Challenge When employees express, “The work I do doesn’t make excellent use of my talent, skills, or abilities,” it’s more than just a morale issue. It signals a missed opportunity. Underutilized talent can lead to disengagement, frustration, and ultimately, turnover....
Challenge When employees say, “I don’t have the resources to perform at a high level,” they’re not making excuses, they’re raising a flag. Lack of access to the right tools, team support, or technology creates unnecessary friction in the flow of work. It delays...
Challenge When employees report, “Our processes and procedures are obstacles to getting my work done well,” it’s a red flag. Processes are meant to support clarity, consistency, and quality but when they’re outdated, overly complex, or poorly communicated, they do...
Challenge When employees report, “I don’t have all the information I need to produce high-quality work,” it signals a serious breakdown in communication and access. Without the right information—at the right time—teams slow down, errors increase, decisions get...
Challenge One of the most telling signs of workplace strain is when employees report, “My work responsibilities interfere with my life outside of work.” When this score drops, it’s more than just a statistic—it’s a signal that your people are struggling. Poor...
Challenge Organizations across sectors—government agencies, government contractors, and private companies—are under pressure to improve performance and accountability. A key example is the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), which mandates government...
Introduction Hybrid work environments have become the norm, offering flexibility and adaptability for organizations and employees. However, managing a hybrid team presents unique challenges, from misaligned communication to productivity gaps. Behavioral science...
Introduction In an age of constant distractions and competing priorities, a leader’s ability to stay fully present is both rare and invaluable. Neuroscience and behavioral science reveal that presence—the quality of being fully engaged in the moment—strengthens trust,...
Introduction Miscommunication is one of the most common barriers to productivity and collaboration within teams. While every team faces challenges in understanding one another, behavioral science provides actionable insights to transform these conflicts into...
Introduction Compassionate leadership is essential for building high-performing teams. While compassion for others is a well-known trait of effective leaders, Dr. Kristin Neff’s concept of Radical Self-Compassion highlights how compassion for oneself plays a crucial...