How To Avoid Work From Home Burnout
When working remotely, learning how to stay motivated is crucial for success. Without the logistical and social benefits of office space, priority management, and staying focused and energized can be…
5 Ways to Drive Engagement and Trust in Virtual Meetings & Webinars
Don’t worry, it’s not another virtual happy hour! With more virtual events and webinars on our calendars than ever before, keeping people engaged and productive at virtual meetings can be…
Appreciative Listening Examples: Collaborating in Times of Uncertainty
We are currently facing a massive wave of uncertainty that has affected every aspect of our lives. Over the past few weeks, there have been many rapid changes that have…
A Simple Process for Giving Effective Feedback
Whether at home or the office, receiving and giving effective feedback is difficult for most people. Research shows that the difficulties associated with feedback have a neurological basis. Neurological studies,…
When It Comes to Company Culture, Have Fun!
Did you know that more than 50% of people report that they are unhappy at work? According to Forbes, 53% of Americans report that they don’t feel happy while they’re…
Psychological Safety: This One Thing Can Boost Your Team’s Performance
We’ve been talking a lot about Psychological Safety here in the Ziksana office. Psychological safety is a product of courageous leadership, and it can produce a more productive organizational culture.…
How To Give Feedback Effectively
You’re sitting in your office and in five minutes, you’re about to give an employee feedback. This will be the second meeting and the first one didn't go so well…
Why Short-Term Motivation Fails
What motivates you to go to work every day? Is it purpose? The paycheck? Neither one is right or wrong, but one may be better than the other. When it…
A woman and man shaking hands after performance coaching
Your Guide to Performance Coaching
These days, many people are talking about how coaching is an essential skill for managers and becoming an effective leader. We believe that to be true at Ziksana. However, coaching…
A Critical Practice for Manager Success
Think back to a time when you felt lost at work. Perhaps you weren’t clear on a project guideline or expectations on how to succeed; maybe you walked into a…
