Insights, Perspectives, and Thought Leadership
Insights, Perspectives, and Thought Leadership
Our hopes are high. Our faith in the people is great. Our courage is strong. And our dreams for this beautiful country will never die. –Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, 1984 Canada is coming off a wonderful year of commemorating 150 years since confederation. It was a time to come together and celebrate what it means to be Canadian. Now the party is over and things are not as glowing as…
According to a study by Unilever, one in three consumers buy from brands that are doing social or environmental good. Gallup research shows that over 36% of job seekers say a company’s brand and reputation is very important to them. And, an aligned culture ensures brand integrity. Smart organizations have recognized this shift in consumer…
According to a survey done by diamond retailer James Allen, Valentine’s Day is the most popular day of the year for couples to become engaged. While the original festival dates back to ancient Rome, the 1300s is when it became associated with love and romance. Sixty-two percent of US adults say they celebrate the holiday,…
One of the opportunities leaders have to ignite their culture is during the hiring process. For example, when I was asked to turnaround a poor performing unit, I knew I needed more teamwork. One tactic I implemented was to replace empire building leaders with those who valued teamwork and collaboration. I hired two directors with…
Do you believe you have the secret formula to make your business extraordinary in 2018? Duke University Fuqua School of Business surveyed nearly 1,900 CEOs and CFOs. The results identified corporate culture as the number one driver of economic business value. And this data was collected before the recent spike of attention on culture as…
Another year is winding down. While not everyone may have a Dec 31st fiscal year-end, the close of a calendar year is always a good time to take stock. How happy are you with 2017? As you reflect on the past 12 months, what were the key accomplishments of your teams? Where did your company…
This post is not about how to create a culture free of sexual harassment. Yes, I’m encouraged by the cultural upheaval that is occurring globally as a result of the very courageous women and men who are stepping up and speaking out. Every workplace that shifts positively as a result of this movement is a…
There’s gold in them thar hills. –Mark Twain Every organization has its own unique culture DNA. Using values to describe your culture’s DNA is a quick and efficient way to understand how work gets done. Some of these values are positive values and contribute to an organization’s success. Other values are limiting and are barriers to…
Lindagrace de la Cruz describes herself as a recruiting evangelist at Indeed. Each month, more than 180 million people search for jobs, post resumes and research companies, and Indeed is the #1 source of external hires for thousands of companies. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Lindagrace and hear about key emerging…
There’s nothing like travelling through southern Europe to be reminded how historical pieces inform us about past cultures. Whether I was looking at paintings, sculptures, the gilded insides of a baroque cathedral or the stone remains of Pompeii, the culture of the times and the region were vividly displayed. Expert tour guides who studied these…
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