One of the most practical, highest return on investment activities is communicating to engage. A Dale Carnegie infographic on employee engagement states that companies with engaged employees outperform those without by up to 202%. The infographic goes on to list tips...
Corporate communications is no longer just about talking TO employees. It’s also about building internal digital communities that facilitate communication AMONG those employees. In today's world, we have to be able to foster and maintain effective virtual communities...
Saying ‘no’ to a colleague, boss or customer can be difficult. It can also build trust and strengthen your business (and personal) relationships. How? What's more important than the words you use is the intention behind them. Try these problem-solving tips the next...
What will the workforce of tomorrow look like? Several factors are conspiring to reshape the traditional corporate workforce; in an interview with Bloomberg Radio, On the Same Page CEO Tracy Benson shares insight on how the business landscape is changing and what’s...
Functional experts are often promoted into bigger and bigger roles without preparation for the adjustments they need to make to truly lead. Essential to bridging the gap from technician to leader is building and sharing a vision that stirs employees’ passion and...
Recruiting Millennials is the easy part, now how do you get them to stay? In our Harvard Business Review article, Motivating Millennials takes more than a flexible work policies, Tracy Benson identifies five ways executives can adapt management and communication...
What is an introvert? A lot has been written about this topic over the years, though many people mistake being an introvert as shyness. In spite of being quite outgoing, I am an introvert — a concept that was a bit perplexing prior to deeper understanding of...
With planning season upon us, it’s time to plant the seeds for the next big idea. In the world of transformation, there is a way to go slow and fast at the same time to achieve the desired lasting outcomes. We came across this concept of go slow and fast – “Design for...
Feedback is a blessing. Consider this: When you’re shopping for that perfect dress or suit, you have to stand in front of a mirror that reflects at three angles in order to see the whole picture. In our day-to-day lives, we normally only see the mirror that’s straight...
Organizational transformation is complex and ambiguous. How do we mitigate these challenges when high-expectation investors, escalating global competition and disruptive technologies all demand rapid, seamless and effective change? Check out my three-part blog on...