Never, ever, in the history of industry, has there been a dip in demand for talent. Regardless of market fluctuations, the need for capable, intelligent employees has, and always will be, a top priority for recruiting organizations. Though Jamison is certainly a talented individual, he possesses a skill that challenges the value of talent. Jamison… Read more »
Culture
Team Member Spotlight – Lisa
When we imagine a welcoming person, we likely envision a warm, inviting personality. These people are affable, approachable, and an automatic ally. Though Lisa certainly fits the bill, she also enlarges on the adjective in her approach to life—welcoming all good, all gain, and all growth into her story. If you’re fortunate enough to be… Read more »
ELevated: Bloom
I always thought that trees died in the winter and came back to life in spring. I’ve recently learned this isn’t true. The shedding of their leaves is just a tactic to survive the brutal winter environment. They are in a situation where they know they cannot thrive, so they shed their leaves letting go… Read more »
Why Uncomfortable Conversations Are Worth It (And How to Have Them)
Have you ever taken a dive into the vast and bizarre world of phobias? If you do, you may discover that your lifelong apprehension of knees is actually shared by others, and is called genuphobia. If you can only count to seven before a feeling of dread overtakes you, you have octophobia. And if you… Read more »
ELevated: Jump!
Allow me to introduce you to someone dear to my heart. His name is Michael. He has been a father figure to me since I was young. Michael is magical. He sees the good in everyone, he is wildly protective, and he never participates in negativity of any sort. He has a magnetic personality which… Read more »
Stay in your Lane: Good or Bad Advice?
‘Staying in your lane’ is an interesting ideal in a contemporary, corporate setting. Nowadays, collaboration is held in such high-esteem that businesses will invest millions in training, installing, and implementing workplace collaboration software. That hardly sounds like ‘staying in your lane.’ But then again, imagine if responsibility was shared among the entire company: No individual… Read more »
3 Better Ways to Celebrate Your Peers than “You’re a Rockstar”
You just nailed it. Months of research, preparation, and draft after re-draft have just culminated in what was certainly the greatest presentation of the millennia. After the thunderous applause begins to peter off, you are finally able to hear the congratulations that you’ve anticipated for so long: “You’re a rockstar!” “Hey, rockstar!” “You know what… Read more »
Team Member Spotlight – Sam
Throughout history, leaders have been distinguished by titles. Only an individual with the title of ‘captain’ could pilot a ship, only a ‘general’ could command an army, and only a ‘king’ could govern a people. Regardless, there are a few exceptions to this rule. Occasionally, there comes along an individual so naturally inclined to caring… Read more »
ELevated: Snapshot
This is a picture of my little family. Isn’t it sweet? Happy, smiling, faces. A loving brother gently touching his sister while we look at our perfect, new baby girl. Outside the fact that we love each other, this picture was a total illusion. Here is the full truth of that day: I was a… Read more »
Team Member Spotlight – Alex
It’s a little known fact that tenacity and perseverance are not synonyms. Though both words imply an element of resilience, tenacity is the ability to endure tribulation, while perseverance is ability to continue acting in the face of tribulation. While the world’s share of tenacious people is limited, a perseverant person is a true diamond in the rough. Having… Read more »