Since we are living through the greatest disruption to the workplace, why do we feel stuck between impossible decisions, no-win situations, and in an environment that lacks any forward momentum? Well, as Einstein said, "You...
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So does your team trust you, company leaders, and peers? In our increasingly polarized society, workplaces are now held to a higher standard. Leaders are expected to address societal issues in meaningful ways. Creating a safe...
We all crave momentum. It's the feeling of being on a roll – unstoppable. How do you create momentum? We asked some of our teammates to share how they think about momentum: "I think of how an object in motion stays in motion...
Have you heard of the "Quiet Quitting" trend sweeping social media? It's the latest way to describe how employees commonly respond to burnout – but the trend is far from new. "Quiet Quitting" is a repackaging and marketing of...
Why should mental health be a critical part of your business strategy? Prioritizing mental health is fundamental to creating a healthy and high-performing culture. Leaders have the opportunity to use work as a vehicle to light...
Are Surveys Moving You Forward or Holding You Back? So often we hear how people dread surveys. It makes sense. Employees don't feel their voice leads to meaningful change. Leaders struggle to turn data insights from surveys...
The roots of why we do certain things the way we do often makes little sense. For example, did you know that the QWERTY keyboard was designed to make us work harder, not smarter? In our CEO Joe Mechlinski's recent TEDx talk, he...
What is affective commitment? It's the sense of emotional attachment and identification with an organization's mission and culture. This FastCompany article calls out three tactics that help promote emotional connection at work:
Are You Living By Design? "Johns Hopkins estimates that 26% of the U.S. population is struggling with mental health right now." That's why it's more important than ever that we lean into our SHIFT value of "Live by Design." ...
