Guiding the way with integrity, vision, and inspiration, shaping leaders who create positive change in their spheres of influence.
How to avoid tragic training experiences while enhancing employee engagement. Have you ever thought… ‘Maybe if I jab this pencil in my eye I can leave this circle of hell in an ambulance, it would be less painful than sitting here listening to this nonsense.’ -or-‘Well, there goes 4 hours of my life I’ll never get […]
For the Love of Learning (Training and Development) Read More »
Renew – Refresh – Revive We are all familiar with the 3 R’s of Recycling…Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It’s a brilliant framework in that it is concise, memorable, and actionable. Truly everything a framework should be. When you polish off a gallon of milk or a bottle of wine do you immediately rinse it and toss
The 3 R’s of Developing Resilience in Your Team Read More »
Elevating Business Success through Emotional Intelligence In the fast-paced world of business, where spreadsheets and strategies dominate the conversation, there’s a silent hero that often goes unnoticed: Emotional Intelligence (EI). As an executive coach and consultant at Meraki Consulting, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power EI can have on individuals and organizations. Let’s dive into
Emotional Intelligence – Not Just A Buzzword in Business Read More »
Mindset as a Leadership Tool In the fast-paced world of C-Suite leadership, where the only constant is change, the one factor that can set you apart from the crowd is often overlooked & entirely in your control – is your mindset. As the new year unfolds, and resolutions are set, it’s time for those serious
Why Mindset Should Be Your Top Priority in 2024 Read More »
Beyond Gut Feelings: The Power of Data-Driven Decision Making You’ve taken the Predictive Index out for a spin, or a similar brand, and you’re armed with a wealth of data about your team. Now what? Beyond merely having the insights, understanding how to utilize performance metrics is the key to propelling your business and people
How to Use Performance Metrics to Catapult Business and People Development Read More »
A Deep-dive Into SWOT Analysis – for People As we find ourselves in Q4, destined for the myriad of year end meetings, discussions, and analyses of metrics and economic indicators, have you set aside time to dig into and gauge how you are doing on the often-overlooked people side of things? Not the “check the
The Impact on Performance and Culture For organizations to thrive in today’s competitive marketplace, cultivating strong leadership skills at every level is not just an advantage but a necessity. At Meraki Consulting, we recognize the transformative power of leadership development. We firmly believe that empowering your teams with the right leadership skills can be the
Why Leadership Development is Critical for Business Success Read More »
The Tragic Effects A Broken Culture Plays On Your People Maybe your organization has broken this code and you reap the rewards of a company culture so phenomenal that you effortlessly attract the best of the best, both internally and externally. If every member of your team, every customer you serve, and every third-party vendor
The Cost of Silence: The Unspoken Code [of Managers, not Leaders] Read More »
Always Have an Exit Plan. There are very few absolutes in this life… An exit plan is one of them. Actually, several of them; allow me to explain. Invariably, life ushers us through various phases of departure (some planned and some unplanned)—Though seldom a matter of personal choice, those unplanned exits are often the ones
Strategizing Your Exit: The Imperative of Thoughtful Planning Read More »
How to Live and Leave Your Mark There’s a question I love to ask at the dinner table or over drinks: You’re on death row and it’s your last meal and last night alive. Early in the morning, the warden comes to your cell and asks what you would like to eat, who you would
Building a Legacy – In Business & Life Read More »