As a consultant on corporate culture who has worked with just about every industry, sometimes I think I’m pretty smart about this topic since I’ve been doing this for … let’s just say, a lot of years… A Global Perspective Out of curiosity, I reached out to a LinkedIn group of HR professionals and asked […]
Read MoreWhat is corporate culture? How do you define it? And what difference does it make? The informal definition that I like the best is: “How we do things around here.” You can have your fancy core values plastered on the walls or hanging from a badge on your pocket. But most employees have to look […]
Read MoreLeaders who want to stay ahead of the competition create a winning culture where people are aligned with the vision. Culture of Accountability In my last blog Random Thoughts on A Winning Culture – Part 1, it was emphasized that unless there is a culture of accountability, mediocrity will reign. If people aren’t accountable and […]
Read MoreI work with leaders who want a competitive advantage by having and leveraging a winning culture. Truth be told, I haven’t met a leader who doesn’t want that. But the question is, are they willing to do what it takes to achieve that? The reality is, most leaders aren’t willing to do what it takes […]
Read MoreThe terms “disruption” or “disruptive” are pretty trendy now. We have disruptive technologies, which then became disruptive innovation. Disruptive HR. And of course, the always popular, disruptive behavior disorders. Unfortunately, it seems like we’re seeing a lot of that one now. I’ve always maintained that many organizations look for that next shiny object or trend […]
Read MoreAs I “close out” 2017, here are some thoughts about uprooting 25 years of stability in Kansas City to become a “California Girl” and be a revolutionary in 2018. The Reality of “Living the Dream” Driving in SoCal: 6 lanes, bumper to bumper or going 80mph in 0 to 60 seconds. Most people are pretty […]
Read MoreMany of you know that my blog “Thoughts from the Elliptical” started because my best thoughts came while working out on the elliptical. While my days on the elliptical are few and far between now, different forms of exercise still motivate me and trigger analogies about leadership and culture. Call me goofy. Call me geeky. […]
Read MoreSo what does one say when receiving not one, but two, major awards that reflect a lifetime of work? It’s all very humbling and when I look in the mirror, I say: “Who, me?” In October, I received the Distinguished Alumni Award at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay (UWGB) and in November, I was […]
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what the “secret sauce” is for how an organization gets a great reputation? Like most delicious sauces or dishes, there may be a standard recipe, but an accomplished chef knows how to tweak the recipe to appeal to his or her unique clientele. The same is true for creating a corporate […]
Read MoreAs a person who speaks, writes, coaches and consults on personal and organizational change, I can tell you: reinvention ain’t easy. If it was, everyone would do it. Some of you have followed my quarterly blogs about “the big adventure” of reinventing my life. And I have to say that writing this blog, one year […]
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