The Blog
A collection of ideas and resources.
The Dangers of the New "Return to Office" Trend: Why It’s Not as Beneficial as It Seems
I’m troubled by the recent trend among major companies enforcing strict “return to office” (RTO) policies. Here’s why.
Let’s redefine the standard
This Two-Minute Tip stems from something I have really struggled with for years, so today's message has extra personal meaning for me.
I would absolutely love to see us reimagine the status quo in our workplaces around this challenge.
Please watch and, if you're a people leader, TAKE ACTION to challenge convention in your organization.
Meeting Makeover: 5 Ways to Optimize Your Team’s Time
We were desperate to create connection during the pandemic. So desperate that we started scheduling more meetings and inviting more people to them. Now we’re stuck with meeting norms that are wasting time and money. It’s time for a reset. Leverage these five strategies for an effective meeting makeover that will optimize your team’s time.
Hybrid Work Schedules: Navigating the New Norm
Adapting to hybrid work schedules has become essential in the modern workplace as organizations strive to blend remote and in-office work. Since managers and employees play critical roles in navigating this new way of working, we'll explore tips for both parties in this quick video.
Self- vs. Team Preservation
Due to remote work environments and rapid attrition, many teams today are disconnected groups of people who don't know each other very well. This dynamic is causing a heightened focus on self-preservation over team preservation. In this video, I share two strategies for addressing this dangerous dynamic.
6 strategies for designing an effective hybrid work model
The world of work will never be the same after the extreme creativity and flexibility exercised during the pandemic shut down. Here are six strategies to consider as you aim to design the ideal hybrid structure for your team.
The best return to work plan
Being more flexible will drive engagement and performance in existing employees, and attract new talent to come into the organization.
5 activities to make Zoom meetings fun again
I promise, people will be more engaged and productive in the 'business part' of your meeting after participating in one of these activities.
It doesn’t have to be the way it’s always been
Rather than return to our old normal, I hope to carry the good things forward with us as we establish a new normal.
When in doubt, ask this
These two questions will help you solicit actionable feedback from your team members and forge a plan forward together.
Leaders: the two things your team needs from you right now
Here are a few thoughts on ways to create connection and provide direction during this time.