More Than Just Words: Creating Core Values That Last

I still recall the moment when my host proudly recited her company’s core values: Integrity, Honesty, Hard Work, Transparency… Her words sounded like a corporate lullaby, leaving me on the verge of nodding off. It wasn’t the words themselves that were the problem; it was their utter lack of depth. When I asked what “Integrity” […]
The Remote Work Engagement Crisis: How Leaders Can Turn the Tide

AI Crashed My Virtual Team-Building Party. I recently found myself staring into the abyss—or rather, a grid of blank Zoom squares. I was hired to inject some life into a remote team struggling with disengagement, so I eagerly anticipated 20 faces ready for connection. Instead, five sent their AI note-takers (rude!), seven hid behind camera-off […]
Is Your Company Culture Rotten to the Core? Here’s How to Fix It:

Is your company culture more toxic than a reality TV reunion? Every company has a culture, whether they realize it or not. It’s the personality of your organization, the shared values and beliefs that shape how people behave. And just like people, cultures can be healthy or the workplace equivalent of that coworker who microwaves […]
The $0 Secret to Sky-High Retention Rates

As a top-tier loyalty program member with United, I’ve spent a small fortune on flight fares over the years. But on my last flight, they gave me something that made me feel like a million bucks – well, at least my ego. It was a subtle yet powerful gesture that reminded me of the importance […]
From Club Leader to Career Hero: How to Transfer Your Leadership Skills to Your Resume

As a college student leader, you’ve honed your skills outside the classroom in the hectic world of student clubs, organizations, and events. You’ve been in the trenches, organizing meetings, planning events, and managing teams. But how do you translate these co-curricular experiences into resume gold? Enter the magic of transferable skills. Whether you’re preparing to […]
Mastering Flyer and Poster Design: 10 Tips for College Student Leaders

Whether promoting your club’s next big event or recruiting new members, creating eye-catching flyers and posters is key to grabbing attention on campus. Here are ten essential tips to help you design flyers and posters that stand out and effectively communicate your message. 1. Clear Messaging is Key First things first, your flyer or poster […]
Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace

By a show of hands, who here feels safe telling their boss they messed up? Anyone? Bueller? I thought so. Welcome to the world of psychological safety, or as some call it, the elusive unicorn of the workplace. I can’t help you spot an actual unicorn, but I can help you create a workplace where […]
Top 5 Reasons Gen Z Quit Their Jobs

If you’ve noticed your office suddenly filled with avocado toast and TikTok dances, don’t worry; you’re not in a millennial-themed dream. It’s just the Gen Z takeover! Yep, that’s right. Generation Z, born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is stepping onto the professional stage with force. With their tech-savvy minds and passion for change, […]
Should You Pay Bad Employees to Quit?

$2,000! That’s how much Zappos will pay you, not as a signing bonus, but to quit your job! That’s right—$2,000 NOT to stay with them. Would you do it? Based on asking groups this question, people usually fall into one of three camps: The first group says, “Heck yeah, I’ll leave here faster than the […]
How To Create a Vision and Mission Statement

Let’s play a game. Below are five vision statements. Your challenge is to guess which vision statement belongs to which of these five brands: Microsoft, Nike, Google, Amazon, and Tesla. Ready? Let’s go… “To empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.” “To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in […]