At the end of a recent interview on corporate culture, I was asked how a leader can improve culture through their meetings. Unfortunately, we didn’t have enough time to dig deeper into this topic, so here are some key points for effective meetings if you want to increase accountability, follow through and engagement and improve morale. […]
Read MoreIt’s funny how we remember certain dates. My mother was relentless about remembering people’s birthdays, anniversaries and significant events and yet, despite her reminding me, these most of these dates and remembrances weren’t really important to me. And yet, I will always remember April 22, 1967 and I have remembered every April 22 for the […]
Read MoreIt all started with an article on the truth about “baby carrots.” You know, those adorable bright orange, perfectly-shaped little carrots that seem so healthy. They look great on an appetizer platter and are so much easier than cutting odd-shaped unwieldy carrots. Carrots that grow hair … those annoying spindly threads that start sprouting as […]
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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. […]
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