Culture
I have the best friends in the world. And so do you.
We all need support, guidance, wisdom and resources on occasion. Family, friends, business associates, and even casual acquaintances all provide support to those wise enough to ask. Another way we’re bound as a society is through our common need to help others. Maybe you’re thinking, “Actually, I’d be better off if I weren’t asked to…
Read MoreThe Power of Appreciation
Appreciation is feeling that we truly matter, that we contribute to the greater whole and that someone genuinely cares about our contribution. It is a major driver of productivity and organizational growth. A culture of appreciation creates a workplace where people feel energized and inspired to do their best work. However, leaders sometimes struggle with…
Read MoreIt’s all about the people
The much-lauded CEO of Yahoo Marissa Mayer has made “people” her number one priority in righting the company ship. Her first year did not yield great results. But if history is any guide, leaders who prioritize hiring and retaining the right people at the company produce impressive turnarounds. Exhibit A: Back in 2001, Doug Conant…
Read MoreGetting ‘Culture’ Right
Eventbrite’s co-founder and president, Julia Hartz woke up from a nightmare, and decided to leverage her company’s amazing culture to drive performance, earnings and shareholder value. Take a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1mHDhIMyKs&feature=player_embedded
Read MoreBuilding an internal communications strategy that ties in with your culture and values
You cannot have a conversation about internal communication (IC), without having a conversation about the brain, about social media, about employee engagement, about leadership, and about culture. So, how do you begin to formulate an IC strategy? Which of these subjects do you tackle first? In what order? Who do you bring into the discussion?…
Read MoreThe Science of Human Development
I’m intrigued by the countless connections between science and business. Organizations are organisms impacted by relational and environmental conditions. So, how do we as OD professionals help create alignment, or synchrony, within organizations? What conditions are necessary to align energies and behaviors that accelerate growth? In the online science publication, io9.com, author Robert Gonzalez shows how 32…
Read MoreYour Company’s Culture Will Determine Your Success
A friend of mine swung through town the other day after having moved to Colorado to take a job with DaVita, one of the nation’s largest dialysis companies. DaVita is renowned for its atypical company culture. My friend made that immediately apparent–he blew me away by voluntarily and enthusiastically rattling off DaVita’s values (service excellence,…
Read MoreHow Fitbit’s Culture Will Rocket It to Success
In an recent post, we talked about the rise of the culture of wellness in the corporate world. Companies are realizing that not only can you save money by having healthier employees, but also your employees become more productive. Fitbit is poised to capitalize on the rise of the wellness culture. They sell clever little devices…
Read MoreHow can walking improve your productivity?
Today is National Walk@Lunch Day, so grab your Fitbit and get moving. An increasing number of companies are incorporating wellness and activity into their culture as a means of improving the health of their employees and reducing health care costs. Plenty of research also shows that wellness programs have a significant impact on productivity and…
Read MoreIs your organization a meritocracy?
If it isn’t, or if it’s not perceived as one, then you’re at risk of losing you’re your best employees. According to a recent performance and engagement survey* of over 200 companies, in over 42% of the companies low performing employees were among the most engaged and happy. And, they were most likely to recommend…
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