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The Most Wasted Time in the Workplace. Hint: It's Not Meetings
It's not emails either. Want to know where hours and hours of productivity disappear? Not in long meetings. Not in slow email threads....
Jessica Bensch
Feb 271 min read
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“Have You Talked to Them First?” & Why This Question Fails in the Wrong Culture
You think feedback is simple. It’s not. A manager pulls an employee aside. The employee raises a concern. The response? "Well… have you...
Jessica Bensch
Feb 202 min read
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Workplace Gossip Isn’t the Problem - This Is
You think employees waste time gossiping? Let’s talk about why they do it. “People should stop talking about others and just go to the...
Jessica Bensch
Feb 131 min read
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I Don’t Want to Be That Person Who Preaches About “Toxic Workplaces” From My Home Office
Every day, social media is flooded with posts about bad leadership. Endless threads about toxic workplaces. Broad, sweeping statements...
Jessica Bensch
Feb 63 min read
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We Need Leaders With Integrity: Now More Than Ever
Character. Character. Character. That’s how President Joe Biden described Jimmy Carter at his funeral. It’s what we desperately need in...
Jessica Bensch
Jan 302 min read
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Balancing Challenge and Psychological Safety: A Leader’s Guide
As a leader, you know psychological safety is essential. It’s the foundation for trust, innovation, and team performance. But here’s the...
Jessica Bensch
Jan 234 min read
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Bold Leadership: Breaking the Cycle of Silence and Status Quo
Ever noticed a leader on your team avoiding risks, staying “safe,” or clinging tightly to the status quo? It’s easy to miss at first....
Jessica Bensch
Jan 164 min read
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Breaking the Silence: Why Workplace Culture Needs to Change
When I built a movement of thousands within my corporate job, I learned a hard truth about workplace culture. Silence is everywhere. Not...
Jessica Bensch
Jan 92 min read
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Feeling the Weight of Leadership? A Retrospective Could Be Your Best Ally
Leadership isn’t easy – an understatement at best. From the outside, it can look like you’ve got it all togetherd: ecisive, confident,...
Jessica Bensch
Jan 23 min read
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“It Doesn’t Happen to Me” Isn’t Good Enough Anymore
I’ve heard it too many times. “It doesn’t happen to me.” “My team doesn’t have these issues.” “Our organization is different.” The...
Jessica Bensch
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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Honest Feedback Shouldn’t Come with a Price
“𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐚ï𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭.” This statement isn’t rare....
Jessica Bensch
Dec 12, 20244 min read
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It’s Time to Coordinate the Good Work
Around the world, countless organizations, leaders, and movements are driving positive change in workplaces. They’re addressing trust,...
Jessica Bensch
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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No Time for the “Fluffy Stuff”? Think Again.
As a leader, you’re juggling a lot: strategy, shareholder expectations, budgets, and an endless stream of decisions. Every day feels like...
Jessica Bensch
Nov 28, 20243 min read
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Platitudes Are Not Enough: Where’s the Real Change?
Social media is littered with feel-good platitudes about workplace culture. Posts about trust, inclusion, and psychological safety flood...
Jessica Bensch
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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Why a Global Movement for Workplace Change Is Needed: and How Vanguard Voices Can Help CHange the stories
It’s no secret: workplaces around the world are struggling to build environments where trust, accountability, and authenticity thrive....
Jessica Bensch
Nov 15, 20244 min read
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Why Partnering with Vanguard Voices is a Game-Changer for Companies and Leaders
In a world where employees demand more from their workplaces, words are no longer enough. Companies talk about trust, accountability, and...
Jessica Bensch
Nov 8, 20244 min read
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The Danger of Flattening Work Stories: Why Every Voice Matters
The story of work, much like the story of life, is far more complex than it appears on the surface. Yet, over time, workplaces tend to...
Jessica Bensch
Oct 31, 20244 min read
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Revealing The Truth Behind “no Tolerance” Policies
Many organizations have a "no tolerance" policy for bullying and harassment. It sounds strong. It’s meant to signal safety, fairness, and...
Jessica Bensch
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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Psychological Safety: Beyond Theory and Empty Promises
It’s easy to hire someone with all the right degrees, the credentials, the impressive resume, and who has the perfect answers in...
Jessica Bensch
Oct 17, 20243 min read
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From Illusions to Action: How Leaders Can Make Upward Feedback Real
“My door is always open.” “I value your input.” We’ve all heard these phrases from leaders. Often paired with a charming smile and a...
Jessica Bensch
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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