Our Why

Everything we do is centered on our belief in and desire for maximized human potential. We intentionally mine for potential through engaging conversation, assessment data and honest feedback. We strategically connect potential to performance by one on one executive coaching, team and group facilitation and keynote speaking.

We believe in T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More) Synergy and Belonging.  Our beliefs include:

• Diverse teams are the most effective teams.  There’s no one person who has all strengths.  Collectively a team can “have it all” when they intentionally leverage their individual and collective strengths.
• High performance teams require a range of diversity: age, gender, origin, ability, style preference (conservative; risk-taker; methodical; energizing) sexual orientation, veterans, etc.  When team members believe they belong and have a welcomed environment to serve, the result is peak performance.
• Effective, honest and action-oriented Unconscious Bias training is necessary.  Learn how to become more conscious of the unconscious bias we all have, why we have it, when it’s not helpful.  Obligate and empower change with effective strategies and Bystander Training; If you see something, say something.
• ERGs are useful and productive and it’s important to create synergies between the groups.  No one intends for the ERGs to divide the members of the team.  What if all ERGs had a collective mission statement?  What if the strength they gain from their respective groups empowered them to intentionally, thoughtfully and effectively collaborate?  It would make a difference and demonstrate the mission of many ERGs – T.E.A.M. Together Everyone Achieves More.
• The starting place is the executive leadership team.  How do we create an environment of belonging?  What details must we prioritize and focus on to enable an inclusive culture where each individual can bring their best self forward and belongs.
• D&I initiatives are not exclusive to Human Resources or certain leaders or employees.  It’s an essential mindset of belonging, respect, curiosity, openness and humility.  Leaders must demonstrate these values and hold all team members accountable to the priority of inclusion.
• The driving forces in any organization include: Diversity of talent; Brand integrity; Corporate purpose; Demonstration of cultural values and the importance of people over profit. When organizations put priorities in order, make values-based decisions and enable the talent of the individuals and teams to develop – they thrive.
• In helping connect the potential of the organization (talent, diversity, communication, vision, innovation) to performance (cultural connection, customer satisfaction, bottom line benefits).