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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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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Building a Business That Breathes Belonging, Meaning, and Momentum In today’s world, where customer service can feel robotic and employee engagement often falls flat, the concept of caring deeply—about people, results, relationships, and mission—is more essential than ever. Katie Donovan, founder of Camp Digital, lives and leads by one simple but powerful mantra: Got GAS?
—from Nikki Lewallen Gregory Four years ago, I launched PeopleForward Network with one simple but powerful belief: Work should be meaningful. Not just a paycheck. Not just a job title. Not just a transaction. Work should be personal. Purposeful. Connected. That belief hasn’t changed; it’s only grown stronger. It’s become our compass. Our why.
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At PeopleForward Network, we believe leadership is personal. It’s not just a set of professional competencies or a title on a business card. It’s the energy a person carries, the clarity they embody, and the way they move through the world—grounded, intentional, and in alignment. This kind of leadership doesn’t happen by accident. It requires
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The way we work is undergoing a radical transformation. For years, businesses have attempted to improve employee engagement within the confines of traditional employment structures. But what if the real issue isn’t how we engage people—it’s the outdated system itself? That’s the reality we’re facing today. The traditional 9-to-5, climb-the-ladder employment model no longer serves
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