Let’s be honest. When it comes to networking, just about everyone reaches out for help only when they need it—and then expects their network to immediately jump into action. Enough of the last minute, urgent, 911 networking calls! If you’re looking t [...]
These days, it's not only media headlines imploring companies to improve their workplaces — facilities managers, designers and company leaders are seeing the connection between work and the workplace and taking steps to tighten that connection. Resea [...]
Business leaders, entrepreneurs and human resource professionals agree: Office design can increase happiness and productivity. At a minimum, workplaces should be comfortable and functional. At their best, they should be authentic places that help peo [...]
Contrary to popular belief, introverts make great networkers. During the course of writing my book Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships In A Hyper-Connected World, I interviewed a number of individuals whose professional success w [...]
Designing office spaces for a range of personality types doesn't have to be overwhelming. Companies today are seeing the value of intentionally designed spaces and know that creating meaningful and functional offices matters to employees. So how can [...]
In today’s competitive marketplace, creating a culture of innovation has become more important than ever. While most know the importance of innovating, many struggle to proactively plan for it – especially when it comes to office design. While it's [...]
People crave authenticity and comfort, and increasingly, they're expecting the workplace to match the warm vibe they experience at home. Fortunately, there are easy ways to achieve this — and more importantly, solid reasons why it matters. The Steelc [...]
Sometimes it’s hard to say to say no. I should know: 2015 was my year of no. I said no to everything from business networking events to meet-ups and conferences. I even said no to continuing to work out of a co-working space, as I was singularly focu [...]