Did you ever wonder why some teams thrive while others struggle—even when they have similar talent, tools, and goals?
It’s rarely about strategy alone. It’s rarely about effort.
More often, the difference is culture—the everyday behaviors that are encouraged, ignored, or quietly tolerated.
Read MoreWe’ve all heard the phrase “trust, but verify.” It sounds like something reserved for world leaders or high-stakes negotiations. But in reality, it’s a principle that belongs in our everyday lives—because when we don’t balance trust with verification, we risk getting hurt.
Read MoreIn a study by Gallup, only 36% of employees reported feeling engaged at work, while disengaged employees cost businesses an estimated $450-550 billion annually in lost productivity. Why? Because too many workplaces fail to provide the trust, ownership, and recognition employees need to perform at their best.
Take Sarah, a manager at a mid-sized marketing firm. She used to micromanage her team, giving step-by-step instructions and reviewing every detail. Her employees felt stifled, hesitant to share ideas, and disengaged. When she shifted her approach—giving her team more ownership, encouraging feedback, and recognizing small wins—productivity skyrocketed. Employees became more proactive, innovative, and invested in their work.
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