“There’s really nothing like Lauder love,” says Laura Goldenberg, Executive Director of the Lauder Institute Alumni Association (LIAA). She’s describing the unique bond experienced by Lauder Institute graduates who earn an MBA from the Wharton School, or a JD from Penn Carey Law School and an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. […]
Read MoreReady to manage less and lead more? We’ve got you covered. Get ready to elevate your team by unlocking powerful conversations in The Team Table. As a modern manager, you work hard to navigate new hybrid work modes, societal anxieties, and the ever-increasing need for team speed. Has your team lost the magical feeling from […]
Read MoreIn the last year, hundreds of leaders have gathered in CircleSpace to engage in powerful conversations that elevate teams. The Circles framework and conversation library have improved team health and productivity, while developing dozens of participants into facilitative leaders. Whether it’s leadership or team development, here are four use cases highlighting the best of CircleSpace […]
Read MoreJanan Knust of Santiago, Chile spent the last decade building his logistics company KLog. Thanks to rapid growth, he recently shifted his focus to preparing for investors. As KLog expands into Mexico and Peru–with team members spanning countries–Janan sees the value in establishing a scalable, trusting culture that will ultimately provide a strategic business advantage. […]
Read MoreWe’re taking the pulse on the modern leader’s workplace experience; as we strive to promote a culture of learning at Circles, we periodically interview leaders in our sphere regarding their priorities, challenges, and best practices. Those we spoke with this round cover a range of industries, including medicine, trucking, technology, and more. Representing a multitude […]
Read MoreMerakey works to empower communities with innovative care and education solutions. Like many organizations, they weathered pandemic realities like high turnover and virtually onboarding new recruits. Alex Markey, who’s worked in Merakey operations since 2012, has noticed how easily today’s hybrid and remote teams become disjointed and siloed. In an effort to fight workplace disconnection, […]
Read More20 years ago, Colleen Moen was looking for a career change, and Starbucks Coffee Company hired her–not knowing she was five months pregnant. She says it was the first time she worked for a company that actually lived out the values they had written on the wall. “Starbucks treated me like a human who mattered […]
Read MoreWith many workplaces settling into hybrid work environments, it’s become increasingly difficult for colleagues to connect. This could negatively affect performance: research shows high-performing teams are 25% more likely to connect with teammates over non-work topics. “The best teams aren’t more effective because they work all the time. On the contrary: they invest time connecting […]
Read MoreEmbarking on a journey of culture change at scale is no easy feat, but one DuPont division offers an inspiring tale of grassroots transformation. Despite daunting societal forces and internal disruptions, they embraced inclusive Circles experiences, fostering trust and resilience even throughout a merger and acquisition. Leaders emerged and were transformed into cultural ambassadors as […]
Read More90% of Fortune 500 Companies have employee resource groups. ERGs surged in the last two years, but now cost-conscious execs are slashing budgets and staffing. Many of us sense the importance of these spaces, but in times of economic uncertainty, how do you justify the time and money? Fortunately, recent research has bolstered the case […]
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