Business isn’t easy. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20 percent of U.S. small businesses fail within the first year. By the end of their fifth year, roughly 50 percent have faltered. And in today’s environment, hybrid work requires upskilling...
I’ve been working with Dion Leadership consultant and certified retirement coach Kris Lehman over the last several months to considers solutions for what we see as a looming talent crisis. Between these rich, in-depth discussions, I continue to read reputable studies...
Over the last few months, multiple clients have confided to me that they are observing signs of virtual team fatigue. With several more work from home months ahead of us and the likelihood that some team members may never return to the workplace, I think it is...
When the going gets tough, relationships matter. If 2020 has taught us anything about how to navigate our way through a global crisis, it’s that our personal and professional relationships have an impact on our health and wellbeing as well as our productivity and...
As we turn our attention to 2021, we can’t overlook or underestimate the profound and lasting impact this tumultuous year has had on organizational culture. The COVID pandemic, along with accompanying work-from-home arrangements, policy changes, and fresh displays of...
I was intrigued by Brené Brown’s recent interview with Scott Sonenshein discussing the findings in his book Stretch: Unlock the Power of Less – and Achieve More Than You Ever Imagined. It prompted me to write an article integrating his findings with our client...
