Posts by Robin
August 2020 Power Hour: Introducing the Culture Catalyst™
In this month’s Power Hour, the PeopleSense team reveals a new and exciting learning platform, called Everything DiSC® Catalyst™. Today’s workers are overwhelmed with the fast pace of change. However, organizations can only thrive when employees are engaged and connected. Catalyst is a practical tool that empowers individuals to build a culture where individuals have…
Read More4 Powerful Ways to Improve Employee Engagement
Managers can be oblivious to the reality of how their staff really feels. If the signs aren’t hitting them squarely between the eyes (and sometimes even when they are), managers can be so fixated on their own story that they think everyone is happy, when in fact, they aren’t. Without paying attention, there’s no way…
Read MoreJuly 2020 Power Hour: Let’s Talk Trust
In this month’s Power Hour, the PeopleSense team digs into the foundational behavior of high functioning teams: Trust. Without trust, the team cannot have productive conflict, achieve commitment, hold people accountable, nor achieve results. Robin, Jeni, and Sheryl walk through two separate exercises that you can use with your own team to start building trust…
Read MoreHow can you increase your team’s productivity?
Raise your hand if you think you’re an effective team member. I can visualize nearly every hand in the air. That’s because research recently conducted by Wiley Consumer Insights found that 99% of respondents claim they are effective on a team. But if that’s the case, why don’t we often encounter a highly productive team?…
Read MoreHappy July 4th from PeopleSense Consulting!
Listen in to hear Robin and Jeni share a special message as they ponder how to best celebrate our nation’s birthday. They share quotes that we hope inspire a more united and inclusive American on the holiday weekend. Let’s all build healthy relationships, in our workplaces, homes, and communities. Embrace this holiday weekend, celebrating our…
Read MoreJune 2020 Power Hour: The Power of Teams
In this month’s Power Hour, the PeopleSense team reveals how productive, high functioning teams make better decisions, utilize all members’ skills and opinions, and avoid wasting time with arguments/politics. (Sidenote: Cohesive teams are also a lot more fun to be a part of!) Wondering how you can have a better team? Learn how our personal…
Read MoreHere’s how to support frontline employees
We’re rarely afforded one crisis at a time, and 2020 has brought with it challenges on every front. It has impacted the entire globe, drastically altering the way we live and work. While we all feel deeply the sadness, grief, and overwhelm that have marked this year, some have experienced it more significantly. It’s more…
Read MoreAre employee assessments worth it right now?
We’ve all experienced a lot of disruption lately. COVID-19 has changed much about the way we work, but it hasn’t changed everything. In fact, the most valuable resource in any organization remains constant — the people! That can be both good and bad! People have accomplished amazing things during the pandemic We’ve seen how adaptable…
Read MoreEmployee Engagement — Starts with YOU!
In this month’s Power Hour, the PeopleSense team discusses key findings about Employee Engagement. Team Guru Sheryl Chatham reviews the financial impact and the distractions caused by disengaged employees. Learn three specific ways you can change the level of engagement within your teams. And you might be surprised, it starts with YOU! Our lively conversation…
Read MoreFinding connection through isolation
A new house guest In February, my husband, Pete, and I agreed to foster a dog with separation anxiety. This was new territory to us, but because I worked from home, the local shelter asked if we would be willing to take this on. Mayflower, a 7-year-old mastiff with an overall mellow temperament, suffered panic…
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