Insights, Perspectives, and Thought Leadership
Insights, Perspectives, and Thought Leadership
One thing that most successful CEO‘s have in common is an almost fanatical focus on their organization’s culture. In January 2015, Entrepreneur Magazine wrote an article quoting Virgin Groups’ Founder Richard Branson. He said:“Culture is one of the most underappreciated essentials in business: No matter how visionary, brilliant and far-reaching a leader’s strategy might be,…
The millennials are coming! The millennials are coming! Well actually, the millennials have already arrived in our workplaces. Today over 25% of the workforce consists of this latest generation. And they’re bringing lots of change with them. According to a recent PwC report, “Their career aspirations, attitudes about work, and knowledge of new technologies will…
There have been all sorts of surveys and discussion papers released in the last six months discussing the challenges for leaders in 2015. (Click here for a list). Number one on the list is Human Capital Management (again). Whether it’s attracting top talent or looking for the leaders for tomorrow, getting the right people on the…
Tiger Woods came back to golf in January. After a long layoff due to health reasons, he felt he was ready to carry on. Unfortunately, his golf game was far from its previous level. It wasn’t fabulous, it wasn’t even average, it sucked. He finished dead last. But you can bet that he blasted off…
My first newsletter of 2014 was all about Going for Gold. And now that the year is coming to an end, its time to reflect on your business year and ask yourself: “How did we do?” Did you bust through your strategic plan and move your business forward exponentially? Or, did you kinda just settle…
Book ‘em Danno! Who can ever forget this iconic line from the famous TV police series Hawaii Five-O? It’s a popular show at our house. After all, there’s lots of drama and action plus the beautiful Hawaiian landscapes. But almost every time I watch the show I just end up feeling cheated, confused and frustrated….
It’s October and kids all around the world are gearing up for a scary Halloween season. But being scared isn’t reserved just for Halloween. There are many situations at home and in the workplace that can provoke a sense of fear. For example, choosing to assess your culture can be a scary proposition. If the…
Every day when you arrive at work do you sigh as you go through the door? Do you think “Just once I’d like to be a cast member at Disney, rather than a middle manager where I am today”? If only this place was as exciting and fun to work at as Zappo’s or Google!…
The conversation about the cost of an organization’s culture is a tough one to have. After all, if culture is just a nebulous, intangible concept how can we apply a financial analysis to it? Good news! By using some tried and true costing practices, along with new assessment tools, you can measure the ROI of…
“Things get done only if the data we gather can inform and inspire those in a position to make a difference” Dr. Mike Schmoker Culture survey assessments provide an overview of what’s going on in your organization. While the results are just data points, the real value is in the follow up conversations with your…
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