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We’ve Gotten Very Good at Naming Issues…
…but often at the expense of solving them. In the modern workplace, the vocabulary of problems has become almost as sophisticated as the work itself. We can diagnose almost anything now. Entire conferences are built around these phrases. Articles circulate. Panels debate them. Leaders repeat them in town halls. And yet, inside many organizations, the…
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Despite tremendous progress in HR… why is disengagement still so prevalent?
If HR has evolved… if systems have improved… if language has modernized… then why does disengagement still feel so deeply embedded in the modern workplace? We’ve upgraded platforms. We’ve introduced engagement surveys, pulse checks, learning portals, wellbeing initiatives. We’ve invested in better tools, better frameworks, better intentions. And yet… disengagement remains stubbornly, almost universally high.…
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Misleading Surfaces & the Myth of “We’re Doing Fine”
In Mission Blue, the compelling documentary that follows oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle’s lifelong crusade to protect the oceans, one moment in particular stayed with me. A voice noted that the ocean, from the surface, always looks the same. Calm. Blue. Infinite. But beneath that glassy surface, ecosystems are collapsing. Coral reefs are bleaching. Species are…
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Running the Race you were Built for
Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 9, verse 24 “Isn’t it obvious that all runners on the racetrack keep on running to win, but only one receives the victor’s prize? Yet each one of you must run the race to be victorious.” — The Passion Translation (TPT) Ecclesiastes reminds us: “The race is not to the…
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The “In Between”: The Part Most Owners and Leaders Take for Granted
One of my friends recently shared her frustration. She’s one of the people who actually moves the needle. The one who anticipates problems before they happen. Who simplifies the complex. Who makes hard things look effortless. And because she’s that good, she often gets lumped into a blanket “thanks to everyone” message that feels like…
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Whether You’re 22 or 82 – Quit Holding Your Greatness Hostage!
Regardless of how old you are – you can make a difference. Every single day you are given an opportunity to do so. How are you using that privilege? Or do you hold the belief that it’s impossible for you to make a difference because you are too young or old? Your being too old…
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Do You Know What People in Your Company are Capable of Doing?
Do you know what YOU are truly capable of doing? Two very important questions that need to be seriously thought about if we wish to see growth and improvement in our own lives and growth and improvement in our businesses. Have you ever been snorkeling? Or perhaps put on a face mask and risk looking…
Clarity BEFORE Execution. Structure BEFORE Speed
If you could better understand one thing about your business right now….
Most costly decisions begin with
an inaccurate understanding of the situation.
I help leaders understand what is actually happening before major decisions are made or
resources are invested in solving the wrong problem.
Giselle Hudson | Pre-Decision Diagnostic Advisor | Sensemaking for high-stakes business decisions 