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Embracing change amid challenging times
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. The annual celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day takes on a deeper meaning in this election season. With DEI programs coming under…
Read MorePreparing Your Team and Your Business for 2025
With a wild election season behind us and the uncertainty around events on the immediate horizon, leaders of businesses and organizations large and small are understandably concerned about what’s coming and what’s changing as we head into 2025. Moving into this new season, smart leaders are preparing to face new challenges, keeping their heads cool…
Read MoreWe Celebrate the International Day of Tolerance
tolerance [ tol-er-uhns ]Noun – a fair, respectful, and permissive attitude or policy toward people whose opinions, beliefs, practices, racial or ethnic origins, etc., differ from one’s own or from those of the majority; freedom from bigotry and from an insistence on conformity. Every year, on November 16, we celebrate the International Day of Tolerance. Established by…
Read MoreCelebrating the Game-Changing Power of Mentors
“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” — Oprah Winfrey Anyone working to survive and thrive in today’s dynamic business environment will tell you; it’s more than a little challenging keeping up with the barrage of seismic changes and non-stop information that leaders deal with on a daily basis.…
Read MoreSeptember is National Self-Care Awareness Month -Time to Relax & Reflect
“Me time is not selfish; it’s necessary.” – Regina Hicks Whether you call it “me time” or “self-care,” with the sharply rising level of stress and anxiety across all facets of our society, taking good care of oneself has moved onto the list of absolute necessities. September is National Self-Care Awareness Month, the perfect time…
Read More“Women’s Equality Day”
“Women and girls can do whatever they want. There is no limit to what we as women can accomplish.” — Michelle Obama As we celebrate Women’s Equality Day 2024, the above quote from our former first lady is more relevant and inspirational than ever. Women’s Equality Day, which is celebrated every year on August 26,…
Read MoreCreating a Culture of Respect
“R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find Out What It Means to Me” – Aretha Franklin What exactly does respect mean to you, your company, and your employees? In today’s crowded, competitive marketplace, it can mean everything. As a leader, showing and receiving the proper respect, to clients, vendors, and team members alike, can be the key that unlocks the…
Read MoreThe High Cost of Employee Disengagement
“When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute.” Simon Sinek For today’s businesses and their leaders’, happy, truly engaged employees are becoming a distinct competitive advantage, while, at the same time, rapidly increasing numbers of disengaged team members are costing companies across all industries some…
Read MoreShining a Light on Mental Health
Never give up on someone with a mental illness. When ‘I’ is replaced by ‘we’ Illness becomes Wellness.” Shannon L. Alder May is mental health awareness month, and with close to one in three employees reporting that they frequently suffer from stress at work, the subject is becoming more and more important for companies large…
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