November 2025

Spotting Real Drive in a World That Celebrates the Image

By |2025-05-01T14:53:48-04:00November 3, 2025|Job coaching, Spotting Real Drive, Advancement, Star Candidates, Millennials, Culture of Retention|

Entrepreneurship has become one of the most celebrated qualities in today’s business world. Ask any job candidate if they see themselves as entrepreneurial, and the answer will likely be an enthusiastic yes. Pose the same question to team members, and most will say they embody the entrepreneurial spirit. But responses like these often reflect not the authentic self, but the idealized self—the version of us we think we should be to fit the mold of what’s admired or expected.

This matters […]

October 2025

Finding Purpose in the Work You Choose to Do

By |2025-05-01T14:47:34-04:00October 27, 2025|Finding Purpose, Become Comfortable with the Uncomfortable, The Stress Test, The Power of Connection|

Two small words have the power to transform how we approach our work and lives: “but why?” These words, though simple, carry the weight to shift mindset, increase fulfillment, and bring clarity to daily choices. They invite us to pause—not just to focus on what we’re doing, but to reconnect with why we’re doing it in the first place.

Think about how often these thoughts have already crossed your mind today: • I have to sit through this team meeting.

  • I […]

Raising the Bar

By |2025-05-01T14:41:41-04:00October 20, 2025|Hiring, Smart Decision, Raising the Bar, Job coaching|

One of the most rewarding aspects of leadership is the chance to shape a team that excels. Watching high-potential individuals develop, coaching them into greater confidence, and building a strong internal pipeline of future leaders brings a deep sense of satisfaction. Cultivating this kind of talent-driven environment is a hallmark of successful managers.

But alongside those rising stars, most leaders also find themselves investing disproportionate time and energy into employees who continuously underperform. Every team has them—the people you coach repeatedly, […]

The Power of Connection

By |2025-05-01T14:36:37-04:00October 13, 2025|Culture of Retention, The Power of Connection|

The idea of having a best friend at work might once have seemed trivial—something reserved for childhood rather than professional life. But today, the role of strong interpersonal relationships in the workplace is being re-examined, not as a nicety but as a powerful driver of engagement and retention. While there’s no need for friendship bracelets or cafeteria lunch swaps, there is a growing body of evidence pointing to the importance of meaningful workplace relationships in sustaining performance, morale, and long-term […]

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