Niki’s Notes November 3, 2022
Hi, How was your Halloween? And looking forward, do you have good plans for the first weekend in November? Remember, for most of us in the U.S. it’s time to turn the clocks back an hour on Sunday. Yeah, the ...
Niki’s Notes October 27, 2022
Hi, I’ve been pretty calm about the rapid movement of this year, but OMG, it’s the end of October and 2023 is peaking over the horizon! Are you ready? Here are the stories I wanted to share with you as ...
Niki’s Notes September 29, 2022
Hi, I hope you’re enjoying these briefs, designed for compassionate leaders like you each week. Please let me know if there are articles you’d like me to point to or if you have not for profits ...
Niki’s Notes September 22, 2022
Hi, Hope you’ve got some good plans for the weekend—it’s officially autumn! But right now, it’s still workin’ time, so here are a few stories that made me think of you. Hope they spark new thinking or validate some of ...
Niki’s Notes August 11, 2022
Hi, Update: this e-briefing was originally a component of our Owlthena service, which is being sunsetted, along with its website and social properties. Thank you to everyone who tried this original twist on sounding boards for business leaders. While the ...
Company Culture & the Roots of Team Appreciation
Truth: High-quality talent will not stay at your company if they are not treated with respect and appreciation. Generic Company Band-Aid Solution: Let’s have a happy hour. The REAL Deal: Employee/team appreciation is not a one-and-done action. It’s embedded in ...