The On-Call Dilemma Rolling out an on-call rotation is one of those leadership rites of passage that feels equal parts necessary and terrifying. Necessary, because someone has to be around when things inevitably go sideways. Terrifying, because done poorly, it can torpedo team morale, erode trust, and burn people out faster than a buggy deploy on a Friday afternoon.
Continue ReadingWhat is vision? It’s clearly defining who and what your organization is, where it’s going, and how it’s going to get there. It sounds simple. But many organizations struggle to articulate a clear vision—let alone rally their team around it. Without vision, you’re steering a ship without a map. With it, you align every person, project, and priority around a shared destination.
Continue ReadingIn today’s corporate landscape, companies proudly display their core values on walls, websites, and employee handbooks. Integrity. Innovation. Customer-first. Collaboration. These words are meant to inspire and guide teams, but too often, they become mere platitudes—statements that sound good but lack real impact. The danger arises when leadership fails to enforce, supervise, or embody these values.
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