When Effort Goes Unnoticed: Rethinking Value, Visibility, and Comparison at Work
One of the most overlooked dynamics in the workplace is how often meaningful effort gets labeled as disengagement. Some professionals quietly put in the work,
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Engagement Isn’t Insurance: Why Valuable Work Still Gets Cut
How Workplace Value Is Created and Interpreted I was laid off this week, because engagement and workplace value are not the same as organizational dependency.
We Can’t Standardize the Human Side of Leadership
By LaPora Lindsey I’m really terrible at taking pictures—so you’ll just have to accept my photo of the program instead. But the real story isn’t
Why Being Content Doesn’t Mean Settling
By LaPora Lindsey Since 2021, my platform has been about the importance of appreciating where you are in your career, no matter the role, no
Stop Solving Half the Problem: Why Inclusive Conversations Create Better Solutions
By LaPora Lindsey There’s a common misconception many fall for, whether you’re on the frontlines or sitting in a C-suite: We assume that what we
Why Your Hard Work Isn’t Enough (And What to Do About It)
By LaPora Lindsey I was really good at taking on major projects in one particular role. I initiated proposals, implemented improvements—you name it, I had
#1 DEI Challenge & Why Diversity Still Drives Success
By LaPora Lindsey As workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs face increasing scrutiny, many professionals are navigating challenges—including layoffs and budget cuts. But despite
The Power of Effort: Bridging the Gap to Meaningful Impact in Work and Life
By LaPora Lindsey I recently came across a post and article by Adam Grant titled, “No, you don’t get an ‘A’ for Effort.” In his
