Calling All Women Who Will Disrupt the Status Quo: Let’s Talk Thought Leadership
Women make great leaders. We make the world a better place and inspire a brighter future for all women. There is no shortage of incredible women more than qualified to fill leadership roles, yet there’s still a substantial gap between men and women leaders in the workplace. Despite studies showing how women are more effective […]
Finding It Hard to Take A Vacation? Here Are 5 Ways to Actually Get Away
The U.S. is known for being a country of workaholics. Despite the work from home setup, Americans are spending longer hours at work during the pandemic. And even before the pandemic, over half of Americans have not vacationed in a year. There are many reasons you may want to leave your vacation days on the […]
5 Reasons to Give People A Break During The Holidays
With the holiday season just around the corner, you might be torn between giving your people a break or continuing business operations to make sure deadlines are met. Some of your employees may actually want to work. In 2020, people were working longer hours than usual, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. But […]
3 Ways to Humanize Your Holiday Events
After all the stress and challenges of 2021, holiday festivities should be a priority this year. Your team deserves appreciation for all their hard work and dedication. What better way to boost their morale and strengthen your bond with them than a holiday event? This year, make your holiday event extra special by putting in […]
4 Ways to Make a Name for Yourself Outside of Your Company (without leaving it)
You are not just an employee. You are not just a manager. You are many things. We now live in a world where employees are encouraged to be their authentic selves. As you seek to establish your identity in the workplace, you can do more than just create impact within the walls of your organization. […]
5 Meaningful Ways to Connect with Your Employees
Employee engagement does not solve all problems, but it may determine the success of your business. According to Gallup, a company with 10,000 employees with an average salary of $50,000 per person loses $60.3 million yearly because of disengaged employees. On the other hand, businesses that have higher employee engagement experience a higher ROI including […]
3 Effective Stress Management Strategies
It’s that time of the year again! Teams are pushing to meet annual goals, companies are spending their budgets, and companies are trying to make up for lost time this year. Stress is upon us! Make sure you are at the top of your game, take care of your health and well-being. Even if you’re […]
4 Reasons Businesses Should Encourage Employees to Become Thought Leaders
In this digital era, customers are smarter in their decisions. The internet gives people more access to information. They read blogs, watch online video reviews and check out social media posts before deciding to contact a business or purchase products/services. This is why businesses should find ways to reach out to potential customers as early […]
Leading through Change and Uncertainty
Many of the big questions we want to ask right now have no certain answers. When will the pandemic end? What will life be like when it finally does end? Will things go back to pre-pandemic “normal”? It’s been over a year since it all began, and still a cloud of uncertainty hangs over us. […]
Top 10 Nuggets of Wisdom from the UNprofessional Podcast
To celebrate 30 episodes of the UNprofessional podcast, I’m sharing some of the best pieces of advice with you straight from our amazing guests. From overcoming insecurities to knowing how to handle uncomfortable conversations in the workplace, here are 10 excellent pieces of advice to inspire growth in your career, business and personal life: “It […]
