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Recognizing the Role of Leaders in Shaping Culture

Workplace culture defines how employees interact, collaborate, and thrive. Leaders play a crucial role in shaping this culture, acting as architects and sustainers. A strong organizational culture can foster trust, innovation, and inclusion-key elements that drive long-term success (McKinsey).  Leaders set the tone for how people engage with their work...

Investing in Diversity and Inclusion as a Key to Cultural Success

The business landscape is always evolving and adapting to reflect our society. Organizations that invest in D&I initiatives create more equitable environments and reap significant benefits in innovation, employee satisfaction, and financial performance (hbr.org). The value of cultivating diversity and inclusion is far-reaching, particularly in creating a healthy workplace culture....

Why Leaders Should Care About Social Impact

“Social impact” is getting a lot of attention these days. But what does it mean, really? At its core, social impact is a positive contribution to a community, environment, and society. It can easily feel like another corporate buzzword, and for some individuals and organizations it might just be lip...

Aligning People & Culture Strategy with Business Objectives

Aligning a people and culture strategy with business objectives is critical for organizations striving to achieve long-term success and sustainability. A well-structured people and culture strategy supports an organization in meeting its goals, adapting to change, and fostering a culture of engagement, innovation, and productivity. Understanding People & Culture Strategy...

6 Steps to Transform Your Workplace Culture

Workplace culture can make or break an organization. It influences everything from employee satisfaction to productivity, and overall organizational success. Organizations prioritizing workplace culture create environments where employees feel valued, respected, and motivated. Cultural transformation isn't an overnight process, but it can be done with thoughtful strategy and leadership. Here...

Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning

Organizational cultures that prioritize ongoing education and professional development for their employees often see higher engagement, innovation, and productivity. Employees, in turn, are more empowered, valued, and equipped to excel in their roles. Why Continuous Learning Matters Adaptability in a Changing Environment The fast pace of technological advancements, shifting market...

The Importance of Transparent Communication in the Workplace

In today’s fast-paced work environment, transparent communication is more than just a bumper sticker phrase—it’s a critical component of a healthy and productive workplace. Transparency fosters trust, encourages collaboration, and lays the groundwork for a culture where employees feel valued and heard.  The Value of Candid and Transparent Communication Builds...

Understanding Organizational Change Management

Organizations looking to grow and accelerate in today's dynamic business environment must learn to embrace change and ways to adapt. Organizational Change Management (OCM) is the structured approach to effectively managing transitional times to navigate an organization to a positive business outcome. There are many aspects of OCM, including change...

Employee Experience:

Building an Effective Employee Lifecycle As an employer, your relationship with every one of your employees will go through the phases of a workplace lifecycle. Recruiting, maintaining, developing, and transitioning employees is a continuous process, one that requires care and attention to be effective.  The employee lifecycle can be broken...

The Critical Nature of Adaptability

In today’s rapidly evolving world, adaptability has proven to be one of the most valuable skills for success at work. As new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionize the way we work, the ability to adapt has become even more critical. An adaptable workplace means being able to change gears...
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