You might have rolled your eyes when you saw the title of this post. I don’t blame you. The word abundance has gotten a lot of attention recently, mainly in the realm of finances, and it’s usually coupled with something like manifestation. Hopefully, this post will redeem your perspective of the word abundance, or at… Read More CREATING A CULTURE OF ABUNDANCE IN THE WORKPLACE
I recently heard a life coach mention that she would be the same person that she is today even if she hadn’t gone through her past traumatic experiences. I disagree. Respectfully, of course. While she might have her empathy, patience, and so many of the qualities that make her a good coach, she would not… Read More THE GREATEST LESSON IN LEADERSHIP I DIDN’T KNOW I NEEDED
Shortly after stepping into a leadership position I needed to post a job opening for a position on my team. My excitement for conducting interviews and making my first hire was soon dampened by the arduous task of reading through resumes. A resume is like an Instagram feed in that it is the highlight reel… Read More HIRING IS MORE THAN FINDING A GOOD FIT FOR THE TEAM
Trying to choose just 3-5 values proved a difficult task for me as I looked over the long list of values. Is it completely necessary to choose? I’ll take all of them for $500, Alex. I found myself in a comparison loop, reading countless values statements from various brands and companies. Every statement seemed thoughtful,… Read More DO YOU KNOW YOUR CORE VALUES?
I recently had the opportunity to chat with Kelly Mosser of the Aligned Success show. We discussed the importance of utilizing our superpowers, according to the Enneagram, for sales and marketing. During our conversation we discuss: This episode is for you if: Listen here (or where ever you listen to podcasts: The Aligned Success Show… Read More THE ENNEAGRAM FOR SALES AND MARKETING: PODCAST EPISODE
The Enneagram has gained popularity in recent years, and for good reason. When used properly the Enneagram can be a great tool of clarity, improving things like communication, cooperation, and compassion. Simply put, the Enneagram is a personality typology that suggests nine dominant personality types. However, unlike other personality tests the Enneagram speaks to the… Read More 3 WAYS TO USE THE ENNEAGRAM IN BUSINESS
Most people would never admit to thinking of leadership as power and prestige–we certainly know better than to admit anything like that. However, some leaders have exposed this truth about themselves by their words, actions, and attitudes towards others. True, there are as many different types of leaders as there are people, but gone are… Read More LEADERS, LET’S CHAT
There’s no question that great employees are a company’s greatest assets. There is also no question that it’s cheaper to keep the employees you have, for as long as possible, than it is to hire new employees. While it is more cost effect to keep the employees you have, it is also an honor and… Read More 10 WAYS TO IMPROVE EMPLOYEE RETENTION
Culture is all around us. From the clothes that we wear, the music that we listen to, the accent of our words, and the art that we admire–for better or worse, we are the product of that which influences us. Similar to a country, the culture of a company is affected by many different aspects… Read More CULTIVATING AN IMPACTFUL COMPANY CULTURE
People often assume that I’m passionate about the Enneagram. I’m not. I’m passionate about caring for others well. I use the Enneagram as a tool to help improve interpersonal behaviors like communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution. My biggest hope is that the Enneagram will serve as a tool of insight, helping increase compassion for self… Read More 3 REASONS THE ENNEAGRAM IS A GREAT TOOL FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT