Graphic, The Hiding Cycle: How It's Costing Your Workplace. Circle with 8 dots that show how when employees hide it impacts, engagement, retention, and innovation--and the customer experience.

The Hidden Workplace Tax You’re Paying (But Not Tracking)

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I sat down to do my taxes this past weekend (sigh)… receipts everywhere, numbers swirling, and I kept thinking: Why didn’t I start this sooner? It got me thinking, though—every business, from small startups to global corporations, nonprofits to government agencies and education institutions, is paying a hidden tax. But unlike financial taxes, this one…

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The Power of Unhiding: How Leaders Can Create Cultures of Belonging

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Hiding holds people back. It stifles creativity, limits engagement, and prevents employees from bringing their best ideas forward. Yet, in many workplaces, employees feel the need to hide aspects of themselves—whether it’s personal struggles, differences, or even their aspirations. But what if the key to unlocking innovation, trust, and high performance is creating cultures where…