The Zing Collaborative Blog
Navigate the ever-changing landscape of leading in all dimensions of work and life.
How can we make your day better?
How can we make you feel welcomed?
How can we make you feel safe?
How might a small gesture make your day just a little bit better?
These are things we can do anytime, even without a sign on the wall.
“Let me get back to you…”
During times of uncertainty, we can get clear on what doesn't change — our values, our north star, the kind of leader we want to be.
Before the Interview: Getting Aligned
The key area I see teams struggle with, when it comes to recruiting, hiring, and interviewing.
What are you looking forward to?
The world can feel heavy. So, why not have something (or a few things) to look forward to?
Our Latest Liminal Times
“Times of liminality are disconcertingly chaotic; therefore, a leader's job is to provide some firm footing for people, with assurances of what will not keep changing.”
Culture that is Contagious
What makes culture contagious?
What are the qualities and characteristics that lead us to love our team and our workplace so much that we, unprompted, want to shout about them from the rooftops?
Staying joyful and grounded
“There's so much going on in the world right now so trying to stay joyful and grounded how and where I can.”
On the Other Side of the White Door
Often the experiences that feel most meaningful aren't the biggest or the most elaborate. They're the ones where someone has thought carefully about what matters.
Clarity as a Form of Care.
We have an opportunity to create clarity about what others can expect and to create a feeling of safety for those around us.
A Black Jacket and a Bathrobe
Things can change, people can change their minds, and relationships can evolve.
Leading with Love and Taking the More Generous Path
In the spirit of Valentines Day, here are a few small, simple things that we can do to lead with love.
“Hello, Everybody…”
Belonging rarely happens by accident.
More often, it is something we design…moment by moment, conversation by conversation, circle by circle.
This doesn't taste like cheesecake.
We had different expectations for what the cheesecake would taste like. We're each bringing our own experiences and perspectives to the table, and those shape how we evaluate the outcome.
An offering for a collective act of care
Mother Teresa encouraged, “Help one person at a time and always start with the person nearest you.”
Tips for Making Tough Decisions
Tools and frameworks to explore when we aren’t sure which path to take.
Gentle Actions for when Things Feel Heavy
I wanted to share a few possibilities we can explore, if there's a feeling of heaviness in your sphere
Gentle Fresh Starts for the New Year
Gentle fresh starts don't require us to join three gyms, identify 16 new resolutions, or start a new 30-day challenge (unless we want to).
The Power of a Gentle Approach
A brief interaction at a stubborn stoplight shows how gentle, kind communication can be far more effective than frustration or force.
Assumptions Live Here
Two small misunderstandings, one with neighbors and one on a Zoom call, highlight how easily assumptions form and why clear, human communication matters more than we often think.