Trends & Insights
A trusted resource for leaders and doers, this is where Possip shares emerging trends and practical strategies grounded in real survey insights from employees, parents, top organizations, and students.
Each post equips leaders and doers with data-driven perspectives and actionable insights or tools to strengthen communication, engagement, and impact.
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Start Good Survey Habits Today
Because surveys are relatively easy to do, they’re also ripe for bad habits- kind of like fast food. The quickest, easiest option isn’t always the best one. Pay your monthly subscription for a survey platform, and suddenly, you’re off to the races. The problem? Bad survey habits can do millions

The Best Parent-Teacher Conference I Ever Had
How a moment of reflection turned a routine meeting into something powerful The best parent-teacher conference I ever

Chicken Eating and Feedback: What’s the Relationship?
Confessions of a Bad Chicken Eater I have a confession. I’m not a good chicken on the bone

20 Employee Engagement Ideas to Boost Workplace Productivity in 2025
Welcome to the new era of work. The old rules of employee engagement, employee retention, and workplace culture

Leading with Data and Intuition to Win in Uncertain Times
Intro: The Leadership Dilemma Intuition vs. Data: Do We Really Have to Choose? It can be tough to

Possip at TN SHRM: Building Stronger Workplaces Through HR Leadership
The Tennessee SHRM Conference was an energizing reminder of the power and pride that HR professionals bring to

Random Survey versus Listening Strategy: What Do You Have?
We’re in the thick of conference season – where we’re out talking to prospective customers. I always love

Rethinking the Future of Work: Teacher Shortages, Gen Z, and the Generational Shift Ahead
Across the country, school systems continue to feel the strain of teacher shortages. According to District Administration, many

5 Things Parents Want From Communication- And What All Organizations Can Learn From It
A mom friend recently texted me after trying to use yet another school communication app: “No more dumb

Leveling the Playing Field: How SMBs and Resource-Constrained Organizations Compete with Big Resources
In today’s world, many resource-constrained organizations, schools, districts, SMBs, and nonprofits, are competing against bigger, better-resourced players. They’re