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By Jeff Schiefelbein
October 28, 2021
5 was formed with a higher purpose – to Help People. That sounds overly simplistic. The natural tendency is to try to enhance this statement by adding a set of modifiers and details that highlight our...
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3 min read
By Jeff Schiefelbein
September 30, 2021
Even prior to the last 18-months of social distancing frustrations and video call exhaustion, most organizations conducted meetings that were sorely lacking in creativity, energy, and inspiration. If ...
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2 min read
By Jeff Schiefelbein
August 31, 2021
Since 5’s humble beginnings, we have continuously challenged conventional wisdom and explored alternative paths to create breakthrough results for others. We explore different methods and angles to ev...
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1 min read
By Jeff Schiefelbein
July 30, 2021
Too often I hear business leaders try to separate great work culture from peak performance. Since many people have never worked for an award-winning, certified Great Place to Work, lack the firsthand ...
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4 min read
By Jeff Schiefelbein
June 29, 2021
How did Luthin Associates successfully assimilate into 5? We found ourselves reflecting on the successful integration of 5 and Luthin Associates from a cultural standpoint with this week’s announcemen...
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3 min read
By Jeff Schiefelbein
May 25, 2021
Shared experiences drive deep human connection in the workplace. 5’s book club is one of the most impactful ways that we orchestrate these meaningful moments for our team. When we gather to review, di...
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2 min read
By Jeff Schiefelbein
March 30, 2021
We knew from the start that our unique approach to culture building and client value creation warranted an equally special focus on the way we challenge ourselves to continuously improve. With that in...
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By Jeff Schiefelbein
February 26, 2021
The recent winter storm in Texas reminds us that living our mission of helping others starts by caring for our families, neighbors, and co-workers. Our team, like yours, has experienced firsthand the ...
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1 min read
By Jeff Schiefelbein
January 27, 2021
Since the onset of deregulation, energy brokers have been accustomed to receiving gifts, expensive meals, and lavish trips from suppliers in the name of relationship building. This quid pro quo approa...
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