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Buddy up: What we learned as peer accountability partners

Hayes This is a story of happenstance evolving into a meaningful connection — and what we learned about having a peer accountability partner. Our paths crossed in 2021 during a ten-minute virtual breakout session of a business development course for coaches taught by Dorie Clark and Alisa Cohn. Remarkably, we established a connection from thatContinueContinue reading “Buddy up: What we learned as peer accountability partners”

New year, new culture

First day back at work for 2024. Will your company culture be the same this year as it was last year? Will you try to make it better? If so, what will you do differently? What intentional behaviors will you adopt? The wars, the upcoming elections, AI and ChatGPT – they will all influence yourContinueContinue reading “New year, new culture”

4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX)

Many organizations are proficient at planning, but fall short when it comes to executing those plans, especially when emergencies take precedence over routine tasks. Meticulous Strategic Planning can only succeed if executed flawlessly. The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) is a Strategy Development framework designed to help organizations effectively implement and achieve their most importantContinueContinue reading “4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX)”

Weeding Your Friendship Garden Redux: Thoughts for 2024

Several years ago, I wrote an article on “Weeding Your Friendship Garden,” referencing friendships and relationships that don’t work or no longer serve your highest good. As we turn our attention to 2024, you may feel an extra spark as you plan for new experiences and map out your priorities. Now feels like the perfectContinueContinue reading “Weeding Your Friendship Garden Redux: Thoughts for 2024”

What is Retro Pay and How Does it Work?

Everyone understands that payroll errors can happen. But compensation shortfalls that go unaddressed for too long? They’re a quick road to high turnover and low morale. That’s why a big part of keeping your hourly employees satisfied—not to mention keeping your company on the right side of labor laws—is calculating retro pay, aka retroactive pay,ContinueContinue reading “What is Retro Pay and How Does it Work?”