Candace Coleman

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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 Friedman. This acquisition marks a pivotal step in PMH’s mission to help companies build...

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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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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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Using Company Culture to Align Cross-functional Collaboration

Most companies’ individual teams or departments operate as synchronized units. Their members may have different roles but know how to work together...

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hybrid work environment

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Pulling It Together: Developing a Successful Hybrid Work Environment

After the COVID shutdown normalized remote work, business leaders and their employees started to reimagine work structure. Many workers wanted to...

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Building Intentional Culture: Lessons from a Pastor Turned Culture Expert

William Vanderbloemen's journey from pastor to founding a successful executive search firm offers fascinating insights into building intentional...

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what makes and outstanding company culture

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What Makes an Outstanding Company Culture?

Most CEOs agree that a strong organizational culture benefits companies and their staff. They often check that box by highlighting core values,...

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crystal hanlon svp of culture at home depot

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Inside the Culture that Built Home Depot: A Conversation with Crystal Hanlon

In our recent Culture Architects podcast, David had the pleasure of speaking with Crystal Hanlon, Senior Vice President and Culture Officer at Home...

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managers providing feedback

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How to Provide Feedback, What to Avoid, and Why It’s Important

Most people have received feedback at work that, far from improving things, wound up making situations worse. For some, misguided observations or...

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