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On a recent afternoon, Charles (the manager) and Kari (the employee) settled in to have a Zoom chat about managers, the manager-employee relationship, Integral Index findings, direct reports, life experience, effectiveness, relationships, and trust.…
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Ah, Generation X. The forgotten middle child of generations, sandwiched between the illustrious Boomers and the much-discussed Millennials. But let’s not sell ourselves short; being a Gen Xer is a bit like discovering an obscure indie band…
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Businesses that plan properly for the November 2024 election can boost organizational culture, support employees and demonstrate civic commitment. After the 2016 election, I got a somewhat panicked call from HR at the Fortune 50 company where I…
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The ripple effect of healthy engagement at work is profound. Highly engaged managers are 2.5 times more likely to report that their employees are engaged, according to Gallup. In other words, managers set the tone for the entire organization—they…
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Doobie Brothers, Meet Hip Replacements: Shaking Up Silver Stereotypes. Being among the group of Baby Boomers reaching 60 this year, I still listen to the music I grew up with (from the ‘70s and ‘80s), wishing for another vintage Mustang and…
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Yes, we said it: we’re impostors. We were having a team conversation recently in which imposter syndrome came up. One person after another started confessing that they sometimes feel like they’re faking it and people will find out. The crazy…
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Most of us are not in the phase of our journey where we are looking for internships. You might even be in the phase where you are a part of the process to hire an intern. With that being said, this can be your guide to help you find your most…
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“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” ― Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft Books worth reading Our 2023 recommended reads aren’t necessarily about work. They are for learning and play. Integralistas are a curious bunch. The…
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Podcast. pod·cast /ˈpädˌkast/ noun. pod·cast ˈpäd-ˌkast. : a program (as of music or talk) made available in digital format for automatic download over the Internet. podcast verb. (thanks, Merriam-Websters!) This is the time of year when…
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We’re celebrating! Taylor Shawver has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Co-Founder of Integral. She previously held the role of Vice President, Strategy and Culture. Taylor joined Integral in 2018, just a few weeks after Ethan McCarty…
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