Employee Engagement

Looking for Employee Appreciation Ideas? Learn to Lead Like… Elmo

Elmo asks How is everybody doing?

Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing? — Elmo (@elmo) January 29, 2024 Last week, the beloved little red monster, Elmo, sparked a viral moment on social media with a simple question: “How is everybody doing?” The response was overwhelming, highlighting a deep need for connection and appreciation. For those of us in […]

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Harnessing the Power of Momentum: How the Smallest Moments Can Create Meaningful Change

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You know that feeling when life seems to pull you in a direction you never intended to go? It’s like you’re caught in the undertow and you’re wondering, “How am I ever going to get back on track?” We all experience this as individuals, and it’s something that teams and organizations face too. This is

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7 Ways to Create a Culture That’s Built to Thrive

Why it’s no longer optional… and little ways to start today Earlier this week, I was in Florida speaking to a group of city leaders about making the shift from surviving to thriving. On the surface, this may seem like a “soft” topic. I mean, who doesn’t want to thrive? But, can we? Is that even a realistic ambition or

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What do you love?

A question I’ve been asking audiences at this year’s “Beyond Resilience” events—to help them uncover a vision for a better future—is: “What do you love?” In times of disruption, crisis, and overwhelm, it’s easy to lose sight of what you love. What do I love? Who has time for that?! I’m just trying to get

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The Power of Focus and Flow: How Paying Attention Opens the Door to Happiness and High Performance… Right Now

Finding Focus

“If you’re like most of us, you probably take pride in your ability to multitask, to be incredibly efficient by simultaneously listening to a conference call, writing a few e-mails, and eating your salad at your desk,” writes Janice Marturano in her book, Finding the Space to Lead: A Practical Guide to Mindful Leadership. Sound

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