Harnessing Flexibility, Creativity and Vulnerability for Productive Work from Home Practices
After nearly two decades of working remotely, GFM and CenterTable team members know that flexibility, creativity and vulnerability are the keys to success.
Sometimes you have to slow down — and other lessons learned on sabbatical
After 10 years, GFM employees are encouraged to take one month off to “undertake activities that promote individual rejuvenation and personal benefit.” It’s becoming clear why this remains one of our bedrock benefits.
Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone. Really!
Leaders are often told that we need to operate “out of our comfort zone” in order to achieve continued success. Many wonder if getting out of that comfort zone is worth the effort.
Crushes on Brothers… And the importance of teamwork
Working in sync with another person or team of people allows you to thrive – to truly do what you’re great at and be supported in areas that aren’t your strongest assets.
The Power of a Sincere Apology
Often in times of crisis or defeat, it’s easy to point fingers at others and shun the blame. However in business, as in life, a sincere apology goes a long way toward taking the edge off of the situation.
Censorship and Transparency in the Internet Age
Some organizations still believe that they can fool their audiences. Two recent examples show why it’s just not possible in this day and age.
People Matter; So Does Social Media
Tim Armstrong’s recent comments helps illustrate the point that people matter.
Crisis Communication Strategy
By taking some time to map out those situations specific to your business – whether it’s a food-borne illness at a restaurant, a gunman on campus or an unanticipated outcome at a hospital – you can walk through topline key messages and how your organization would handle both internal and external communications.
Disaster Relief in the Age of Social Media
Assisting those in need has been made easier by social media applications such as text-to-give systems. Fund raising on the web is also seeing significant growth.
Why Outside Magazine Thinks GFM is a Great Place to Work
Many friends and colleagues have asked how we achieved this, wanting to emulate “it” in their own work environments. I tried to break “it” down into three key things…