Spark: the Blog

Igniting Team Potential: How to Unleash Hidden Talents and Drive Success
Tamara Steward Tamara Steward

Igniting Team Potential: How to Unleash Hidden Talents and Drive Success

This post is for leaders ready to go beyond managing and start igniting. Your team is packed with hidden strengths and untapped potential—it's your job to bring it to life. By fostering real connections, pushing people out of silos, and creating room for curiosity and growth, you’re not just building a team; you’re sparking a force that can drive real, game-changing success. Ready to unleash that power? Here’s how to make it happen.

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Navigating Career Crossroads: Recognizing the Signs and Making the Move
Kaelan Byrd Kaelan Byrd

Navigating Career Crossroads: Recognizing the Signs and Making the Move

Feeling stuck at a career crossroads can be daunting, but it's also a chance for growth and fulfillment. Recognize the signs like Sunday evening dread or a toxic work environment, and take proactive steps such as updating your resume and networking discreetly. Focus on moving toward exciting new opportunities that align with your long-term goals.

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Competition: Is it Healthy or Harmful to Your Team?
Kaelan Byrd Kaelan Byrd

Competition: Is it Healthy or Harmful to Your Team?

In today's professional landscape, teamwork is often hailed as the cornerstone of success. While collaboration and synergy are crucial elements for achieving common goals, the role of healthy competition within a team should not be overlooked. Contrary to the notion that all competition breeds negativity, when approached with the right mindset and parameters, competition can be a powerful force for innovation, motivation, and overall team growth.

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Breaking the Cycle: Understanding and Overcoming Self-Sabotage for a Fulfilling Life
Kaelan Byrd Kaelan Byrd

Breaking the Cycle: Understanding and Overcoming Self-Sabotage for a Fulfilling Life

Self-sabotage is a repetitive pattern of behavior that can hinder our progress and limit our potential. It's a form of self-destructive behavior that occurs when we unconsciously resist or sabotage our own efforts to achieve our goals. Self-sabotage can manifest in many ways, such as procrastination, negative self-talk, self-doubt, perfectionism, and more.

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On the Way to GREATER
Tamara Steward Tamara Steward

On the Way to GREATER

The journey to greatness is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming journey. It's a process of growth and development that requires strength, resilience, and a willingness to embrace change. But, with hard work and dedication, it's possible to achieve incredible things and become the best version of yourself.

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Conquering Fear: Strategies for Overcoming and Thriving Beyond Your Comfort Zone
Anthony Esser Anthony Esser

Conquering Fear: Strategies for Overcoming and Thriving Beyond Your Comfort Zone

It's natural to experience fear when we're faced with new challenges and opportunities. Whether it's starting a new business, pursuing a new relationship, or taking on a leadership role, fear can cause us to doubt ourselves and our abilities. However, when we allow fear to hold us back, the consequences can be significant.

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5 Ways to Promote Motivation and Inclusivity with a Hybrid Team
Anthony Esser Anthony Esser

5 Ways to Promote Motivation and Inclusivity with a Hybrid Team

With the rise of technology, working from home is easier than ever. Most businesses have transferred to working both in-person, but also remotely, which gives employees more flexibility and freedom in how and where they work. If you ask us, it’s a great thing. Who doesn’t love getting on a work call in PJs while laying on the couch?

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Compassion Fatigue and Why All DEI Practitioners Need a Therapist
Anthony Esser Anthony Esser

Compassion Fatigue and Why All DEI Practitioners Need a Therapist

It’s common for individuals working in social work to become overwhelmed or weighed down, and there’s a simple term that encompasses this: compassion fatigue. It’s not your fault, though! Compassion fatigue is a very real and common feeling that many DEI practitioners experience. Let’s review some strategies for dealing with compassion fatigue and why getting a therapist may be a great option.

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