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The Bar Should Be Higher Than "Human": Elevating Workplace Standards

Basic decency is the floor, not the finish line. Here's how to raise standards that protect your people and build organizations worth staying for.

When Managers Burn Out Protecting Their Teams

Some managers don't explode. They erode. A story about the leaders who mask their pain to keep everything functioning—and why it's time to see them.

The $1,500 Question: Why Consulting Firms Are Revolutionizing Expense Policies

Forward-thinking consulting firms are turning expense management into a competitive advantage through better policies that respect their people.

Disclaimer: Content shared on Illuminations is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, strategic, or financial advice.

Andrew Hernandez 7/23/25 Andrew Hernandez 7/23/25

When a Bad Glassdoor Review Drops: The Playbook for Leaders Who Want Real Change

When a tough Glassdoor/Indeed/etc. review or 360 hits, many leaders go into detective mode. But great leadership doesn’t chase critics. It learns from them. Here’s how to respond strategically using the ADDIE model or similar frameworks, and build a culture that doesn’t flinch at feedback.

Andrew Hernandez 7/21/25 Andrew Hernandez 7/21/25

Not All Leadership Styles Survive a Toxic Culture

Not all leadership styles can withstand a toxic workplace. This post breaks down 10 SHRM-defined management styles, revealing when each one works, when it fails, and how real-world leaders adapt (or unravel) under pressure. If you’re leading through dysfunction, this is for you.

Andrew Hernandez 5/28/25 Andrew Hernandez 5/28/25

Mastering Change Management: How to Bring Your Team on Board and Keep Them There

Change doesn’t fail because of poor strategy. It fails when people feel left behind.

In this guide, we share eight practical ways to lead change that sticks: from building buy-in and communicating clearly, to empowering champions and turning resistance into resilience. Whether you're launching a new tool or shifting how your team works, this approach puts people at the center of the process where they belong.