Remember back in the 1950’s when people had employment for life? Now we’ve been promised 5-7 careers in our lifetime, but is that really what our … Read more
What Do You Do When You Don’t Fit In Your Company’s Culture?
I know this won’t be shocking to regular blog readers, but I write fairly often about company cultures. Usually, I write for leadership – what their role … Read more
What’s Your Culture Telling Me? Do I Really Want to Work Here?
Have you ever walked into an organization and just got that “hmmm, something just doesn’t feel right” feeling? I know I have (more times than I’d … Read more
5 Ways You Can Keep BS Out of Your Business Review Process
If you’ve ever flown Virgin America, you will have seen the cartoon-like safety video that plays before the flight takes off. In one scene, about a minute … Read more
Living Your Values Means Being Willing to Defend Your Values, Too
Are you following the Apple/Samsung patent infringement lawsuit? I’ll admit, I’m an Apple fan. I use and enjoy their products at work and at home. The … Read more
Confronting Bad Behavior: Can You Step Up and Do the Right Thing?
“As I opened the door, I saw her with her back turned and shoulders slumped. When she turned around, I could see that she had been crying. I felt bad … Read more
A Lesson at Time Inc: How Long Do We Keep Those Out of Touch With the Culture?
Editor’s note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles that they have heard about but may have missed. That’s why every Friday we’re republishing a … Read more
Meaningful Workplace: The Key is to Forge a Meaningful Employee Alliance
Last in a series “Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” – Vince … Read more
Creating a Meaningful Workplace: It Doesn’t Happen by Messaging Alone
Eighth in a series “The words printed here are concepts. You must go through the experiences.” – Saint Augustine It was earlier noted that people today, … Read more
Meaningful Workplace: How a Master Plan Creates an Employee Alliance
Seventh in a series A Meaningful Workplace is built from the company’s master plan – a strategic platform used exclusively by senior management – that … Read more