Before knowing how to be a leader who champions company culture, it first becomes important to understand why company culture matters to the bottom line. Alexandria Hewko from Fellow states that “managers account for at least 70% of the variance in employee engagement scores.” More than any other factor, managers influence team engagement and performance. […]
What makes a company culture great? We know it when we see it, but what is it exactly? Claire Hastwell from Great Place to Work simply defines it as a culture “where employees feel seen and heard, where management is transparent, and where teams are proud and excited to work together.” As much as we […]
The role of a leader is essential for setting a vision and direction in order to inspire, motivate and develop others. Leaders facilitate communication and are tasked with making the most difficult decisions. Often, carrying a weight of responsibility to ensure the wellbeing and success of the group they are leading. Now, with the future […]
HR Executive Chip Houghton and Jennifer Feldman, explain that traditionally, personalized leadership development often requires an executive coach and a leader to go through the process of identifying skills, experiences and exposure needed to move a leader forward. This often involved reliance on subjective interpretation of qualitative 360-degree feedback, which must align to the values […]
Every year on March 8th, people from across the world come together to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), a global movement recognizing the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year, in 2025, the theme is ‘Inspire Inclusion’, a call to action for organizations, leaders, and individuals to create environments where every woman […]
By Hannah Kaiser For all of us, there are times when work gets to be too much. When deadlines are mounting, problems seem to only be increasing, and things just aren’t turning out as they should, the impulse to simply give up may be difficult to resist. And, in today’s hypercompetitive business climate, finding yourself […]
By Beth Stiner Every great transformation begins with a bold vision that creates a new possible future and motivates individuals to want to achieve it. Creating high performing teams aligned to that vision is no simple task. It’s complicated, takes time and tenacity, and is where leadership really matters. At Innovative Connections, we work with […]
By Barb Ward As we head into 2025, hiring the right candidate and preparing new leaders for success remains a priority for organizations. Even if you have a high performer on your team who you feel will fill the leadership role well, helping them transition from team member to leader is critical for their success. […]
By Hannah Kaiser To thrive in differing environments, it’s normal to change and alter how we choose to interact. The way we relate with others in a team meeting at work when we have the role of ‘leader’ is likely going to look quite different than the way we relate to personal situations in which […]
By Hannah Kaiser For many of us, the job we do is a significant element of our identities. We spend a great deal of our weekly time and energy engaging with the responsibilities and features of our work—the good and bad—as our roles require. For better or for worse, how we feel about our jobs […]
