• Three primary factors provide major inputs into culture • Leadership is essential • Communication permeates everything in the enterprise • A healthy ecosystem enables everyone to contribute effectively We’ve…

Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose. ― Victor Frankl Honor others, their time and contribution Be open to others’ ideas, expect contribution…

Great team members have an unconditional positive regard for their teammates Team members take the time to mentor one another Teamwork is a must in great relationships In a past…

Good Cultures Commit to Excellence Make Sure the Members Understand the “Why” Be Willing to Address Uncomfortable/Controversial Topics We built a school in 90 days, but that last week must…

Goals must be crystal clear and forward focused Good organizations plan and plan for contingencies as well Members continuously and naturally challenge the status quo, seeking improvement It only took…

Efficacy, the first step to a high functioning culture Optimism, Growth and Accountable Behaviors help create Efficacy A year out of college, one of my housemates showed me an article…

Culture isn’t what’s written down in the employee manual Culture is what they tell you after you get done with training Leader’s influence culture – they do not control it…

What Gets Measured…Gets Done                                    UnknownCulture has three levels – Artifacts, Personal Values, Assumed ValuesThe behaviors that comprise a culture can be quantified – As can an organization’s idealThe gap between…

“Mattering” is important in engagementEngagement occurs as an outcome of consistent culture cultivation effortsHighly engaged organizations share common philosophies and practiceThere is a radio station in my town that has…

A majority of people believe they have high integrity Culture determines levels of psychological safety Strong culture prevents Integrity conflicts Imagine sitting in a meeting of peers, discussing a new…