another to exist in our new normal. And an abundance of our community members, partners, colleagues and friends are using this time to provide support. We’ve curated the resources that have resonated with us and encourage you to bookmark this page so you can check back often for new additions. (If you have a resource to include, please share in the comments!) Leadership The Power of Purpose in a Time of Struggle by Shiela Patel, M.D. If nu

March 2020 will forever live in all of our memories as a game changer. Much of what we have taken for granted, learned to rely on and assumed will be at our fingertips will never quite look or feel the same. The beauty of a crisis is that it stretches us to be who we have always wanted to be and it teaches us that we already are that person. You may be in several places about the Corona Virus. You could be joyful that you finally have time to finish your book, or get to reall

As businesses across the globe, mine included, figure out how to navigate disruptions to our organizations and lives, I find myself...

Physical Distance and Covid-19 Originally posted by our partners at Leadership Circle As the world continues to learn more about COVID-19...

The human resources department, colloquially referred to as HR, should be at the center of a company’s efforts to improve employee...

The best way to improve employee engagement and create a winning corporate culture is to articulate the purpose and mission of the organization in a way that inspires people to be all in. That being said, gaining employee buy-in takes more than a steady check and a strong building. The purpose the business exists must be more compelling than to turn a profit or make more money for the founders. The purpose of the business must be big enough and exciting enough for people to c

Employee engagement is often considered the heartbeat of an organization. It shapes culture, influences the rise and fall of...

Renowned work cultures don’t happen by accident. Organizations with healthy, winning cultures are purposeful in designing, creating, and nurturing an environment where employees feel valued, are productive, and enjoy coming to work. The magic behind a successful company nearly always lies in its people and the inner workings of the culture surrounding them. When the workforce and culture of a company are strong, employees are aligned on purpose, vision, and strategy, teams ar

The engagement level of your workforce expands beyond the limits of offering tangibles such as a great benefits package, competitive market rates, flexible work schedules and challenging projects. Your company culture is truly your competitive advantage. Most leaders are intent on shaping a constructive, collaborative and innovative workplace; however, accomplishing this eludes most. The following 8 steps are tried-and-true advances to creating a great place to work. 1. Unde

Turning Breakdowns into Breakthroughs Numbers tell the story, and measurement is the story of organizational performance. The ability to...

Often leaders of every persona, ranging from the altruist leading a non-profit, to the competitive capitalist leading a fast-growing tech...

Millennial employees are three times more likely to change jobs than their non-millennial counterparts, according to a recent Gallup...

With today’s global ability to produce carbon copy technology and business models, people truly are a company’s only competitive...

Today’s workforce is more disengaged than at any other time in history. It could be because of the generational shift from boomers to...

In today’s disjointed world, most people say they feel disconnected and apathetic in regards to their jobs. With all the negative noise...

Four Skills to Compete in the New Human Resources Landscape Throughout the last decade it has become painfully apparent that while most...

Being an effective leader of people in today’s world seems to be much more complicated than in years past. In the previous century, for the vast majority, work was approached as a means for survival. The level of employee engagement did not dictate how long they stayed in the role. That’s different today, however. Working class people are always on the look out for more stimulating and rewarding work, as well as inspiring work environments where they can make a difference an

In today’s competitive race for talent, most organizations know that they are only as good as the people who make up their human system....

Local Corporate Culture Catalyst recognized as one of Silicon Valley’s Top 100 Influential Women in Business The Silicon Valley Business...

My Breakthrough to Fulfillment – Every Day is One Step Forward Last week I spoke to a Public Relations group out of New York City, and the conversation stirred a whole new level of exploring about my career and the difference I am here to make. She began the call asking me about receiving the award as one of Silicon Valley’s 2019 Most Influential Women . She asked me, as a Speaker and Consultant why I have not spent more time and effort branding Margaret Graziano. The questio