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” […]
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, […]
What Are Hygienic Motivators, and Why Are They Crucial for Team Retention?
They call it a flash fire because the fire happens so fast. That’s what it felt like when the group’s manager asked for feedback on ways management could better support their employees. With 400 people in the room, you can see how quickly the venting session ramped up and soured the mood in the room. […]
Creating an Effective Onboarding Process for New Members in Your Organization
Keep burning your cash in the bonfire, or create a successful onboarding/orientation program for your new people and watch retention rates skyrocket. Considering the fact that 50% of all hourly workers leave new jobs within the first 120 days and what a student does within the first 90 days of entering college determines their behavior […]
The Four Rules For Using Music To Enhance Your Event
By default, “The Lion King” soundtrack was my go-to motivation music. Let me explain, and in doing so, I will reveal my age. Growing up, soccer was my sport. I played it every chance I got. Keeping in shape during the off-season was the key to staying good at soccer. My goal was to run […]
Why Strong Communities Have Secret Internal Languages
I joined a virtual community that I thought was about being a better parent, but seeing everyone with bingo numbers in their name almost made me leave, thinking I had entered the wrong zoom room. As a parent, I’m constantly thinking about how to be better because just when I think I’ve mastered the game, […]
Deciding When To Pull The Plug On Your Community
I was the captain of a sinking ship, and I didn’t know exactly how to stop my ship from capsizing. A few years ago, I was hired as an engagement growth specialist for an up-and-coming community. When I received the offer to be their executive director, I was overjoyed because it fits perfectly within the […]