Posts by Marie Unger
How To Nurture Workplace Culture With New Hires
Every organization is an ecosystem of interconnected components that influence its culture. When a company builds a positive, productive environment, the climate must be tended to with intention. Two opportunities to influence culture are talent acquisition and onboarding new employees. A transparent, consistent approach to hiring and onboarding that reflects your culture leads to a…
Read More7 Insights to Weave People-centricity into Your Culture
Company culture, employee engagement and productivity are all threads of the same tapestry. When they’re woven together with intentionality, they add vibrancy to your business. Employees who feel connected to their organizational climate are four times more likely to be engaged. Over a three-year period, a strong culture can even improve staff satisfaction by 50%. …
Read More7 Insights to Boost Performance with Differentiated Coaching
How would you describe your coaching style? Whether you’re a Principal supporting your teachers or a manager inside an organization giving feedback to your direct reports, the way you approach these conversations can make all the difference in effectively engaging staff, inspiring change and realizing results. I know from firsthand experience. When I was a…
Read MoreClosing The Leadership Development Gap
Late last year, Gartner published a report stating that the number one focus for HR professionals in 2025 would be leadership and management development. Realizing managers are underwater and ill-prepared to handle their responsibilities is a much-needed and refreshing perspective. In the wake of the global pandemic and increasing layoffs across middle management, today’s supervisors are being…
Read More3 Performance Management Trends Driving a People-Centric Approach
I recently had the opportunity to deliver a keynote address at the annual conference for the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI). In the session, I spoke about many factors shaping the future of work as well as the value of taking a human-centric approach to help people and businesses thrive. In our rapidly evolving…
Read MoreUnlock the Possibilities of Empathetic Leadership
As the year draws to a close, it’s an opportune time for leaders to take a moment to pause and consider what they would like to manifest in 2024. What hopes do you have for your workplace? How do you want to influence the space and people around you? What would you like your team…
Read MoreToday’s Workforce Needs Empathetic Leaders. Are You Ready to Answer the Call?
Whenever there are generational shifts in the workforce, there is typically an initial surprise or hesitancy as employers try to assess whether they should adapt or ask their employees to do so. What follows is often a call to organizations and leaders to apply nuances in their approach. The entry of Gen Z employees into…
Read MoreHow Can You Become a More Empathetic Leader?
There is a notable relationship between leadership and empathy. In many instances, as a person increases their positional power, their empathy decreases. The importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) cannot be overlooked in a business context. EQ is an essential element of the employee engagement and retention equation. With more employees and younger generations seeking purpose…
Read MoreNow Is the Time for Empathetic Leadership
A new age of work calls for a new mentality for leadership. As organizations shift the way they operate and employees seek greater meaning in their professional lives, leaders have an opportunity to adapt their style to create a more engaging and valuable work experience, and it begins with empathy. An empathetic leader is a…
Read More3 Questions to Inspire Your Purpose-Driven Business
Workplace dynamics are shifting. Although the uncertainty may feel scratchy at times, there is so much potential for people who are willing and excited by the prospect of changing their businesses for the better. After a difficult 18+ months, employees are looking for more from the leaders and companies they work for. Staff members are…
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