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A LITTLE INEFFICIENCY CAN GO A LONG WAY

June 23, 2020
By Jason Copeland, M.A. Data Visualization Consultant, Transformation Systems, Inc. Google is on a constant search for extraordinary strategies and products to drive user and advertiser value.  Google is also enlightened enough to realize their people are the key to success, so leaders are unrelentingly curious about what enables their most effective teams to perform—and [...]

THREE C’S TO SUCCESSFUL WORK IN A TIME OF SOCIAL DISTANCING

May 12, 2020

The TSI team continues to support our valued customers via remote work as we and they adhere to social distancing guidance. We’re honored to work with such inspiring leaders as they continue to summon their leadership superpowers during these challenging times. For tips on navigating work while social distancing, here is the latest from Marta […]

EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION – THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RECEIVER

March 9, 2020

By Susan Vafa, OD Consultant and Practice Leader of Facilitation and Training   “I don’t get information,” “Information is ‘stuck’ at the team lead level,” “No one communicates,” “I didn’t get that message…” These statements are ones I have heard many times as an Organizational Development Consultant over the last 15 years.   With each […]

CONNECTING IS A PRIME DIRECTIVE

November 21, 2019

By Dr. Altyn Clark, Executive Director, Applied Engineering   Woody Allen and Marshall Brickman co-wrote the Oscar winning screenplay for the 1977 movie Annie Hall, and they were interviewed together by the journalist Susan Braudy. The following words were spoken by Marshall Brickman, but he attributed an adage to Woody Allen: “I have learned one […]

THE TRUTH ABOUT FEAR

October 8, 2019

By Dr. Altyn Clark, Executive Director, Applied Engineering   Every leader dreams of making a difference in the world around them and being acknowledged as a valuable person.   Every leader also has some degree of fear about making a difference and truly being seen by others.   Our leadership fears and the very things […]

LEVERAGING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

December 3, 2018

In one study that used information from the Corporate Leadership Council, engagement was defined as “the extent to which employees commit to something or someone in their organization, how hard they work, and how long they stay as a result of that commitment.” Nancy R. Lockwood, the author of the study, asserted “not only does […]

WHAT LEADERS ARE LISTENING TO

October 12, 2018

TSI’s Strategic Initiatives Director, Janelle, is a podcast connoisseur and is always recommending podcast episodes to our team. Podcasts are a great way to get information and inspiration on the go. I asked Janelle to share with you what she is listening to now and her recommendations on podcasts for leaders. Here are the episodes […]