How Work is Holding Us Back From LivingBack in the late summer of 2024, Denise Prudhomme clocked in at 7:00AM on a Friday, probably like she’d done for most of her adult life. Sometime soon after starting work, she passed away in her cubicle of myocardial fibrosis — in essence, damage to her heart over time till it gave out.It took four days for
Next week marks the presidential inauguration, a time that often stirs strong emotions in the workplace. Excitement, disappointment, frustration, or even anxiety can find their way into daily interactions. Employees may consciously or unconsciously bring their political wins or losses into the office, and if left unchecked, these emotions can ripple through your organization, disrupting teamwork, productivity, and morale.
According
Happy New Year!
Now that we’re all back to the grind, let’s talk about January’s reputation as the least productive month of the year. The post-holiday slump is real – teams return to work with noticeably less pep in their step.
This time of year can feel like you’re trying to light a fire with damp wood. You’ve just
Team communication — all communication — is an attempt at the impossible… To implant in your brain, all the way over there, exactly the meaning, the message, the nuance and intention that I am holding in my brain and to receive the same from you, all by using this clunky toolkit called language.
That’s hard.
No wonder we so often
I’ve titled my 2025 “LMNOP”Every December, I sit down and give the coming year a name. It’s more than just a tradition at this point — it’s a practice that sets the tone for everything I’ll do over the next 12 months.And this year, I’ve named 2025: LMNOP.But before we dive into what that means, let’s talk about the practice itself — because naming a year isn’t
We often get he question, “How do I motivate my employees?” In a very real way, you don’t. Motivation at its best is an inside job. And yet…
As a leader, you’re responsible for the company’s performance, and therefore, for the performance of every person in it. And yet, so often, the tools we’ve been taught to use—incentives and punishment—cause
When SHRM launched their #CivilityAtWork initiative, it felt like a rallying cry for everything we believe in and have been fighting for these last 15 years. Respectful, thriving workplaces are the dream we all share, but let’s be real—getting there isn’t always easy. In fact, 70% of leaders admit they don’t know where to start.
At Civility Partners, we’ve
Culture can make or break a workplace. If that sounds dramatic, but consider this: 94% of executives and 88% of employees believe a strong workplace culture is critical to business success, yet 69% of employees say their organizations lack a culture where feedback is valued and encouraged.
The gap between what’s desired and what’s delivered is glaring—and you’re often
The holiday season may be billed as the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s often a minefield of conflicts waiting to happen. Holidays are deeply personal, sparking joy and nostalgia for some while leaving others feeling excluded or stressed.
With 44% of Millennials and nearly 50% of Gen Z employees identifying as part of underrepresented groups—and these
You’ve crafted (or soon will) an excellent business strategy to make 2025 your best year in business. And the strategy is SOUND.
Like they say in 12 Step Programs… It’ll work if you work it.
Trouble is, like we discussed in last week’s blog entry, there’s profound exhaustion right now in teams from sea to shining sea. And exhaustion