What if you could build trust, raise morale and generate measurable business results – fast? The Change Simplifier Plan is a revolutionary program that makes it easier for organizations to grow and change quickly. The Plan developed over 20 years of field work and includes the tools that work best during hard times, engaging everyone [...]

Last week I had the pleasure of speaking to a conference of Women of Color and Native Women. It was a wonderful, joyful experience. Today it dawned on me that I have never written about how indigenous practices have helped turn low energy or failing businesses around. This blog post will probably require several segments, [...]

A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom Photo Art by Frances M. Bauta 1. Be impeccable with your word Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love. 2. Don’t take [...]

My conscious interest in change dates back to the Cuban Revolution in the 1950′s and later was reinforced by memories of the devastation in Germany after World War II. Then traveling or living in conflict-ridden areas, the question of how to make change that did not trigger a backlash or cause so much destruction became [...]

In your own words, why are each of these tips important? Welcome the truth. Keep body language open.  Uncross arms and legs Remove obstacles between partners. No desk or table between you Breathe slowly and relax Keep relaxed eye contact.  Don’t look down or into space Let the Contrary who asked for the dialogue  lead [...]

Instructions In the left hand column, write the 5 most awful things that ever happened to you. 2. In the right hand column, write the good things that came as a result of each of these experiences. For example: Did you realize who was a true friend? Did you develop wisdom or compassion? Did you [...]

Leave a Good Name Behind in Case you Return – African Proverb Be remembered as honest, trustworthy and capable of telling the truth without inflicting pain, being open to new ideas, giving credit where it is due, mentoring and demonstrating selflessness and generous behavior. This kind of legacy behavior is welcomed anywhere, not just in [...]

Key performance factors are common in a Regenerative Work Culture. This vision describes a few of them: A Site and/or Business Vision and Mission guides the work •    The Mission and Vision have been communicated throughout the entire organization •    People know how their role contributes to the Mission and Vision and customers •    Each [...]

The 2003  Towers Perrin Report on Engagement, plus several dozen rigorous studies,  have shown that when Employee Engagement improves, Revenue Increases  and the Cost of  Goods Sold Decreases. <strong>A 10% improvement in  Engagement creates a 1% improvement in revenue … and a 3% improvement in  profitability. </strong> We believe that employee engagement and  resilience are [...]

Generate Quality Results with a Culture of Engagement and Vitalization The proven Volentum approach makes it easier to grow and change through vitalized, energetic work cultures of engagement. The Volentum approach builds upon group strengths, stimulating rapid problem solving of real issues and building or repairing trust and teamwork. The results are reduced conflict, change [...]