As a manager and trusted leader, it’s your job to get everyone on the same boat and moving in the same direction. But have you ever felt like some of your team members are scattered in canoes, others on jet skis, and a few are just floating in a totally different lake? Yeah, been there.  […]

The girls who get it, get it. And when it comes to leaning into a leadership style that’s both intentional and impactful, LoriAnn Kuntz gets it.  LoriAnn is the owner and CEO of Profit Priority, a boutique accounting and fractional CFO firm on a mission is to help creatives feel peace about their numbers – […]

Have you ever felt like you’ve given your new hires all the tools to succeed, but they’re still swinging and missing? ⚾️ You’ve got the training videos, the SOPs, and yet…something’s not clicking. Cue the self-doubt spiral: Did I make a huge hiring mistake?  Am I bad at explaining things? Am I a terrible judge […]

Let’s be honest—when you hear “HR documentation,” you probably think of mountains of paperwork, endless forms, and bureaucratic jargon. You might imagine policies, procedures, employee handbooks, performance reviews, and compliance checklists. TBH I don’t blame you for shuddering at the thought.   But like with most things HR, we’re here to change the narrative.  Instead of […]

We are proud to highlight the culture and leadership of one of our clients, Ava and The Bee. We sat down with the team to chat a little bit about their values and the principles that make Adrienna and the team the go-to marketing agency for wedding professionals. Who We Are At Ava and The […]

Recent statistics on diversity in the workplace don’t lie: inclusivity is good for business. Here’s why: Imagine you finally find the perfect job candidate after what feels like a marathon of a search. It feels like a match made in heaven, but instead of snatching up your offer, they just…walk away. 🚶‍♀️💨 But rather than […]

Inclusive workplace characteristics are the result of leaders committed to walking the walk, not just talking the talk. Have you ever heard the term “greenwashing”? It basically refers to the practice where brands make false claims about their product’s environmental benefits because they know it will make them more appealing to consumers.  It’s a sh*tty […]

Happy Juneteenth! Today isn’t just about marking the end of slavery, it’s a celebration of Black freedom. At Paradigm, we’re celebrating Juneteenth by digging deep to challenge the racial inequalities that still thrive in workplaces today. And even though I’m not an expert on anti-racism, I’m here to learn and grow. I’m here to do […]

“How does working at your current job make you feel?” Imagine being a fly on the wall listening to your team answer that question.  Be honest, what do you think they’d say? Like a juggler, always one ball away from dropping everything? Or like a tightrope walker, teetering on the edge? Maybe like a machine […]

Knowing when and how to address underperformance causes a lot of anxiety for new and seasoned leaders. And you know what feels ickier than having that difficult conversation with an employee in a stuffy conference room?  Having to do it over Zoom.  For all my fellow people-pleasers out there (yes, I’m raising my hand too), […]