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It's Good for the Bottom Line. But That's Not the Point

Published 23 days ago • 2 min read

Hello Reader,
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I had a conversation recently that's been sitting with me all week.

I was speaking with a sales leader at a large engineering firm - someone who oversees big teams and is very familiar with what it takes to perform at a high level. We got talking about the work I do, and I did what I usually do when I'm speaking with someone in leadership: I made the business case. ROI, culture, team performance. The things that matter to an organization's bottom line.

He listened. And then he said something I wasn't expecting.

"I agree that it's good for all of those things. But ultimately, what you're doing is just good for humanity. For society."

I loved that. And I told him so.

Because - he's absolutely right. When I'm working with organizations, impact matters. Real, measurable impact on people, teams, and results. But underneath all of it, the reason I do this work is much simpler: I genuinely believe that when we learn to show up with more awareness and consideration for the people around us, everything gets better. Not just the bottom line. Everything.

That's the mission that keeps me going.

Boost Was Featured by BACD for International Women's Day!

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Boost Academy of Excellence was honoured to be featured in the Business Advisory Centre of Durham's International Women's Day spotlight alongside some truly incredible female entrepreneurs - businesses of all different sizes, stages, and industries.

What do we all have in common? We turned our passion into purpose, and we never looked back.

Congratulations to all the women featured. You are an inspiration.

This Week's Episode: Café Etiquette for Remote Workers

And that mission is exactly what this week's episode is about - even though it plays out in a café.

It started with something I witnessed firsthand. A polite request from an elderly gentleman. A reaction that surprised everyone in the room. And a moment that got me thinking about what it really means to work well in shared spaces.

Remote work is a gift - I truly believe that. But it comes with a responsibility to the spaces we're in and the people around us. In this episode I'm sharing nine practical guidelines I've developed over time, organized into three simple categories so they're easy to remember and easy to actually use.

Because being a productive remote worker and being a considerate presence in the world around you? Those aren't in conflict. They're the same thing.

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I'd love to hear from you - have you witnessed a moment like this, or maybe caught yourself having one of those days? Hit reply. Your stories genuinely shape future episodes.

Warm regards,

Trina Boos
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Founder & CEO
Boost Academy of Excellence
​boostacademyofexcellence.com​

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