Welcome to Engaging the Edges
In our blog series, we’re Engaging the Edges of what is possible and invite you to join us as we explore insights, articles and resources that help to enliven your day.
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Practice Makes Patient
Practice Makes Perfect Patient A Special Edition Blog in Support of Veterans in the Workplace As I prepared for military retirement, I did what every
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Empathy: Activating the Soul of the Company
Recently several of our members sat in on a conversation between 2 people who are passionate about human issues in the workplace. It became a
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An Inclusive Mindset
Like many organizations, InteraWorks is exploring how to build inclusion into our culture and make it an inherent part of all we do. Rather than
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5 Practices for Digital Spring Cleaning
“A recurring cleaning will make you a happy person.” – Anonymous The fresh spring air has arrived and with that often comes a desire to
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Leadership Lessons from The Iditarod
Many years ago, when travel was routine for me, I was reading an inflight magazine about a sled dog race called the Iditarod. It was
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Can EMDR help with Habit Formation?
According to author Charles Duhigg who wrote the novel, “The Power of Habit,” routines are made up of a three-part “habit loop”: a cue, a
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A Hug of a Lifetime
As we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this January 17th, 2022, I greet you with anticipation of the significant
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Roadmap to Organizational Alignment
In his popular book entitled “Drive. The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us,” New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink makes a compelling case that
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The 100-Year Life – A Book Review
The 100-Year Life Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott It is always so rewarding when you come across a book, that by your own habitual way
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Tend Your Thoughts to Grow Your Goals
Fall is more than a change of color; it is a season of renewal. One of the goals I have made for myself this fall
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The Heart of Service
I’m fortunate to have spent many years working closely with military people all over the world. Early in my career, I worked for an American
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Transformation: The Next Wave in the Workplace
Transformation in the workplace is not a new concept. What’s different is that it’s no longer the outlier, adopted by progressive disruptors and less mainstream
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Get & Use Support
To this very day, I vividly remember the moment I kicked a team member in the head. Now before you judge, it was an accident!
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Fall into a New Routine
As we head into a new season, new habits, routines, and schedules appear. How do you manage your schedule with integrity? Having a routine not
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The Surprising Element to Creating Trust
I have always assumed that keeping my word was the foundation of creating trust. I have always believed that doing what I said I would
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3 Keys to the Future of Work
The future of work is always a hot topic, but perhaps more now than ever before. Being in the training and development field has given
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Rectangle or Oval?
A college professor’s students had an unusual project working for a local district judge. The assignment: Investigate the jury deliberation process and determine how to
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Strategic Disengagement: Are You Starved for a Break?
Are you starved for a break? Needing a moment to catch your breath? Or an extended moment, say, a week- to just go off the
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15 Ways to Say No
I know a guy. This guy says “YES!” to every request. It can be a giant six-month project or a simple two-minute request – and
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What We Allow, We Create
There are a couple of things I have noticed recently, even more so with my delegates, and that is the tendency to focus on either