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Tips for Actually Getting Out of Town
Hoping to escape work for a well-needed vacation, adventure, or staycation this summer? Everybody knows that preparing to go on vacation can be stressful, so we thought we’d come up with a list of things to do so that you can really be away from the office. Here are...
Happy 4th of July
Happy 4th of July from Transform Inc.! Have a wonderful and safe holiday.
Finding Inspiration in Your Surroundings
Throughout the month of June, we encouraged you to take notice of your environment and how you react to it. From a step as big as starting a new job to one as simple as enjoying your favorite TV show, we remind you that abundant opportunities for growth and...
The Enneagram and Lasting Growth
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again — the Enneagram is an extraordinarily accurate personality system that offers a powerful map for understanding the human condition through nine distinct worldviews or types. Describing core motivations, habitual patterns of...
Reflections on Life’s Lessons from Ted Lasso
I don’t usually watch TV series, but back in 2021, Mary Anne and I were at the beach, and we turned on Ted Lasso. It was the first season, and since it was a rainy day, we watched several in a row. I was hooked. For those of you who don’t know the story, Ted Lasso and...
Foundational Behaviors and Skills for Success
Graduation season for the Class of 2023 is wrapping up, and we want to say congratulations on your accomplishments and cheers to your future! As you prepare to enter the workforce, we thought that this “Commencement Speech” blog¹ might be helpful. Although the work...
Stay in the Present
During the month of May, we encouraged you to stay in the present. We discussed the benefits of an active lifestyle, acknowledged the mother-figures in our lives, built trust within conversations, and shared insight on how to increase your sales results. Join us as we...
Tune in to Increase Your Sales Results
Some people like to hear information and see the facts and data. Some like to see the big picture before knowing the details. Some like to “sleep on” new information before making a decision. Others need to feel what it will be like to have what they are buying before...
Building Trust With Conversational Intelligence
Think about the last conversation you had with a co-worker. How did it go? Did you walk away feeling positive about the interaction or did you leave feeling as if you weren’t on the same page? The author of Conversational Intelligence, Judith Glaser, defines...
Happy Mother’s Day
In thinking about Mother’s Day, I am so blessed to have my mother who is 93 years old and as sharp as a tack. She was a wonderful role model for me setting the bar high for always working to be the best I could be whether that was as a wife, mother, and working mother...
Real Benefits of a Healthier, Active Lifestyle
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, which has been a time to celebrate and promote physical activity since Congress gave it that designation in 1983. Experts agree that physical activity is key to improving the quality of our lives and even...
Growing Productive Environments For Tomorrow
The month of April spotlights Workplace Conflict Awareness Month, where we share steps to supporting healthy, productive, and positive conflict. How does your organization handle conflict? We also recognize gifts of your enneagram type in workplace relationships and...
4 Top Habits to Help Planet Earth
With Earth Day approaching (April 22nd), we talked to some of our younger generation experts to see what habits they have created in their lives to support the earth. They said they are happier when they make conscious decisions that help the planet. Concepts they...
A Proactive Approach to Dealing with Conflict in Organizations
Conflict is inevitable in business and in relationships at work, and our experience is that most organizations and individuals find conflict uncomfortable and undesirable. While conflict can be unpleasant, disruptive, and often scary, the benefits of conflict – when...
Gifts of the Enneagram Types in Relationships
A couple of weeks ago, we shared some of the patterned obstacles of each type that may provide learnings for us in relationships. This week we wanted to highlight some of the inherent relational gifts of each type. Which of these do you notice showing up in yourself...
Leadership Development to Support Team Wellbeing
Is your management team supporting your desired workplace culture and relationships? During the month of March, we assembled a guide to help leadership address stress and the sense of belonging in the workplace. We also recognize common obstacles your enneagram type...
The Gift of Relational Obstacles
Recently, we’ve been highlighting the importance of our relationships in the workplace. Since we know each Enneagram type has patterned obstacles – which can also be great teachers in our lives, we wanted to share a few of these so you can increase your awareness of...
Does Your Organization Have a Culture of Belonging?
"Seventy-nine percent of organizations say fostering a sense of belonging in the workforce is important or very important for their success over the next 12 to 18 months, but only 13 percent say they are very ready to address this trend. 93% agreed that a sense of...
To Be a Great Leader, Understand Your Impact on Others
A survey regarding the mental health of the workforce recently was conducted involving 3400 employees, including managers, in 10 countries by The Workforce Institute at UKG, a think tank working on “empowering organizations with practical ideas for optimizing the...
Fostering Productive Relationships
Does your organization provide training for building healthy, collaborative, and productive relationships in the workplace? During the month of February, we assembled a guide to identifying and fostering healthy work relationships. Join us in identifying opportunities...
How to Build Healthy Relationships at Work
We are called to be strong companions and clear mirrors to one another, to seek those who reflect with compassion and a keen eye how we are doing, whether we seem centered or off course … we need the nourishing company of others to create the circle needed for growth,...
Don’t Let Unhealthy Relationships Repel Top Talent or Impact Your Results
In a recent conversation with two individuals in the same company whose relationship had deteriorated, both were scratching their heads and wondering what happened. Neither could pinpoint a specific event or series of events that might have contributed to their...
The First Step In Self-Development
Awareness is undoubtedly the first step in self-development and change. When you pay attention through your Enneagram type's lens, you’ll probably notice these themes. Are these patterns creating challenges in your life? If so, reach out, and we’ll help you sort it...
Building Strategies That Hit The Mark
How do your employees support your strategic plan? During the month of January, we assembled a guide to building a winning approach to sales in 2023. Join us in identifying opportunities to support your goals and discuss these topics with your leadership team. Let us...
Winning in The Sales Arena
By the time this comes out, we will be closing in on Super Bowl LVll and waiting to see who wins the Conference Championships. I’m a Raven’s fan, and I stayed up too late last night to see us lose. No one likes losing (or losing sleep). Even more than in football, I...
Happy January 2023
We are no longer waiting for 2023 - it's here. It's been an interesting few years. So, what's the right approach to life in 2023? I'm here to tell you I'm figuring it out for myself, and I hope you are, too. Since we are all unique, and our desires, history,...
Making Ripples in 2023
A new version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, called Spirited,* was released in 2022 on Apple TV.* If you didn’t catch it, I highly recommend it. The Ghost of Christmas Present, Will Farrell, seeks the most corrupted individual to convert on Christmas Eve and...
Happy New Year
365 new days, 365 new chances. Here’s to a great 2023! Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year! FROM TRANSFORM, INC. Mary Anne, Theresa, Tibetha & Christine
Year In Review
During 2022, we have discussed a variety of topics to help you grow both professionally and personally. Join us in revisiting our most popular articles as we all take time to reflect on this past year. Nine Obstacles Our Enneagram Type has patterned obstacles that are...
Happy Holidays!
Whatever is meaningful to you, whatever brings you happiness… may it be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year. Happy Holidays! FROM TRANSFORM, INC. Mary Anne, Theresa, Tibetha & Christine
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