Ways to Drive Innovation

I often find myself brainstorming ways to innovate even the smallest of tasks in my daily routine. Whether I’m at work or home, I tend to wonder how I can make things perform better. What can I change so that my processes are more effective? In many cases, we find that an advanced business or…

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Roam Recommends – Innovation Playlist

Innovation is essential to who we are at Roam. It’s one of our core values, and it’s in our name “Innovative Workplace.” It’s also a trendy buzzword, so what do we really mean when we talk about innovation? For us, it’s about thinking differently. It’s about challenging the status quo and doing things in a…

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Planning for Effective and Productive Meetings

Think back to Kindergarten. And yes, for some of us that might seem like decades ago (because it was). The excitement of monkey bar contests at recess, trading Little Debbie Swiss Rolls for Oreos at the lunch table and reporting a gold star on your worksheet after a long day of fighting to sit still.…

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Growth Takes Action, Hope & Time

Have you ever done something that makes you feel like you’re moving in the wrong direction? And is that direction ever backward? I recently felt this pit-in-my-stomach feeling as my wife and I moved our 1,400 square foot home in suburbia to a 752 square foot, one-bedroom apartment in the bustling city. After discussing all…

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Is Discipline a Choice?

Discipline is a difficult word to define—self-discipline that is. But before we dive in, I challenge you to think about your own definition of discipline. Seriously, do it. The opportunity to write this blog post has proven to be much more challenging than I originally anticipated. I had a difficult time clearly articulating my own…

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Roam Recommends – Perseverance Playlist

What do music and community have in common? Both can make you feel something that you might not otherwise. When you’re ready to quit, your community is there to cheer you on and show you it’s worth the effort. When you’re feeling discouraged, music can inspire you to keep going. Both can help you see…

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Network: Launching a Redefined Virtual Community

Today’s culture has diluted the word community to the extent that it’s meaning is frequently mistaken. Join our growing community. Be a part of our community. Experience what our community has to offer. While we do hope that you’ll both join and experience Roam’s community of professionals, our vision is much deeper than these alluring…

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Our Journey to a Vision Driven Culture

Editor’s note: Last week, Blake Shubert, Director of Organizational Development at Roam, shared his thoughts on how to lead with vision. Today’s second installment gives insight into how Roam aims to live out these vision-oriented principles. Each day we experience growth and learning in this area, and while we have certainly not arrived, our desire…

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Leading with Vision and Purpose

Purpose of a Vision: Commitment In most cases, excellence is about seven parts commitment and three parts strategy – William Bridges, Managing Transitions Let’s face it, while we work passionately and purposefully to make a difference, work is hard. Consider the plethora of organizational dynamics like teamwork, communication, accountability, decision making and human behavioral dynamics…

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Roam Recommends – Vision Playlist

May at Roam is all about vision. Whether you’re defining your vision or dreaming about the future, we have collected a set of songs to help inspire you towards your goals. Check out the playlist below, and follow us on Spotify! <p><p>

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