by Sara McGuyer | Jul 31, 2018 | Culture |
I’ve been working on my capacity to be intentional for quite a while. When I chose it as a core value for YAY, it was the most aspirational of the bunch. By that I mean I wish I were more intentional naturally, and I have to work at it. Yet I’m committed to it because...
by Sara McGuyer | Aug 15, 2017 | Ideas |
“I hate it when I realize I’m on someone’s journey.” Ouch. My husband declared this after he ordered audio equipment from a company for the first time. Within hours of placing his order, he got a phone call from a customer rep to confirm the order and thank him for...
by Sara McGuyer | May 17, 2017 | Ideas |
Back in February, a line of text from an essay I was reading jumped off the page. “Attention is the beginning of devotion.” —Mary Oliver, from Upstream First, I underlined it in the book. Then I sketched out the quote in my notebook. In the past several...
by Sara McGuyer | May 10, 2017 | Creativity |
I am a big believer in giving yourself the gift of proper breaks for creativity and recharging. This article I read the other day had a fascinating stat–leaders say creativity is a top trait, and yet 80% of American and British workers say they feel pressed to be...
by Sara McGuyer | Mar 23, 2017 | Ideas |
Core values can help people make key decisions, align with peers, and do their best work. When considered during the hiring process, values serve as a great lens for whether people will be a good culture fit. And they can be an essential glue for organizations in...
