Assessment tools to build strong cultures
The highest-functioning cultures are built by developing strong leaders and teams.
That which is most precious
While hard work at your job does pay off, smart work that is more productive creates more opportunities.
Who are the hidden gems in your organization?
Are you rewarding the people in your organization who think outside the box, or does your culture discourage it?
Here’s how to win the sales vs. operations battle
Soon into my career at the Fortune 500 company where I traded commodity lumber, the logistics manager gave me a nickname— Sales Problem #1—and I must say I earned it.
Establishing your credibility
Sometimes we find ourselves in a new setting and want to let the group know that we belong or that we know what we are talking about.
Is critical thinking part of your company culture?
If you want to increase your company’s critical thinking process and practice, here are some suggestions you may find helpful.
It’s all about the relationships
In the early 1990s, one of the must-read business books was “Made in America,” by Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart.
The financial impact of a poor company culture
Here are simple ways to create a positive, supportive, and productive work environment.
Preparing for our new normal economy
Ask anyone who went through our industry depression in 2008-09 what they would have done differently, and they’d probably tell you they wish they’d made some of the hard decisions much sooner.
Succession planning — not as difficult as you think
As leadership expectations continue to change, so must our approach to succession planning.