A Simple, Yet Underrated Skill for Leaders

By ALULA posted in Leadership, Team Culture, Culture, Coaching

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How well do you really know your team?

Beyond their job titles and performance metrics, what's the underlying story? The answer might surprise you. 

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Leadership Behaviors that Drive High-Performance in a Hybrid Workplace

By Brian Cole, Ph.D. posted in Leadership, Team Culture, Leading Remote Teams, Managing Remotely

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Hybrid work continues to impact employees’ preferences, but how does it impact their leaders? 

In 2021, the World Trend Index reported that 73% of employees wanted flexible remote work options. The latest insights from Gallup show the number dipping only slightly to 60% today. Remote-capable employees are getting what they want, as most are working in a hybrid or exclusively remote arrangement. But are leaders getting what they need to provide support and get results? 

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Beyond Assumptions: How Leaders Shape Employee Experience

By Krystyna Riley posted in Leadership, Team Culture, Trust, Employee Experience

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Leaders everywhere are talking about Employee Experience, and for good reason.

EX is perhaps the single most important thing an employer can do to improve engagement, productivity, and retention. 

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Post-Layoff Success: Employee Experience for the Long Haul

By Michael Mangan, Ph.D. posted in Leadership, Team Culture, Trust, Employee Experience

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It was a perfect storm that threatened a large company’s entire Employee Experience (EX).

A major player in the technology sector, this company was facing a restructuring triggered by an acquisition. From the moment the deal was announced, employees knew layoffs were likely. 

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Bridging Authenticity: The Transformative Power of Allyship

By Sophia Cole posted in Team Culture, Culture

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Since our Pride Month series is all about prompting more open conversations about LGBTQIA+ allyship, I took the opportunity to interview my colleague Brian Cole about his allyship journey. Not only is Brian my colleague, but he is also my dad, so it was powerful to address how features of allyship show up across our shared work, home, and social spaces. Together, we talked about defining allyship, getting better at it, and responding to misconceptions about the LGBTQIA+ community. 

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How Employee Experience Drives Hybrid Workforce Excellence

By Brian Cole, Ph.D. posted in Leadership, Team Culture, Communicating with Teams, Leading Remote Teams, Managing Remotely, Hybrid Work Environment, Trust, Employee Experience

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Can you still create a compelling employee experience (EX) when you don’t get to see your employees in person?

Welcome to the great EX-hybrid challenge. EX is the sum total of all the interactions employees have with people, processes, technologies, and their physical working environment. These are the elements necessary to promote engagement and productivity, and retention.  

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Onboard with Trust: Employee Experience During the First 90 Days

By Gina Siemieniec, Ph.D. posted in Behavior, Leadership, Team Culture, Culture, Communicating with Teams, Trust, Onboarding

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EX is the sum total of all interactions employees have with people, processes, technologies, and their physical working environment.

Done properly, a mature and effective EX can boost engagement and productivity, as well as cut down on costly attrition. 

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A Perfect Fit: June and Men's Health

By Brian Cole, Ph.D. posted in Team Culture, Culture

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June is National Men's Health Month and a call to prioritize men's mental and physical well-being, the bedrock for success in all aspects of life. Leaders know that our health lays the foundation for our career achievements, team relationships, and overall resilience. However, one piece of men's health puzzle is often missing in our conversations. 

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Celebrating Pride: Lessons of Allyship and Inclusion

By ALULA posted in Team Culture, Culture

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During Pride Month, we celebrate the diversity, resilience, and authenticity of the LGBTQIA+ community. It's a time to uplift their voices, lived experiences, and the ongoing journey toward true equality and inclusion. As allies, our role is to listen, learn, and take meaningful action in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community year-round.  

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Make Health a Habit: Actionable Tips for World Health Day and Beyond

By ALULA posted in Leadership, Team Culture, Culture, Trust

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World Health Day, on April 7th, is a global call to action for prioritizing well-being. In our constantly connected world, self-care is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity. By making small, sustainable changes to your daily routines, you can significantly improve your physical and mental health. Here are three self-care shifts that can help you develop habits to support a more fulfilling life. 

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