by Julianne Wazny | Apr 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
In turbulent times like these, it’s natural for people to hold back and avoid taking risks at work. This can mean a reluctance to report mistakes, ask questions, offer new ideas, or challenge a plan. People, whether they’re aware of it or not, try to protect their...
by Julianne Wazny | Apr 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Be Water” is one of Bruce Lee’s most famous philosophical quotes from a 1971 interview that perfectly encapsulates the importance of freedom for a creative mind to perform at its most optimum. And it’s this optimization of creative thinking that has the strongest...
by Julianne Wazny | Apr 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Have you noticed how busy is the new black? Many workplaces recognize and reward being fast-moving or adaptive. Yet really, they’re white-collar sweatshops, pushing people beyond their limits. The result? Stressed and burned-out employees. In a culture that values...
by Julianne Wazny | Apr 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Don’t be afraid to laugh out loud in the office. A series of studies shows the positive impact humor can have in the workplace. For one, it can reduce stress. “When you start to laugh, it doesn’t just lighten your load mentally, it actually induces physical changes in...
by Julianne Wazny | Mar 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Burnout continues to plague the global workforce. According to a 2023 Cigna survey of 12,000 global employees, a staggering 94% have experienced at least one symptom of burnout in the past 12 months. And a Future Forum survey of 10,243 global employees found...
by Julianne Wazny | Mar 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
An organization is nothing more than a living embodiment of a strategy. That means its “organizational hardware” (i.e., structures, processes, technologies, and governance) and its “organizational software” (i.e., values, norms, culture, leadership, and employee...
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