Avoiding a “Base Camp” Culture
I had to know… What the heck is Base Camp? When I asked he laughed and said, “Joel, no one dies at Base Camp.”…
Tag: culture
As AI proliferates, machines need soft skills, too
I gave a talk a couple of weeks ago about change and was stunned at the end when every single audience member’s question was…
Cultures are not simple: Why work cultures cannot be ‘fixed’
Leaders today are hearing more and more that toxic and ineffective work cultures are top contributors to employee churn and lackluster talent acquisition. In…
Here’s what you should be doing for your Gen Z workers
Everyone’s talking about Andi Owen. During a recorded virtual town hall last month, a clip of the MillerKnoll CEO went viral, in which she’s…
Mental Health and Wellbeing: A Priority for Leaders
Mental health impacts all areas of our lives, including work, either negatively or positively. When employees experience positive mental health, the result is increased…
Leadership development shouldn’t just focus on leaders
More than 30 years ago, Edwards Deming said, “A bad system will beat a good person every time.” He was emphasizing the heavy influence…
Effectiveness is a discipline
“Effectiveness is a discipline, which means it can’t be taught, but it can be learned.” This paradox, and its potential applications, has captivated my…
Improving Employee Retention Starts with Data
Employee retention is about keeping your people in the organization as long as possible. Organizations aren’t focused on retention just because they want their…
Stop Self-Diagnosing Organizational Dysfunction
Recently, I felt a twinge of pain on the inside of my ankle after a short jog. I felt around my foot and calf…
Surviving a Toxic Work Environment Should Never Be Your Goal
Recently, I was invited to a webinar on “Surviving a Toxic Work Environment”. At first glance, I shrugged it off. My mouse hovered above…
Transitioning from the Forest to a Garden
What to Consider Before Diving Headfirst into Hybrid Work Here we are, nearing the midway point of 2022 and the state of work has…
How (and Why) to Grieve Your Pre-Pandemic Work Culture
“I can’t wait to go back.” Maybe you’ve said this or heard it from a colleague in the past six months. Likely, we’ve all…