A Healthy Company Culture Starts with a Blueprint for Success
In my 25 years of experience working with top industry and government organizations, I know one thing is true: a company with happy employees and a healthy company culture didn’t get there by accident. Its leaders have carefully nurtured and curated their work environments to develop a sustainable foundation of responsive, respectful leadership that significantly improves their chances of...
How the #MeToo Movement Will Influence Company Culture in 2018
After the recent thunderstorm of high-profile sexual harassment allegations in the media, the #MeToo movement is shaking down bad behavior in the workplace and demanding action. In the process, this spotlight has revealed how destructive and costly sexual harassment is to individuals and to the reputations of corporations who’ve turned a blind eye to these serious situations. In a recent Inc....
10 Things Great Leaders Do During Crisis
When facing a major disaster, whether cyber or environmental, great leaders respond with planned action, rather than reflex reactions. Leaders who neglect advance planning risk the possibility of mistakes that can cost them customers and hurt business. In a recent Inc. Magazine article, JetBlue Chairman Joel Peterson offers his personal observations of crisis management and top 10 best...
Dealing With Disrespect
Disrespectful employees can damage morale and make everyone’s jobs harder. When you have an employee that doesn’t respect you, it’s time to take action. Inc. Magazine offers some excellent ideas on managing problem employees. Their tips can help you to practice RespectfulDo #6, “Nip Disrespect in the Bud, Respectfully.” Keep it positive. Stay calm, collected, and professional. Schedule a...