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Our two favorite things, you might ask? Working dogs that are well-prepared, protected and trained to do their job – and strong, delicious coffee to start each day doing what we do best: giving the best to our working dogs. 🐾☕ That's why we teamed up with Seven Seas Roasting Co. to bring you your next favorite coffee blend. Straight from the coffee masters themselves: "If we had it our way, dogs would live forever and our alarm clocks would be doggie slobber kisses. Dogs rule – that’s a scientific fact. Every day, K9s wake up eager to save the life of their partner, even if that means taking a bullet. So, let’s save a dog’s life, shall we?" Introducing Spike’s Roast: a dark and fiery brew that packs the power of a K9’s bite and supports our work with every purchase. 👉 Learn more and get a bag for yourself: https://lnkd.in/g3Ax6AEY #SpikesK9 #SpikesK9Fund #CoffeeForK9s #SpikesRoast #SupportK9s #DogLovers #SevenSeasRoasting

Last night, Leading Edge Human Resource Network (LEHRN) hosted their Dog Days of Summer event. So many puppies; some who wanted to meet everyone and others, like mine, who were happy to be kept out of the fray. I love the concept. By introducing dogs, people were less likely to start conversations with "what do you do?" and instead started by asking about the story of the dogs. I got to hear about these dogs' journeys, personalities, and even their fears and how their owners were helping them overcome those things that cause them anxiety. At Ellberry, we provide opportunities for your teams and customers to talk about their real selves. Not just the processes they follow and the jobs to be done, but understanding what motivates them, what led them to be where they are today, what drives their satisfaction, what gets in their way, and what experiences led them to do things the way they do them today. Bringing these perspectives to the table allows our clients to get a clear picture of their organization so they can drive effective growth and transformation. Interested in learning more? Let's talk! * Sorry no pictures of my Tula. I didn't tilt the camera down far enough! She's hanging out in a sling so she could ignore the dogs while being loved on by the humans! #ellberry

🐾 Exciting news! 🎉📖 Edition Dog Magazine is getting a makeover! 🌟 As we wag our way towards our 6th birthday, get ready for a fresh new look inside and out! 🎈 Stay tuned for more updates on our pawsome transformation! 🐶📚 #EditionDog #NewLook #MagazineMakeover #DogLovers 🐾

Start making a noise! 💥 When a wolf begins to howl, there's something eerie yet majestic and powerful about it. In the open tundra, wolves can hear a howl from as far as 11km away. 😮 Wolves howl for several reasons: to deter threats to the pack, to signal their presence and claim territory, and to assist lone wolves in finding potential mates. ☝ However, what I find particularly fascinating are these two points: 🐾 Howling helps pack members stay connected and coordinate movements across their extensive home ranges. 🐾 Strengthens social bonds within the pack when performed in chorus. Food for thought: 💭 In a business that serves clients across multiple countries, effective communication among team members is crucial! Clear internal communication not only fosters understanding but also enhances our ability to convey our value to both existing and potential clients, propelling us toward greater success. #clearcommunication #onevoice #addvalue #customerjourneyexperience

Everyone Meet our Star Pet Lilly! She is furbaby of Debra Baker with GrowthPlay. Here is he link to her profile on our Howl of Fame! https://lnkd.in/g6wcphEP Lilly embodies the three principles of Dog Treats as an Act of Service. Principle #1: She has a genuine desire to build authentic relationships with all the neighbors (who have dog treats). Principle #2: She is other-centered in her approach (for every treat, she is happy to sit, hug, lick or otherwise gaze at you with her big brown eyes). Principle #3: She is disciplined and intentional in her approach (she knows who, where ,and at what time her neighbors are open to treat giving). Her treat-oriented value system, generous approach, and relentless commitment to treat receiving make her a dog worthy of this recognition.

I had a beautiful dog named Eeyore years ago. Half black lab, half Mountain Bernese, half stubborn (there's a reason he was named Eeyore). Eeyore was the most loyal dog you could imagine, in fact, both those breeds are known for their intense loyalty. Loyalty is a trait we greatly admire in dogs, friends, and partners, but what does it truly mean to be loyal to an organization? Defining what it means to be loyal to your company or team and especially defining what it doesn't mean is an important conversation to have at work. Too often we confuse loyalty with blind agreement. We are often told by leaders that to disagree with a decision is to be disloyal to the company. Now I'm not suggesting that it's remotely okay to publicly dump on your company whenever you don't agree with a decision, or to endlessly whine about a decision after it's been made. However, if you are going to create a culture where everyone's voices are valued in the hopes of getting to the best possible answer, everyone needs to understand that you are not being disloyal when you speak up, offer a different opinion, or challenge an assumption. Imagine a scenario where a decision is being made that appears to go against one of your core values or one that you know will damage your relationship with your customers. In those scenarios, isn't speaking up the most loyal thing you can do? So have an open and honest conversation about what it means to be loyal. Are you loyal to your boss, your team, the values of your company, your customers, or to your community? The upshot of having these conversations is, by doing so, you'll actually foster more loyalty from your employees.

It’s getting more difficult to get the Whitakers and Stevensons together these days. Between kids, pets, work, and a 1.5 hour drive between us, we don’t get to see each other as often as we like. Luckily, we were able to meet up in San Clemente for a delicious dinner to celebrate Anna’s (Corey’s wife) birthday. Hopefully we won’t have to wait so long for our next double date! #onlinebusiness #businesspartners #onlineentrepreneurs

My dad used to tell a story about two old cowboys sitting on the front porch. The first cowboy is rocking in his chair next to his dog. The dog continually moans in pain every few minutes. Eventually the second cowboy asks, “what’s wrong with your dog?”. “Oh, he’s laying on a nail”, comes the reply. With a confused look on his face, the second cowboy offers what seems like an obvious question, “Why doesn’t he move?”. To which the dog’s owner nonchalantly looks over, pets his dog on the head, and says, “I guess he ain’t hurting bad enough”. So it is with our workplaces. There’s really only one reason we don’t take action to resolve things that cause us pain, or present problems - The cost of fixing it seems greater than the cost of leaving it. We aren’t hurting badly enough to get off the nail. For problems that are particularly destructive, then, we must begin noticing what they cost us. We’re exploring silos and conflict this month, and our latest blog article explores the long-term costs of silos. https://lnkd.in/gDSwPVga #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #TeamEngagement #BreakDownSilos #ThriveLab

Everyone Meet our Star Pet Lilly! She is furbaby of Debra Baker with GrowthPlay. Here is he link to her profile on our Howl of Fame! https://lnkd.in/gGQDsDwV Lilly embodies the three principles of Dog Treats as an Act of Service. Principle #1: She has a genuine desire to build authentic relationships with all the neighbors (who have dog treats). Principle #2: She is other-centered in her approach (for every treat, she is happy to sit, hug, lick or otherwise gaze at you with her big brown eyes). Principle #3: She is disciplined and intentional in her approach (she knows who, where ,and at what time her neighbors are open to treat giving). Her treat-oriented value system, generous approach, and relentless commitment to treat receiving make her a dog worthy of this recognition.

We understand the unique bond between humans and their canine companions. Dogs bring so much joy, loyalty and unconditional love into our lives. Their ability to learn, their emotional intelligence, and their desire to please make dogs wonderful partners in the workplace as well. Many companies are recognizing the benefits of having dogs in the office, from reducing stress levels to promoting a positive culture. We'd love to hear from our followers - does your company allow dogs in the workplace? What has been your experience with dogs in the office environment? Share your thoughts in the comments below!