Building Credibility Through Shared Experience: The Unconventional Leadership Test
The best leaders aren’t just qualified.
They’re grounded.
They respect the work because they’ve touched it.
Unlocking Potential: Hiring Leaders for Impact, Not Just Credentials
Hiring leaders isn’t about filling roles. It’s about shaping futures. Too often, companies chase résumés. Years of experience. Big-name...
The Hidden Impact of Hiring Trauma: Why First Impressions Matter in Leadership
On paper, the employee was perfect. Smart. Experienced. Eager.
But here’s what happened:
➡️ The hiring process dragged on for months.
➡️ Promises made in interviews didn’t match reality.
➡️ Their onboarding was rushed, leaving them to “figure it out.”
Navigating the Strategic Battleground of Modern Hiring Challenges
The challenges are real—but so are the opportunities for leaders willing to think differently.
What’s the smartest hiring or retention strategy you’ve seen work in the past year?
Creating Environments Where Top Talent Thrives: The Key to Retention and Growth
The right one can fuel innovation, retention, and momentum—especially in organizations poised for rapid growth.
That's because top talent is looking for:
- Challenge that pushes them to grow.
- Culture that makes them want to stay.
- Growth that opens new doors.
- Leadership that inspires and lifts.
Government Jobs Surge: A New Trend in the U.S. Labor Market
As we celebrate Independence Day, it's worth remembering that opportunity and contribution are core to the American story.
Hiring for Growth: Embrace Diversity and Challenge to Avoid the Echo Chamber
Hiring for Growth: Embrace Diversity and Challenge to Avoid the Echo Chamber
Embracing Gratitude: A Powerful Tool for Stress Management and Wellbeing
Gratitude has become a bit of a buzzword.
We know it's good for us. We've seen the articles, heard the TED Talks.
But when life gets stressful, gratitude is often the first thing to fall off our to-do list.
Elevate Your Praise with the SBI Formula for Impactful Feedback
If “Nice work!” is your go-to praise, it’s time for an upgrade.
Vague compliments are the junk food of feedback—tasty in the moment, zero staying power.
Try the SBI Formula instead:
📍 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – When/where it happened
🎯 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿 – What the person actually did
💥 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 – Why it mattered
The Critical Role of DEI: A Business Imperative for Success
✔️ Companies in the top quartile for ethnic diversity are 33% more likely to outperform on profitability (McKinsey).
✔️ Gender-diverse teams outperform less-diverse peers by 21% (McKinsey)
✔️ Organizations with inclusive cultures are 6× more likely to be innovative and 8× more likely to achieve better business outcomes (Deloitte).
✔️ Diverse teams make better decisions 87% of the time (Harvard Business Review).
✔️ Companies with diverse leadership generate 19% more innovation
