employee retention

Return-to-Office Policies: What Amazon Got Wrong (and why their CEO needs ALL IN!)

One of the biggest lessons I've learned in life is that trust is the cornerstone of all relationships. Trust is easy to break and hard to rebuild, especially in the...

My Biggest Leadership Mistake 

We hear it all the time: the best investment we can make is in ourselves; our health, our skills, our growth. There’s only one of us, after all. But as...

What College Doesn’t Teach You About Leadership

Let’s get right to it. Workplaces thrive on relationships, and at the heart of every strong relationship lies reciprocity. Leadership isn’t what you ask of your team; it’s about what...

Gratitude: The Secret to the Best Leadership (from yours truly)

Let’s talk leadership. Not the glossy, LinkedIn-approved version where everything’s perfect, and you’re doling out TED-worthy speeches. I’m talking about real leadership. The messy, unpredictable kind that involves coffee stains...

Company Missions are Over – Focus on Values for a Better Business

When I started my first company, I had a mission: Eradicate entrepreneurial poverty. Sounds good, right? The work my team and I do is dedicated to supporting business owners and...

Gratitude and Legacy: The Business You’re Thankful to Build

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of year. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and soak in gratitude for the wins we’ve had, the lessons we’ve learned, and the...

Want to Create More Employee Satisfaction? Consider Your Community in the Workplace

I’m resharing something about myself that not many people know about. It’s my operating manual. If you don't have one for everyone in your business, create one now, because there...

No Growth in the Comfort Zone – How to Increase Employee Dedication With This Gift That Will Shake Things Up

I’m sharing something about myself that not many people know about. It’s my operating manual. If you don't have one for everyone in your business, create one now. In this...

FASO Breakdown – The Power of Saftey and Security in the Workplace: How it Boosts Mental Health and Wellness – and Revenue too

There’s a growing recognition of the critical connection between workplace security and employee mental health. I’ve personally witnessed the transformative impact of creating a secure and empowering environment for employees...

What Do You Think About Community? The Power of Community at Work: Fueling Small Business

   Here’s a question for you to ponder: What’s your mindset around the culture of your business?  Let me ask in a different way: Does your office or company...

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