We’ve all heard the phrase: “People don’t leave jobs; they leave bad cultures.” But what does that really mean? And how do you know if...

Employee engagement is a connection between people and their work where they’re motivated to go above and beyond, not because they have...

Work culture is the collective sum of what people think, say, and do in your organization. A strong culture isn’t just a nice-to-have;...

We’ve all seen it. A toxic employee who goes unchecked. A high performer who’s quietly disengaging. A team that’s operating more like a...

Ever feel like you're constantly putting out fires, smoothing over conflicts, or wondering why the same workplace tensions keep popping...

Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions at work or in life? Like you're busy but not fulfilled? If so, it doesn’t...

Let’s be honest, terminating an employee is one of the toughest responsibilities for any leader or HR professional. It’s rarely black and...

Have you ever had to lead or work alongside an employee who was never happy, stirred up drama, and drained the energy from your team?...

Empathy in the workplace is no longer just a "nice-to-have." In today’s world, it’s a must! Let’s face it, people are struggling....

In last week’s post , we explored the importance of getting the right people on the bus—bringing the right talent into your organization....

Have you ever made a bad hire? If so, you know it can drain time, energy, and morale from your team. And it's also quite expensive!...

While many organizations focus on technology, innovation, and marketing to gain a competitive edge, the most powerful and often...

Whether you are a business owner, HR professional, or another leader, it is important to consider developing an HR/People Plan to guide...

Would you like to have better retention and engagement in 2025? An important way to do this is to budget for employee development. It is...

Over the last few weeks, I have shared what I believe are two of the biggest contributors to people problems in organizations: A –...

Coaching is a term that is sometimes taken out of context. So, what is it really? It is guided discovery. It helps others reflect, think...

Hearing the voice of the employee is critical to employee retention and engagement. In positive work cultures, employees regularly share...

Disengaged employees are only there for the paycheck, doing the bare minimum to get by. According to Gallup, only 30% of employees are...

In my experience, accountability (or lack of) is one of the biggest problems in most workplaces. According to a Harvard Business Review...

Simon Sinek said, “Let us all be the leaders we wish we had.” If you think back on leaders you’ve had over your career, chances are,...