Leaders: can you articulate why an individual would want to work at your organization? Would your current employees agree with your assessment? Creating a positive employee experience is the key to having sustained engagement and continuous productivity from your workforce.

If you are contemplating changing jobs but dread going through the interview process, one question you should be prepared to answer is the question of why you are leaving your previous job. A new company’s hiring manager should understand if the departure is due to any of these ten reasons.

The movie Bohemian Rhapsody showcases the rock band Queen, identifying how contrasting personalities and behavioral styles came together to make some of the world's finest music. True collaborators, Queen exemplified what it meant to be a true band in every sense of the word.

The only constant is change. The workplace continues to evolve in a whirlwind fashion. Working one career for one company are a thing of the distant past. Employees and organizations need to keep up with current trends to stay relevant. These six trends will continue to gain momentum in 2019.

Which came first? The chicken or the egg? It's kind of like that when considering the source of employee disengagement. Is it the employee's fault for being not engaged, or does the onus fall on leaders for creating the communication chasm that leads to disengagement?

It's important for every employee to find their WHY - their purpose - so they can enjoy work that is truly meaningful and inspiring to them. When employees are in roles that fulfill them, they will be more engaged, energized and productive.

Employees rely on their leaders to stay engaged at work. Leaders sometime have difficulties communicating with their employees which lessens engagement. Engaged employees become the leaders of tomorrow. What comes first: great leadership or engaged employees?

Pace is closely related to a person's behavioral style. Observing a room of people and watching the pace at which they move can be a great way to determine various behavioral styles. Building teams that have multiple styles can often times produce the best work because of the complementary skills.

No one can be at the top of their game 100% of the time. Admitting when you're not takes guts. Showing vulnerability can be an asset. Simply saying “I don’t know” or “I don’t have it today,” shows your human side and allow others to come to the rescue.