“Welcome to your first day!” You are met by your leader on the way down the hall to your desk who says, “I am on my way to a meeting, glad you’re here. I will try to catch up with you in about an hour.” Or for you virtual folks, the new hire receives an email from their

New Live Webinar Training This Month! #heyAnne 3 in 30 Optimize Your Onboarding By Connecting to Culture The current challenge: Employees who were hired virtually are now transitioning to work in an office setting alongside other employees who they have never worked with in-person before. Employees who have worked with the organization prior to going virtual are

The date on the calendar changes, and everyone sets out to work on becoming a new version of themselves. This can be a powerful moment for defining your leadership style, but it can also be a waste of time and energy for others if the drive and motivation is focused in the wrong direction. New

Committing to the process is what builds great leaders. There is a process of pausing for reflection, growing through your experiences, and being intentional about your actions every single day as you lead. At the end of the day, it’s all about listening to and loving your people. The process also doesn’t stop, and instead

I once had a supervisor who micromanaged me, and I hated it. I could have just complained to all my friends. I could have told him off. I could have just quit without saying anything. What I chose to do instead paved the way for a valuable tenure at this company that was pivotal to

Think back to your first day at your current job. Who greeted you when you arrived? What resources were waiting for you at your workspace? Did you know who to ask if you had questions? How did you feel when you left for the day? Now, picture the things about that first day that made

The question of how to create a culture of accountability is one I am asked often. From coaching individuals, group workshops, and as part of speaking events, accountability is one of the most common topics leaders bring up. One of the main reasons accountability, and creating a culture with it as a foundation, is so

As you have probably noticed the old concept of leading has changed. Some leaders are keeping pace, some not. This has never been more clear than it is right now due to current health concerns worldwide. You are seeing the tools, methods, and workforce change rapidly. These changes, whether forced, or as a result of

Many companies feel like once their new hire accepts their offer, the company’s work is done. And now it is up to the them to prove their worth and gratitude. Yet, when your new hire accepts your offer is when your work begins, not ends. Yes, an offer needs to be appreciated, but that is

??‍♀️What about their journey? Many organizations put a tremendous focus on their customer or client journey. This focus on who you serve is important, of course. Yet there is another journey deserving the same level of attention. That is the journey of your employee. ?Now is a wonderful time for companies and leaders to innovate