May 3, 2022 | Change, Leadership, SBlog
You may have heard a rumor I was considering closing Stratavize Consulting and the rumor is true. A recent survey found an astounding 79% of American workers are experiencing burnout. According to American Psychological Association, APA’s 2021 Work and Well-being...
Sep 1, 2021 | Change, Culture, Leadership, SBlog, Strategy
I’ve finally figured out who is behind ‘The Great Resignation’! Johnny Paycheck. Stick with me here. Do you remember Johnny Paycheck’s song Take This Job and Shove it? To jog your memory here are the beginning lyrics: Take this job and shove itI...
Feb 1, 2020 | Change, Culture, SBlog
Working in a toxic culture is unhealthy. Life is too short to stay in an unhealthy and toxic workplace. Therefore, it’s important to recognize a toxic culture and know when it is time to leave. Many years ago, I excitedly walked into an office for an...
Sep 1, 2019 | Culture, SBlog, Team Dynamics
Claim your title as the Most Effective Meeting Holder Ever S.T.O.P Terrible Meetings Before They Start! Who loves terrible meetings? No one. However, lets be honest, when was the last time you said “WOW! That was a FANTASTIC meeting!” Or should I say have you ever...
May 1, 2019 | Culture, SBlog, Strategy
6 Common Drivers for a New Strategy Is it time for a new strategy? It might be or it might not be. Sometimes, I wonder if there is a Bat-Signal that flashes “Strategic Planning Time.” Or, maybe it’s more like K-mart’s Blue Light Special that starts spinning...