This may sound like a weird thing to have a very strong opinion about, but I despise the term “soft skills.” It’s a lazy, reductive, and...

It seems like every time I look at the news there’s an article about one of two huge disturbing  trends:  An obsessive drive for...

In a recent BizSouls podcast episode , I was asked a compelling question: How could opposing political parties, like the RNC and DNC, or...

I recently came across this Slate article  by Alison Green (rightfully) criticizing many of the activities companies select in the name...

If you’ve been following our journey at Barometer XP, you’ve probably seen us promoting our Play Facilitator Certification program. Play...

In today’s dynamic work world, feeling like you belong is a game-changer for both employee happiness and company success. This idea kicks...

As a consultant, facilitator, and speaker who uses Play as her "secret weapon," I'm always amazed at how many people still dismiss its...

What pops into your mind when you think about work? I’m guessing it’s words like project, boss, meetings, or deadlines. Or maybe a mental...

Picture this: You're navigating the digital landscape, armed with your technical prowess and data wizardry, when suddenly, a seismic...

You know how every time you crack open a newspaper or scroll through your news app, you're bombarded with headlines screaming about AI...

Well, it’s official. 2024 is fully underway. And I don’t know about you, but for me, there was no gentle easing into the new year. I went...

It’s a proven fact that good company culture increases not just employee engagement, but productivity and sales as well. More and more...

How much of your organization’s most precious resources (time and money) go into professional development? Good organizations understand...

Do you remember having to sit in a classroom, bored out of your mind while a teacher lectured? Or think of the last time you had a work...

Have you heard the buzz about AI? It’s everywhere. AI, or artificial intelligence bots like ChatGPT, Bard AI, Bing AI, Jasper AI, and a...

Have you ever seen an Olympic rowing team in action? Every team member works together, their actions are smooth, focused, and shooting...

We’re a quarter of the way into 2023! So it’s time to take a look at how your company is doing with one of the biggest challenges...

Are you worried about keeping your top talent? Today’s talent landscape is competitive…but you already knew that. In fact, if you’re like...

Bad culture is like vulgarity: “you know it when you see it.” Unfortunately in today’s workplace, it’s much more common for the saying to...

How much do you usually spend on employee development and education? It’s a lot, right? Think about that number. Really feel into it. You...