(Photo: Intern Natalie Moog, Coach Erin Kinnison, Coach Emily Smith and CEO Shelly Stotzer) For my internship this spring, through the Entrepreneurial Business Academy at Thomas Worthington High School, there was a lot of freedom as to where I was allowed to intern at...
How the Pandemic Shaped the Future of the Workforce Pandemic-era restrictions may be long gone, but the effects of the pandemic will be felt for much longer within the workforce. From demands for remote work options to changing expectations in job roles and erosion...
Soft Skills to Develop So You’re More Hirable When you’re building your resume and entering the job market, you’re probably most focused on outlining your education, work history, and specialized professional skills. While these are all important considerations, you...
If you own or run a business, you’ve likely heard a growing dialogue surrounding the idea of company culture. Company culture is a term that can be hard to define, as it is shaped by a number of forces. For example, a company’s culture may be driven by its...
We’re living in an era in which employees are more selective about where they work and how long they choose to stay with a company. Some companies are seeing much more success retaining talented team members than others. The reason? Company culture plays a significant...
Finding the right fit with a company culture you can relate to can mean the difference between starting a lifelong career and filling a gap on your resume. It’s important to understand how to identify an organization’s culture and values before you accept a position....
Company culture isn’t something that employees are solely responsible for cultivating. However, employees contribute to and shape the culture of the places they work. It’s a common misconception that company culture is static—it’s always evolving, just as the social...
How to Build Leadership Skills Whether you are new in a leadership role or aspiring to rise in the ranks, it’s important to develop the skills, attitudes and mindset of an effective leader. Leadership means more than a title as a member of management. It means...
Strategies for Being a Resilient Leader in Difficult Times After the difficulties of the past few years, things are still far from business as usual. The pandemic permanently altered the business landscape across virtually every industry and this has leaders feeling...
Breaking Down the High-Performance Pyramid Identifying the qualities of effective, resilient leaders has been elusive. Emphasis is often placed on cognitive abilities but there is more to the picture than intelligence. Even the most cunning leaders may fold in the...