In leadership and in life, connection is everything. But not just any connection…intentional connection. It’s the difference between checking a box and truly seeing the whole human behind the title. Intentional connection begins with curiosity. Who is this person beyond their job? It’s easy to see coworkers only through the narrow lens of their roles. […]
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Why Mental Health Is Non-Negotiable “Mental health care is a necessity, not a nicety.” That was the bold statement that framed an insightful conversation with workplace mental health mitigation expert Azizi Marshall. It’s a phrase that doesn’t just sound good…it’s a call to action for leaders, teams, and organizations to rethink how they view mental
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At the start of August, some of the PFN team packed up microphones, headphones, and a lot of curiosity, and set up a pop-up podcast recording booth right in the heart of CultureCon 2025. Attendees dove into sessions on belonging, recognition, well-being, and more. Inside our booth, we were creating our own version of CultureCon:
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Why Work and Life Don’t Have to Compete For many professionals, there’s a long-held belief that work and life are opposing forces. You either excel in your career and sacrifice personal fulfillment, or you focus on life outside the office and accept slower career growth. Steve Perkins, founder of Greenhouse Coaching, challenges that notion entirely.
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What Are the Work Twisties? There’s a silent epidemic running through the world of high performers—especially leaders and executives—and most don’t know what to call it. It’s not burnout. It’s not depression. And it’s not just being “stuck.” It’s something far more disorienting: a deep internal unraveling that shakes your identity and purpose at the
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Building Culture, Connection, and Care with Pet-Friendly Benefits In today’s work world—especially with the shift toward remote and hybrid models—employers are looking for ways to create deeper connections, support well-being, and build culture beyond office walls. One surprisingly powerful lever? Pets. Michelle Yates, Executive Vice President of Business Development at PetPartners, brings years of experience
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At PeopleForward Network, we believe in the power of podcasting to transform hearts, minds, and workplaces. That belief is made real every day through the inspiring work of our podcast partners — the leaders, teams, and voices who use the mic to spark meaningful change. This July, we’re thrilled to recognize a group of standout
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The Power and Possibility of Respectful Disagreement If you’ve ever avoided a tough conversation because you were afraid it would turn into a blowout—or because you assumed the other person just wouldn’t understand—you’re not alone. Most people don’t feel equipped to have hard conversations, especially when values, beliefs, or identities are at play. But imagine
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The future of work isn’t some distant dream; it’s already here, and it’s being shaped in real time by a generation that’s redefining how we think about leadership, purpose, and the very structure of work itself. According to Alafia Stewart, a global DEI expert and passionate advocate for future-focused leadership, if organizations want to stay
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Connection is the Currency of Meaningful Work In the modern workplace, leaders are constantly seeking ways to engage teams, cultivate trust, and build cultures that people don’t want to leave. But engagement is no longer about just surveys or perks—it’s about connection. And connection, at its most potent form, comes through storytelling. As Danielle Krischik
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