Some leaders believe that increasing pay improves employee motivation. While money is a factor, long-term team motivation comes from much more than pay.

Over the last 25 years, we've helped thousands of families and hundreds of businesses improve their work culture. The healthiest companies and fam...

For the past three years, I’ve met monthly with my business coach, Dan Kries. His company, Circle Consulting, has played a significant role in my growth and success.

Recently, during The Q—a coaching group for business owners that Dan leads—he posed a powerful question for all of us to consider.

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Life is too short to settle at work. Staying in an unhealthy environment drains your energy and steals your joy. While some workplaces won't change, most can with the right effort. Sometimes the first step is recognizing where you might be unintentionally holding your employees back.

Through helpin...

Starting a meeting, whether with your team, family, or friends, can feel a bit awkward, especially when emotions or expectations are high. That's where simple icebreakers can help.

A thoughtful question or quick activity can ease tension, build connection, and set a positive tone for the entire mee...

Healthily navigating conflict is how you build trust and cohesiveness within your team and family. People who consistently avoid conflict miss out on insight, opportunties and growth in their relationships.

Avoiding difficult conversations eliminates the opportunity for learning and dialogue. A dia...