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Should your culture change?
Here’s a question I often hear when I speak to CEOs about defining the culture they want to create: “Is it better to figure it all out and introduce...
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Inspiring the millennial generation
There’s been a lot written lately, and for good reason, about the impact of a new generation of employees and how their entry into the workforce is...
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Culture doesn’t have to be complicated
When people first get exposed to our approach to creating and driving culture intentionally, they’re often struck by how simple it is. “It just makes...
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Sustaining your culture for years, not months.
Ever wonder why it’s so hard to stick with our plans, even with the best of intentions? Ever roll out an important initiative in your organization,...
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Where do cultures come from?
Here’s a simple, but interesting observation: Every company has a distinct culture. In fact, every group of people that comes together regularly has...
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The competitive edge in a commoditized world
Have you noticed that it’s harder than it’s ever been to truly differentiate yourself? That whatever you claim it is that makes you so different,...
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Can you measure culture?
I’m sometimes asked by CEOs, “How can we measure the effect of our work on our culture?” Well, the short answer is that you can’t, but the longer...
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Is Articulating And Communicating Your Values Enough?
I was talking to a CEO recently and he shared with me his decision to make articulating and communicating his values a key strategic initiative for...
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Is Employee Engagement Enough?
There’s a lot of talk these days about employee engagement. And for good reason. When you look at the statistics showing the percentage of American...
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Pizza or Performance?
Many leaders I meet will tell me that they have good cultures. They’re justifiably proud of their companies, their people, and the environment in...