Category: Culture
A Year in Review: The “Best” of 2020
If you’re like me, you’re probably more than ready to see 2020 in a rearview mirror. Let’s not mince words: this year sucked. A global pandemic, travel restrictions and lockdowns, protests and riots, quarantines,
read moreMessage From Julie: The Consequences of Mistaking Subjective Reality for Objective Reality
Have you ever wondered how two people can perceive the same situation from such totally different perspectives? It happens all the time. Two witnesses have differing accounts of what happened. Two team members insist their approach to achieving the goal is the
read moreFor Everything DiSC® Facilitators: Valuing Other Styles
Diversity of all kinds, including diversity of thought, has been shown to result in improved performance – but only when there is a high level of trust and the team members are able
read moreCreating a Culture of Committed, Action-Oriented Employees
When I talk to leaders about their employees and teams, their primary frustration is that their team isn’t doing enough. However, they’re not asking for more productivity or for someone
read moreFeatured Product: Everything DiSC® Catalyst™
Culture is a top priority for leaders according to the Q3 2019 Vistage CEO Confidence Index. Sixty-four percent of CEOs surveyed said creating a strong culture is a very important
read morePlants, Pets and People Need Consistency
Have you ever forgotten to water a plant? Perhaps you went on an extended business trip, or the plant was tucked away in a corner, or you simply weren’t paying
read moreThree Keys to Employee Retention: Engagement, Passion, and Trust
Early in my career, I found myself disliking a job I’d previously enjoyed. I did some career testing and found that both the job and the work that came with
read moreMeetings: The Petri Dish of Company Culture
Benjamin Franklin famously said nothing in this world is certain except death and taxes. However, the average American worker would probably add meetings to that list. Research reveals that corporate executives
read moreStrategic Team Building: The Missing Ingredient in Strategic Planning
A colleague of mine once worked for a small organization that underwent a leadership transition. The new leader wanted to develop a brand new 10-year strategic plan. He summoned nearly
read moreEmployee Engagement Takes More Than a Ping Pong Table
Often when I what a company is doing to engage employees, someone inevitably shares something like, “On Friday afternoons we can take an ice cream cart around!” “We’ll have a
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