More than ever, business professionals are talking about culture – even when they don’t use that word. When business leaders discuss their need for talent, retention, workforce, staffing – really anything that has to do with people – they are talking about culture.

Continuing a trend from the last ...

Today, more than ever, organizations understand the value and power of “culture.”  But how should organizations measure their culture?  How can they know where they have room for improvement? And if they focus on those areas, how can they know if they’re making progress? 

For most organizations, th...

Every now and then a new idea comes along that is just flat-out good.  So good, in fact, that it’s silly to argue against it.  We have one of those to share with you.

If you want (we mean really want) to create and protect a top-notch culture in your work setting, you MUST identify a specific perso...

Can your company pass our culture code quiz?  Odds are, probably not.  It’s a simple quiz with only two questions, but it’s challenging to pass.  Give it a try: 

Question 1: Does your company have a culture code (a trendy name for a listing of company core values)?

If yes, go on to question 2.

If...

Leadership. Is there a more over-hyped word in business?  We doubt it.  Yet for all the attention it gets, for all the books and speeches addressing the topic, inspired and effective leadership is still hard to find.

Many factors contribute to the elusiveness of the kind of leadership so many are s...