
Spark: the Blog

The Impact of Inclusion on Innovation: Why Broader Perspectives Lead to Better Business Outcomes
Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. The best ideas come from fresh perspectives, thoughtful collaboration, and the willingness to approach challenges from multiple angles. When businesses make room for different viewpoints, they open the door to better problem-solving, stronger solutions, and real progress. The question isn’t just, ‘How do we innovate?’—it’s, ‘Are we creating the space for innovation to happen?

The Leadership Blueprint for 2025: Step Up or Step Aside
In 2025, leadership means action. Stop waiting for perfect plans, avoiding hard decisions, or micromanaging. The best leaders move with clarity, hold teams accountable, and embrace change as an advantage. Build a future-ready team and fuel progress by recognizing wins and leading decisively. Are you ready to step up?


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.


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.

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.


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.

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.

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.

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?

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.