company culture
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Venting Isn’t Harmless: How to Redirect It Before It Damages Your Culture
In an earlier post, I talked about why venting isn’t just blowing off steam. It is a behavior that drains accountability, fuels drama, and slowly but surely eats away at your organizational culture. But knowing venting is a problem isn’t… Continue reading
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When Collaboration Becomes Poor Decision-Making
We all want to work in a collaborative culture. The idea itself sounds unquestionably good, doesn’t it? We picture teams where everyone feels heard. We imagine a seamless flow of ideas from diverse perspectives. We want alignment, buy-in, and the… Continue reading
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When “Culture Fit” is used as a convenient excuse, it’s bad for your team and your business
“Culture fit.” It’s a consideration in the hiring (and sometimes firing) process. It sounds thoughtful, smart, responsible, as it conjures images of a harmonious workplace where everyone gets along, values align perfectly, and friction is non-existent. In reality, “culture fit”… Continue reading
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What Company Culture Is, And What It Isn’t
Walk into almost any modern office, or take a quick scroll through a company’s “Life at…” LinkedIn page, and you will probably see a very specific aesthetic. You will see team outings with smiling faces. You might see expensive catered… Continue reading
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The Message Your Decision Sends
Leadership decisions are rarely just about the decision itself. They are about the message that decision sends. Consider a few common scenarios. An employee asks to upgrade an already generous snack bar. Another suggests increasing the catered lunch budget. A… Continue reading
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