Can I Offer You Some Feedback?

In this episode of Business Bites, Sara explores Patrick Lencioni's seminal model for team effectiveness. She breaks down the five common barriers—absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results—and provides actionable strategies to transform these dysfunctions into strengths. Learn how fostering vulnerability and establishing clear s...

In this episode of Business Bites, Sara explores Patrick Lencioni's seminal model for team effectiveness. She breaks down the five common barriers—absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results—and provides actionable strategies to transform these dysfunctions into strengths. Learn how fostering vulnerability and establishing clear s...

Sara discusses new Gallup data that highlights a profound challenge in the modern workplace: only 21% of employees are engaged, and half are actively seeking new roles. This widespread attitude characterizes the workforce as "psychologically checked out but economically present". Sara argues that low engagement is a systemic organizational problem, not merely a motivational one, and provides speci...

Sara discusses new Gallup data that highlights a profound challenge in the modern workplace: only 21% of employees are engaged, and half are actively seeking new roles. This widespread attitude characterizes the workforce as "psychologically checked out but economically present". Sara argues that low engagement is a systemic organizational problem, not merely a motivational one, and provides speci...

In this week's Business Bite, Sara covers the Johari Window, a model used to help professionals understand their relationship with themselves and others. Using four quadrants, the model helps highlight blind spots and inform what information individuals choose to share. The Johari Window has been widely adopted in organizations for enhancing teamwork and self-awareness. Sara provides a few tips fo...

In this week's Business Bite, Sara covers the Johari Window, a model used to help professionals understand their relationship with themselves and others. Using four quadrants, the model helps highlight blind spots and inform what information individuals choose to share. The Johari Window has been widely adopted in organizations for enhancing teamwork and self-awareness. Sara provides a few tips fo...

  In this episode of Research Revealed, Sara Ismail-Beigi Bartlett explores a sobering statistic from UKG: 57% of managers wish they had been warned before taking their current positions. Sara dives into the "expectations gap" that leads to management burnout and shares three actionable strategies for organizational leaders to improve onboarding, implement mentorship, and foster open communication...

 In this episode of Research Revealed, Sara Ismail-Beigi Bartlett explores a sobering statistic from UKG: 57% of managers wish they had been warned before taking their current positions. Sara dives into the "expectations gap" that leads to management burnout and shares three actionable strategies for organizational leaders to improve onboarding, implement mentorship, and foster open communica...

Sara explores Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard’s situational leadership theory, which highlights how effective leadership requires adapting one's style based on the maturity and readiness of team members rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Through examples like onboarding new employees and managing diverse project teams, this episode provides practical tips for assessing readiness levels...

Sara explores Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard’s situational leadership theory, which highlights how effective leadership requires adapting one's style based on the maturity and readiness of team members rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Through examples like onboarding new employees and managing diverse project teams, this episode provides practical tips for assessing readiness levels...

Dry promotions—when employees receive a title change without a corresponding increase in compensation or responsibilities—can lead to dissatisfaction and decreased morale. In this episode of Research Revealed, Sara explores effective strategies leaders can implement to tackle the issue of dry promotions and foster a more positive and motivating work environment. Stream more episodes on your favori...

Dry promotions—when employees receive a title change without a corresponding increase in compensation or responsibilities—can lead to dissatisfaction and decreased morale. In this episode of Research Revealed, Sara explores effective strategies leaders can implement to tackle the issue of dry promotions and foster a more positive and motivating work environment. Stream more episodes on your favori...

Sara explores the concept of Forcefield Analysis, a decision-making technique that helps organizations evaluate driving forces that encourage change and the restraining forces that resist change. Tune in for valuable tips on defining objectives and engaging stakeholders to effectively manage organizational change and leverage growth opportunities. Stream more episodes on your favorite podcast app!...

Sara explores the concept of Forcefield Analysis, a decision-making technique that helps organizations evaluate driving forces that encourage change and the restraining forces that resist change. Tune in for valuable tips on defining objectives and engaging stakeholders to effectively manage organizational change and leverage growth opportunities. Stream more episodes on your favorite podcast app!...

Sara examines recent research from Checker, which highlights a significant gap between management and employee perceptions of workplace communication. 71% of management reports having great relationships and open communication with employees – and yet 58% of employees agree. Sara outlines actionable steps leaders can take to address this misalignment, bridge the perception gap, and create a more c...

Sara examines recent research from Checker, which highlights a significant gap between management and employee perceptions of workplace communication. 71% of management reports having great relationships and open communication with employees – and yet 58% of employees agree. Sara outlines actionable steps leaders can take to address this misalignment, bridge the perception gap, and create a more c...

Sara covers the strategy of process mapping and how visualizing your business’ steps through diagrams and flow charts can help you spot inefficiencies and streamline processes! Learn the historical context and get concrete examples of how process mapping is used to improve everything from customer onboarding to manufacturing.  Stream more episodes on your favorite podcast app! Business Bites is a...

Sara covers the strategy of process mapping and how visualizing your business’ steps through diagrams and flow charts can help you spot inefficiencies and streamline processes! Learn the historical context and get concrete examples of how process mapping is used to improve everything from customer onboarding to manufacturing.  Stream more episodes on your favorite podcast app! Business Bites is a...

Sara interviews Jonathan Reitz, a coaching entrepreneur with roles at Fluxify and Weatherhead, to explore the evolving landscape of feedback in coaching, especially with the rise of AI tools. They discuss how feedback impacts leadership development, the importance of self-awareness, and practical strategies for effective coaching.  Stream more episodes on your favorite podcast app! Business Bites...

Sara interviews Jonathan Reitz, a coaching entrepreneur with roles at Fluxify and Weatherhead, to explore the evolving landscape of feedback in coaching, especially with the rise of AI tools. They discuss how feedback impacts leadership development, the importance of self-awareness, and practical strategies for effective coaching.  Stream more episodes on your favorite podcast app! Business Bites...

Sara highlights how employee engagement vastly increases when consistent feedback is provided – as research from Clutch reveals 82% of employees value all types of feedback; whether it’s positive or negative. Consistent feedback reinforces desired behaviors, identifies areas for improvement, and makes employees feel noticed and valued in their workplace. Sara shares key strategies for building con...

Sara highlights how employee engagement vastly increases when consistent feedback is provided – as research from Clutch reveals 82% of employees value all types of feedback; whether it’s positive or negative. Consistent feedback reinforces desired behaviors, identifies areas for improvement, and makes employees feel noticed and valued in their workplace. Sara shares key strategies for building con...

Sara sits down with Tom, a director of talent management at an insurance organization, to discuss feedback this week! Tom shares his personal experiences and insights on the challenges of giving and receiving feedback, especially for conflict-averse people. Together, Sara and Tom dig deep into the nuances of feedback as both criticism and recognition, discussing strategies to deliver meaningful fe...

Sara sits down with Tom, a director of talent management at an insurance organization, to discuss feedback this week! Tom shares his personal experiences and insights on the challenges of giving and receiving feedback, especially for conflict-averse people. Together, Sara and Tom dig deep into the nuances of feedback as both criticism and recognition, discussing strategies to deliver meaningful fe...

For this week’s Business Bite, Sara covers the popular ADKAR model framework, focusing on an individual’s experience during organizational change and using that experience to maximize effectiveness on both an individual and organizational level. Sara shares examples of how the ADKAR model can be used and provides tips for implementing it in your organization. Stream more episodes on your favorite...