Introduction Here’s Why It Matters — And What You Can Do About It. Employee disengagement is one of the most costly and overlooked issues facing organizations today. While some disengaged employees quit, many stay—quietly checking out while collecting a paycheck. This...
Fixing the Root Causes of Low Employee Engagement
Introduction When employee engagement is low, organizations often turn to surface-level solutions like pizza parties, remote work days, or motivational talks. While these gestures may boost morale temporarily, they often miss the real issues that are affecting...
How Behavioral Insights Transform Team Dynamics
Introduction Even highly skilled teams struggle when interpersonal dynamics are misaligned. Misunderstandings about how people communicate, make decisions, or handle stress can lead to conflict, silos, and underperformance. Many teams don’t lack capability. What they...
The Missing Link Between EOS and Execution
Introduction If you’ve implemented the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), you already know the power of structure. With a clear Vision/Traction Organizer, quarterly Rocks, and weekly Level 10 (L10) meetings, EOS offers a solid framework for getting aligned. But...
Rebuilding After Job Loss: Why Purpose Mapping with Peers Matters Now More Than Ever
Introduction In the wake of major government funding cuts across the DC Metro area, many government employees and contractors have found themselves suddenly out of work. For those who built their careers serving public missions and supporting critical programs, the...
Effective Communications Workshop for Leadership Organizations
Introduction 60-minute session — at no cost — to leadership organizations across the country. It’s a win for: your leaders (practical strategies they can apply right away) your organization (engaging, relevant content for your leadership cohort) and for us (we get to...
Leading Change in Special Education Through Collaborative Leadership Labs
Introduction Special education leaders often operate under intense pressure with limited support. They are tasked with managing complex regulatory requirements, advocating for diverse student needs, and navigating system-wide challenges, all while striving to lead...
Helping Youth Step into Purposeful Leadership
Introduction Young people today are stepping into a rapidly shifting world where leadership is more needed and more complex than ever. Yet many emerging leaders between the ages of 16 and 25 feel unsure about their direction, their value, and the role they can play in...
From Sidelined to Engaged: Increasing Employee Input Where It Matters Most
Challenge When employees say, “I don’t have the right amount of input on decisions that affect my work,” it signals a breakdown in inclusion, trust, and communication. This issue often goes unnoticed until it shows up in survey data or in quiet signs of...
Reigniting Passion at Work: What to Do When Excitement Fades
Challenge When employees say, “I am not excited about the work I do every day,” it points to a loss of connection between their role and their sense of purpose. While not every task will be thrilling, employees should still feel inspired by their work, motivated by...