2022: A Real Leap Year

I start the first blog of every year with what I believe will be meaningful, measurable trends in the workplace throughout the upcoming year.

A Free Holiday Gift, 2021

Here are a few insights that emerged for us that we’d like to present as a free, holiday gift. Why would 2021 be any different?

Stories About Belonging - This Undrafted Grocery Store Clerk Became an NFL Legend

If you want to hear stories of how Belonging makes a difference, then you’ve come to the right place, because that’s what we’re going to talk about.

Characteristics of a Toxic Workplace

So, how does one know whether you’re in a toxic workplace or not?

Stories About Belonging - This Zoom Meeting Ruined the Holidays for 900 People

If you want to hear stories of how Belonging makes a difference, then you’ve come to the right place, because that’s what we’re going to talk about.

Misguided Loyalty

Far too often, the action of teammates is primarily guided by the criteria of looking good, or not looking bad.

Culture Power Gauge

I’ve been working on a culture system for more than 40 years too.

Boomerangers Coming Back Home

Organizations that will benefit the most are those with a strong culture who have made their company a home worth returning to. They also have the strength of character to welcome valued boomerangs with open arms.

Squid Game at Work

there are behaviors to avoid getting knocked out of the playing field at work. What are a few?

What To Do About Exhaustion at Work

Every organization I work with, regardless of market, geography or size, has one common theme: Exhausted people.

Want to Coach Belonging? Why We Started Belongify: Update!

We believe belonging is at the very core of thriving, high performing work cultures. People fully contribute when they feel and act like they belong.

Labor Shortage: Let’s NOT Mess This Up!

This labor shortage is a great time for people, if we and organizations don’t mess this up.

Rethink This: Watchlists

Here are my thoughts about succession watchlists in organizations, and why they’re something we might want to RETHINK.

What If We Hired and Fired Our Bosses?

What does unbossing mean to you?

Rethink This: Performance Management

Here’s what I really think about performance management, and what I want to RETHINK.

A Remote Bite Out of THE Apple

There is a conflict stewing at the most profitable company in the world.

Rethink This: Unnecessary Hierarchy

How important is exclusivity at your organization? Private elevators, executive parking spaces, etc. Are these still prevalent in your company? If so, why? RETHINK.

Can’t We Just Pay Everyone More?

Those that see people as the primary expense line on the income statement and/or those that cynically think throwing money at the problem is the answer, will find themselves struggling to attract and retain people.

Rethink This: Dress Codes

What are some crazy, outdated and overly formal dress codes you’ve heard of lately? On the other hand, do you wear stained shirts and/or pajamas on your Zoom calls? We’re here to talk about dress codes, and RETHINK.

Confused Loyalty

Leaders who want so-called “loyal” direct reports, who are simply or blindly “yes people,” “order takers,” and politicians, are doing themselves and their organizations a disservice.