Posts Tagged ‘Culture’
The Power of Parables
If you have real stories that demonstrate behaviors you want to see modeled in your organization attributes, especially when imbued with emotional impact, they are priceless.
Read More The Definitive Guide to Your Core Values
Life is so much easier without having to think about the implications of every little decision we make. However, though ignoring your core values may make life easier in the short term, this can create huge long-standing consequences.
Read More 6 Immediate Decisions Every Startup Will Need to Make
You don’t need an MBA to launch a company, but you do need some business know-how. No matter where you are in the process—whether you’re brainstorming ideas or getting ready to sign the commercial lease—don’t forget about six key decisions that will need to be made
Read More Deny Your Past, Risk Your Future
We all have relationships in our life that run out of gas. Sometimes there is a clear break and other times we just move on to different things and the relationship atrophies and goes away.
Read More Trust is a Business Asset
The impact of trust on the economy can be witnessed at the corporate level. Bear Stearns, AIG, and Lehman Brothers were at one time considered trust-based businesses. Each of these companies relied on the trust of the market to establish the firm’s value.
Read More The 4 Disciplines of Great Company Culture
The word “organization” and the word “organism” come from the same root word. Company culture bears many similarities to natural ecosystems. The way founders do business in the beginning of a startup are the seeds for what kind of company they will develop in two, five and ten years.
Read More Cash Isn’t King: 4 Tips for Employee Retention
Employee retention is a hot topic as the economy slowly improves and employees’ job options are increasing. Lucky for bootstrapped startups, cash isn’t king when it comes to employee retention.
Read More How Philanthropy Can Boost Your Business
When a lot of people hear the word “philanthropy,” they think about the 1%, America’s multi-millionaires who have all the money they need and can afford to make large donations to their favorite charities.
Read More Do You Trust Your People Enough to Let Them Think?
It’s odd, we interview people, anxious to hire the best and the brightest. Those people that have the proven track records, skills and experience to perform at the highest levels.
Read More Building a Team through Shared Goals
For any business to succeed, you have to build a team that works together. That team includes you as the business owner, any employees you have, your vendors, your partners—everyone who is part of running your business. When it comes to building that team, although talent is important, a cohesive group that sticks together is the number one priority.
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