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First impressions still mean something….

The Art of Interviewing: Balancing Individuality with Professionalism Job hunting is a delicate dance—showing personality while proving professionalism. There’s plenty of advice about standing out, like dressing casually or taking an unconventional approach. While individuality has its place, securing the job still requires a strong foundation of professionalism. The Power of Presentation First impressions matter—yes,Continue reading “First impressions still mean something….”

How Your Physical Surroundings Shape Your Work Life

The past few years have prompted a reevaluation of many aspects of our lives, including the purpose and dynamics of our workplaces. Now more than ever, it’s evident that our workplaces shape and reflect key aspects of our identity, influencing both our performance and well-being. While there may be limits to the spaces available forContinue reading “How Your Physical Surroundings Shape Your Work Life”

We are all still in recovery…

Over the past four years, we have endured profound and shared experiences that have reshaped our collective psyche: a pandemic that disrupted our sense of safety, repeated incidents of police violence and mass shootings, a war in Ukraine, an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a divided electorate, and both sides unhappy in one way orContinue reading “We are all still in recovery…”

Why Highly Efficient Leaders Fail

Why Highly Efficient Leaders Fail The high levels of efficiency that allow highly task-focused leaders to be so productive often come at the expense of a more people-based focus. Things like building relationships, inspiring a team, developing others, and showing empathy can fall by the wayside. Highly efficient leaders often lose their focus on peopleContinue reading “Why Highly Efficient Leaders Fail”