How to Give & Get Better Feedback
The fact is, we all need help seeing both the best parts of ourselves, as well as our blind spots. Unfortunately, we don’t always know the best way to give (or ask for) helpful feedback. In this blog, by Christine Mutch she gives us practical tools to help give and receive better feedback.
The Power of Strengths-Based Leadership

It is no surprise that we love talking about strengths around here. And while we love talking with individuals about their strengths, we are even more excited about the magic that happens when the power of strengths is utilized at the team and organizational level.

Games for Your Next Employee Engagement Event

Our team loves the way games can infuse connection and FUN into an ordinary evening with friends but have you considered adding games to your next employee engagement event? 

Meredith Bronk Talks Coaching

Meredith Bronk Talks Coaching

When we say “we are your partners for people development,” our minds go straight to OST. Our work with their incredible company has unfolded over time like any good love story. It is our honor to partner with them to unleash the potential within their team. To give you an inside peek, we swiped this reflection from Meredith’s desk and just had to share it with you. (Okay, we are kidding. We asked permission first.)

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Good Gossip: A culture-building practice.

Good Gossip: A culture-building practice.

Gossip is a culture killer, for sure. But if done in an alternative way, your team will be well-served by integrating this new “good gossip” deeply into your team rhythms. Here’s the deal: We are often blind to our greatest strengths. The very distinctive qualities that make up our unique blend of human often go unnoticed or unappreciated, and thus undeveloped and underutilized.

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WANTED: Courageous Leaders [Not Heroes]

WANTED: Courageous Leaders [Not Heroes]

For a long time, I assumed courage was reserved for comic books and activists. Conveniently, this assumption moved courage out of my reach and responsibility. The call to bravery and courage given only to the elite chosen few. After leading hundreds of people through the Dare to Lead™ program, I know I am not unique in this assumption. It is a hardwired belief for many. This belief, however, is wrong.

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Weaving Love Into Work

Weaving Love Into Work

References to “self-care” in popular culture are often actually pointing to self-soothing practices. Both are meaningful, and it is important we know the difference. Popular #selfcare ideas- bubble baths, candles, tea are self-soothers. They relieve tension, stress, or anxiety in the moment. True self-care, on the other hand, is long term habits that build our resilience against stress and burnout.

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