We are constantly amazed by our people. Every new hire, project update, or client note reminds us of how exceptional our team is. We also recognize the incredibly loyal community supporters who continually show up for us, helping spread our mission and expand our...
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A Day of Connection & Celebration: Lions & Tigers Annual Picnic 2024
On a sunny Thursday in August, our Lions & Tigers community gathered on Mercer Island, WA, for our much-anticipated annual picnic. It was more than just an event—it was a beautiful gathering of our remote workforce, with team members flying in from across the...
Rediscovering Work-Life Balance: Annie Quinn’s Story at Lions & Tigers
After dedicating years to her career in public relations and corporate communications, Annie Quinn found herself at a crossroads. Her journey, filled with both triumphs and challenges, led her to a pivotal moment—a six-month sabbatical that reshaped her perspective on...
Maternity Leave Backfill: The Three Questions that Help Teams Build Growth-Focused Transition Plans
On paper, the concept of maternity leave is simple. New mothers step away from their employee roles for a set amount of time knowing their positions will be there for them when they return. The reality is often a bit more complicated — on both sides of the equation. A...
Reflections on the Moms First Summit: A Call to Action for Mothers & Workplaces
Written by Brea Starmer, CEO & Founder of Lions & Tigers On May 14th, I had the privilege of attending the first-ever Moms First Summit, an event dedicated to uplifting the stories of diverse mothers across our country. Organized in partnership with Share Our...
Unleash Your Organization: A Blueprint for Building High-Performance Teams
Last month our CEO and founder, Brea Starmer held a 30-minute session on LinkedIn Live during which she presented a blueprint for creating high-performance teams. Drawing from our work at Lions & Tigers, she shared insights on how to transform your organization...
Breaking Barriers: How Blended Workforces Combat Caregiver Attrition
Emerging research on the post-pandemic workforce reveals a stark reality: Employees not only prefer flexibility, but they require it. In fact, many are willing to give up their jobs to find it. This is especially true for caregivers, which make up the fastest-growing...
Zillow Offsite
In April, Zillow invited our CEO Brea Starmer to their offsite to lead two workshops on building high-performing teams. In the first workshop, Brea gave the crowd of 200+ practical tips using the 3Ms of our Highest & Best Use (HBU) Operating System to define their...
Blended Workplaces Best Practices: When to Outsource vs. Insource
A leader’s work is timed to a drumbeat. We are consistently evaluating whether our organizations are operating in the right model, with the right capacity, dedicated to the right business outcomes. The modern workplace demands agility, yet the prevailing workforce...
Blended Workplaces Best Practices: Hiring a Project Manager
With the continued rise of freelancers, the traditional workforce model is changing to one that includes employees and non-employees in a blended workforce. The need for project managers (PM) who understand how to work within a mixed team is critical. In this blog...