Fuel for Thought
Insights, Perspectives, and Thought Leadership
Fuel for Thought
Insights, Perspectives, and Thought Leadership
Culture in Crisis – Could Yours Survive the Fort McMurray Fire?
Canadians, and indeed people from all over the world, have been watching the devastating fires impacting the residents of Fort McMurray and the surrounding area. As the fires crept closer to the city, 80,000 people were evacuated, followed by the loss of homes, businesses and infrastructure. A community devastated in so many ways. It is…
Are your plans to beat the competition failing?
If you’re like me you’re sick to death from hearing about the great culture at Zappo’s and Google. After all, if we had a gazillion dollars in cash flow we’d all build gyms and onsite daycares for our employees, wouldn’t we? So, when it comes to culture do we all need to be a Zappo’s or…
Psst…..Could this be the elephant in the room when it comes to your organization’s culture?
Employee recognition is so fundamental. It’s the second item on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs after food and safety. And yet over and over again it comes up on employee engagement and organizational culture surveys. Lack of appreciation from a manager is one of the top reasons why employees leave a company. How can such a…
Is Culture Eating Your Brand for Dessert?
Most of us are familiar with management guru Peter Drucker’s quote “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Strategy is not the only course that culture nibbles on however. Your culture also loves to gnaw away at your brand. The obvious bite If you have a well-aligned culture and brand then your customers will trust you and…
Struggling to Successfully Design a Culture of Teamwork?
Leaders are always asking me what the right culture for a successful business is. “Just tell me what I need to build”. There is no magic recipe for a successful culture because every business and leader creates a unique situation. Is your business in start-up mode, been around for decades, or re-inventing itself? What are…