The Cost of Silence
This week, Florida had an earthquake. At least, that’s what everyone was talking about. My phone lit up. Social media lit up. Friends were messaging friends. People were asking the same question: Did you feel it? It was unusual. It was unexpected. It was the topic of the day. And at the exact same time, […]
The Most Expensive Employee Is Not the Highest Paid One
very leader thinks they know who their most expensive employee is. They look at payroll, point to the highest salary, and assume that must be the answer. It usually is not. The most expensive employee in an organization is rarely the one with the biggest paycheck. More often, it is the one quietly draining time, […]
The Summer Solstice and Workplace Culture
The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year. For one brief moment, we experience more daylight than any other day. The sun rises early. It sets late. The day feels endless. And then something interesting happens. The very next day, the amount of daylight begins to shrink. Not dramatically. Not enough for most […]
The Conversation You’re Avoiding Is Costing You More Than You Think
Every business owner has one. The conversation.The issue.The employee.The decision. The thing sitting on your calendar that keeps getting pushed to next week. Maybe it’s a performance issue. Maybe it’s a compensation discussion. Maybe it’s an employee who has become disengaged. Maybe it’s a manager who isn’t leading effectively. Maybe it’s a termination everyone knows […]
