Loneliness is real. And it’s hurting most workplaces. Can your organization buck this trend? Find out how! ⬇You may have seen Gallup’s recent report that more than 1/5 of the world’s population feels lonely. Sadly, the reverberations of loneliness negatively impact the productivity and the overall wellness of employees everywhere. Shocking 😮 facts:💠 Most executives […]
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Kids and Strengths
I hope you are enjoying longer days and an increased allotment of family fun. Hey, have you ever wondered what your kids’ strengths are? If your answer is a resounding “yes,” you’re not alone. Here are the “Top 5” (pun intended!) questions I field related to CliftonStrengths and kids:
Read MoreDitch Your Vacation Guilt
Summer officially starts on June 20! Summer means vacay, right? If you are someone who feels guilty scheduling and enjoying a summer break, you are NOT alone. (Raise your hand 🙋♀️ if this is YOU!)
Data published by the Pew Research Center in May 2023 found that nearly half ― 49% ― of workers surveyed say they don’t take their paid time off.
Read MoreHappy Fun at Work Day
Happy April 1! April Fool’s Day 🤡 and International Fun at Work Day 🎉 are simultaneously celebrated for a no-fooling 🤣 important topic: having fun and creating a fun work atmosphere is good for you 🏥 , your business 📈 , and your ability to have new insights⚡. Really⁉ Absolutely. 💯 Here’s the research that […]
Read MorePlans for Women’s Day 2024?
Can you join me on March 8, 2024 (Women’s Day!) for a half-day session of growth, connection, and fun? Register at: https://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/events/Aspire-Women-Leaders-Workshop-11387/details
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A Novel Goal for 2024
Happy 2024! I hope 2024 is a year of mini-failures 👎🏼 and growth 📈 for you! Seriously! As someone who has HUGE FEAR 😨 of failure, I’ve learned to embrace the growth (and mindset) that comes from initial horror 😱 and following improvements 🥇 that failures trigger.
Read MoreThe 12 Strengths of Christmas
December can be a crazy 😵 month! Between end-of-year 🗓 deadlines, gift-buying 🎁 responsibilities, and increasing stress 😟 many of us are wiped out 🛌🏼 by December 31. In an effort to inspire calm, reduce anxiety, and increase your December joy, consider putting one or more of your strengths into high gear ⚙. Below is […]
Read MoreThe Truth About Employee Feedback
When it comes to employee feedback . . . more is more.
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Giving and Getting Feedback
What’s harder? Giving or getting feedback? The vast majority of trueU’s “trueU Tuesday” attendees said GIVING feedback is tougher. Why? It’s emotionally charged, it can disrupt the status quo, and it can reveal blind spots. Have a game plan BEFORE you give feedback! It makes all the difference! Thanks to both trueU for hosting this […]
Read MoreAre You Listening?
Happy end of summer. If you’re planning a little vacay during the next few weeks and are game for a dollop of self-improvement with your relaxation, I’d like to suggest that you prick up your ears. Why? Read on! Active listening is a simple and highly beneficial practice that almost everyone can become better at. […]
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