by Kristin Heck Sajadi | Oct 26, 2019 | Company Culture, Empowerment
Why the Words We Choose Matter Part 2 – Beyond Dictionary Definitions Photo by Ben Hershey on Unsplash The meaning of words and the context in which they are spoken or written have real impact. We internalize messages that are conveyed within the meaning of...
by Kristin Heck Sajadi | Sep 25, 2019 | Blind Spots, Biases, and Barriers, Company Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Social Awareness
Seeing the Hidden Meaning Within Our Words Have you ever thought about the words you use when you communicate? Have you ever stopped to think about the context within which you use those words and whether they convey meaning beyond your initial intent? Have you...
by Kristin Heck Sajadi | Aug 15, 2019 | Motivation
How would it feel to do something great? How would it feel to reach outside the confines of the status quo to have a positive impact? How would it feel to stay ahead of the curve and to set the standard for your organization? As leaders, we possess the intellectual...
by Kristin Heck Sajadi | Jul 15, 2019 | Company Culture
Gendered Speech, Expectations, and Performance Reviews. One of the foundational characteristics of organizations is communication. The way an organization communicates tells us a lot about its culture, its character, and the relationships within it. Organizational...
by Kristin Heck Sajadi | Jun 2, 2019 | Motivation
In today’s burnout culture, 1 out 4 professionals never or almost never take all their vacation days. 1 in 3 feels uncomfortable requesting vacation time. 77% of professional employees say that they experience burnout and over 40% of workers have left jobs because of...
