Sollah Blog - 2020 Posts

Giving Thanks Isn't Just Lip Service
Nov 2020 9

Giving Thanks Isn't Just Lip Service

by Jon Grannis, 3 years ago

It's around the holidays that we typically wax nostalgic. We remember friends, family, co-workers, pets... you name it. The holidays tend to give us a chance to pause and reflect.

Explore Unchartered Territories - A Quick Tip
Oct 2020 14

Explore Unchartered Territories - A Quick Tip

by Jon Grannis, 3 years ago

Working on diverse teams with divergent points of view, creates opportunities for a different kind of courage. This kind of courage is the willingness to have difficult conversations respectfully and in doing so, to form deeper team bonds that build inclusion and engagement for all team members.

Top Tips for Working on Diverse Teams
Sep 2020 10

Top Tips for Working on Diverse Teams

by Jon Grannis, 4 years ago

Working with diverse teams may take a lot in terms of respect and awareness. But having people from different backgrounds will offer an even greater variety of expertise and personalities.

Challenge What Needs To Be Changed - A Quick Tip
Aug 2020 31

Challenge What Needs To Be Changed - A Quick Tip

by Jon Grannis, 4 years ago

There are times when faced with the choice of following the rules or fighting for a principal such as equality, that a fight against the rules is the right action to take.

Past Behavior is a Reliable Predictor of Future Performance
Aug 2020 20

Past Behavior is a Reliable Predictor of Future Performance

by Jon Grannis, 4 years ago

If you’re like most managers, your greatest need is for a system of interviewing that doesn’t force you to rely on a gut feeling or your intuition. You want a system that enables you to gather the right information and use it to make informed hiring decisions. You want a system that has built-in predictability, so you know that the person you hire will be successful on the job.

Differences Create Insights - A Quick Tip
Jul 2020 27

Differences Create Insights - A Quick Tip

by Jon Grannis, 4 years ago

If the team lacks respect for individuals then great ideas won’t be shared. Explore how being different can provide new insights into problems and situations.

Diversity & Inclusion - Glossary of Terms and Key Concepts
Jul 2020 13

Diversity & Inclusion - Glossary of Terms and Key Concepts

by Jon Grannis, 4 years ago

We are often asked about the 'formal definitions ' of the terms used in Sollah's video programs and eLearning courses. We work closely with our subject matter experts to present the terms used in our training materials as both legally correct and easy-to-understand. Here are some of the key terms and concepts we're most asked about.

Be The First!
Jun 2020 10

Be The First!

by Jon Grannis, 4 years ago

Bias (whether conscious or unconscious) can impact teams and with workplace as a whole. What can you do to combat it in your organization?

Getting Back to Work During/After the Pandemic
Jun 2020 1

Getting Back to Work During/After the Pandemic

by Jon Grannis, 4 years ago

The impact of the current pandemic has been felt by just about every business around the world. Organizations are navigating a broad range of issues that span from keeping their employees and customer safe to re-configuring business operations and getting things to a 'new' normal

Create Your Own Opportunities - A Quick Tip
Apr 2020 16

Create Your Own Opportunities - A Quick Tip

by Jon Grannis, 4 years ago

What can we do better as a team to create opportunities for the team and for the individual members?

Telecommuting: Making a Success of Working from Home
Mar 2020 25

Telecommuting: Making a Success of Working from Home

by Jon Grannis, 4 years ago

So, now you’re working from home. Awesome! Right? Working from home is great on so many levels. Not having to commute saves money and time. You can avoid the fish and popcorn smells emanating from the break room. And new technology tools make it simple to check in with office teammates.

Overcoming Worries and Fears
Mar 2020 24

Overcoming Worries and Fears

by Boian Katzarsky, 4 years ago

Our fears limit us. They hold us back. They keep us from living a positive, proactive life that embraces the good and decries that which needs to be changed. Fear-based decisions hurt us, and they hurt others who are affected by our decisions.

Stress - Getting Perspective
Mar 2020 23

Stress - Getting Perspective

by Jon Grannis, 4 years ago

Little kids run everywhere they go. Ever notice that? They don’t just move in a dignified way from room to room like we do. You get the impression that they’re afraid they’ll miss something exciting if they don’t approach life at warp speed. And they can be brought to a screeching halt by a colony of ants or a pile a leaves. If you catch us running, it’s because we’re late for a meeting.

We Will Prevail. Together.
Mar 2020 22

We Will Prevail. Together.

by Jon Grannis, 4 years ago

During these stressful times, Sollah Interactive is here to help. Whether it’s walking through training needs or simply for an ear to listen… we are here. We are open. We are present. We are prepared to help.

8 Ways to Help Yourself During Stressful Times
Mar 2020 11

8 Ways to Help Yourself During Stressful Times

by Jon Grannis, 4 years ago

When we feel that we have no control, many (ok most) people get frustrated, fearful and stressed. None of this helps to improve our interactions with others who inhabit this planet with us. But, we can all make a difference – large or small – to ourselves and others as we move through this challenging time.

See Potential Contributions, Not Limitations - A Quick Tip
Feb 2020 20

See Potential Contributions, Not Limitations - A Quick Tip

by Jon Grannis, 4 years ago

When working on teams, it is important not to look at limitations but instead at the potential contribution that each person can make – regardless of what kind of package that contribution comes in. This will allow you to maximize the skills and abilities of all team members. Action Step: The next time you interact with someone, ask yourself, what potential contributions do I see this person?

Adversity Creates Inspiration - A Quick Tip
Jan 2020 7

Adversity Creates Inspiration - A Quick Tip

by Jon Grannis, 4 years ago

Be patient when working on diverse teams so that together you are able to accept challenges and to grow from them.