Posts Tagged ‘Culture’
The One Practice That Changes How Your Team Shows Up
Before people perform, before they exceed expectations, before they become remarkable — they need to feel seen. Because recognition isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s the foundation of trust, engagement, and performance. When people feel seen and valued, they show up differently — with more confidence, ownership, and commitment. And the data backs this up. According…
Read MoreRecognition-First Leadership: Why Building People Builds Everything Else
How Marcus Allen models recognition-first leadership — and why “giving more than you take” is the only sustainable way to lead Some leaders chase results. Others build people — and the results follow. When I spoke with Marcus Allen, what struck me immediately wasn’t just his credibility (13 years as CEO of Big Brothers Big…
Read MoreThe Rise of the Clueless Boss — and How Remarkable Leaders Do the Opposite
Why people shut down under bad bosses — and how great leaders activate engagement, trust, and remarkable performance.
Read MoreThe Secret to Keeping Great People? Help Them Grow
We all want to activate the remarkable in our people — to see them soar, perform at their best, and stay engaged. But here’s the truth: none of that happens without growth.
I was talking to Michele Corsini at Comcast in preparing to speak at the WICT Network National Leadership Conference on October 19, and she told me a story that perfectly captures this.
When Michele was just 26, she was asked to automate subscriber reporting for Comcast’s finance division. One small issue: she didn’t speak “finance.” But her leaders saw potential. They gave her a seat at the table, mentored her through the learning curves, and trusted her to figure it out.
That trust changed everything. Michele went on to build Comcast’s first automated subscriber reporting system — the foundation for its national data warehouse. More importantly, she learned a lesson that shaped her entire career:
“With the right support and perseverance, you can do anything.”
Read MoreWhen Success Feels Like Fraud: How to Recognize and Reverse Self-Doubt
Picture this. You’re standing on stage, applause thundering in your ears, clutching the award you’ve dreamed about for years. Or maybe you’ve just opened the email confirming your big promotion, the one that launches you into a whole new league. You should be soaring… but instead, a small voice in your head whispers:
“Do you really deserve this? What if they find out you’re not as good as they think?”
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Maybe your moment looked different—
The client win that made your quarter.
The industry spotlight on your work.
The day your boss told you, “We can’t imagine this team without you.”
These are supposed to be pinnacle moments. And yet, for many of us, they’re shadowed by a surge of self-doubt.
Read MoreThe 7 Steps to Recognition-First Leadership: How to Activate the Remarkable in Your Team
Let’s face it: most people feel unseen at work. According to Gallup’s 2025 State of the Global Workforce Report, a staggering 69% of employees in the U.S. are not engaged — a 7% increase over 2024. That lack of recognition isn’t just a feel-good issue — it’s a performance problem. Disengaged employees cost organizations in…
Read MoreCommunity is essential to wellbeing: Here is how you can start building yours now
How to Find Your People Have to admit that I was giddy with excitement recently. Why? Well, it wasn’t because I was meeting Taylor Swift, traveling somewhere else on my Bucket List, or discovering the secret to time travel (although I’d be delighted with all three, obviously). What got me so jazzed was sitting around…
Read MorePersonal Branding: Why It Matters and How to Make It Work for You
Back in the day, personal branding used to be reserved for A-list celebrities – you know, one-name wonders like Beyonce, Cher or Madonna. Social media and technological advances shifted that paradigm and in today’s competitive world, establishing a strong personal brand is essential for business leaders, executives and entrepreneurs. I’m defining personal branding as creating…
Read More5 Ways to Build Greater Self-Trust During Uncertain Times
Right now, there is a lot of uncertainty in the workplace. U.S. federal workers are losing their jobs in droves. An increasing number of companies have moved away from previous hybrid work policies, with Amazon, AT&T and Dell recently requiring that employees work on-site five days a week. Jobs that seemed safe feel anything but…
Read MoreBreak the Cycle of Unnecessary Apologies
Break the Cycle of Unnecessary Apologies Shira Miller on Aim 4U Ladies Podcast on how to Break the Cycle of Unnecessary Apologies In this episode, Sophia has Shira Miller join her to discuss the trap of over-apologizing, particularly among women. Shira shares her journey from a life of constant apology to a confident stand against…
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