Understanding what makes the modern workplace tick

When we think about the leadership qualities needed by modern organizations, phrases like exceptional communication skills, integrity, visionary thinking, strength, and inspiration readily come to mind. No doubt, we can all recall a leader who embodies these attributes and commands our admiration and respect.

Emotional intelligence might initially seem like an intangible concept. It’s a soft skill often overshadowed by hard numbers and hardier skills. However, it’s critical to see EI for what it truly is: the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our emotions and those of others in the workplace.

Of course you’ve heard about ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools currently entering the mass market. I’m curious, though: are you on the side of the cautious ones who predict AI taking over the human race or the enthusiasts who can’t let go of the idea that AI will simplify our lives?

Leaders are seeing increasing value in professional skill sets like resilience and agility, and these same qualities are what they should be working to emulate. If you want a team of agile individuals, it’s important to lead by example and foster a positive, innovative culture within your team. This is already a...

Change is a part of our everyday lives. From the people we interact with, to where we live and what we do; there is rarely anything that stays the same forever. Our professional lives are no different. There are constantly new projects, new positions, updated expectations, and fresh faces being introduced into our...

There is a lot to reflect on and digest from this past year, and even the past few years if we are being honest. As the new year grows closer so does the idea of resolutions and setting goals. Reflection is an invaluable practice that reveals so much information. With everyone talking about what they are prioritizing...

Typically, leaders and managers have had a large influence on company culture. After all, they lead meetings, interact with multiple teams, and essentially set the precedent for how to ‘walk the talk’ of the company’s culture. However, in day-to-day dealings, employees see specific pain points and have different...

Job hopping has become a more well-known trend thanks in part to its popularization by the Millenial and Gen Z workforces. Their affinity for it has stemmed from watching their parents and those around them struggle during the 2008 recession and they began to question the loyalty of employers to employees. A survey in...

Every job requires tools. Whether you’re a gardener or an engineer, you need the right tools in order to do your job successfully. The key word there is ‘right.’ Even with all the manpower and knowledge in the world, if you try to use a whisk to dig a hole, you aren’t going to get very far. For companies and...

The Great Resignation, business culture, and employee happiness are topics that have consistently been in the headlines for a while now. The focus on establishing a sense of culture or correcting negative cultures is great to see. However, this doesn’t mean we can neglect to acknowledge where things went wrong in the...