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A Gemisode® Series Many leaders and organizations say they want change. But when it’s time to do the work? They choose comfort. Again. They bring in consultants. Coaches. Experts. They draft bold vision statements and announce transformations. And yet—when the moment comes to make decisions that require courage, vulnerability, and behavioral change? They stall. They […]

A Gemisode® Series – Part II Once celebrated for its flexibility and adaptability, we opened Part I of this series by asking whether Agile is showing signs of cracking under its own weight. In other words: Has the movement become too rigid to serve the needs of teams and businesses today? And if so, what […]

A Gemisode® Series – Part I First introduced in 2001, the Agile Manifesto—authored by 17 software practitioners and guided by four values and twelve principles—was about defining core values and principles for software development, prioritizing flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability. Over two decades later, the methodology continues to significantly shape the business world as its adoption […]

A Gemisode® Series – Part II Women are judged regardless of their actions, so our belief is that you might as well go ahead and ask for what you need, want, and, let’s be frank, very often already deserve. In Part I, we got real about  the double standards women face in the workplace and […]

A Gemisode® Series – Part I In the workplace, it’s no secret that women often face different expectations and challenges compared to their male counterparts. These double standards not only affect their day-to-day experiences but also their opportunities for advancement and compensation. Despite contributing significantly to their organizations, women are often judged on subjective criteria […]

A Gemisode® Series – Part II In part I of this Gemisode, we introduced the term intersectionality, coined by legal scholar, educator, and activist Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989. We also shared our perspective on the impact of failing to address and educate people on the realities of the human experience. Now it’s time to […]

A Gemisode® Series – Part I It’s June, which means another month of highlighting and bringing awareness to various causes has arrived. This month, in addition to Pride, which celebrates and recognizes the contributions of members of the LGBTQ+ community, we also focus on Men’s Health, which seeks to bring attention to the unique health […]

As May begins, we find ourselves at the intersection of two significant observances: Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. These observances hold profound importance for our communities and workplaces, highlighting the need for ongoing dialogue and action. Mental health is a universal concern that transcends cultural and ethnic […]

Overworked, exhausted, and feeling the constant pull to respond to work emails or messages after hours? You’re not alone. The blurring of boundaries between work life and personal life has become a pervasive issue, leaving many employees feeling drained and burnt out. This pressure not only takes a toll on mental health but also undermines […]

Grief knows no expiration date; it accompanies us throughout life, regardless of time or circumstance. Why is this so top of mind today? Well, it marks the 4th anniversary of the death of a very close friend, Rhonda, who died from cancer.  Four years later, the pain and grief of that loss still floats around, […]