I’m fascinated to learn how companies with purposeful, positive, productive work cultures make that happen – and make sure it keeps happening every day. We got a wonderful “behind the scenes” look recently at one of Glassdoor’s 2019 Employee’s Choice Best Places to Work – Trader Joe’s. Last month, a Trader Joe’s employee opened a […]
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There are no small lies. Your integrity is built and maintained when you do what you say you will do, in service to others. Your integrity is eroded when you behave in ways that are self-serving or demeaning to others around you. Why do people lie? Some do so to get their kids in an […]
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One of the executives I coach shared an article he’d read recently that described the benefits of praising people for effort – not for innate skills. He posed this question: “Why should I recognize effort if it doesn’t lead to results?” This is not an unusual mindset for business leaders. Their exclusive focus is on […]
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I’ve noticed that the older I get, the more readily I attribute “stories” to others’ behavior. Whether someone is driving aggressively or having a disagreement in a busy restaurant, my stories try to make sense of what I’m seeing. My stories explain the cause and effect based on my observations and assumptions. The problem is […]
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Here is episode 60 of my Culture Leadership Charge video series. How strong is your business team today? Do you have leaders and team members who perform well, solve problems well, and treat others with respect at all times? If so, you’ve got an “A” team. Sometimes, however, players in your organization lose their effectiveness. […]
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Here is episode 59 of my Culture Leadership Charge video series. How leaders treat team members is critically important in your organization. If leaders treat employees with respect and fairness, great things happen. Employees solve problems, proactively. They treat their peers and their customers respectfully. They share information so everyone succeeds. That’s a thriving team. […]
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