How do you virtually celebrate success? Why not a round of applause on a video call. I dare you to integrate this into your workplace culture.

The definition of an effective leader is evolving.  In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving business landscape, the traditional model of leadership is undergoing a seismic shift. The days of the "hero leader" — the individual who single-handedly drives success, makes all the decisions, and carries the weight of the team on their shoulders — are numbered. Instead, organizations are recognizing the power of collaborative, coach-like leadership that empowers teams to thrive independently. This shift isn’t just a trend; it’s a necessity for building resilient, innovative, and high-performing teams.

A sauna might provide the oasis you seek to free your mind from technology while also benefitting your body. In this post I explore my challenge of tapping into my creativity and the benefits I have found in using a sauna.

My observations and learnings from CES 2025. The show promised a lot in terms of the consumerization of AI but left me mostly disappointed.

Simon Sinek told us to Start with Why. He gave us a map, a clear direction: if you want to inspire action, start with purpose. But there’s something that happens before the map gets unfolded, before the team gathers, before the first meeting begins.

There’s a fire.

In this episode of the R.O.G. Return on Generosity Podcast, Groove Management’s Brian Formato joins Shannon Cassidy to discuss leadership, generosity, surfing and finding your groove.

2024 Groove Management Techie Gift Guide. Our annual curated list of cool gift ideas for the tech lovers in your life.

This article explores Spiral Dynamics, a powerful framework for understanding organizational and leadership development through evolving value systems.

In leadership, thirst and hunger are much more than physical sensations—they're powerful drivers that can push leaders to new heights. When we approach these feelings positively, thirst and hunger become the fuel that ignites passion, persistence, and growth in leadership. Here’s why these feelings are essential and how embracing them can make a difference.

Scaling a business requires a shift in mindset and skills. What got you here won’t get you there. Let’s explore what it takes to successfully scale a business.

As revenue grows, there is increased pressure on teams to scale up as well. There are key steps required to scale a team and an organization. In this blog post we explore the key steps.

Becoming a learning organization isn’t some end goal — it’s like claiming to be “an enlightened person.” It’s about continuous growth and reflection. The real key is committing to the process and always evolving.

With that in mind, here are seven foundational principles of learning organizations that I believe are worth remembering—and applying:

Groove Management’s Brian Formato recently appeared on The Leadership Experience Podcast with Paul Findlay.

Brian shares his people-focused perspectives on business growth through leadership that focuses on strengths.

Brian discusses the importance of identifying and dissecting success and using it as a model to grow and scale up.

The Bruce Tuckman model for team development that includes forming, storming, norming and performing is familiar to most, but the model oversimplifies a dynamic and more complex process that teams go through. In this article we explore the complexities of navigating team dynamics

Are you the boss? What exactly does that mean? Does the title boss encourage you to act bossy? Is that a good thing. Would it help to shift that mental model from boss to coach?

AccruePartners hosts Groove Management’s Brian Formato on their podcast to discuss leadership and relationship building

Celebrating 10 years at the helm of Groove Management. My journey to living my dream of running Groove Management as my full time job.

In this blogpost, we illustrate what it takes to build an effective virtual workshop series for leaders of a successful company.

Investing in employee development is critical to the long term success of any organization. Professional services firms recognize that their employees are either billable or buildable.