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By Lana Bader-Kodsi As John Donne noted in a 17th-century sermon: “No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” Loosely translated into modern-day corporate-speak, the organization transcends the individual; we are all connected. Either we rise or fall together – the individual is an integral part of the whole. Applying this broadly to the ever-increasing volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment confr

In the fast-evolving business landscape, the potential of a company's workforce remains its most vital asset. When employees flourish, so does the organization. "The greatest asset of a company is its people."  – Jorge Paulo Lemann However, unleashing the full potential of your team members isn't merely about assigning more tasks or increasing workload; it’s about strategically empowering them to excel in their roles and beyond. Here’s how organizations can create environment

The way we make meaning of people, information, and the world around us shapes, guides, and even determines the decisions we are able to make and the decisions we do make. If you want to make different or better decisions, you have to work on how you're making meaning of the world around you.    The Complexity and Uncertainty Challenge  This is a good news, bad news situation. The world is only getting more complex, and the demand for leaders who are critical thinkers and ca

“The majority of us are not using our lungs to their full capacity and we’re starving our brain and our body of its vital life force. When we change our capacity to breathe fully, we change our body to its cellular level.” – Carly Rae  It’s never been more critical to slow down and breathe. We live in a world where "faster is better." Our lives are measured by the relentless pursuit of efficiency, effectiveness, achievements, and financial gains, amidst the constant whirlwin

Workplace culture is changing. We're moving away from strict rules and bosses overseeing everything. Now we're looking at ensuring that everyone feels safe and included at work. This idea is called psychological safety, and it is important for helping organizations come up with new ideas and grow.     What is Psychological Safety?  Psychological safety is when people at work feel that they can share their thoughts and ideas without getting in trouble. It means that if you hav

In our two decades plus of working intimately with organizations on internal development and growth , one key attribute that we have found which sets apart organizations that have sustained performance and positive employee engagement year in, and year out are those organizations, regardless of size, that invest in strong internal mentoring programs. This is because a strong mentoring program nurtures continuous learning beyond the confines of traditional employee developmen

The landscape of work has undergone a profound transformation, with the rise of remote and hybrid work models. In today's dynamic work environment, the concept of a hybrid team — where some members work from the office while others work remotely — has become rapidly prevalent. As organizations adapt to this paradigm shift, managers find themselves at the forefront of a new era, charged with the responsibility of leading teams that span physical and virtual spaces. Managing a

The past four years have not been kind to America’s urban centers. The pandemic's economic impacts and virtual work policies have resulted in mass migrations, empty offices, and declining tax revenues for many major cities creating what has been phrased as “ urban doom loop ”. This in turn has directly impacted the health of existing communities within these cities. We believe that similar to organizational health, community health is a reflection of its vitality, strength, a

Like it or not, we are living in the Age of AI. However, amongst all the cautionary tales about AI’s takeover of our work world, we came across some very interesting statistics recently. According to research by UIPath, 83% of people using AI believe that it can help reduce burnout and increase job satisfaction, and 80% think it will help them do their jobs better. Even more fascinating, 79% of people view employers more positively when they leverage AI. While there are legit