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“Feedback matters because we all have blindspots.” Ray Chung, Sr. Consultant, Rising Sun Consultants One activity every member of my family enjoys is crafting together.
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
We each have a “bucket of energy.” Let’s take 15 minutes to do some self-reflecting. Answer the questions below and see where you can learn
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