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organizational health
You Can Be Right and Still Be Wrong for the Team
What happens when being right becomes more important than working together? From a hypothetical Clemson–Carolina football merger to the improv philosophy of "Yes, And," discover why organizational unity doesn't require uniformity, and how The RIGHT Test helps leaders turn disagreement into collaboration.Read More
“TBD” = Two Bad Days: What Retirement Teaches Us About Employee Retention
What happens when an employee is financially ready to retire but hasn't decided when to leave? Sometimes the answer is TBD: Two Bad Days. Here's what retirement, employee retention, and a full sales pipeline have in common.Read More
The “Add 30 Seconds” Problem: Is Your Team Working Harder Than It Needs To?
When leaders catch every problem their team throws at them, they may unintentionally train people to stop solving problems themselves. Learn how to build accountability, coach stronger problem-solvers, and stop becoming the Chief Problem Solver.Read More
What a Power Chain Taught Me About Leading Organizational Change
Organizational change rarely fails because leaders choose the wrong strategy. More often, it fails because organizations mistake discomfort for failure. Every meaningful transformation creates resistance before it creates results. Ironically, I learned one of the best lessons about leading change while sitting in my orthodontist’s chair. Eight months into braces, I thought I knew what...Read More
Why High-Achieving Leaders Still Feel Behind (Even When They’re Winning)
“I Feel Like I’m Sucking as a Leader” Several high-performing leaders have said those exact words to me in coaching sessions this year. In retrospect, I recall saying the exact same words in my leadership roles! Sales are up. Teams are hitting targets. Peers are asking for their input. From the outside, these leaders look...Read More
From Conga Line to Cohesion: What a Dance Party Taught Me About Leadership and Human Behavior
When I step on stage as a keynote speaker, my goal isn’t just to motivate people; it’s to move them. Literally and figuratively. Sure, most keynote speakers aim to inspire reflection, and that’s important. But I want my audiences to experience something — to feel it in their bodies. Because what we feel, we remember....Read More
Employee Disengagement Costs: 2024 Statistics and Solutions [Complete Guide]
By Gina Trimarco I’ve been diving into the numbers behind employee disengagement in U.S. companies and let me tell you – the figures are shocking. The impact on productivity, profitability, and business performance is far worse than most leaders realize. Let me break down what I’ve found. The Price Tag Will Make You Wince: The...Read More
Bridging the Leadership-Employee Expectations Gap: A Comprehensive Approach
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations face a critical challenge that’s costing them up to 7% of their annual revenue: the growing disconnect between leadership practices and employee expectations. Recent research reveals a concerning gap between executive priorities and employee satisfaction, suggesting the need for innovative solutions that combine traditional management approaches with emerging...Read More