purpose@work: Conversations That Matter (Episode 1)

I am excited to introduce this new video blog (vlog) series: purpose@work. SIGN-UP for my infrequent newsletter to get the latest Conversations That Matter. The one thing I am focused on with this series, and all my services, is how to increase employee engagement from this very sad 15% globally (according to Gallup). There is a lot of research that proves, purpose-driven leadership is a key element in having more inspired employees (even higher than engagement). ASK ME for my white paper: The Playbook for Purpose-Driven Employee Engagement where I've curated the latest research on the current and future state of engagement.

branding, Company Culture, Employee Engagement, LeadershipBobby BakshiSeptember 3, 2017Comment

Find Greater Employee Engagement By Embracing The "Impossible"

Recently, my nine year old daughter brought this play on the word "impossible" to my attention: I'm possible. Wow! Perhaps you've heard this before, but it was a first for me. Here are three tips to reframe those things we believe are impossible:

Employee Engagement, Company CultureBobby BakshiJanuary 25, 2016Comment

How to Practice Non-Violence in Business Today

Interpreting Dr. King's philosophy of nonviolence to business today, here are steps you can take to practice these principles TODAY and co-create the promise of "I Have a Dream" (he was talking to each of our individual dreams that add up to the collective global dream of love, freedom and oneness).

Company Culture, leadershipBobby BakshiJanuary 18, 2016Comment

Your "Me" Reflects on the "We" of Your Team

Most companies and leaders emphasize team spirit and collaboration. Few get the true benefits of starting with the individual, one person at a time. It’s like the flight attendant announces “put on your own oxygen mask first before assisting a child or someone else.” You can’t create an effective team without first understanding each person that makes up the team.

The “Me” is reflected in the “We.” It takes each person to be engaged, energized and empowered in order to have a team that works collaboratively toward common goals.

Yes, it takes time to do this and it’s certainly less painful than dealing with dysfunctional teams later. You choose.

Company CultureBobby BakshiDecember 19, 2015Comment