Did you ever notice that your best leadership lessons come from the moments that go sideways? Or does that just happen to me? Take for example what I now lovingly refer to as, “Sweatshirtgate”… Many years ago a brutal snowstorm hit New Jersey. Our team members still showed up to work even though some of…
I was walking to the market in Greece when I saw it. Me “walking to the market” is a strange occurrence on it’s own. (I detest food shopping and loathe cooking. However, I do love to eat. 😋) And on my walk to said market, I came across yet another strange occurrence…a rusted out car….
I’m writing this from the Greek island of Rhodes, where I’m spending the month living and soaking in a whole different pace of life. Everything here is slower. More connected. More human. Yesterday, I sat with my new found friend, Papa Niko, on a sun-warmed stone outside the old wooden door you see in the…
“’I am so busy.’We say this to one another with no small degree of pride, as though exhaustion were a trophy… To whiz through our obligations without time for a single, mindful breath,this has become the model of a successful life.”—Wayne Muller, Sabbatha A resident looked up as I blasted past her and said, “Denise, you…
Did you know that organizations with healthy cultures experience 38% lower employee turnover and achieve 300% higher revenue growth within three years? Even more compelling: occupancy rates can rise from 66% in struggling cultures to an impressive 94% when your culture is strong. Your Leadership Team’s culture sets the tone for how team members collaborate, communicate, and contribute, ultimately impacting…
Unlock Your Team’s Potential: Lead with Purpose in 2025 Discover Strengths and Growth Opportunities with Our Values Assessment There’s something magical about a new year, isn’t there? It’s your chance to hit reset, reflect, and realign—not just for yourself, but for your entire leadership team. You know that when your leadership team starts the year with purpose and…
The Soul-Driven Way to Achieve Your Goals What you’re about to read is unlike our usual upbeat, cheerleading vibe at Drive. But let’s face facts: despite our best intentions, according to research from Dr. Michelle Rozen, a staggering 94% of us will drop our new 2025 resolutions like hot potatoes within the first two months. Yep, only a tiny…
In the world of aging services, where compassion, empathy, and dedication are paramount, company culture plays a crucial role in attracting and retaining top talent. According to a landmark 2019 Glassdoor survey, a remarkable 77 percent of workers consider a company’s culture before even applying for a job there. And for 56 percent of them,…
What not to do at work: Demean. Gossip. Criticize. Basically, anything Michael Scott did on The Office. Professionalism isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the golden thread that weaves everything together, from leadership to job fulfillment to customer satisfaction. Think of it as the backbone of a workplace—a foundation built on competence, efficiency, and a shared commitment to excellence….
