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The Part of Change We Don’t Talk About Enough

Change at work often gets talked about like it is only strategic or operational. New goals. New structure. New systems. But change is never just about the productivity of work. Because behind every change are people trying to make sense of what it means for them. Am I still valued here? Will I belong in…
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Feeling Workplace Pressure? 3 Ways to Stay Grounded Amid Legal Uncertainty

It’s not lost on me that it’s been five years since the pandemic and in many ways, the same feelings of chaos, fear, and uncertainty are still very present. Workplaces are shifting, and no one wants to make the “wrong” decision. At last week’s SHRM Philadelphia symposium, that uncertainty was front and center as attorney…
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Is DEI dead?

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are not just buzzwords. They’re the foundation of strong, growth-oriented organizations. When done right, it’s about business success. Embracing diverse perspectives and experiences strengthens products and services, leading to increased revenue and happier customers. Ensuring fair and equitable pay based on skill rather than pedigree while creating pathways for all…
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The Only Way to Get Through Uncertainty—A Hard Lesson from the Ocean

In the past several weeks, I’ve had conversations with clients overwhelmed and stressed by the constant flurry of executive orders and their impact on their teams, organizations, and personal lives. These are some of the concerns we’ve been hearing: Entire teams have been fired by email. Everyone is terrified they’re next. How do we continue…
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Handling Workplace Tension: One Mistake and the Lesson I’ll Never Forget

When I was in my early 20s in one of my first professional jobs, I had a co-worker, “Lauren” who constantly asked me personal questions. I was eager to do well in my new role and was raised by my mom to keep work and personal life separate. One day, after what felt like the…
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You Don’t Have to Be Friends to Work Well Together

It may seem counterintuitive to think we can spend 40 hours a week with people and not become friends. However, not everyone approaches work relationships the same way. Some people are perfectly fine keeping things professional, while others thrive on forming personal connections with their colleagues. The truth is, you don’t have to be friends…
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Disagreeing at Work? Here’s How to Keep It Professional

It’s not unusual to work alongside people who have fundamentally different values and perspectives. Not surprisingly, these differences can lead to conflict, especially in personal conversations at work. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) helps us manage these conflicts and maintain respectful, healthy working relationships. One key area of EQ is Relationship Management—the ability to handle conflict, communicate…
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What Happens When Your Workplace (or Person) Isn’t Who You Thought They Were?

There’s been a lot of discussion about company values with the recent Executive Orders to eliminate DEI programming. Some companies, like Costco and e.l.f. Beauty, are doubling down on their commitments, and others are ending their programming. This raises a bigger question: As individuals, what do we do when a company’s values or commitments change?…
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