Lorna's Blog
From Values to Behaviors: Creating a Culture That Scales
At a Glance Scaling organizational culture requires leaders to balance growth objectives with maintaining a healthy, unified culture. Managers play a pivotal role as culture ambassadors, modeling values and reinforcing standards throughout the organization. Adapting...
The Workplace Culture Audit: The Reality Check Leaders Need
At a Glance Organizational culture significantly shapes employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and overall business performance. Leaders often misjudge their true culture due to internal biases and lack of clear documentation, leading to hidden risks like...
Leading Hybrid or Remote Teams Through Organizational Shifts
At a Glance Hybrid and remote teams thrive when clear norms foster connection, accountability, and alignment, empowering individuals to excel from anywhere. Transparent communication about hybrid work policies builds trust, while outcome-based management encourages...
How to Foster a Culture of Experimentation and Learning
At a Glance A culture of experimentation and learning empowers organizations to stay competitive by encouraging curiosity, calculated risk-taking, and continuous improvement at all levels. Psychological safety, fostered by leadership, is fundamental—allowing...
How Each DISC Personality Style Responds to Change at Work
At a Glance Understanding DISC personality styles (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness) is essential for effective workplace change management. Each DISC style responds differently to change; tailoring leadership communication and support increases...
Building Agile Teams That Thrive in Change
At a Glance Agile teams thrive on adaptability, collaboration, and continuous learning, creating resilience in the face of complexity and change. Psychological safety is crucial, enabling risk-taking, healthy conflict, creativity, and trust within teams. Structures...
Managing Team Fatigue During Prolonged Change
At a Glance Change fatigue is a significant challenge during organizational transformation, impacting employee well-being and business outcomes if left unaddressed. Recognizing early signs—such as behavioral changes, stress signals, and resistance—is crucial for...
The Role of Compassion in Crisis Leadership
At a Glance Crisis leadership requires balancing decisive action with compassionate, human-centered approaches to build trust and resilience. Compassionate leadership is often misunderstood as weakness, but evidence shows it strengthens organizational culture and...
How to Help Your Team Find Purpose Again After Disruption
At a Glance Emphasizing organizational purpose and core values helps teams rebuild their foundation and maintain motivation during periods of disruption. Transparent, purpose-driven communication by leaders is crucial for rebuilding trust, sharing both challenges and...
Leading Diverse Personalities: Understanding the Human Side of Transition
At a Glance Explore how understanding human behavior and reactions to change is crucial for effectively leading diverse personalities especially during transitions. Understand the DISC Personality Model as a framework for recognizing four distinct styles (Dominance,...









