In the world of business, effective communication is the backbone of successful relationships. One key aspect of this communication is curiosity—an essential skill that drives connection and understanding. However, there's a fine line between being curious and being intrusive. How can you cultivate a mindset of curiosity without crossing that line? Here are some tips that will help you make meaningful connections while keeping things respectful. Read More

Creativity is an incredibly powerful tool that has the potential to unlock solutions and new ideas in any workplace. After spending my early professional years steeped in the creative world, I came to law firms and was shocked by the fear, reluctance, and lack of credibility surrounding the creative process. All too often, traditional “linear” workplaces prioritize more logical, analytical thinking over creative approaches—leading many professional employees to feel like their creativity is not valued. Read More

When recruiting and interviewing candidates, the goals are simple: find the best people for the job as efficiently as possible, with an accepted offer at the end of the process. Often, however, we spend so much time focusing on trying to find the best people that we forget the critical steps that will get us there. Recruiting is an expensive and time-intensive process, so here are three areas that, with a little planning and intention, can go a long way toward ensuring that your organization is making the right hiring decisions the first time. Read More

Take a second to think about the different teams you’ve been a part of at work. Chances are some were great – you loved working with the group, you felt respected and heard by leadership, and you felt motivated to do your best work. And some of the teams you’ve been a part of have probably been…let’s just say, not so great. The question we spend a lot of time asking is, what makes the difference? And can we use that answer to ensure that every team we’re on is one of those great teams? Read More

It's no secret that the workplace can be a breeding ground for stress and conflict. From office politics to personality clashes, it's easy for workplace communications to go downhill fast. This can lead to decreased productivity, missed deadlines, and even worse. But what if there was another way? What if we could all learn to communicate more civilly with one another? Studies have shown that when workplace communications are respectful and civil, businesses see improved productivity, creativity, and morale. Read More