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Vacation Imperative!

Hello from Prague! As a freelancer for nearly 25 years, I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve taken a “real” (meaning longer than 3-4 days) vacation. This is a big mistake; and I should know better, especially since I’m always advising my clients to pay attention to their work-life balance. But things – almost always related to work, such as writing the...

Lack of Diversity = Poorer Financial Performance

If you’ve received decent Diversity and Inclusion training, you know this fact: companies with more diverse workforces and more diversity in the C-Suite perform better financially. And new report from McKinsey & Company underscores this fact yet again. But sadly, the message doesn’t seem to be getting through to corporate leadership, especially in the US. The reality is that 97% of...

Gregg Ward Group | The Spark to Possibility

  Most of us have been treated with respect at some point in our careers. But sadly, many of us have been disrespected at work – sometimes over and over – by customers, colleagues, bosses, and even by the very processes, procedures and cultures put in place by our employers. Today, more and more organizations are finding that a respectful culture is the foundation upon which...