Quick answer: Leaders who take time to genuinely know their team members, not just their job performance, create workplaces where people feel safe, valued, and motivated to stay. The return on that investment goes far beyond retention metrics. It shows up in communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and the kind of culture that people actually want…
Category Archives: Employee Development
There’s a particular kind of coworker who makes every job feel easier. They show up on time (every time), they’re the first to say, “Great job on that,” and when something goes wrong, they ask questions instead of pointing fingers (at Lemonade Stand, his name is Branson!). You leave meetings with them feeling energized rather…
To me, productivity looks like this: time management tools, the goal-tracking note in my phone, and a 50-item to-do list. I write things I’ve already accomplished on my to-do list just for the satisfaction of crossing them off (and I know you probably do that too). In fact, this blog has been sitting on my…
When I accepted a fully remote job offer at Lemonade Stand, I expected to treat work as just that—work. I thought I wouldn’t find anything more meaningful than a paycheck, especially working from home. Yeah, that mindset was quickly thrown out the window the moment I was introduced to Build Then Bless (our company philosophy,…
Are your employees happy to be at work—or do they watch the clock and wait for the day to be over? While it’s true that everyone has good and bad days at work, as a manager or business owner, it’s up to you to cultivate your company’s culture. However, only three in ten U.S. employees…
Do your employees trust you? A recent survey from Gallop revealed that only 20% of employees confidently trust their company’s leadership. That’s right—only one-fifth of employees believe their organization’s leadership has their best interests at heart. But this statistic can’t impact your bottom line, right? Think again! Trust is the secret ingredient of any successful…
My grandparents have an ancient walnut tree in their backyard and every fall, all of the cousins would get together, rake the big leaves in a 10-foot-tall pile (I’m not joking—the pile stood taller than all of us), climb a rickety ladder and get into the low branches of the tree, and then we would…
Ever heard the saying, “Leaders aren’t born, they’re made”? Well, it’s true. Even a natural leader needs a little polishing. If you’re a business owner or manager, odds are you’ve got an eye on the next generation of leaders within your company. But how do you take your team from good to great? How can…
Imagine this scenario: You’re gearing up for your quarterly employee reviews, and something feels off. You’ve noticed that your high-performers receive less in-depth feedback simply because there are no glaring issues to address. Sound familiar? Many of us subconsciously feel pressured to deliver “constructive criticism” instead of recognizing what’s working well. But here’s the truth—effective…
While employee development is usually seen as a benefit only offered by the corporate big dogs, it’s become a strategic advantage for all companies. And it doesn’t take a corporate budget to access the benefits of helping your employees grow. In fact, investing in employee development can actually improve team morale and have a positive…
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