September 2017
Great Storytelling Connects Employees to Their Work
In every organization we’ve ever studied where there was a strong sense of moral motivation, the leaders were always storytellers.
Under the Hood of High-Performing Organizations
Most people don’t immediately think of trust and spark when they think about great companies.
CEO Test: Are You Serious About Innovation Or Just Playing Theatre?
It’s not enough for CEOs to initiate innovation and strategy activities inside the company. The CEO has to participate in the process, wit..
New Research: Diversity + Inclusion = Better Decision Making At Work
Inclusive teams make better business decisions up to 87% of the time.
Removing the Roadblocks to Corporate Innovation – When Theory Meets Practice
Innovation theory and innovation in practice are radically different. Here are some simple tools to get your company’s…
How We Fixed Our Toxic Culture: The ‘Culture Fix Playbook’
The well-worn quote that “culture eats strategy for breakfast” has been proven time and again.
Psychology beats business training when it comes to entrepreneurship
Budding entrepreneurs might want to avoid the business shelves and make for the psychology section.
Satya Nadella: The C In CEO Stands For Culture
In this exclusive excerpt from Satya Nadella’s book “Hit Refresh,” he reveals Microsoft’s mind-set for shifting from a know-it-all to a le..
Great Leaders Know When to Hit Pause & Engage
Occasionally, you need to hit pause and engage your people. Here are four specific opportunities when you should hit pause and do just that.
Why Do Employees Really Quit Their Jobs? Research Says It Comes Down to These Top 8 Reasons
The data from my research on employee retention is astounding and not entirely positive. Here’s a short sample of what I’ve gathered in th..