Last week Volkswagen tried and failed at an April Fool’s prank that involved changing its name to “Voltswagen” in recognition of its belated line of electric vehicles. The name change was confirmed…
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Clubhouse and social audio platforms come with security risks
By now you’ve probably heard of Clubhouse, or maybe you’re one of the more than 10 million members already using it. For an invite-only platform, that’s tremendous growth and is…
Read MoreDoing the Things You Fear Most
On this episode of Settle Smarter, Consultants Collective member and executive coach Dana Look-Arimoto talks to Jordan Kerwin, Co-founder, Brooklyn Donates & Product Manager, Infiniscape, Inc. about doing the things…
Read MoreAre You Really Listening?
“Listening is a multidimensional practice. It requires commitment and constant attention, and leaders cannot survive or thrive in their work until they learn that fundamental lesson. But even when they…
Read MoreAn Employee Every Boss Needs Right Now: The Intrapreneur
“The events of 2020 remind us: Employee engagement is the lifeblood of an organization. What your team thinks, feels, and believes about your organization, and their own work, drives their…
Read MoreThe Importance of Authenticity for Effective Leadership
In this episode of her Settle Smarter podcast, our Consultants Collective member and executive coach Dana Look-Arimoto chats with with Lauren B. Jones, Founder, Leap Consulting Solutions about the importance…
Read MoreWill the Pandemic Reshape Notions of Female Leadership?
In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, this week’s round-up focuses on female leadership. I have included a variety of excellent reading and listening content, encompassing a…
Read MoreKeeping the Work Alive
It’s when my home state of Texas shows its multiple weather personalities as evidenced by the recent swing from 0° to 70° in a week’s span. I share this birth…
Read MoreWhy Do People Fight in an Organization?
Most all of us, at one time or another, have put our heads in our hands in frustration and exasperatedly asked, “Why do people fight in an organization?” Office politics…
Read MorePersonal Renewal Comes From Meaning
This week’s compilation focuses on personal renewal and finding meaning and we’ll explore how values, communication, co-creation and partnership within our work places affect culture (positively and not so much),…
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