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empathetic listening workplace culture
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The sky was clear when they left the harbor. Calm waters, steady winds, and a confident crew. The captain scanned the radar. Everything looked ‘normal’. But a few hours in, something shifted. The wind picked up just enough to raise concern. One of the seasoned crew members mentioned the pressure drop and the dark line […]

promote employee wellbeing
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Stress and burnout don’t show favoritism in the workplace and can strike anyone from the highest-ranking company employee to the entry-level intern. One of the most memorable times I felt those two enemies of productivity was when I was the VP of marketing and sales in a direct marketing firm in the 1990s. The cycle […]

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“Hoist the sails and weigh the anchors!” calls the captain – at least in the films. While you probably won’t hear similar phrases from a modern captain, communication between the captain and crew remains paramount to a safe voyage. Words do more than help a team work well together. Words shape your culture. Learning the […]

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Sailing looks glamorous from the outside. You see a crew rushing around the dock for a few minutes before casting off and gliding to sea. In reality, that was no small feat. Preparation for sailing takes DAYS. Even casting off requires hours of preparation. Yet, that behind-the-scenes prep that often doesn’t make it to the […]

bare minimum mondays
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The first mile of a run often feels the hardest. There’s a scientific reason for that. Your body just picked up the pace, and your heart and oxygen levels haven’t caught up yet. But, if you keep going, your body eventually syncs. The key word here is IF – because not all who start will […]

encouraging work team
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What can make a person’s palms sweat?  Knees knock?  Mouth run dry? There are many answers, of course.  But let me press you to be introspective for a moment.  What have been some of the most nerve-racking moments in your life? When facing an imposing obstacle?  When you’re down to your last dollar? OR When […]

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