Jen HolmesA Shout-Out for Shout-OutsLast fall, my team’s morale was in a slump. It didn’t feel great, and I was on the hunt for something simple and easy to provide a boost.Jan 27, 2023Jan 27, 2023
Jen HolmesA Big Shout-out, for Shout-OutsHow a simple weekly ritual helped turn my team around.Jan 26, 2023Jan 26, 2023
Jen HolmesSecond Thoughts on ThoughtsAs a lifelong overthinker, it seemed natural that my path toward evolution began with my mind. I learned the ultimate self-empowerment tool…Jan 10, 2023Jan 10, 2023
Jen HolmesFour Pillars of Incremental ChangeI’m a middle manager experimenting with new ways of working. My team of nine has become a sandbox for small actions meant to improve our…Jan 7, 2023Jan 7, 2023
Jen HolmesThe Extraordinary Power of Written Agreements at WorkI am a nonprofit middle manager on a yearlong journey to transform the way my team works. The fundamental idea is that when people thrive…Nov 26, 2022Nov 26, 2022
Jen HolmesMeetings Magic with Check-in RoundsIn the past five weeks, on a micro-drip, I have learned more about my colleagues than I have in nearly a decade at my organization. I…Sep 3, 20221Sep 3, 20221
Jen HolmesWe Can Change Work, With Minimum Viable ProjectIn many organizations, it is too easy to get stuck when attempting to implement even the smallest new idea. Who else needs to weigh in…Jul 12, 2022Jul 12, 2022