Navigate the Office Archipelago: Staying Visible When You Can't Be Seen

“We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep.”

If you’re like me, you’ve felt pretty separated from your colleagues over the past year. It feels like each of us is our own island, loosely connected in an archipelago chain, but scattered on distant shores. Changing winds and an unpredictable climate have made it more difficult to navigate toward where we want to be next in our careers, or to connect with the people who can help us figure it out.

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Rick Perspectives Water cooler

BY RICK NELSON, TAG CO-FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN OF LAUNCH CONSULTING “I went into the office last week and found…. a ghost town. Empty meeting rooms, abandoned desks, un-watered plants. As I stood alone in the kitchen that used to be our bustling hub, staring at the forlorn water cooler, I realized I’ve been thirsting for…

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the new third rail is data

By Rick Nelson, TAG Co-Founder and Chairman of Launch Consulting Politics, religion, and _________? When I was young my father taught me that the two topics sure to cause strain on relationships and conflict when discussed were Politics and Religion. That has proven to be correct – especially in 2020! I’ve taught my children the same…

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Reach workforce solutions

LEADERS EMERGING: DON’T WAIT TO BE ASKED By Rick Nelson, Chairman of Launch Consulting It’s March 16th. The United States is shutting down its own economy in an attempt to slow the unknown but potentially catastrophic effects of a virus. Uncertainty is all around you. But you’re lucky: you have a good job. It’s secure.…

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On the Path to Women’s Equality August 26, 2020 100 years ago, the 19th Amendment was ratified, paving the way for women to vote in the U.S.  Democracy is a journey, and we applaud progress, while working to ensure everyone has an equal voice and the opportunity to pursue their dreams.  – Sheryl Tullis, VP Marketing  Learn more about the 19th Amendment and…

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Measure twice, cut once

Measure Twice, Nail It Every Time By Rick Nelson Have you heard the adage, “Measure Twice, Cut Once”? The idea of measuring more applies to your GOALS as well.  Here’s a measured approach to nailing it this year! The greatest companies in the world MEASURE. They measure everything: how much, how many, how long, how good. And whether you’re the…

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groundhog emerging from den

Breaking the Groundhog Day Cycle By TA Group Holdings As Groundhog Day approached this year, I had the feeling I’ve been here before….Stuck in the loop of getting ready to get ready. For three years, I’ve had it in my head that if I would just share some of my professional and personal experiences through storytelling, I could…

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