Category: Building Relationships

CELEBRATING 15 YEARS!

CELEBRATING 15 YEARS!

This week, HR Aligned Design celebrated its 15th anniversary.  The past 15 years have been filled with great opportunities and experiences as well as some challenges. One thing is certain, there have been many lessons learned. I’d like to share some of my learnings along the way: 1. Clarity of Purpose is Key: Knowing your “why” serves as a compass for decision-making, strategy, and client relationships. It’s the foundation of your business and the driver of long-term success. Mine has… Continue Reading »


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Leading When You’re Not In Charge

Leading When You’re Not In Charge

  In this episode of Insights On The Grow – LIVE gather tips to lead effectively without formal authority, focusing on how to build influence, inspire collaboration, and drive results from any position. We will explore some practical tools and strategies to maximize their leadership impact, regardless of title. Insights on the Grow – LIVE offers short, impactful and practical information leaders can apply immediately.  Join us monthly for 20 minutes of content, 10 minutes of Q & A, conversation… Continue Reading »


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Leadership Launchpad: On-Boarding for Success

Leadership Launchpad: On-Boarding for Success

This concise and impactful presentation focuses on the importance of providing a structured and supportive introduction to leadership roles, helping new leaders navigate their early days with confidence and clarity. We explore the key elements of a successful onboarding process, from understanding organizational culture and building key relationships to setting clear expectations and goals. Attendees gain practical tools and frameworks that can be immediately applied to create a seamless transition for new leaders. Insights on the Grow – LIVE offers… Continue Reading »


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The Power of Clear Communication: Unlock Success in Every Interaction

The Power of Clear Communication: Unlock Success in Every Interaction

In today’s fast-paced world, communication clarity is more important than ever. Whether you’re leading a team, managing a project, or simply engaging in everyday conversations, clear communication is the cornerstone of success. When done right, it builds trust, fosters collaboration, and minimizes misunderstandings. But what exactly makes communication clear? And how can you leverage it for the best results? Why Communication Clarity Matters Clear communication ensures that expectations, ideas, goals, and intentions are accurately conveyed, reducing the risk of confusion… Continue Reading »


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Building Trust on Teams: In-Person, Hybrid & Remote

Building Trust on Teams: In-Person, Hybrid & Remote

Discover the transformative power of values in driving organizational culture. In this concise 30-minute presentation. “Culture Catalysts: How Values Drive Culture” will explore how core beliefs shape behaviors, influence decision-making, and foster a cohesive work environment. Learn practical strategies to identify and integrate values, energize your team, and create a thriving, values-driven culture. Join us to unlock the potential of values as catalysts for positive change and sustainable growth. Insights on the Grow – LIVE offers short, impactful and practical… Continue Reading »


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GROW THROUGH WHAT YOU GO THROUGH

GROW THROUGH WHAT YOU GO THROUGH

RESILIENCE definition:  the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.  the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. I have been thinking a great deal about resilience lately.  2020 has been a year for the books and I think most would agree not in a good way. We’ve had numerous challenges and difficulties ranging from COVID 19, increased social justice unrest, heart breaking destruction in parts of our country due to fire and hurricanes and a… Continue Reading »


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Hopes For Our Future Workplaces

Hopes For Our Future Workplaces

A group of thoughtful and interested business professionals get together each week to share Lessons Learning.  As a group, we have learned and experienced a lot over the last six months. I recently posed a question to the group: What learnings do you hope we will carry forward into the future workplace? TRUST MORE:  Working from home has created a scenario in which managers are no longer able to monitor work in person. They must trust their direct reports to accomplish their… Continue Reading »


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TEAMS: BUILDING A FOUNDATION OF TRUST

TEAMS: BUILDING A FOUNDATION OF TRUST

The benefits of teamwork are many, to individuals as well as organizations.  New and innovative ideas surface faster, the quality of work improves, efficiency increases, stronger working relationships are developed, team members are given more learning opportunities and sharing the load improves work/life balance. Bringing people with individual and unique talents together is a competitive advantage for companies. However, the benefits of working of teams do not materialize without some forethought, conscious planning and development of the team.  Today, we… Continue Reading »


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Employee Engagement in the NEXT Normal

Employee Engagement in the NEXT Normal

The May 2020 Gallup survey on Employee Engagement finds: 38% of employees are actively engaged.  This is highest the metric has been since 2000 when Gallup started tracking. At that point it was 26%. Actively Disengaged employees (those that have miserable work experiences and spread their unhappiness to their colleagues) has remained at its lowest of 13%. A Quantum workplace study released in June 2020 reported employee engagement at its peak in 2020 was up 11% over the same time in 2019.  Coinciding with the initial negative impacts… Continue Reading »


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#WorkHuman2019

#WorkHuman2019

Work Human has been called a conference like no other. I have been intrigued and following their posts on Social Media for the past four years.  This year, for the second time, I had the chance to attend the conference in Nashville, TN.   Work Human ISa conference like no other I have attended – they have cracked the code. Here are a few highlights from my experience this year: Work Human is centered around the commitment to bring humanity back to the workplace.  The… Continue Reading »


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