Fire Drills, Shit Shows, Smoke & Mirrors: Problems in Company Culture and Leadership
I recently caught up with a Scaling Up Coach, and he told me that in his annual planning with a company they made the statement that “they are firefighters.” His response was “You fight fires for business?” And they said “No, we’re just really good at putting out fires.” This opens up a larger conversation […]
Stop Blaming Tools: CRMs, Slack and Bots Are Not the Problem
Blaming tools and programs has become a trend these days. A lot of people are blaming CRM right now, but the system itself is not the actual problem. 69 percent of CRM’s implementation failure to meet its goals is due to a lack of planning for the entire implementation process. You can find a plethora […]
Why Leaders Should Trust and Cultivate Their Intuition
In this data-driven world, it’s easy to dismiss the importance of trusting your intuition; however, not all decisions can be based on logic and stats alone. There are times when leaders need to make complex decisions, and all choices will come with pros and cons. During moments like this when you sometimes can’t go by […]
The Way Forward: A Call for Femininity in Business
“When women rise, so do all of us.” A 2019 study by S&P Global Analysis reported that companies with female CFOs are more profitable, and in the 24 months after the appointment of female CEOs, there was a 20% increase in stock price momentum. According to a McKinsey report, $12 trillion could be added to […]
Celebrating the 1-Year Anniversary of UNprofessional: Revisiting Our Top 5 Episodes
We’re dedicating this week’s blog to celebrate one awesome year of the UNprofessional podcast. From topics like creating intentional culture in the workplace to starting your own business to using art as a resource for front-line workers during COVID, it’s worth taking a look back at our top episodes from season 1. How do you […]
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 […]
How to Use Pinterest to Make a 2022 Vision Board
Let Law of Attraction work in your life with the help of a 2022 vision board. Even scientific findings agree that people who visualize a better future are more likely to make their goals a reality. Start manifesting your aspirations and get the most out of your life by creating a 2022 vision board. Simply […]
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 […]
