by nikki | Apr 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
By: Courtney Templin, President Employee engagement is at a 10-year low. Yikes. Disconnected, disengaged, and job hugging all seem to be making headlines. That’s why I was especially inspired by a LinkedIn interview with Arthur Brooks, Harvard professor and author of... 
by nikki | Apr 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Here’s a truth most managers won’t say out loud: they were never formally taught how to do this job. You got promoted because you were great at your job. You hit your numbers, earned your stripes, and one day someone said, “Congratulations,... 
by nikki | Mar 25, 2026 | Courtney Templin, Uncategorized
By: Courtney Templin, President A Pringles taste test. Then vs. now photos from 2016 and 2026. Dinner inspired by a team member’s next big trip. These are just a few memorable moments from our most recent JB all-team collaboration days and a reminder of just how... 
by nikki | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Think about the last meeting you attended. What do you actually remember? If you’re drawing a blank, you’re not alone, and you’re exactly who this is for. We are drowning in information and starving for meaning. The average professional sits through... 
by nikki | Feb 25, 2026 | Courtney Templin, Uncategorized
By: Courtney Templin, President One of the questions in the Gallup Q12 employee engagement survey asks: “In the last seven days, I have received recognition or praise for doing good work.” Seven days. Not once a quarter. Not at year-end. Not on a... 
by nikki | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
As we step into a new year, we’re embracing our 2026 theme: Strong Ground, Bold Growth. The idea clicked for me while reading Brené Brown’s latest book. (Brené always pulls through with inspiration when you need it.) She opens with a story about recovering from a...