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.
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.”
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).
Rethinking the Hiring Process
Flipping the traditional process on its head to achieve better outcomes.
Psychological Safety at Work
While psychological safety is nice to talk about, how do we actually create it?
The Ice Cream Truck: Being Curious vs. Being Right
Practicing acceptance vs agreement, even when it comes to the ice cream truck. . .
Differing Values
A story about blazers reveals that values aren’t always aligned, both in our personal lives and at work.