Insights

Since the first big atmospheric river hit the west in late fall of 2022, I have noticed similarities between how our weather behaves and the macro impacts affecting organizations over the last three years.  Firstly, a global pandemic resulted in the heartbreaking loss of human life and forced us to challenge workplace tradition. There is […]

In our professional lives as leaders, things go wrong. Deadlines and targets are missed. Effort is wasted. A media campaign falls short of its desired impact. A disappointed client terminates a contract.  Looking for someone to blame in these moments is a common response to disappointment. The act of blaming can be reflexive, even instinctual, […]

But how do we hone strategic thinking within our organizations, and how do we all learn to become better strategic thinkers in the first place? How can we leverage the talents and unique strengths of everyone to refine our strategy? How do we maximize the value that inclusion has for strategy? We think it is […]

Healthy, vital cultures—where people find value in their work, are able to build relationships with their peers, trust their leadership, and believe in what they are working for—are crucial for sustaining a business. It enhances morale, retention, productivity, and the bottom line. It is essential for attracting talent. It’s critical for scaling and growth. We […]

Gaining momentum for execution is one of the top challenges our clients consistently face—tackling this obstacle is often the first thing we are asked to do. Leaders grow frustrated when clearly envisioned opportunities that seem excruciatingly evident to them are slow to be realized. We hear these frustrations from all clients, but most often from […]