Thursday’s Thoughts: Is it SAFE?
If you’ve been around long enough to recognize the “Marathon Man” reference, please know that all teeth are intact for those referenced herein.
As I recently stood amongst a large group of workplace leaders….
RESOLVE to EVOLVE in 2025
Attending and joining an esteemed group of sponsors at the Serious Business annual conference in New Orleans was my distinct honor and privilege. What an incredible way to kick off 2025!
If you are anything like me, you’re still in the afterglow of Serious Business, 2025 in New Orleans. As usual, it was an enriching (and DELICIOUS!) experience.
I took away something meaningful from all the presenters:
Thursday’s Thoughts: Spooked & Scared… of Success
On this Halloween Thursday, I’m thinking about fear. Not of all the little ghosts, goblins, monsters and witches that’ll trick us into giving up the treats tonight, but of the fear many of us face at work, especially when we’re on the precipice of success.
If you’ve dreamed of the “perfect” job and found it but are struggling to find a sense of peace and self-worth in it, or, you “stand in your own way” of realizing your dreams, this article is for you.
What is it that causes people to procrastinate, lean in to perfectionism and otherwise self-sabotage?
Thursday’s Thoughts: Arguments, Avoidance & Animosity: The Three A’s at Work
What happens with “opposites” at work? People in work relationships rarely have the time, resources, or inclination to make an effort to improve relationships that don’t quite work. What happens most of the time is some configuration of the “Three As”- arguments, avoidance, and animosity; all three are nerve-wracking for the people involved and culture disruptors for their teammates and the organization.
Workplace Concerns Revisited: Remotely or from the Office? What Impacts Your Culture Most?
What’s Culture Got to Do with It?
Defining the “perfect culture” brings another classic reference to mind, “it’s hard to describe, but you know it when you see it.” Work isn’t just about going to the office to complete your tasks; it’s also about forming relationships and connections that build a community. A strong work culture promotes engagement and improves performance as employees interact with and learn more about what motivates one another to work the way they do. A company’s culture can significantly influence a person’s decision to work there instead of with a competitor and contributes to why current employees choose to stay or leave. Beyond employee experience, culture is foundational to a company’s image, reputation and legacy. Ultimately, culture is like a fine, ethereal mist that is sometimes imperceptible but coats everything.
Remote Inclusion at Work: Volume III
At Progressive Discoveries, we observe how various companies address their business functions relative to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Some companies are taking an authentic cultural and operational DEI-B deep dive by assessing their current state and creating actionable strategies for a more diverse, equitable and inclusive future where employees securely belong. Not every company is so evolved—read on to get 5 tips on jumpstarting your DEI-B strategy!
Remote Inclusion at Work: Volume II
Starting new employees with inclusion and belonging “baked in” should be a significant component of your company’s onboarding strategy. If you don’t have an onboarding strategy, or the current one needs a refresh, keep reading on in the second volume of our Remote Inclusion at Work series!
Learned From Listening: Volume II
It’s Pride Month. In honor of all of those who’ve struggled to come out, show up, show out, live their truth, and be their uncompromising selves outside and inside of work, this volume is for you. And for me. Check out the second installment of our Learned From Listening series!
Learned From Listening: Volume I
At Progressive Discoveries, we know that real DEI-B progress requires more than making public statements and merely “taking a look.” It requires summoning the courage to allow the people who actually make the wheels turn, along with the people who lead them, to share their voices. Check out our “Learned From Listening” series to read more!