Posts in: workplace innovation

March 3, 2023 SHIFT

Areas of Curiosity, Wonder, and Exploration

What happens when our SHIFT community reaches out with areas of curiosity? Curiosity leads to content because that’s one way we can serve up value in today’s digital world. The question is whether you’ll read (and enjoy) it. ...

March 2, 2023 Joe Mechlinski

From Chief Executive Officer to Chief Engagement Officer

If it’s raining outside, it’s on you to bring an umbrella. If it’s snowing, it’s your responsibility to wear a hat and jacket. If your team is no longer in an office, Monday through Friday from 9-5, then how has the role of the...

March 1, 2023 Joe Mechlinski

My 1st YPO Talk on Psychedelic Therapy

When I got asked to do my first Young Presidents Organization (YPO) talk, I was super excited. See, I have been a speaker for 20+ years, speaking on stages everywhere from big conferences and annual meetings for executives to...

February 28, 2023 Joe Mechlinski

Is Your Team Flying in Formation?

No, I don't mean marching like this... But rather soaring like this... How do you keep your team aligned? This is the million-dollar question. Sometimes We Fall Down When Plans Crumble On January 5th of 2021, we experienced a...

February 22, 2023 Joe Mechlinski

My Understanding of Understanding, Powered by Richard Saul Wurman

Do you really Understand how to Understand? Before you instinctually say yes, I would love to share a story about Richard Saul Wurman. Richard is more than a mentor and a friend. He is truly an icon of the digital age. In 1984, ...

February 17, 2023 SHIFT

Limits or Lifts – Where Do You Stand?

How do you turn a limiting belief into something that lifts you (and your team) up? According to the National Science Foundation and recently reinforced by Patrice Webb at CADREcon, 80% of self-talk is negative – and if you...

February 16, 2023 Joe Mechlinski

Feeling Ignored as CEO? Been There.

Buckle up. I want to take you on a rollercoaster ride. No height requirement or ticket needed. This ride is one that I know other CEOs and leaders can relate to. We’ve all found ourselves upside down and clinging on for dear...

February 3, 2023 SHIFT

How Are You and Your Team Showing Up at Work?

Creating a more connected workplace doesn't mean making people feel like one big happy family. But figuring out how to drive authentic connection is critical to building a productive and high-performing culture. Most CEOs and...

January 20, 2023 SHIFT

Walking the Digital Communication Tightrope

With four generations in the workforce it's no wonder leaders struggle with collaboration and communication, especially in the digital world. The newest group in the workforce born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z (also called...