SKOR Team Performance Insights

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Recent Articles

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Is Holiday Spirit Masking New Year Resignations?

Team dynamics aren’t built in ballrooms. It's built in Tuesday afternoon meetings where people either feel safe speaking up or they don't.

Dec 9, 20253 min read

Does Inspiration Still Work When the Play-Callers Move On?

In the NFL, Dan Campbell has become synonymous with grit, resilience, and culture in Detroit. His “culture guy” identity is...

Sep 9, 20253 min read

Great Can Come From Anywhere

As I listened to David Senra's podcast on Steve Jobs , I couldn't help it but connect with this statement. "Great can come from anywhere"...

Aug 25, 20252 min read

The Invisible Advantage Your Team Can’t Win Without

Transparency isn’t just about open-door policies or sharing financials. It’s about creating a culture where context is shared, feedback flows freely, and everyone understands what’s happening, why it matters, and how they fit in.

Aug 11, 20252 min read

The Real Cost of a Lost Minute

Leadership isn’t just about big decisions and bold strategies. It ’s about the small actions — the daily clarity, accountability, and...

Jul 6, 20252 min read

Your Engagement Score Isn’t Lying — It’s Just Not Telling You the Real Truth

You’ve seen the number. A 68. Or maybe a 72. Your team’s “engagement” score is in. Now what? Here’s the uncomfortable truth: engagement scores are great at measuring how people feel, but terrible at showing how teams are actually performing.

Jun 30, 20252 min read

The Apple Watch for Teams: Sync Your Team Metrics, Boost Your Performance

Imagine every person on your team was wearing an Apple Watch — not to track their steps or heart rate, but to measure things that...

Jun 16, 20252 min read

Culture Isn’t a Feeling. It’s a System.

Too many leaders still treat culture like a mood. If people seem upbeat, the assumption is things are good. If turnover rises or results...

May 28, 20252 min read

It’s Not Culture. It’s How You’re Leading.

Underperforming teams are one of the most overlooked profit killers in business. And most of it comes down to one thing: leadership.

May 19, 20252 min read

Final Thought: The Tax Refund You Control

You can’t avoid tax season, but you can control how much you pay. Reducing the Disengagement Tax isn’t about cutting costs—it’s about reclaiming lost potential.

Apr 28, 20252 min read

Are you being honest with your people?

Disengagement thrives in workplaces where employees fear failure, don’t feel safe speaking up, or believe their contributions don’t matter. Courageous leadership changes that.

Apr 21, 20252 min read