2025 is right around the corner! Already? I know, I know. I’m still mentally in 2021 so I get it. Here at Paradigm, we’re always striving to infuse diversity and inclusivity into our company culture. As a fully remote workforce, it’s easy for work to blend with our everyday lives. That’s precisely why we’re making […]

Have you ever spiraled about whether social media marketing actually does anything for your business’s bottom line, or if it’s just another time-suck? 🤔  Well, here’s a stat for you: 74% of buyers rely on social media to make their purchasing decisions.  That means that nearly 3 out of 4 people are checking you out […]

ICYMI: Paradigm now offers full-service small business recruiting! You know how I always say to hire for the role and not just the person you want? Wellllll, I’m snacking on some humble pie today because I went ahead and broke my own rule. (Hey, at least I’m honest about it! 😅) In this week’s episode […]

We’ve all been fed a big fat lie: that there’s a such thing as a natural born leader.  IDK who started that myth, but that’s exactly what it is: A MYTH! Being an effective manager and leader isn’t something you’re inherently born with. Sure, you may have some natural qualities that help you lead, but […]

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.  […]

Carmen Reed-Gilkison and Deirdre Harter or Encore Empire share business coaching insights on reinventing your career later in life. Think your career’s best moments are in the rearview? Think again!  Join us as we dive into the transformative journeys of women who are turning decades of experience – in and out of the office – […]

Discover how one creative entrepreneur turned CEO keeps her passion alive while stepping into a leadership role. It can happen quickly. No, I’m not talking about the moment you finally understand why your parents got so excited over a new kitchen gadget or monogrammed hand towels on Christmas morning. (I get it now, Mom!) I’m […]

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), […]

What I’m about to say about employee performance reviews may cement my status as a decorated member of the Participation Trophy Generation.  But I’m gonna say it anyway (I am a proud millennial afterall) and ask that you hear me out: The main focus of your employee performance reviews shouldn’t actually be reviewing their performance. […]

We’re baaaack baby! Kelli Jones and I are picking up where we left off with more Bravo legal drama, more HR disasters, and more fun. And maybe a little snark. I mean, we ARE talking about Bravo afterall. Kelli is a trademark attorney, a fellow reality TV aficionado, and my go-to friend for Bravo legal […]