JukeStrat

At , we know that people are the heartbeat of every business. That’s why we use “user manuals” with our internal team and clients to cut through the guesswork and get straight to understanding each other’s preferences, work styles, and values.

Sharing these manuals is a powerful way to set your team and business up for success by fostering a dynamic and fulfilling culture.

See how personal user manuals can supercharge your in this article from our co-founder Antonio () in the link in bio!

We call it “the David effect” cause there’s really no other way to describe it.

David Taffet is to executive coaching as Simone Biles is to gymnastics. It’s just a whole ‘nother level. Yeah, we said it. 🙌
Don’t take our word for it, though. This client experienced the David effect, and it changed her life.

Our mission is to build , and David’s direct, highly personal and deeply empathetic approach to coaching is critical to seeing that to fruition.

‘Killing them with kindness’ might not be an option when dealing with a toxic boss or CEO—especially if you need to turn the corner fast.

Discover actionable strategies for tackling from co-founder David M. M. Taffet () in his piece.

Read more via the link in bio.

At JukeStrat, we believe that everyone deserves to work at a healthy organization that positively impacts society, and we know that the only way to achieve that is by working with and through people.

As such, we could not be more thrilled to announce our newest Jukester. 🎉🎉🎉

Fun Fact: Like the rest of the Jukesters, Jessica is a parallel entrepreneur. She is the co-owner of APARA, a 🇵🇭-based small-batch fashion brand that has been featured in Vogue, L’Officiel, and other major fashion pubs.

Read more about Jessica ⬇️
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/introducing-jessica-choy-jukestrats-director-creative-marketing-ojjwe/

At , we believe that everyone deserves to work at a healthy organization that positively impacts society, and we know that the only way to achieve that is by working with and through people.

As such, we could not be more thrilled to announce that Jessica Choy has joined JukeStrat as its Director of Creative Marketing (AKA our Chief Curator). ✨

Fun Fact: Like the rest of the Jukesters, Jessica is a parallel entrepreneur. She is the co-owner of .studio, a 🇵🇭-based small-batch fashion brand that has been featured in Vogue, L’Officiel, and other major fashion publications.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to the newest Jukester!

🔗 Link in bio to read more about Jessica 🔗

Have you ever dealt with toxic colleagues at work?

While many choose to stay silent, Christie, JukeStrat’s co-founder and activist-in-residence, was interviewed about how she took a different approach. When faced with a toxic employee in her previous role, she decided to create such a positive culture that the toxic vibe couldn’t survive! The employee left and the department transformed overnight.

Building is our mission, and we’re only just beginning. 💪

Read more about Christie’s approach to toxicity in the article linked in our bio.

Vulnerability is not easy but its benefits are immeasurable.

Embracing your own imperfections allows for deeper connections, emotional resilience, openness to new perspectives, and stronger trust and collaboration in the workplace.

Brené Brown couldn’t have said it better: “Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s our greatest measure of courage.”

Check out our co-founder David M.M. Taffet's latest for Fast Company on the secret ingredient to building successful teams.

TLDR: Chemistry > Capabilities

The secret ingredient to successful team building is not what you think Chemistry is the driving force behind successful teams. Learn how to build a great team by focusing on mutual respect, collaboration, and collective effort.

It’s time for nonprofits to truly put the mission first by raising the bar and finding intolerance for toxic team members.

Check out our co-founder Christie's debut piece for Fast Company

Why so many nonprofits tolerate toxic employees Toxic employees are hurting the mission of nonprofits. Blame the 'charity mentality.'

Our co-founder David's latest op-ed for Fast Company dropped this morning.

The piece, co-authored with David’s longtime friend and collaborator, Jordan Goldenberg, gets to the ❤️ of what truly makes a strong brand: people.

Despite this, most companies see branding as simply a marketing function instead of an authentic reflection of the people who form it.

We hope this article can help disabuse them of that misconception.

https://www.fastcompany.com/90980115/your-brand-is-not-what-you-say-its-what-you-do

Check out our co-founder's latest piece for Fast Company on the 'Beginner's Mind' and the power of embracing what you don't know.

Why the very best leaders embrace this one mindset A beginner’s mindset helps organization heads CEOs cultivate game-changing innovations by challenging old assumptions and exploring new possibilities.

Imposter syndrome can be detrimental in the workplace, but so can overconfidence. In this WorkLife feature, our very own David M.M. Taffet shares why he believes the key to managing this effectively centers on maintaining a Beginner's Mind.

Here are the unintended consequences of overconfidence in the workplace Imposter syndrome can be detrimental in the workplace, but so can overconfidence, which leads to the lack of collaboration.

If you ever meet our co-founder David, chances are he'll have his camera on him. 📸

Meet David M. M. Taffet - Voyage Dallas Magazine | Dallas City Guide Today we’d like to introduce you to David M. M. Taffet. David M. M. Taffet Hi David, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today. I have spent the past 30 […]

Like all human differences, neurodivergence is a gift that enriches our world.

