Whether through disposition or circumstance, some leaders focus exclusively on the bottom line. They don’t invest in wellbeing initiatives because—whether or not the idea is
Every leader influences and impacts others. But what is the true impact of our leadership? Studies suggest—and insightful leaders intuit—how we lead can dictate workplace
Those involved in hiring or managing people will attest there’s often a significant difference between what makes a great employee on paper and what makes
The organization: C&J Catering, a full-service catering company for weddings, corporate, and social events that employs over 100 people The challenge: When C&J Catering’s owner
by Ray Chung, senior consultant “I wish this weren’t the exception” I’ve said on repeat since joining Rising Sun last July. Aspects of our culture,
The mere prospect of having a challenging conversation with an underperforming employee can invoke anxiety, but when we candidly hold team members accountable, these dreaded
It’s possible for a manager today to oversee up to five generations in the workforce: everyone from Traditionalists born before the end of World War
We’ve heard the adage, “The only constant is change,” and it doesn’t take the wisdom of a Greek philosopher to recognize we won’t go on
Until a few years ago, I always thought of companies as falling into one of two categories: either you’re exploitative (of the environment, employees, or
It has been a big year for Rising Sun and many of our clients taking their next step in their Servant Leadership journey! Here are
By Ray Chung, Senior Consultant My earliest lessons in servant leadership didn’t come from a textbook. As a child in Malaysia, they came from my
By Jim Rowell, co-founder and CEO of Rising Sun It’s been a difficult few years for employers. First COVID brought a host of operational challenges,
When business leaders talk about “supervision,” many mean nothing more than overseeing team members’ productivity. Rising Sun takes a different approach. After all, we’re managing
The organization: CommunityAid, a faith-based nonprofit that employs more than 550 people across seven Central Pennsylvania thrift stores The challenge: When CommunityAid’s CEO, Steve Sullivan, asked Senior
We’ve all heard that people don’t leave bad companies, they leave bad bosses. Supervisors—those who have been elevated to positions of leadership within our workplaces—have
For nearly two decades, Rising Sun has equipped our clients to articulate their values and build thriving workplace cultures. This focus on values isn’t just
Feedback between leaders and employees is essential in understanding the effectiveness of their interactions and their impact on others. Furthermore, feedback helps leaders to clarify
Just be yourself. Your parents may have given you this advice at an early age. Later, the instruction may have come from a mentor or
BOOK FACTS Title: “Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It” Author: James Kouzes & Barry Pozner Publisher: Jossey-Bass Copyright: 2003 No.
At Rising Sun Consultants, we believe personality, experience, and skill set all play a role in building resilience. Yet, one changes slightly over time, but
Nothing sends a boost of confidence faster than the feeling of being appreciated. People generally begin a new position full of high hopes of excelling
BOOK FACTS Title: “Good to Great” Author: Jim Collins Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. Copyright: 2001 No. of Pages: 300 No. of Chapters: 9 RATING (5
BOOK FACTS Title: “Leading without Authority: How the new power of co-elevation can break down silos, transform teams, and reinvent collaboration“ Author: Keith Ferrazzi Publisher:
