The saying goes that actions speak louder than words. So, it stands to reason that employees react to and often emulate their leaders’ behavior—good and bad. How leaders act on a daily basis usually sets the tone for their organization’s culture.
“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” is a classic Broadway show about an opportunistic guy who makes it to the top with little effort. Putting a new twist on the title, entrepreneur and author M.J. Gottlieb points out that it’s also...
Most companies’ individual teams or departments operate as synchronized units. Their members may have different roles but know how to work together to reach shared goals. They usually develop a camaraderie that helps them understand their coworkers...
After the COVID shutdown normalized remote work, business leaders and their employees started to reimagine work structure. Many workers wanted to retain at least some of the flexibility that doing their jobs from home provided. As a result,...
William Vanderbloemen's journey from pastor to founding a successful executive search firm offers fascinating insights into building intentional workplace culture. In this wide-ranging conversation on the Culture Architects Show, Vanderbloemen shares
Once upon a time, decision-making was the purview of the C-suite. In the 1950s, only about 6 percent of jobs required the employee to make decisions. By 2018, that percentage had increased to 34 percent. The proportion of workers making decisions...
Most CEOs agree that a strong organizational culture benefits companies and their staff. They often check that box by highlighting core values, initiating perks they believe will appeal to their staff, or generating policies that cover issues like...
In our recent Culture Architects podcast, David had the pleasure of speaking with Crystal Hanlon, Senior Vice President and Culture Officer at Home Depot, a company known for its incredible growth and culture. With nearly 40 years at the company, ...
Most people have received feedback at work that, far from improving things, wound up making situations worse. For some, misguided observations or veiled personal attacks become baggage they carry throughout their careers.
“We are writing to notify you of a data security incident that may have involved your personal information.”
So begins a letter you may have received from a bank or retailer. It explains that your personal information was part of a data security...
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