Introducing The UNprofessional Podcast
Hi friend, I’m reaching out today to share with you that I have officially launched my podcast, UNprofessional, where I, together with other fellow UNprofessionals, dive deep into what it takes to create human-centric organizations and become fully human leaders. The UNprofessional podcast explores the boundaries of work, humanity and culture. Join […]
What is Gaslighting and How to Know if You’re Doing it
To manipulate by distortion…a short way to define gaslighting. Gaslighting is a subtle yet harmful way of manipulating and controlling others. Gaslighters will make their victim doubt their own memory, judgment and even sanity. In simple terms, it’s an effective way of making someone believe that you’re right and they’re wrong, even if it […]
How To Humanize A Survey
No one enjoys filling out a survey. People don’t see what’s in it for them. Many lose interest halfway through and leave, thinking it’s a waste of time. It’s a truth that’s universally acknowledged: surveys aren’t fun. The typical response rates for surveys range between 5% to 30%. People often feel like […]
How to Get Over Rejection at Work
Your job application was rejected. You didn’t get a raise. Someone else got the promotion you wanted. A team member never speaks to you. It doesn’t matter what form rejection takes. Bottom line, it hurts. As human beings, we are hardwired to be sensitive to rejection. Think about it: thousands of years ago, people needed […]
The Culture of the Future: Collectivism vs. Individualism
No two organizations are alike; however, many implement either collectivism or individualism in their company culture. Some promote independence and let employees think for themselves. Others emphasize interdependence, group think and interpersonal relationships. In the US, where individualism is highly-valued, employees can make decisions, be self-reliant and be held accountable for their actions. But in […]
Are You A Workaholic?
Workaholism is much more common than we think because we’re trained to reward hard work, be efficient and get as much done as possible. However, work is only part of who we are; it’s not the whole picture. If I told you “I’m a thought leader” there’s no way you would be able to know […]
Should you worry about not being yourself at work?
If you missed us last week, we missed you too. We are now releasing our podcast every Thursday, so we’ll be sharing these musings on how to be human-centric leaders on Tuesdays. I’ve been pondering a lot about what it means to “be yourself” at work. After years of aging myself with clothes, makeup, and […]
4 Ways Consumer Shopping Is Changing
The pandemic has reshaped the way we shop, both online and in-stores. It became a catalyst to the dramatic shift from traditional in-person shopping to more contactless and digital shopping experiences. And as we know, a digital experience is still a human experience. Fewer people are visiting physical stores, and those who are sometimes face […]
Rebranding Isn’t As Easy As You Think…
We are human. We are layered. We are textured. We are inspired. Trends in business around humanizing sales in marketing have been on the rise, but were expedited when Covid hit. This is when I became the most inspired to rebrand fully around this message to help leaders and companies find their way of helping […]
If These Are Your Core Values, It’s Time to Evolve
We are in the Human-Centric era, where humans are at the center of processes. However, many companies still hold on to machine-like systems from the industrial age to run their businesses. The problem with the information age is that it alienates people from the system that they are responsible for. It’s time for a change. […]
