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Time for Introspection
In May we shared some great tips on how to take an introspective look at yourself to make improvements both personally and for your business. We talked about Emotional Intelligence and why it's vital to success in the workplace. We also discussed the power of...
How to Create Independent Employees
One of the most common frustrations we hear from managers and leaders is this: “My employees come to me for every decision — it’s like they can’t do anything without my input.” Yet when we ask those same leaders how they typically respond when employees bring them...
The Wisdom of the Wait: How Slowing Down Speeds Up Your Insight
Back in 2020, Theresa wrote a blog on Percolation Before Inspiration. We wanted to revisit the concept of percolation because in it we find a timeless reminder: true inspiration often arises not from forceful pursuit but from allowing ideas to simmer and evolve....
Let’s Talk About Emotional Intelligence
What is Emotional Intelligence, and why is it vital to success in the workplace? We all know past and present teammates who easily connect with others. They are often seen as caring, the wise ones in the workplace. People gravitate to them. However, they often baffle...
Tools for Success
In April we shared some great tools you can use to become more successful as an individual and also as a business or organization. Whether you're looking to become a better sales coach, and ultimately have a better sales team, evaluate a potential business...
Happy Earth Day from Transform!
While honoring the environment is something each of us is responsible for every single day, it's especially important on Earth Day. We encourage you to visit the official Earth Day website to learn more about initiatives you can take and organizations worth supporting.
Growth Strategies for the Nine Enneagram Types
The Enneagram is a powerful tool which identifies nine distinct personality types. It helps us understand why we see and experience situations differently. When used in the workplace with a healthy dose of self-awareness, it significantly improves communication,...
Keys to 5 Essential Questions to Vet Any Business Partnership Before You Commit
We often work with companies who are considering a strategic partnership with either a larger entity or to tap into a larger market for their services. While both see the potential for a win-win, they’re wisely beginning with what matters most: people. Each team is...
Keys to Being a Great Sales Coach
Unlock the door to your sales coaching success with these keys.
Are You Asking Questions?
In March we shared a pair of tips that ask you—are you asking questions? Whether it's trying to dig into your buyers preferences or understanding where sources of conflict are coming from, asking the right questions is an incredibly important piece of running a...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Happy St. Patrick's Day from Transform! Wishing you the 'luck of the Irish' in your 2025 endeavors!
Sources of Conflict
Conflict is inevitable in business and in relationships at work, and our experience is that most organizations and individuals find conflict uncomfortable and undesirable. The first, most important step in understanding and addressing the conflict is to determine...
Don’t Miss This Step During Your Sales Process
Think back to a time when you were buying a service from a salesperson or a company. Did you have specific expectations about what you wanted or what was important to you in the company or salesperson you chose? Maybe you had a previous experience with another company...
Professional Growth
In February we shared a few tips that all relate to your own professional growth and being the best version of yourself. We started with playing as a team, and what a winning team does sets itself up for success in the future. We followed that up by sharing...
Valentine’s Day Got Us Thinking
“Genius is making complex ideas simple, not making simple ideas complex.” –ALBERT EINSTEIN Valentine's Day got us thinking. Can you recall the last time you paused to share a genuine moment of deep appreciation with a member of your organization? A heartfelt moment to...
How Does Your Enneagram Type Respond to Stress?
When some people are stressed, you know it immediately. With others, you wouldn’t know unless they say they are stressed. At times, it’s difficult to identify that we may indeed be stressed ourselves. In studying the Enneagram, we learn that what causes stress and how...
Play to Win
By the time this comes out, we will be closing in on Super Bowl LIX. The Chiefs and the Eagles will compete for the coveted Lombardi Trophy. One team will take home the trophy, and one will go home in defeat. It doesn’t seem fair to me that 2nd place doesn’t win, too....
Get Focused and Stay Positive
As we kicked off the new year we shared a couple of great tips on personal improvement for 2025. In terms of your focus for this upcoming year we talked about resiliency—what it looks like and your current level. Theresa also discussed how you might be eroding trust...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
"We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King Jr. Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are reflecting about these powerful words from Dr. King.
Where Will Your Focus Be in 2025?
As we step into a new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on where your attention will be in 2025. In a previous blog about setting goals with clarity, conviction, and confidence, we shared: Clarity and conviction stem from deeply understanding the compelling...
How You Might Be Eroding Trust in Your Colleagues
This week we are rerunning one of our most read blogs in 2024: Assumptions and Judgments Erode Trust. Theresa discusses how small observations during the work day—a quick assumption here or a larger judgment based on an incorrect assumption—can quickly erode our trust...
Happy New Year
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re excited for the possibilities in the new year. We recently came across our website as it looked in the early 2000's and became energized for 2025 after reading the homepage. We were particularly drawn to this statement that still rings...
Happy Holidays From Transform, Inc.
Wishing you love, light, and laughter for this holiday season and the coming year.Happy Holidays!FROM TRANSFORM, INC.Mary Anne, Theresa, Tibetha & Christine
Discover Your Working Genius
Have you ever considered what aspects of your work truly energize you and bring you the greatest satisfaction and joy? Imagine if you knew the answer to this question. How would that impact how you feel about your work? How significant would it be for you and your...
The Gift of Self-Observation
Let's give ourselves the gift of transformation this holiday season. Here's a simple and powerful process for developing the vital skill of self-observation. Cheers to an enlightened season. Engage Catch yourself in the moment. (Self-Awareness and Self-Observation...
Reflecting on 2024 for a Refreshing Start to 2025
The end of the business year is near, and most say it has been a very interesting one. As we all know, change is a constant, and one vital key to success is to cultivate higher levels of insight and awareness. One simple exercise to help with this is to identify and...
Personal Growth: Ground Yourself and Set Effective Goals
During the month of November we talked about how to grow as a person through setting more effective goals, and knowing when and how to ground yourself to help handle anything going on in your life. We hope these tips will help you as we wind down 2025 and get ready to...
From Hope to Reality: Setting Goals with Clarity, Conviction, and Confidence
The book Hope is Not a Strategy, by Rick Page, got me thinking about setting goals. It is that time of year, and I’m wondering where you are with the goals you set last year. Did your hopes and dreams turn into reality this year? If not, maybe this Tip can help you in...
Veterans Day
"This will remain the land of the free so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis This Veterans Day we honor all who have served, for their courage and commitment.
Anybody Need a Little Grounding?
Here is a short video by Theresa on a grounding body practice that might come in handy.
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