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...
Elevating Performance Management: Building a Framework for Success
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...
Hybrid Work Success: Leveraging the Hybrid Profile Tool
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...
The Power of Presence: Staying Engaged as a Leader
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,...
Transform Miscommunication into Collaboration with Behavioral Insights
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...
Compassionate Leadership: Building Trust and Collaboration with Radical Self-Compassion
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...
Purpose-Driven Leadership: Aligning Teams Through Behavioral Science
Introduction Purpose-driven leadership is more than just an inspiring concept; it is deeply rooted in behavioral science. By understanding how individual behaviors align with organizational purpose, leaders can build more motivated, cohesive, and resilient teams....
Unlocking Team Potential Through Neuroscience and Behavioral Insights
Introduction In today’s dynamic workplaces, leaders are constantly seeking methods to foster collaboration, improve team performance, and inspire engagement. Neuroscience and behavioral science offer fascinating insights into how leaders can unlock team potential by...
From Worm to Leader: How Evolution Shaped Your Behavioral Style
Introduction 600 million years ago, life stirred in the ancient oceans. A simple organism moved with purpose—not because it thought, but because it could feel. It responded to light, darkness, heat, and cold. This flatworm had no brain, no thoughts, and no dreams....
Fireside Chat with Victor Hoskins – 10-02-2024
Introduction On October 2, 2024, we had the privilege of hearing from the brilliant Victor Hoskins who is the President and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, on the importance of regional collaboration, adapting to economic shifts, and building...









