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Building Community as a Business Advantage
In a marketplace often dominated by transactions and metrics, some companies stand out by prioritizing something deeper: community. Research shows that businesses that foster emotional connection with customers outperform competitors by 85 percent i…
The Power of Communication in Building Community and Trust
Trust is the foundation of every successful business relationship, yet in today’s 24/7 news cycle, earning and keeping that trust has never been more challenging. According to Edelman’s Trust Barometer, 81% of consumers say they need to …
Redefining Car Sales Through Kindness and Empathy
Car buying has long carried a reputation for stress and mistrust. Surveys show that many consumers rank buying a car among their least favorite purchasing experiences. High-pressure tactics, confusing negotiations, and transactional treatment leave …
Mindfulness as a Competitive Advantage in Business
Workplace stress costs U.S. businesses more than $300 billion annually in lost productivity, turnover, and health care costs . Yet despite these staggering numbers, mindfulness is often dismissed as a personal wellness trend rather than a core leade…
Building Community as the Heart of Business Growth
A Harvard Business Review study shows that companies fostering strong connections see 50% higher employee retention and 56% greater productivity. While many leaders chase profits or scale as the ultimate measure of success, the organizations that st…
Innovative Work Models for a Changing Future
According to a 2024 McKinsey report, organizations that embrace flexible work models are 28% more likely to outperform their peers in employee engagement and productivity. The lesson is clear: the companies that thrive in the future will be those th…
Why Emotional Intelligence is the Competitive Advantage in the Age of AI
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is often described as the hidden driver of effective leadership. In fact, 90% of top performers score high in emotional intelligence, yet only 36% of people can accurately identify their emotions as they happen. As indust…
Building Community as a Strategic Advantage in Business
According to Harvard Business School, businesses with a strong sense of community and culture outperform competitors in retention, satisfaction, and long-term profitability. While many leaders focus on efficiency, scaling, or short-term wins, the re…
Empathy as a Competitive Advantage in Leadership
Empathy is often described as a “soft skill,” yet its impact on performance, culture, and retention is anything but soft. According to a 2024 Catalyst study, employees who work for empathetic leaders are over three times more likely to b…
Leading with Empathy: Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Leadership Superpower of the Future
Leaders are often measured by their ability to hit targets, drive revenue, and keep operations running smoothly. But there’s another quality, often underestimated, that can transform not only teams but entire organizations: empathy.
In our re…
Reimagining Elder Care Through Human Connection
In the healthcare landscape, technology often takes center stage. But when it comes to elder care, the most powerful innovations are not found in devices or systems. They are found in compassion, presence, and meaningful relationships.
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When EQ Outpaces Strategy in Marketing Leadership
Marketing often gets measured by campaigns, funnels, and conversion metrics. Yet what truly shifts outcomes isn’t just strategy, it’s emotional intelligence. In our fast-paced world, the leaders who know how to feel, listen, and connect …
From Transactions to Relationships: The Future of Meaningful Business
In an era where industries often focus on transactions and bottom-line results, building authentic human connection has become the most overlooked yet powerful differentiator. Creating a sense of belonging and community in business is no longer a &l…
Designing Workplaces That Empower People and Purpose
The future of work is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a demand for flexibility, personalization, and empathy. Traditional 9-to-5 models and rigid corporate hierarchies are quickly giving way to systems that prioritize human connectio…
Inclusion as a Strategic Advantage in Business
Inclusion is often spoken about as a moral obligation, but its strategic value is just as profound. Companies that truly embrace inclusivity outperform competitors, foster innovation, and create workplaces where people feel both seen and heard. Acco…
The Power of Empathy and Purpose-Driven Leadership
Empathy is often praised but rarely operationalized in leadership. In a business world dominated by speed, scale, and profit, many leaders forget that people perform their best when they feel understood, supported, and aligned with purpose.
On The …
The Cost of Ignoring Empathy at Work
Grief, caregiving, burnout, trauma. These aren’t just personal issues, they’re workplace realities. And yet, too many organizations still treat them as invisible.
On this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, workplace empathy expert L…
Doing Good Is Not a Strategy: It’s a Standard.
Too often, companies treat social impact like a PR campaign, something to announce rather than embody. But when doing good is baked into your DNA, customers can feel the difference.
On The Bliss Business Podcast, Colin McIntosh, Founder and CEO of …
Redesigning Grief Support at Work
For many leaders, empathy is a value that shows up during team celebrations or crises. But what happens when the loss isn’t visible? When the silence of grief sets in and business keeps moving?
We caught up on the Bliss Business Podcast with …
Redesigning Work for the Future: Autonomy, Balance, and What Employees Really Want
The future of work isn’t about ping pong tables or open floor plans. It’s about meaning, flexibility, and the systems that allow people to thrive.
In today’s evolving landscape, traditional 9-to-5 models and top-down leadership st…
Business That Feels Like Belonging
Connection is more than a buzzword. It’s the foundation for creativity, loyalty, and long-term growth. Yet too often, business leaders focus on operational metrics while overlooking the emotional infrastructure that holds a team together. Comm…
Empathy Isn’t a Soft Skill. It’s a Leadership Superpower.
Empathy is often praised but rarely operationalized in leadership. Too many leaders mistake empathy for passivity, when in truth, it takes strength, clarity, and courage. Real empathy doesn’t just feel, it listens, adapts, and leads with inten…
The Power of Purpose-Driven Community in Business
Business often starts with a product. But enduring companies are built around people. When leaders center their purpose not just on what they do, but who they serve, they unlock something far more valuable than growth. They build belonging.
In this…
How to Build a Company That Doesn’t Just Start but Scales
If you're like most founders, you’ve been told to focus on building a great product and then crank up demand gen. But what if the failure point isn’t the product or even the demand, but what happens in between?
In this episode of The Bl…