Respect For People

Lean Quote: Create an Energized Workplace 0
- Engagement, Lean Quote, Respect For People
- September 15, 2023
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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The Importance of Honesty in the Workplace 0
- Respect For People
- August 9, 2023
Honesty in the workplace is more than a moral principle—it is a strategic advantage. Organizations that commit to openness and truth build stronger relationships, reduce uncertainty, and create environments where employees feel respected and empowered. When leaders communicate honestly, they lay the foundation for a culture rooted in trust, accountability, and performance. At its core,
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The Unexpected Benefit of Celebrating Failure 0
- Empowerment, Engagement, Respect For People
- June 21, 2023
Many people shy away from failure. There’s constant wonder and worry about what will happen to an individual when they fail, especially in their place of work. However, celebrating failure can and often brings unexpected success. I want to share a TedTalk by the Head of X (formerly Google X), Astro Teller, where he introduces
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Focus on Feedback Instead of Criticism 0
- Respect For People
- June 12, 2023
Getting feedback on both a personal and professional level is critical to an individual’s development and advancement. However, if the feedback is done incorrectly, it may sound like criticism. This can damage the relationship between the leader and the follower, but it doesn’t have to be that way. The person in authority must recall that
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Remote Leadership and the Employee Experience 0
- Guest Post, Leadership, Respect For People
- April 24, 2023
Image Source: Pexels.com When businesses were forced into remote work a few years ago due to the pandemic, many were just focused on making their operations work in a digital environment. They were hardly focused on revamping their company cultures to support such a transition. But now, we’re seeing remote work become a staple in
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3 Ways Leaders Can Prevent Stress and Burnout 0
- Guest Post, Respect For People
- March 20, 2023
Image Source: Unsplash Burnout is an unfortunate reality for many business leaders and their teams. We’re living in a time of high stress in the workplace, with nearly 3 in 5 employees saying they have experienced negative impacts of workplace stress in the last month. If you’re a leader at your company, burnout can wreak
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