Below are extra special & effective ways to go about saying thanks to your staff. Harvard Business Review 8/7/2020 As the ongoing public health crisis has metastasized into an economic slowdown, it’s difficult for many corporations to retain and reward their people. Many firms aren’t in the position to give their employees large annual bonuses.…
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In a recent newsletter, I wrote about self-care. Now, I’d like to talk about creating a great working environment through TRUE collaboration. Not, “I cc’d you on the email and invited you to the meeting” collaboration,” but rather, the kind of deep collaboration that turns “my project” into our “our achievement.” Being deeply connected to…
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What I’m reading – just for laughs Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan is honestly one of the funniest books I ever read. The title comes from the first thing one of his sons wrote on the family whiteboard. Sample joke: “People ask me what my favorite ride was at Disneyworld. The train leaving the…
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Last month we talked about how this particular moment is ripe for business transformation. We’re all in the middle of it, which can be both exciting and daunting. As business leaders, we want to serve our customers and employees and the world in meaningful, valuable ways, but how do you stay creative in finding solutions…
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Reading… This month I’m focusing on inspiring stories of others who have been creative in their field, forging new paths that we now take for granted. I find that kind of story super helpful for the times we are in because we are all figuring out the future together. Hope you enjoy these! Tribe of…
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Reading… As I’m thinking about kindness in the workplace, I went back to these three books that combine hard research with gentle persuasive techniques on how to be a better manager, how to make the workplace, and the world a better place. Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t – This…
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As many of you know, I’ve been facilitating creative sessions for quite a while. For those that don’t know, I have over 20 years of experience across many industries working with companies such as Google, Samsung, ConAgra, MetLife, Chase Manhattan, TIAA, The Home Depot, and many more. Our work has helped generate over $3 billion…
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I was happy to provide a response to the question, “5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry,” in a series in Authority Magazine. “Authority Magazine, a Medium publication, is devoted to sharing interesting “thought leadership interview series” featuring people who are authorities in Business, Film, Sports and Tech. We use…
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What a time we are living in, right? I know. I’m here in New York City, which is very different than normal. We are all in the same boat. You may be feeling scared, anxious, wondering what you can do. There are still things you may want to do. Over the past two weeks, our…
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