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You Know Something’s Off at Work—Even If You Can’t Prove It
You walk into a room, and the energy shifts. You speak up in meetings, and your words are met with silence—or worse, dismissed, only to...
Jessica Bensch
3 days ago4 min read
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Culture Suffers When Feedback Stays Silent
A senior leader shared a story with me that speaks volumes about the current state of workplace culture. One of his team members had an...
Jessica Bensch
Apr 172 min read
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The Quiet Pressure to Always Be “On”: Why Your Email Signature Might Be a Game-Changer
You hear the ping at 9:17 PM. Another work email. It’s not marked urgent, but still—your heart rate shifts. Should you reply? Should you...
Jessica Bensch
Apr 93 min read
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The Disappeared: When Challenging the Status Quo Costs You Your Job
They were just… gone. No farewell email. No goodbye call. No explanation that made sense. One day, they were fully engaged in the...
Jessica Bensch
Apr 34 min read
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Office Politics Is Not a Game—It’s a Culture Problem
Not everyone has gone through overtly traumatic workplace experiences. Not everyone has been bullied or pushed out. But most...
Jessica Bensch
Mar 274 min read
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Leaving a Toxic Workplace Isn’t Always the Answer—Let’s Talk About That
Every time someone says, “If your workplace is toxic, just leave,” I cringe a little inside. Not because I disagree with the intention....
Jessica Bensch
Mar 204 min read
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Cancel Culture in the Workplace Is Toxic—And It’s More Common Than You Think
We hear it all the time: “Speak up.” “We value diverse perspectives.” “Innovation comes from challenging the norm.” But what happens when...
Jessica Bensch
Mar 133 min read
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“I’m the Manager”: When Power Shuts Down Progress
Her idea was thoughtful. Rooted in experience. Proposed with clarity and respect. She offered it during a team meeting—not to challenge...
Jessica Bensch
Mar 63 min read
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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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