Environments of Trust

What does it really mean to have an open door policy?

Most leaders strive to have an open door policy with their coworkers, but what sets world-class leaders from all the rest is their ability to create a safe environment where their employees feel safe sharing feedback and...

Creating A Competitive Advantage Culture

Competitive advantage is the holy grail of business. Finding ways to differentiate, lower costs, and elevate performance above the competition creates a level of effectiveness and efficiency that all firms strive toward in their operations....

Turnover & Toxic Cultures

As employees and employers alike look to creative solutions to plug holes left in the wake of the Great Resignation, we continue to find the importance of organizational health rising to the top of the list. But why are so many employees leaving at such rapid rates?...

Maximizing Social Capital

Untapped Potential. 

Underutilized Talent. 

Wasted Time. 

Squandered Resources.  

For leaders who maximize social capital, these words evoke an emotional response, and when you are fully invested in helping others succeed, you will find ways to...

Compassionate Cultures

Compassion is an exciting term in our modern leadership context. It seems too touchy-feely for the old school of thought, but these times call for radical movements toward people-centered leadership. And while competence is a worthy prerequisite for effective leadership, it...

How do you inspire trust within your team?

In our newest video, Dr. Phil Ertl offers insight into creating high trust teams that lead from a shared sense of purpose.

Team success centers around trust and positive accountability.

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