Good Pay Does Not Define A Quality Job

Cathie Leimbach • July 2, 2024

Emotional health in the workplace is a critical aspect often overlooked in today's fast-paced environments. Shockingly, only 23% of employees report thriving at work, with nearly half of those under 30 stating that their job has negatively impacted their mental well-being. However, fostering emotional health not only improves individual satisfaction but also boosts overall productivity and retention rates.


Good pay alone does not define a quality job. Thriving at work requires both a living wage and a positive emotional experience. One key factor in promoting emotional health is providing employees with a sense of ownership in their work. When individuals feel empowered and valued, their motivation and loyalty soar. This can be achieved through alignment between personal values and company purpose, granting autonomy to leverage strengths, and fostering mutual respect and trust.



Building psychological ownership is crucial. This involves soliciting employee input, actively listening to their ideas, and implementing valuable suggestions. By prioritizing emotional health and fostering ownership, organizations can create a workplace where employees thrive, driving success for both individuals and the company as a whole.

Why Your Company's Success Depends on This One Thing (Hint: It's Not What You Think)

By Cathie Leimbach • August 19, 2025
What separates thriving companies from struggling ones? 🤔 Professor Lynda Gratton from London Business School spent decades studying this exact question. Her findings will change how you think about leadership. Here's what she discovered:  Organizations that invest in developing collaborative leaders consistently outperform their competitors. Not by a little—by a lot. Through her groundbreaking study of 21 global companies and 200+ executives, Gratton identified the three game-changing elements: ✅ Cooperative culture - Moving from "me vs. you" to "we together" ✅ Rich networks - Breaking down silos so ideas flow freely ✅ Shared purpose - Giving work meaning beyond the paycheck The results speak for themselves: → Better innovation → Higher employee engagement → Stronger financial performance Companies that train managers to be collaborative leaders (not just bosses) create environments where teams actually want to work together. My takeaway? Leadership development isn't a "nice to have"—it's your competitive advantage. When leaders learn to cooperate and inspire others, entire organizations transform. What's your experience with collaborative leadership? Have you seen this play out in your organization? Want to dive deeper? View Three Pillars of Success which breaks down how to produce measurable results in innovation, efficiency, and engagement.

Inspiring Positivity Through Trust

By Cathie Leimbach • August 12, 2025
In leadership, hope may spark positivity—but trust is what sustains it. Trust means your team believes you’re honest, reliable, and truly have their best interests in mind. Without it, people hesitate to share ideas, take risks, or fully engage. Great leaders build trust through consistent actions. They follow through on promises, admit mistakes, and lead with transparency. They listen without judgment, treat everyone with respect, and make decisions that are fair and thoughtful. When leaders communicate clearly and regularly—even when the news is tough—they create a culture of openness. When they give credit generously and support their team both publicly and privately, trust grows even deeper. Over time, trust becomes the foundation for loyalty, collaboration, and high performance. People feel safer, more motivated, and more willing to contribute at their best.  Trust doesn’t happen overnight. But with patience, consistency, and care, leaders can build it—and with it, a stronger, more positive workplace.