Gems and Gemisodes® (Insights)
Welcome to Gems and Gemisodes® :
Our signature essay collection providing insights, fresh perspectives, and advice to those committed to anchoring to a more consciously-inclusive way of doing business and navigating life. Dropping the 1st & 15th of each month (except August), every Gem, Gemisode series or #GemAlert seeks to spark conversation and inspire action by educating readers on the issues impacting business and talent (employee) optimization.

Women in the Workplace: Examining the Past, Present, and Redefining the Future – Part II
A Gemisode® Series – Part II As we continue our exploration of equity in the workplace, it’s important that we outline actionable steps that leaders,

Women in the Workplace: Examining the Past, Present, and Redefining the Future
A Gemisode® Series – Part I It’s officially Women’s History Month in the USA, and with International Women’s Day (March 8th) just around the corner,

Metrics Don’t Matter if You Insist on Measuring the Wrong Things
In a tense moment, an executive leader lashed out, “The recruiting team is costing us business; they are taking too long to fill roles and

Layoffs, Leadership, and Learning Lessons!
“Some of the mass tech layoffs will cool, and we will instead start to hear about other sectors downsizing” — one of the five 2024

Lessons on Leading for Lasting Legacy
In recent months, conversations about leadership have been dominating headlines around the globe. Whether due to ongoing unrest, election processes, or leaders being exposed for

Welcoming 2024: The Year of Transformation and Continued Innovation
Happy New Year to you, our community of optimizers! As we welcome 2024, let’s take a moment to reflect on the whirlwind that was 2023.

From Buddy to Boss: Navigating Workplace Relationship Transitions
2023 is coming to a close, and to say that the business world has seen a tumultuous end would be an understatement! Between last-minute layoffs, the

Quiet Strength: Embracing Introverted Leadership in Business
When pondering the qualities of an effective leader, does introversion ever come to mind? The opening sentence of a recent LinkedIn post made by our

How Insisting on ‘Preserving the Culture’ Can Backfire
‘Preserving the culture’ is a refrain often repeated within organizations, emphasizing the importance of preserving traditions and norms. However, amidst the call to uphold the

Navigating Global Unrest: The Responsibility of Leaders and Organizations
There is no question that leaders and organizations face the challenging responsibility of addressing and mitigating the impact of global unrest on their employees, stakeholders,
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