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January 22, 2025

Stop Talking About Culture When Nobody Knows What You Mean

What does it take to create a thriving team or organization? Spoiler: it’s not about throwing around the word “culture.” It’s about building the right environment—one that fosters psychological safety and drives high performance. Discover why shifting your focus from culture to environment is the key to real, actionable change. Read on to transform the […]

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September 25, 2024

Veterinary Medicine: A Ruff Culture for Employees and Animals Alike

At Boost Innovation, we specialize in identifying and solving problems in human experience across multiple industries. However, we’ve had multiple contacts request our work in animal medicine which is a new realm even for us. So far, we haven’t had any clinics agree to an assessment so we decided it was time to dive into […]

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April 8, 2024

The Misinterpretation of Flow: Beyond The Cookie Cutter

“It’s simply not all about “peak performance”, but more about individualized needs and capacity.” In the professional world, the concept of “flow” has been embraced, debated, and at times, misinterpreted. Originally identified by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in the 1970s, flow describes a state of optimal experience where individuals are so deeply immersed in an activity […]

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March 21, 2024

Governance Culture Has Broken Both Culture and Governance

Let’s dive right in. Take, for instance, the global climate crisis. You’d think that with wildfires turning more of the map red than a teenager’s acne breakout, governments would be all over this like white on rice. Yet, what we often see is a dazzling array of plastic straw bans. Don’t get me wrong; I’m […]

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January 29, 2024

3 Types of Workplace Behaviour You Never Heard of That Impact Performance

In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, understanding the nuances of human behaviour is more critical than ever. While many of us are familiar with standard concepts like teamwork and leadership, there are lesser-known areas of human experience that significantly impact workplace performance. Today, we want to introduce you to three types of behaviour that you […]

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October 27, 2023

Canadian Coaches and Athletes are Hungry: Demanding Change in Collegiate Sports

The world of collegiate sports in Canada is filled with excitement, talent, and dedication. However, beneath the surface of competitive glory lies a stark reality of complacency where staff and athletes serve the needs of the institution often at the expense of their finances, mental health, and sometimes even long term wellness. Coaches and athletes dedicate countless […]

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October 19, 2023

The Parallels of Power: From the Athletic Field to the Boardroom

The spotlight shines brightly on Kayla Mitchell, a 15-year-old track sensation, as she dashes across the finish line, smashing yet another record. Meanwhile, across town in a sleek skyscraper, Diane Reynolds, a seasoned CEO, closes a multi-million dollar deal that solidifies her company’s dominance in its sector. At first glance, Kayla and Diane might seem […]

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September 8, 2023

Negative Mindset: How Underdeveloped Traits Can Sabotage Athletic Performance

Athletic performance is undeniably a blend of physical prowess and mental fortitude. While much emphasis is placed on the physical components of an athlete’s training regimen, the psychological aspects are often overshadowed. Yet, emerging evidence demonstrates that an athlete’s negative mindset traits can detrimentally affect their performance and overall mental well-being. 1. Fear of Failure: […]

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August 3, 2023

Mindset of a Champion: The Key to Your Young Athlete’s Success

In today’s hyper-competitive world of youth sports, athletic prowess is often considered the key to success. While physical skills are undeniably essential, recent research suggests that the role of mental fortitude in sports is just as, if not more, significant. This article aims to highlight the need for young athletes to pay more attention to […]

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July 24, 2023

Optimizing Team Dynamics: Enhancing Player and Team Success Post Mid-Season Trade

Team dynamics will always be impacted by mid-season trades, which often serve as a strategic catalyst for team recalibration. However, the aftermath of such trades can prove challenging for both the players involved and the teams that acquire them. By employing a comprehensive and empathetic approach, organizations can enhance post-trade player and team performance, backed […]

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