I am still processing what has been happening this past week. The protests, the rage, the sadness, the loss. What can I — a White woman — possibly say that is helpful? What can I say that would ever be enough? And, what if I say something that inadvertently offends, even as I try … [Read more...]
Building a Strong Culture and Brand: Why Employees Love Where They Work & Where They Worked
I noticed something in the security line at the airport. As I threw my bags on the conveyor belt, all three people ahead of me had backpacks with a company logo. One guy even had the matching logo baseball hat, which he had carefully placed in between his bags so it wouldn’t get … [Read more...]
How to Use Work as a Learning Lab
Twenty-five years ago, I moved from the Midwest to NYC. I was incredibly excited about my new job and everything I had to learn in the Big Apple. I experienced many “firsts” that first week: My first time walking down the street and realizing I had to add a skip to my … [Read more...]
New Year. New Systems.
It was Wednesday morning, January 4, at 6 AM. Britney Spears was singing loudly through the speakers, “Work, Bitch.” That was indeed what every person at the gym was doing. There wasn’t an open treadmill or stationary bike available. The usual space for deadlifts was overflowing. … [Read more...]
Less Beer, More Substance & Other Things I Believe About Culture
My article, "Why Great People Leave Great Cultures" in HBR was one of the highest trending articles in 2018 and was viewed by over 200,000 people globally (10x the average). Scores of people sent me emails and messages on LinkedIn. Even more sent me direct messages and retweets … [Read more...]