Read our co-founder's latest feature for Fast Company about his personal experience with and the superpowers that neurodiverse people bring to the workplace.

https://www.fastcompany.com/90916382/im-dyslexic-and-my-neurodiversity-is-my-entrepreneurial-superpower

“Great minds don’t necessarily think alike,” our co-founder David M. M. Taffet shares in his latest piece for Fast Company on his personal challenges with and why, like all human differences, neurodiversity is a gift that enriches our workplaces and our world.

I’m dyslexic—and my neurodiversity is my entrepreneurial superpower DEI strategies should be expanded to include, recruit, and hire neurodivergent employees, this dyslexic leader says.

Have you ever known someone who’s “loyal to a fault?” We’ve all had that childhood friend or family member who would take our side no matter what. As kids horsing around on the playground, being loyal to fault could mean standing up for a friend or helping them get away with a minor infraction.

But, in the world of business, loyalty to a fault can have widespread and disastrous implications. In fact, gone unchecked, it can tank an enterprise.

As part of our mission to create better functioning organizations and a healthier, happier world, we’re thrilled to share our co-founder David M. M. Taffet’s latest Fast Company piece ⬇️

How ‘toxic loyalty’ can tank your company Loyal, ride or die friends are treasured in life, but at work, it's detrimemtal when it's to bad leaders and subpar team members.

Resilience is a like muscle we must constantly work to strengthen and improve. And it’s a key factor in coping with stress – both in and outside the workplace.

Below are 5 tips our co-founder shared in a recent Q&A on building up your resilience muscle:

1. Embrace every setback as if it were your choice.

2. Don’t own what isn’t yours.

3. Be honest about your reality. See things for what they are before determining your next steps.

4. Make friends with your discomfort; embrace the pain that leads to growth.

5. Take time to recognize your accomplishments and appreciate your good fortune, knowing that who you are and what you’ve become is a result of how you handled your circumstances — it would be impossible to reach this day without taking the path you pursued.

You can read the full Authority Magazine interview here: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/david-m-m-11de577ec3de

We cannot change our past, but we can take control of our present and future by recognizing our patterns, challenging ourselves to grow, and knowing that we deserve better.

Check out our co-founder David M. M. Taffet's latest original article for Fast Company on how toxic relationships in our personal lives dictate our tolerance for toxicity at work.

Keep winding up in a toxic workplace? Here’s how to break the cycle Toxic workplaces have prompted many frustrated workers to seek change, only to find themselves in the same negative environment.

When exclusionary systems and behaviors cause harm, leaders must be prepared to facilitate a process of accountability that creates lasting change.

We recommend you soak up all the learnings from this Stanford Social Innovation Review Innovation Review piece on building a culture of .

https://ssir.org/articles/entry/building_a_culture_of_accountability

We’re joining in on the celebration of women and their achievements for ! 💃

As a purpose-driven, women-owned business, we stand in support of equity and the protection of women’s rights everywhere.

Cultural belonging in the U.S. can seem elusive for Asian Americans, whose national belonging has been constantly questioned and legally denied.

We’re excited to share "Foreigner Within," a photo essay collaboration from our wife-and-husband co-founders Christie Zwahlen and David M. M. Taffet was published in the recent issue of Writers: Craft & Context Journal.

https://jukestrat.com/the-foreigner-within/

Almost everyone has had to suffer through a lousy manager. It’s not fun and, according to .s.surgeongeneral, it can negatively impact your health. Thankfully, almost every manager reports to someone else, making it possible to appeal to their boss for help.

But what if they have no boss? What if the CEO is your problem?

When the person at the top is the problem, the rest of the organization often feels held hostage. The emperor has no clothes and everyone knows it, but no one dares to speak up.

Because silence communicates acceptance, stifles protest, and fuels toxicity, terrible executives can remain in power for decades without challenge. These organizations often suffer from high turnover rates as people burn out or get fed up and leave.

But what if you don’t want to leave?

See what co-founder David M. M. Taffet () shares in his latest piece for .

🔗 in bio

When the rot is at the very top, you need a different game plan.

Check out our co-founder's latest piece for Fast Company ⬇️

5 ways to survive and thrive when the CEO is the problem We’ve all had toxic coworkers, but it’s really next level BS when the rot is at the top. This founder and executive coach offers a survival guide.

As we head into 2023, we must keep progressing toward a more just world of work. Our very own Christie Zwahlen & Indy Li weigh in on the year that was in for Talent Management Magazine.

Workplace fairness at the forefront: Organizational justice wins and losses in 2022 As we head into 2023, we must keep progressing toward a more just world of work.

Instead of embracing the "grind," let's learn to embrace rest and vulnerability. Check out this new Entrepreneur
piece from our very own Seth Weiss.

https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/confessions-of-a-workaholic-how-i-overcome-my-worst/437842

Confessions of a Workaholic: How to Overcome Obsessive Working Behaviors Instead of embracing the "grind," follow these five strategies to combat workaholic behaviors.