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 around the 1st & 15th of each month, 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.

Workplace Wellness is Tied to Productivity – Part II
A Gemisode™ Series – Part II As highlighted in Part I, workplace wellness is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and organizations that fail to

Workplace Wellness is Tied to Productivity
A Gemisode™ Series – Part I May is a significant month in the United States for two important observances: Mental Health Awareness and Asian American

Here’s How to Build a Culture of Engagement to Increase Retention
Concerned about retaining and engaging your employees? You’re not alone! Shockingly, Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2022 report revealed that only 21% of employees

Assumptions Impact Retention…
of relationships and business. Why? Because assumptions can ruin relationships, reveal biases, and be perceived as a lack of care or consideration by the party

Is Hurry Hurting You?
“Ma’am, this is your time, take it, you don’t have to rush” …. the words said to me by the check-out associate as the pressured

Optimized for Employee Engagement?
Is your organization optimized for employee engagement? For many, the answer is no. We’ll tell you why and what you can do to change your

Leadership Fail Statements, Gemisode II, Pt.2 (What To Say Instead)
In part 1, we discussed the leadership failure issues associated with the statement, “I’m disappointed but firing them is not an option.” This statement was

Leadership Fail Statements, Gemisode II, Pt.1
“I’m disappointed but firing them is not an option.” We’re back with another publication of Leadership Fail Statements, a gemisode series dedicated to examining the

Hacking 2023 & Beyond…Optimize Your Life With these Cheat Codes
In the final gem of 2022, we encouraged you to reflect on the year’s “accomplishments and opportunity areas through the lens of your overall health”.

Assessing 2022, How’d You Do?
Gregorian calendar year 2022 is preparing to come to a close and many end-of-year holiday (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Omisoka) celebrations are either under way or
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