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Reflections on the Art of Being Human at Work.

Succession Planning: Ground, Fruition & the Path Succession planning seems like something both natural and necessary. Here is some advice for making it simple, easy, and effective.
Decisions, Decisions: A Model for Making Quality Decisions & Managing Perception Decisions are relational challenges as well as logical ones. They impact our trust in direction and in each other. They establish accountability to one another. And thus, becoming adept at making decisions as a team is an investment in lowering the cost of communication between individuals and groups.
Back to Basics: The Fundamental Elements of Being an Employee We must have cultures that work to integrate humanity and are guided by values. How can we hope to do that when we have companies that aren’t upfront with employees about the realities of performance and the expectations that come with a job?
How to Run Effective Meetings With a Conscious Meeting Design Learning how to run effective meetings is an ongoing practice. One that asks us to slow down, pay attention, and design with care. Meetings are where the work gets human. They’re where trust is built, patterns shift, and shared purpose comes into focus.
A Tale of Two Accountabilities: Creating Shared Responsibility in the Workplace Workplace relationships around accountability range from highly functional to completely dysfunctional. And just like in personal relationships, when things go wrong, both sides often feel frustrated, misunderstood, and convinced that the other person is in the wrong.
Strategic Business Planning for Founders: How to Create Plans That Actually Work A business plan isn’t about creating a rigid, detailed blueprint that never changes. Instead, we encourage setting clear, adaptable frameworks that guide founders through uncertainty, enabling responsive and meaningful actions. …
Intrinsic Motivation, Or the Inherent Joy of Doing What intrinsically drives our employees/team members is unique/bespoke to each individual on the team. Yet, knowing these three major areas can help us think more effectively about how to bring out the best in each individual.
Optimizing for Wholeness at Work: Better Questions to Ask Than “Are You Happy Here?” 12 questions that are designed to help you explore challenges, celebrate successes, and foster genuine connection in your one-on-ones.
How To Fire An Employee: A Step-by-Step Guide If you're a leader, there are few things that can ruin your day more than needing to fire an employee. It's just plain hard to do, even when you know it's the right decision. And yet, many managers avoid it altogether, which ultimately disrupts the team and the business.
Passing the Ball Delegation is one of the most essential skills to master as a leader and one of the more challenging. Done well, it’s the fundamental behavior that impacts the culture, execution, and the bottom line.

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