The shift has been palpable. I noticed it first during the Great Recession. After years (decades!) trying to convince senior executives their employees … Read more
How Are You Assessing Cultural Fit?
A friend of mine was recently interviewing for a sales role at a hot tech company, and, in one of the interviews, a person who would be his peer looked him … Read more
Getting to the Tipping Point of Culture Change Faster
One of the most commonly asked questions in my work on culture is how long will the change take? When will we have the culture we need? There is no simple … Read more
HR Roundtable: Making Values Real
Steve was particularly excited about the October Cincinnati HR Roundtable because the topic was trying to take a look at how companies can get company … Read more
Where Was HR In All These Sexual Harassment Scandals?
With the number of reports of sexual harassment now a tidal wave, some very pointed questions are being asked: “How could this have happened for all … Read more
Transparency Means Getting Comfortable With the Uncomfortable
When it comes to transparency, many organizations struggle with determining how much information (financials, operational activity, organizational changes, … Read more
When It’s Safe to Speak Up, Everyone Benefits
Fear is a powerful emotion. It makes us feel defenseless. When we are under attack, we become more alert. Vulnerability heightens our focus. As Seth … Read more
We Should All Celebrate a Touchdown
At one time in the NFL, excessive touchdown celebrations on the field were frowned upon by the league and penalized as unsportsmanlike conduct. Nonetheless … Read more
Your CFO Could Be Your Secret Weapon For Culture Change
HR has always appeared to be the natural home for the mechanics of leading culture change. In recent years, however, I’ve observed another human resource … Read more
4 Diverse Work Styles and 3 Ways to Manage Them
Are you satisfied with the performance of your team? Are they producing the right results individually and collectively? Every day, I interact with senior … Read more