“If You Give An Employee A Cookie…”

The Dangers Of Unplanned Rewards And What To Do Instead In the fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, managers often face difficult decisions when it comes to retaining talent and maintaining morale. When a valued, highly productive employee threatens to leave or expresses dissatisfaction, the temptation to offer an unplanned bonus, base salary increase, or a…

Read More

Lesson 2: Intentional Culture: Creating a Performance-Driven Culture Centered on Collaboration, Kindness, and Execution

Building a high-performing, positive workplace culture is not accidental.  It requires intention, consistency, and leadership. As organizations grow and evolve, the temptation to prioritize short-term results over long-term cultural health can be strong. Yet, neglecting culture as you scale, tolerating toxic behaviors, or failing to clearly communicate values and expectations can undermine even the most ambitious…

Read More

Five Steps To Turn Your Executive Team Into A Growth Accelerator

CEOs, founders and executive leaders know the pressures: craft a disruptive strategy, build flawless execution plans, and expect to deliver breakthrough results. Yet, months later, many organizations find themselves failing short – despite having “done everything right.”. Why? Because even the best strategy and execution cannot compensate for an executive that isn’t fully aligned. To…

Read More

How Employers Can Identify And Prevent Burnout In The Workplace

Check out the original publication on Forbes. Bill Goodwin is CEO of MeMD, a national telehealth provider offering virtual urgent care, primary care, and behavioral health solutions. Two years ago, the World Health Organization officially recognized burnout as a medical diagnosis. One year prior, a Gallup survey revealed two-thirds of workers were experiencing burnout. Unsurprisingly, the pandemic hasn’t helped…

Read More