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09/08/2026

How you handle workforce change may be one of the clearest reflections of what your organization values.

Layoffs and job eliminations are difficult. There’s no way around that.

But there is a difference between simply ending someone’s employment and helping them move forward.

Thoughtful outplacement support can give departing employees access to personalized coaching, career resources, technology, and practical guidance as they navigate their next step.

And it matters to the people who remain, too.

When employees see their organization handle difficult transitions with compassion and professionalism, it can reinforce trust, protect morale, and strengthen culture.

The way you handle someone’s departure can leave a lasting impression.

Make it a positive one!

Learn more about our Outplacement Services:

Ascendant’s outplacement services help organizations handle workforce change with care & tact. Find out how we can help.

09/03/2026

Difficult conversations don’t have to feel difficult.

The OCDAC method provides leaders with a repeatable framework for creating clarity, building accountability, encouraging employee ownership, and supporting stronger performance.

From coaching conversations to performance discussions and professional development, OCDAC helps turn conversations into opportunities for growth.

Read our full blog to learn more about the five-step framework:

Learn how the OCDAC method helps leaders coach employees, improve performance, and build accountability through better conversations.

09/01/2026

Leadership doesn’t happen in isolation.

In Episode Seven of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Part 2, we explore what it takes to build stronger relationships, collaborate effectively, listen with intention, and make self-care a priority.

Check out the latest episode of Means to Ascend and explore how these habits can turn individual growth into collective growth.

Learn how highly effective leaders build trust, encourage collaboration, and create stronger relationships.

08/25/2026

How are you there for yourself? How are you caring for yourself?

That might look different for everyone. Working out, meditation, yoga, journaling, creative expression, or spending time with friends and family.

The important thing is making space for it. Because without you, we have nothing.

Rest is not something you earn.

08/21/2026

Synergize. It’s about collaborating and working together rather than working in silos.

It can be easy to focus on getting things done and checking items off the to-do list. But working together and talking through things can help organizations find better solutions, and come up with ideas they may have never come up with before.

08/18/2026

What if we shift from needing to win to asking, “What if we can both win?”

Understanding another person’s perspective, finding common goals, and being willing to compromise or collaborate can create meaningful shifts in the workplace.

You don’t always have to be right or get what you want. Effective relationships require meeting people in the middle, and that’s an important part of leadership and a fulfilling life.

08/04/2026

Many of us spend a lot of time trying to control other people, believing that if we can, we'll finally feel safe. But real relief comes from creating a sense of safety within ourselves instead of looking for it from others.

It's also a reminder that effectiveness isn't about doing things right, it's about doing the right things.

Instead of focusing only on getting everything on the to-do list done, take a step back and ask yourself:

What really matters?

07/31/2026

Coaching is one of the most powerful things a leader can do, but it's often misunderstood.

It's not about correcting mistakes or fixing performance. Effective coaching helps people understand where they are, where they're going, and how to grow in between.

Great coaches don't wait until there's a problem. They coach proactively by recognizing strengths, developing potential, and turning everyday conversations into opportunities for growth.

07/29/2026

One of the first habits of highly successful people is all about being proactive and focusing on what you can control instead of everything happening around you.

In our latest episode, we dig a little deeper into what being proactive really means and how to apply it in your everyday life.

07/21/2026

Before the day fills up with meetings, errands, and responsibilities, ask yourself: What matters most to me today?

If peace is one of your core values, where are you creating space for it? If health is a priority, when are you making time for it?

The things we value most are often the first to fall away when life gets busy. This episode of our 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Podcast explores how being intentional with your priorities can help you stay aligned with what matters most.