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A Lesson From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

A Lesson From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 1/19/26 One of my favorite Martin Luther King Jr. quotes is: “𝐹𝑎𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑝 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑜𝑛’𝑡 𝑠𝑒𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑒.” Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  This day represents more than a day off or a moment of remembrance. It

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Leadership evolution problem you can change in 2026

A Leadership Evolution problem you can change in 2026. 1/1/2026 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱, “Modern humans have radically changed the way they work and the way that they live. Companies need to change the way they manage and lead to match the way that modern humans actually work and live.” 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁

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How a Client Made Me Cry

How a Client Made Me Cry 12/4/25 I have to share a story about something a client shared with me recently, because it’s exactly why I created the 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝐶𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝐵𝑜𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝐺𝑎𝑚𝑒® in the first place. They bought the game, gathered their team, and held their own play session – no outside facilitator, just their

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Inadequate Compensation Is Only Part of the Problem—Culture Is the Other

Inadequate Compensation Is Only Part of the Problem—Culture Is the Other 10/8/25 Imagine we’re sitting across from each other at a coffee shop, talking about the challenges you’re facing with employee turnover. Chances are you’ve heard people say they’re leaving for better pay. That’s what they tell you. But often, that’s only the surface. Here’s

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If You Could Stop Just One Employee from Leaving…

If You Could Stop Just One Employee from Leaving… Sept. 29, 25 Happy Monday!  Let’s say we’re sitting down over coffee and talking about your team. You mention that turnover’s been high lately, or that morale feels off. Maybe someone really good just left and it stung more than you expected. I’d probably say something

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Poor Company Culture Solutions That Improve Retention and Growth

9/12/25 Poor Company Culture Solutions That Improve Retention and Growth Let’s be honest: nobody wants to work in a toxic or disengaged environment. That’s why leaders everywhere are looking for poor company culture solutions—because unchecked negativity drains morale, damages trust, and drives employees out the door. And once people start leaving, the damage spreads fast.

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What’s The Point of Training if Nothing Changes? Why It’s Time to Rethink Your Strategy

What’s The Point of Training if Nothing Changes? Why It’s Time to Rethink Your Strategy The truth is, most traditional training programs don’t stick. They check boxes, look good on paper, and might even get a few head nods during the day—but then Monday rolls around and it’s business as usual. That’s where the real

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Lack of Career Growth Is Driving Employee Turnover: Here’s How to Fix It

Lack of Career Growth Is Driving Employee Turnover: Here’s How to Fix It When employees feel like they’re going nowhere, they start looking elsewhere. The lack of career growth is one of the top reasons employees leave companies today. It’s not always about a title change—it’s about feeling valued, challenged, and part of a bigger

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