Checking references might seem like a boring or unpleasant part of filling a position at a conscious company. But as a values-driven leader, your actions matter as much here as they do in all others areas of creating a purpose-driven workplace. To illustrate the point, imagine this scenario: A private equity firm is about to […]

Are you a bosshole? Most people rate time with their bosses as the worst time of their day. Consider what that means: interacting with their manager is less enjoyable than waking up to an early alarm, dealing with a rush-hour commute, or taking out the trash. Depending on your own personal experience, you may find […]

Unlimited Vacation Article originally appeared in Women of Influence by Catherine Bell Catherine Bell is the founder of BluEra, an executive search and team transformation company—that has successfully implemented its own unlimited vacation policy. She’s also the best-selling and award-winning author of The Awakened Company, a thought-provoking read that explores how treating businesses as communities can transform them […]

Focus – where to put it as a leader. Article originally appeared in Women of Influence by Catherine Bell Catherine Bell is the founder of BluEra, an executive search and team transformation company. She’s also the best-selling and award-winning author of The Awakened Company, a thought-provoking read that explores how treating businesses as communities can transform them for the better.  […]

You wake at 7am with a smile on your face and no need for an alarm clock. Your first thought is, “Mmm, nice. Today is Tuesday. I’ve got some cool stuff to do today.” You take an extra couple minutes to just lie there in bed, savoring how cozy it is, and how good it […]

The Real Reason so Many Businesses Fail – as originally appeared in Fortune It shouldn’t always be about the bottom line. The Entrepreneur Insider network is an online community where the most thoughtful and influential people in America’s startup scene contribute answers to timely questions about entrepreneurship and careers. Today’s answer to the question “What’s something […]

BlueSteps‘ mission is to optimize your visibility to top executive search firms and to position you for the best executive jobs. Julia Salem of BlueSteps interviewed Catherine Bell on Executive Leadership Awakening. BlueSteps is AESC‘s career service for executives. You can find the interview here and reprinted below. Leadership Awakening: An Interview with Executive Search Consultant, […]

Namaste Interview with Catherine Bell Namaste Publishing interviewed Catherine Bell  on The Awakened Company. You can read the article here or reprinted below. A global conversation on awakening in organizations has begun! Namaste: You entitled your book The Awakened Company. What exactly do you mean by the term “awakened” when you use it in a […]

What’s Missing in Today’s Business World The modern workplace lacks humanity, hurting performance and sustainability. How to bring it back to your company. Most new companies perish within nine years of their founding. There are also countless examples of failed major organizations, like Arthur Anderson, Lehman Brothers, and Enron. The individual, social, environmental, technological, and […]