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#SocialLeader Recap: “Meaning Makers: How do Social Leaders Help Employees Do Work That Matters”
Written by: Lauren Kirkpatrick | January 20, 2016
It’s time for some tough, honest questions. Does your work give you meaning? Do you look forward to going to work every day? Do you know your purpose in the workplace? … Read More»
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Don’t Overlook the Well-Rounded Employee
Written by: Ed Pierce | January 20, 2016
When working with my HR teams or reviewing job listings, I’ve noticed a trend where each role seemed to require such specialized, specific experience that candidates are often not entertained because they are not the exact puzzle piece that would fit into a “complex” matrix-ed organization; the concept of a well-rounded employee isn’t even thought […] Read more… Read More»
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4 Essential Changes for Current Workplace Challenges
Written by: Beth Zoller | January 19, 2016
Times have changed: same-sex marriage is now legal, workplaces are becoming increasingly inclusive, and the government has begun cracking down on employees who are classified as independent contractors. As 2016 gets underway, legal, cultural and societal changes have had a tremendous impact on the workplace and caused organizations to reevaluate their policies and practices. It’s a new era for leaders and how they manage their employees…. Read More»
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Why Your Employees Don’t Trust You: What to Do About it?
Written by: David Penglase | January 19, 2016
Most people readily understand that trust (or lack thereof) will potentially impact every measure of success in our professional and personal lives. It’s relatively easy to understand the impact of a lack of trust between customers and any business. If customers don’t trust a brand, or a salesperson, because of a poor customer experience or […] Read more… Read More»
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Adding a Kaleidoscope to Customer Service
Written by: Chip Bell | January 18, 2016
The beautiful new Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel on the waterfront in downtown Vancouver, BC was truly enchanting. My guest room had a spectacular panoramic 21st floor view of the Salish Sea. But, the best feature was displayed on the high tech, industrial strength work desk — a circular box of Pick-Up-Sticks, an antique yoyo in […] Read more… Read More»
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Meaning Makers: How Social Leaders Help Employees Do Work That Matters
Written by: Lauren Kirkpatrick | January 17, 2016
Do you know your purpose in the workplace? Does your team have a sense of purpose? If you answered ‘I don’t know’ to either of these questions then it might be time for a workplace revolution. … Read More»
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Why You Should Start Taking Risks INFOGRAPHIC
Written by: Lauren Kirkpatrick | January 15, 2016
We talk a lot about Rebellious Leaders here at Switch & Shift, and have had endless discussions with our colleagues about the need for more heretical, bold leadership. We understand that in order for organizations to truly change, to become more human and create more positive work cultures, leaders and employees are going to have to take more risks…. Read More»
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Kingonomics: Social Actions and Rates of Return Are Connected
Written by: Vincent Molinari | January 14, 2016
Corporate social responsibility has grown up; it has evolved from young, green initiatives into forward-thinking adulthood. With this growth comes a new economic ideal: Kingonomics. What Martin Luther King Jr. inspired when he spoke about his dream is still incredibly relevant, especially in business. The mission of Kingonomics, as Rodney Sampson puts it, is to […] Read more… Read More»
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The Astonishing Value of Volunteerism
Written by: Scott Mautz | January 14, 2016
In 2016, The Force Awakens doesn’t have to be simply a blockbuster movie. It can also be a statement about that better version of ourselves inside of us pining to come out – a force of goodness we are ready to unleash on the world. One of the most common forces we yearn to unveil […] Read more… Read More»
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Untapped Potential is a Leader’s Dream
Written by: Dr. Karen Keller | January 13, 2016
How do you recognize untapped potential, and then tap it? What if you were an athletic coach sitting in your office just before the school year started? A single-mom called you and said her son would like to play football on your high school team, but he had never played in an organized league. The […] Read more… Read More»