Posts in Leadership
Culture Matters: Tapping into Workplace Potential

When you work somewhere, in time you can see, smell, and all but touch the culture - but can you define it?

Does everyone think of it in the same way?

Are all its traits, values, and characteristics valued equally by all?

That’s a maybe, a no, and a hard no, respectively.

Founder Ellie Hearne breaks down what workplace culture represents and how to get the most from it.

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"Leader's Intent": Your New Guiding Principle

You’re a leader. You’re charged with making decisions that impact the business, the organization, and your team. You’re accountable. Your role is key to the success of your organization.

So what happens when you’re not around?

Pencil or Ink founder Ellie Hearne on the tool that helps teams succeed and helps leaders take a step back - whether they’re present or absent.

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The Workplace Challenge We've All Encountered

It’s great that you graduated top of your class and can write code - but can you give a peer feedback about what they just said in your team meeting? Feedback that will make a lasting and positive difference?

For many leaders, that’s a hard “No.”

Pencil or Ink founder Ellie Hearne on how companies are setting leaders up to fail - what can be done about it.

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