Message From Julie: Lessons from My Mat – Santosha and Living in “The Gain”
Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design The theme this month at The Mat Yoga Studio where I practice is Santosha, the concept of contentment, acceptance, and “enoughness”. During
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Psychological Safety: The Foundation for Agile and Resilient Teams
Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design Most change initiatives don’t fail because of a flawed strategy. More often, they fail because the people side of change is not
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The Leader’s Mindset Shift: From Control to Adaptability
Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design Traditional leadership models were built in an era that valued hierarchy, authority, and control. Decision-making largely sat with senior leadership, and compliance
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Leading Through Continuous Change. Why Stability Is No Longer the Goal.
Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design Summary: Restructuring. New technologies. Layoffs. Change is no longer a one-off event—it is the new constant. To prevent burnout and disengagement, leaders
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2025 in Review: A Year of Growth in Building High-Performing Teams
Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design As 2025 comes to a close, I’d like to take this opportunity to reflect on the lessons and strategies that shaped our
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Message From Julie: Hurrying is a Habit
Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design Many of us feel like we are in a rush most of the time. In fact, for a lot of people (including
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Everything DiSC® on Catalyst: Introducing the Catalyst Practitioner Experience, Special Offers & Deadline Reminders
Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action-Strategies-By-Design Catalyst Practitioner Experience is Now Live! Everything DiSC Catalyst Practitioner Experience has replaced the Catalyst Facilitator Kit. In addition to all the materials that were
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Message From Julie: Lessons From My Mat: Let Go to Grow
Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design During a recent yoga class my teacher was talking about transitions. She said, “If you want to grow you must let go”.
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How Do We Get Team Members To Hold Each Other Accountable?
Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action-Strategies-By-Design Summary: Accountability in the workplace is a challenge many leaders face, with 25% naming it as their biggest hurdle. Establishing a culture of accountability doesn’t
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How Do We Prepare Our Teams to Be More Adaptable and Open to Change?
Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design Summary: Far too often, organizations see change as something to manage and get through rather than an opportunity to grow. However,
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