Books to Read in 2021 for Professional Growth
Happy 2021 Everyone! We took a long [much needed] break from social and this blog to focus on the business and some projects we were working on. We were extremely lucky to be busy in this uncertain season. But, as we roll out of 2020 (let’s breathe a collective sigh of relief) – time for […]
How to Work From Home (& BE PRODUCTIVE!)
This article was written pre-COVID. However, being productive at home is literally relevant to everyone still social distancing right now. Or at least physically distancing, we can still be social. With the possibility that work culture is going to change and that we all may be WFH for a while longer – we have some […]
What Does Your Remote Workspace Look Like?
This whole working from home thing got me thinking about what everyone’s remote workspace might look like. Do they set themselves up in one spot or do they move around the house? Prior to the mandated shelter in place – I’d never thought about how or “where” they work. At CIL, we’re remote all the […]
This is Why Empathy Needs to Drive Design Thinking
Having empathy is an important skill. Recently I learned the importance of employing empathy within Design Thinking. While I don’t have a background in design, I wanted to learn more about the process and how best to support our team and clients with this method. Here’s what I learned. Empathy Comes First Empathy needs to […]
The 8 Best Books to Read in 2020 for Innovation And Growth
With the onslaught of content from every angle – we need to pick and choose how we digest it. TikTok, anyone? For me, books are still the best way to absorb information. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good podcast – especially this one. Yet – when I’m ready to learn, I pick up […]
Border Crossing Boosts Innovation in the Workplace
Border crossing refers to the practice of going beyond preconceived categories of what is legitimate and what is not. We can achieve innovation in the workplace by placing greater importance on understanding our employees. What is Border Crossing? Border crossers can check their presumptions about their role and venture into unfamiliar territory. Gaining a broader […]
How to Say No at Work
Are you a yes person? I’m definitely a yes person. With a deep-rooted fear of missing out, I’m constantly agreeing to things. Whether that is taking on an extra task at work or agreeing to do 4001 things with my family, I’m always in. I noticed, moving into this new year, it was time to […]
How to Stay Sane as a Work from Home Mom
Multi-tasking isn’t great for anyone’s productivity, but as a work from home mom, it’s unavoidable. So how do you make the most of your time so that you are keeping your little one busy and challenged, make that deadline for the blog post you’re writing, and stay sane? These 5 tips have helped me make […]
How Can You Cultivate an Innovation Mindset
I started at CIL almost a year ago and developing an innovation mindset was not something I even considered. At the time, I thought innovation was a buzzword. A chef was innovative, a real estate company was using innovation to sell more homes. See? Buzzword. However, when the place you work lives and breathes something […]
5 Ways to Understand Customer Behavior
When you understand customer behavior, you can gain a huge advantage in recruiting and sales. The basis behind all good recruiting and marketing strategies are a combination of knowing your consumer and grasping what avenues to use to get to them. When you comprehend how your customer thinks, you can then use data and smarter […]