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compass health culture transformation

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How Compass Health Rolled Out Culture Across 32 Sites

Compass Health serves over 12,000 people a year across five counties in northwest Washington. Their 32 sites range from urban clinics in Everett to rural outposts in Whatcom County to a location on San Juan Island that you can only reach by ferry.

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No One Drifts to a Better Culture

Most companies don't have a culture problem. They have an intentionality problem. That's the insight Lee Marlow, Chief Culture Officer at Piedmont...

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culture by design 3

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David J. Friedman Releases 3rd Edition of Culture by Design, a Playbook for Engineering High-Performing Cultures

Concord, MA, February 25, 2026– CultureWise today announced the release of the third edition of Culture by Design, the acclaimed leadership book by...

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Navigating Family Business Transitions: Insights from Our CEO Roundtable

In our recent CEO Roundtable on January 27, 2026, we brought together business leaders from diverse industries to discuss one ofthe most challenging...

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Still Guessing About Your Culture? We Have The System That Works.

A sharper identity. The same mission: to help you lead with clarity, consistency, and purpose. If you’ve ever tried to “fix,” you’ve probably felt...

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Persistence Management Holdings Acquires CultureWise to Drive Human-Centric, High-Performance Company Growth

Persistence Management Holdings (PMH) announced the acquisition of CultureWise, the organization behind the Culture By Design system created by David...

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great cultures start with who

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Why Great Culture Starts with Who, Not What: Leadership Lessons from Tim Spiker

What separates leaders who build extraordinary cultures from those who struggle to retain talent and drive performance?

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Does Your Company Culture Encourage Employees to Boost the Bottom Line?

Sharing company financial information with your team is a divisive topic. Some leaders feel it helps motivate employees while others fear data can be...

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bad words and bad workplace culture

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Bad Words: Things Bosses Never Say in a Great Workplace Culture

The saying goes that actions speak louder than words. So, it stands to reason that employees react to and often emulate their leaders’ behavior—good...

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Think About How to Ruin Your Business—Then Do the Opposite

“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” is a classic Broadway show about an opportunistic guy who makes it to the top with little effort....

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