I Told NBC: Forcing Your Team Back to the Office Won’t Fix Your Culture
As Amazon and Starbucks begin enforcing return-to-office policies, CEOs everywhere are asking if bringing employees back will save their company culture. I recently sat down with NBC’s Christine Romans for a segment on Nightly News with Lester Holt, tackling this very question. We recorded 20 minutes of content but only a few minutes aired so […]
NBC Nightly News: Return To Office
Started At The Bottom Now We’re Here
I’m working on a report that should be released by the end of the year on “CEO Chatter” (working title – if you have a better suggestion, send it to me). Our senior partners and I travel the world chatting with CEOs about their challenges, vision, and transformation efforts. And we want to let you […]
The Role of an Employee Engagement Consultant: Strategies for Boosting Engagement and Driving Business Results
Introduction: In today’s competitive business landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing that their greatest asset is their people. Employee engagement has become a crucial metric for success, directly impacting productivity, retention, and overall company performance. However, creating and maintaining a highly engaged workforce is no small feat, which is where an employee engagement consultant comes into play. An […]
The Power of Workplace Feedback: How Structured Feedback Builds a Stronger Culture for Director-Level and Above
Introduction: In the world of leadership, few things are as important—and as misunderstood—as workplace feedback. For Director-level professionals and above, giving feedback isn’t just about reviewing performance or correcting mistakes; it’s a powerful tool to drive growth, improve accountability, and ultimately build a strong company culture. Yet, too many leaders treat feedback as a once-a-year task […]
Empathetic Leadership: Strategies and Tips for Driving Accountability and Improving Company Culture
Introduction: In the evolving landscape of leadership, one thing has become abundantly clear—empathy is not just a soft skill; it’s a leadership superpower. Empathetic leadership fosters trust, promotes accountability, and ultimately strengthens company culture. Leaders who understand and respond to the emotions and needs of their employees create an environment where people feel valued, motivated, and committed […]
How a Strong Employee Value Proposition (EVP) Drives Business Results: Culture Partners’ Guide
Introduction: In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent requires more than just a paycheck. Companies that want to stand out must offer a compelling Employee Value Proposition (EVP)—a unique set of benefits, opportunities, and values that persuade employees to join, stay, and engage. In this article, we’ll explore how a well-defined EVP not […]
The Visibility Obsession: Why It’s Misguided and What CEOs Should Focus On Instead
Let’s talk about a common complaint I hear across companies: “You’re not visible enough.” Someone can be a top performer, hitting all their goals, but somehow, if they’re not front and center with leadership, it feels like they’re not making the mark. Why is there this obsession with visibility? It’s a phenomenon that has been […]
Culture Consultants: The Experts in Business Transformation
As the world of business becomes increasingly complex, companies are realizing that to stay competitive, they must focus on more than just operations and strategy—they need to prioritize culture. That’s where culture consultants come in. These experts understand the powerful connection between culture and business results and help organizations transform their culture to support their long-term goals. […]
Why Company Culture is Critical to Your Business’s Success
Your company culture is more than a reflection of your values—it’s a powerful driver of your business’s success. A strong, intentional company culture aligns employee behavior with organizational goals, creating an environment where people are motivated to perform at their best. But company culture doesn’t develop on its own. It requires deliberate effort from leadership to cultivate […]
Team Results: How Company Culture Drives High-Performance Teams
Team performance is the lifeblood of any successful business. However, too often, companies focus on individual performance without recognizing the critical role that company culture plays in driving team results. High-performing teams thrive in environments where accountability, collaboration, and a sense of purpose are deeply embedded in the culture. How Culture Impacts Team Results A company’s […]
Culture Means Results: Unlocking the True Potential of Your Business
In today’s competitive market, it’s not just products, services, or technology that set successful companies apart—it’s culture. Culture drives behavior, and behavior drives results. Organizations that invest in their company culture, nurturing accountability, collaboration, and purpose, consistently outperform their competitors in financial performance and employee satisfaction. What Does ‘Culture Means Results’ Actually Mean? The phrase culture […]