The honeymoon can only last so long. That toilet seat is about to become a point of contention.
Culture
"Culture is how employees' hearts and stomachs feel about Monday morning on Sunday night."
— Bill Marklein
Denied By Budget. Delivered By Effort.
This isn’t about chicken fingers. It’s about standards. Leadership stopped at a closed door. I looked for a window. Because when you've lived the struggle, you don’t turn your back on others walking into it.
Culture Resources
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Roll. Camera. Action!
They know how to put on a show but that's all it is. A farce. You expected Wicked but got "WACK" The Musical.
Unclear Is Unkind.
Brene Brown laid the foundation to one of the most life changing philosophies my village lives by. Why you should to adopt it too.
First In & Last Out
Passionate or under-resourced? Committed or little trust in the team? There's more that meets the eye.
The Unseen Currency
Not counted in the performance review but without it, your culture is weak. You'd pay a stranger thousands for it but ignore those that do it for free.
Skills of Highly Effective Culture Facilitators
Emotional intelligence is one of the most underrated leadership skills. Here are tools culture nerds use to be in tune.
Culture of Feedback
Real feedback culture is a roundabout. Peer to peer, leader to leader, team to boss. If you only listen in one direction, expect a crash.
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When The Break Room Is Avoided; Let's Talk
My grandpa used to say "what's in the cake is in the crumb". If the company break room is toxic, then…
"That's Not My Job"
Before you brand them as lazy, remember that most people don't start out with boundaries this sharp. Let's talk about how they got here in the first place.
When the Cat's Away, The Mice Will Play
Why a boss who is feared and not respected is the barrier to a healthy culture. Even Jerry respected Tom!
Accountability Starts
At Home
Sweep around your own front door, before you try to sweep around mine. Look in the mirror and model the behavior that needs to be emulated.
Effort And Intention Are Not Exclusive Or Same
Effort means you brought a gift. Intention means you knew what to bring. So why do leaders keep confusing the two?
A Checklist For Vision Setting: Start or Start Over
You don't need 20/20 on day one, but if no one's seeing the same thing, your culture's already out of focus.
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