by Kristin Heck Sajadi | Dec 18, 2019 | Company Culture, Empowerment, Motivation, Social Awareness, Social Dynamics
Social awareness empowers individuals, leaders, and teams to better navigate, to better respond to, and to capitalize on shyfting social dynamics. Understanding social dynamics through a socially aware lens is the most important asset you can develop with your team to...
by Kristin Heck Sajadi | Nov 26, 2019 | Company Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Social Dynamics, Sustainable Change
1 – Society is Changing — So Must We As business leaders, we don’t have to look far to see that interactions, thinking, and expectations are evolving inside and outside of our work environments. Change is accelerating. We must adapt to stay relevant. 2...
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 | 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 | May 15, 2019 | Company Culture
To Shyft beyond Burnout, we must address the culture and the mindset that creates it. As high-achieving leaders, we set the tone for our organizations and influence our company cultures. We have high expectations for ourselves and for members of our staff. We...
