Meeting Effectiveness
“2020” Hindsight Like many career people, I’m managing a calendar full of meetings. While it’s been awhile since my days were full of coffee…
Tag: organizational culture
Re-imagining how (and when) we work
Last week our team gathered in-person for our mid-year meeting. We connected. We shared. We laughed. We learned. We cried. We celebrated. We reflected.…
How to build work-life balance into your company culture
In recent weeks, more and more has been written about the changing future of work. Organizations of all sizes are making bold moves in…
Get Ready for Generation Z
It’s nearly summer, and that means young people across the country are celebrating the completion of degree and certificate programs. They are also, not…
Boom will force companies to reevaluate culture
Couple more than a year of pent-up demand with trillions of dollars in government support, and our economy could be positioned to grow at…
Booms, Bottlenecks and How to Prepare Your Organization for Growth
start with the booms Jamie Dimon, head of JP Morgan Chase, recently proclaimed he believes we’re at the cusp of an economic boom. I…
Engagement Built on Self-Awareness
Have you ever wondered if your engagement or employee experience survey is leading to real change? Or have you found yourself stuck trying to…
ADVISA named one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in Indiana
ADVISA was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana. This 16th annual program was created by the Indiana Chamber…
Lessons in Virtual Onboarding: Connection, Connection, Connection
We are currently onboarding three new employees virtually and if “location, location, location” is the mantra for real estate, the mantra for virtual onboarding…
The Leadership Dilemma No One is Talking About
How do we create work environments where people who passionately disagree can productively coexist? Self-awareness and nonviolent communication are part of the answer. I…
Planning Ahead and Expecting the Unexpected
I love a good oxymoron: Planning for uncertainty Staying together alone Choosing the best worst-case scenario Creating clarity in crisis Letting go as a…
Three variables will make or break successful return to the office
There’s an old “I Love Lucy” episode in which Ricky walks in to find Lucy crawling around on the living room floor. He asks…