Team Building 101
Team building is a crucial aspect when it comes to fostering a thriving workplace. It goes beyond the process of hiring new employees. When done right, it’s all about cultivating …
4 Ways Small Businesses Can Begin Building a More Diverse and Inclusive Company
Martin Luther King declared during a sermon that, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” This line has oft been repeated and equally as …
Spreading Positive Influence in The Office
This month kicked off our Spreading Positive Influence Series where our clients discussed the ways in which we have positively influenced them and their business. We believe it is not …
Balancing Direct and Indirect Communication
There are two basic ways to organize the way you communicate with others: through direct or indirect messages. However, choosing the appropriate route for your message can be difficult if …
Dealing with Harassment in the Workplace
Dealing with harassment in the workplace isn’t easy. Harassment can destroy the victim’s mental health as well as affect coworkers who witness and do not appreciate the harassment. This can …
Managing Emotional People
Emotions in the workplace are often seen as a burden. A common factor in American workplace culture is, “Leave your day at the door.” However, this ignores human experience and …
What Does Inclusion Look Like?
Diversity and inclusion often go hand-in-hand, with several organizations talking about D&I (diversity and inclusion) or DE&I (diversity, equity, and inclusion) efforts. However, diversity is much easier to gain and …
Leaders Need to Get Excited About Diversity
It may be difficult for organizations to change their thinking, processes, or procedures without acceptance of these changes from the top. Leaders need to embrace their organization’s diversity, equity, and …
Look Out for Micro-Communications
Micro-communications are just a fancy way of saying body language. Some micro-communications that you may already be familiar with are crossing the arms over the body or rolling your eyes; …
The Importance of Culture in Organizations
Organizational culture is more important to your company’s long-term success than you may know. Most researchers agree that a large part of an organization’s success stems from its culture. But …