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When “Good Vibes Only” Backfires: The Quiet Harm of Toxic Positivity at Work
By: Poojani Ruwanpura There's a moment that really sticks out to me in Netflix’s docuseries Beckham. After his infamous red card in the 1998 World Cup, David Beckham is asked how he coped. “I just got on with it,” he says. Calm. Composed. A picture of resilience....
Is the Rise in Canadian Patriotism Impacting Your Company Culture?
By: Jessica Harrison Have you noticed more maple leaves and “Made in Canada” labels on products lately? You're not alone. A recent surge in Canadian patriotism is influencing consumer behaviour and, notably, impacting company culture. A Leger poll indicates that the...
Terrible Advice New Leaders Keep Getting … and How We Can Fix It
By: Hugh MacPhie There is so much garbage out there in management literature and what we read on LinkedIn, from supposed experts spewing nonsense. And, given the state of the world today, this should come as no surprise. We therefore feel a moral obligation to debunk...
Bridging the Gap – How to Give Team Members the Feedback and Recognition They Crave
By: Elissa Gurman It’s common knowledge that there are two sides to every story. So, when Gallup conducted a study of managers and individual contributors across the United States to identify managers’ strengths and weaknesses, I was unsurprised to find that there...
From Babies to Boardrooms: Cultivating a Positive Employee Experience for New Parents
Returning to work after parental leave is often described as one of the most challenging transitions in a professional’s career. However, my experience at MacPhie proved that with the right support, this transition can be smooth and even empowering. From ensuring I...
Learning and Development: The Key to Keeping Your High Performers
When we talk to organizations about what matters to employees, learning and growth consistently stand out as key priorities. And it’s easy to see why: employees today want more than just a job. They’re looking for opportunities to develop, build meaningful skills, and...
Unlocking Potential: Why Growth Plans are Essential for Team and Organizational Success
Designing growth plans with each member of your team shouldn’t just be an item to check off your to-do list - it’s an impactful way to empower your team and invest in the success of your organization while fostering an environment where everyone thrives and your team...
The Art and (neuro)Science of Brand Storytelling
To bring a brand to life - both externally and internally - there is no tool more powerful than stories. The way stories frame our perceptions, prime our brains, and influence our beliefs offers organizations an invaluable mechanism to connect, inspire, and build...
Is the Rutabaga Anyone’s Favourite, Go-To Vegetable?
When I worked in government, part of my role was to review and approve government advertising campaigns. One day, a memorable script came across my desk for a 30-second TV ad for Foodland Ontario, encouraging people to buy locally-made Ontario fall produce. The...
Boost Psychological Safety at Your Organization – Using the SCARF Model
Psychological safety is a term that many are using with increasing frequency in the workplace – and with good reason. Recent studies have shown that psychological safety leads to a 27% reduction in turnover (Accenture, 2021). In addition, organizations with...