Welcome to The Common Sense Blog
A leadership blog series exploring the human side of workplace culture.
Here, we go beyond policies and procedures to look at what really shapes teams: communication, expectations, empathy, and everyday leadership decisions.
Each article breaks down real workplace challenges whether from miscommunication and generational differences to leadership gaps and unclear expectations. They offer practical, thoughtful insights to help you lead with clarity and confidence.
Because common sense isn’t always common practice.
But with the right conversations, it can be.
And More importantly, they can become a place for Common Ground.
This space is created for:
Leaders who want to strengthen communication and culture
Managers navigating team dynamics and expectations
Organizations looking to reduce turnover and improve morale
Professionals who want to lead — with or without a title
Inside this series, you’ll discover:
Real-world leadership insights grounded in experience
Practical communication tools and mindset shifts
Reflection prompts for leaders and teams
Strategies to improve workplace culture and morale
A human-first approach to leadership and growth
Tamara de ResendesWant your team to care, comply, and follow through? Show them how. This blog explores how true leadership starts by understanding the work, modeling the standards, and building culture one humble step (and steel toe) at a time.
I am the founder of Holy Pierogy, a leadership and personal development brand focused on strengthening workplace communication, culture, and human connection.
With over a decade of experience working across safety, training, and operational environments, I bring a real-world perspective to leadership. One rooted not in theory, but in what actually works.
Through my writing, workshops, and speaking, I help leaders and teams move beyond assumptions and build workplaces grounded in clarity, accountability, and mutual respect.
10+ years of experience in workplace safety, training, and team development
Author, workshop facilitator, and creator of The Common Sense Files leadership series
Passionate about bridging communication gaps across teams, roles, and generations
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