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When Trust Is Low and Pressure Is High: How to Lead Anyway

The workplace is changing, and fast. Expectations are higher, trust is thinner, and the margin for missteps is smaller than ever. Last week, our webinar, Navigating Workplace Culture in Today’s Climate, brought together leaders across industries wrestling with how to address these shifts.  What’s Really at Risk? Three truths are quietly draining energy, time, and…
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3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Feel Less Overwhelmed

For the past few weeks, I have been writing about how change impacts us personally and professionally. We talked about the importance of knowing what is within your control, the role of loss and grief, and how that shapes your response to change. Once you have awareness, what do you do next? Here are three…
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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 Hidden Costs of Layoffs: How Poor Handling Destroys Trust, Morale, and Productivity

“I think I’m going to lose my job,” a colleague recently said to me. He had been with his company for five years and had strong reviews. Yet, with a single email and a rushed meeting, he was let go. No warning. No support. Right now, layoffs are sweeping both the public and private sectors….
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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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