Written By Chris Ihrig Published on June 14, 2023 Leaders are struggling with a pressing issue: team member stagnation. Too often, team members can seem disengaged, flat, or even "entitled," showing little desire to push beyond their comfort zones and invest themselves fully in their roles. This not only stifles growth and innovation, but it [...]
Written By Chad Kearns Published on April 4, 2023 People want to be surrounded by reliable coworkers who follow through well, deliver on what’s required, and do it on time. Work would be much simpler if everyone was reliable more often. Much of this falls on an organization's culture around accountability. Unfortunately, the level of [...]
Written By Chris Ihrig Published on March 28, 2023 A healthy organizational culture doesn’t happen by accident. It takes planning, commitment, and steady guidance from leadership. It also requires ongoing nurturing. Culture is never static; it evolves and changes every day, and it will do the same within your organization. But for the leaders and [...]
Written By Mike Robertson Published on March 8, 2023 The topic of appreciation in the workplace is one that has grown in significance with each new generation that enters the workforce. For those who have taken notice and prioritized this need, there is a common error that a well-meaning leader may fall into; [...]
Written By Chad Kearns Published on Feb 1, 2023 There is so much to gain from seeking feedback as the leader of your team. Leaders who effective seeking feedback: Build trust within the organization Set the example to be followed by others Make their team feel like they have a voice and that their thoughts [...]
It’s been an amazing year of growth here at Fired-Up! Culture, filled with meaningful conversations, rewarding work, and inspiring partners. Our team has especially enjoyed the opportunity to share their reflections on leadership with you via our blog. Below I’ve included some of the top Fired-Up! Culture posts from 2022. 1. Why You Should Strive [...]
Effective leaders understand that their organization's internal communication is its lifeblood. In the absence of information, even trusted and highly loyal team members can succumb to the perils of rumor. Without the correct context, they might speculate upon the direction of the company and their own future with it. Successful leaders nearly always put protocols [...]
Do you have a memory of a favorite brand that no longer exists? Can you recall a business with a high level of service, or well-loved product that has long since closed its doors? These brands were desired because they found a way to differentiate themselves from their competitors. Somehow, they created a feeling that [...]
Productive and high-functioning teams share several traits. They almost always have a clear vision of the purpose and goals they’re striving to fulfill. They share norms around communication and levels of professionalism. They also establish values and expectations around performance and improvement. These values and expectations are not only understood by all team members, but [...]
The Fired-Up! Culture team is thrilled to announce the release of our new eBook, How Executive Coaching Grows Leaders, Teams, and Organizations. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to partner with a Fired-Up! coach, this free resource provides an in depth explanation of our process, philosophy, and results. It also shares some of the [...]
