How Annual Performance Reviews Sabotage Our Culture
In our complex world, it's the unintended consequences that hurt us—not the intended ones. This was the clear and painful story when our organization still conduct [...]
Celebrating Shifts: 4 Lessons We Learned in 2020
At the start of 2021, the Aileron team held a “Celebrating Shifts” kick-off meeting to celebrate the ways we adapted to unprecedented uncertainty and change in 202 [...]
I Can’t Believe in 2020…
2021 is officially here, and with it comes a sense of hope for a new year full of health, happiness, and prosperity. To begin the new year, Aileron held an all-tea [...]
The Road Ahead: How to Start 2021 with Intention
Another year has come and gone, and what a year it has been! 2020 has presented many challenges, but it has also presented the opportunity to count our blessings a [...]
The Next Normal: Reopening Aileron’s Campus
June 1, 2020 Thoughts by Sara Wiggershaus, Client Services Manager Today Aileron is opening our doors (granted, in a much different, limited, and nuanced way) for [...]
Creating a “We” Culture During COVID-19
April 29, 2020 Thoughts by Kristen Rhoads, People Engagement Manager If you play a hand in leading culture development for your organization, you may also be feeli [...]
Making Space for Gratitude
April 17, 2020 Thoughts by Joni Fedders, President of Aileron Although highly unnatural, quarantine is starting to feel normal. Our team at Aileron has gotten in a [...]
Redefining Flexibility
March 30, 2020 Thoughts by Joni Fedders, President of Aileron It seems like reality is setting in for many of us in week two of quarantine. Staying indoors, spendi [...]
Reflections from Aileron’s Team
June 1, 2020 The Next Normal: Reopening Aileron’s Campus Thoughts by Sara Wiggershaus, Client Services Manager Today Aileron is opening our doors (granted, in a mu [...]
Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster
March 23, 2020 Thoughts by Joni Fedders, President of Aileron The past couple of weeks have been filled with ups and downs. Unfortunately, there’s no rulebook or b [...]
How to Turn Uncertainty into Action
Uncertainty is one of the most panic-inducing emotions for any business owner. In a climate of fear, anxiety, and unpredictability, you may not be able to see the [...]
Why Storytelling Works
“Good stories surprise us. They make us think and feel. They stick in our minds and help us remember ideas and concepts in a way that a PowerPoint crammed with bar [...]