Pro Av Industry Culture

A CEO’s Blueprint for Career Success: Leading with Love to Drive Performance and Culture

Leadership right now feels heavier than it did just a few years ago. Teams are stretched, expectations are high, and many employees are quietly disengaged. In fact, Gallup’s 2025 U.S. data shows that only about 31% of employees are actively engaged at work, leaving the majority feeling disconnected or indifferent. For CEOs and senior…

Why Culture, Conscious Capitalism, and Purpose Beyond Profit Are Essential to Startup Accelerator Scalability

Startup accelerators that prioritize values-driven leadership unlock faster growth and stronger founder networks than those focused solely on capital deployment

Learning Out Loud with Belief, Courage, and the Power of Yes

In a world where workplace disengagement is on the rise, with global employee engagement falling to just 21% in 2024, leaders and teams are increasingly seeking meaning, connection, and growth in their work. Amid this shift, professionals are asking deeper questions about purpose and fulfillment, both individually and collectively. That’s exactly where Paul Plamondon’s…

Workplace Visibility Builds Careers and Communities Through Trust, Recognition, and Shared Growth

What if the most powerful way to grow your career isn’t by perfecting your pitch, but by telling your story? In this episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations that Build Equity, host Jason Winningham welcomes Hunter Lopatin, the Director of MarketScale, to explore the real value of visibility and voice in the workplace. The discussion…

The Power of Values-Based Leadership: Lead with Purpose and Align Your Work with What Matters Most

Many executives climb the ladder of business achievement only to realize it rests against the wrong wall. According to research, 89% of Gen Z and 92% of millennials say purpose is vital to job satisfaction and well-being. As these generations move into leadership roles, the demand for values-based leadership frameworks that connect personal purpose to…

The Ideal Member

In a world that increasingly rewards passive consensus and surface-level collaboration, the true power of a high-performing community lies in individuals who own problems, pursue growth relentlessly, and offer more than just agreement—they offer insight. Purpose Factory’s blueprint for the ideal member emphasizes a rare blend of entrepreneurial drive and humility, where bold viewpoints coexist…

AMAG’s Customer-Obsessed Culture Built on Teamwork, Trust, and Impact

A customer-obsessed approach requires internal alignment around shared values and empowered teams working toward a common goal

Jason Collins: Pioneering Diversity and Empowerment at Extreme Networks

A networking veteran with three decades of experience transforms workplace culture by championing disability inclusion and community service

Weaver Core Value Awards

Celebrating employees who embody organizational values creates a ripple effect that strengthens teamwork and drives measurable business results

Lights, Camera and Lunch with Denise

A hospitality tech leader discovers that authentic company culture thrives in unexpected moments beyond the conference room