While the conversation about culture is now at its apex in the business world; there are still many who are uncertain of exactly what impact culture has on the organization’s ability to break through the performance ceiling. In our years of working with organizations at various stages of maturity, we have come across many who land in the “too much” or “too little” camp, and only a few who are progressively operating in the “just right” space. In this article, we will expose t

So, how do companies like Patagonia rise above? How do they actually create a culture that lives and breathes ethical behavior guided by a core set of values – and do so sustainably and profitably? It can’t be easy, right? You might be asking, “Who leads such transformation?” “Would my company’s people widely adopt a core-values initiative?” “How would we measure success?” “How long and how much money would it take?” These are all valid C-suite questions. But if this is what’

It’s widely understood that about half of America’s marriages now end in divorce . (Actually, the divorce rate has fallen in recent years.) What’s less well-known is that, as with marriage, a roughly similar proportion of corporate mergers and acquisitions— 40 percent —also fail to fulfill the hopes of those who enter them. What’s the reason for the iffy prospects for M&A success? In a nutshell: It’s placing your trust in hope instead of doing your homework. In my experience,

What do your employees really think of your company? The modern workplace is constantly changing and the emphasis on work-life balance has intensified in recent years.  Successful companies are always looking for ways to improve the workplace, which reduces unwanted employee turnover and increases revenues. One of the biggest contributors to employee satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) is company culture. Loosely defined, corporate culture is a general set of beliefs, attitude