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Leadership

10 min read

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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great cultures start with who

2 min read

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

4 min read

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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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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crystal hanlon svp of culture at home depot

3 min read

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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a culture of confidentiality

4 min read

A Culture of Confidentiality

“We are writing to notify you of a data security incident that may have involved your personal information.” So begins a letter you may have received...

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5 min read

Cultivating a Growth Mindset Company Culture

After decades of research, renowned Stanford professor Carol Dweck envisioned a new framework for assessing people’s potential. Her seminal 2007...

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3 min read

Style Over Substance: Why Virtue Signaling Backfires in Business

We all know the virtue signaling types: individuals who regale us with the wonderful things they do and represent. Some of these people are simply...

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lead by example

5 min read

Be What You Want to See: Leading by Example

Your actions speak louder than words. Do as I say, not as I do. Honesty is the best policy. Be the change you want to see. You may look upon these...

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