This is the 6th in the series of video blogs I’m doing on improving corporate culture by having an accountability conversation. Note: If you missed Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5, you can watch them all before watching this video. What does “Having an accountability conversation” really mean? In our last session, we talked… Read More >>
Improving Corporate Culture – Cultivating Employee Accountability, Part 5
This is the fifth in a series of video blogs on improving your corporate culture by cultivating employee accountability. What a concept! In the first four sessions, we talked about the importance of being clear with your team about your expectations around accountability. What Can You Do as a Manager or Supervisor to Create an… Read More >>
Improving Corporate Culture – Employee Accountability, Part 4
This is the fourth in a series of video blogs on improving your corporate culture by cultivating employee accountability. If you missed Part 1 , Part 2, and Part 3, you can watch them both before watching this post. You can read the summary of the video below: Corporate Culture We’re looking for people who will… Read More >>
Improving Corporate Culture – Employee Accountability, Part 3
This is the third video in a series on improving corporate culture thru employee accountability. I will discuss specific expectations every manager should clarify with every direct and indirect report to establish accountability within your organization’s corporate culture. If you missed Part 1 and Part 2, you can watch them both before watching this post. … Read More >>
Improving Corporate Culture – Employee Accountability, Part 2
This is the second video in a series on building a corporate culture of employee accountability under the whole umbrella of corporate culture and how to improve your corporate culture. I will discuss the importance of managers clarifying expectations around professional practices like work habits, interpersonal effectiveness and ethical behavior to improve corporate culture person… Read More >>
Improving Corporate Culture – Employee Accountability, Part 1
How do we go about Improving Corporate Culture? The first video of a five-part series on creating a corporate culture of accountability on your team. I will discuss employee accountability and employee engagement ideas, strategies, motivation, retention and productivity. You can read the summary of the video below: I do a lot of management… Read More >>
Radical Honesty = Meritocracy & Success
I just read a fascinating treatise on corporate culture and radical honesty called Principles, written by Ray Dalio. If the name is not familiar to you, he founded and is the co-CEO of Bridgewater Associates. With $152 billion in assets and 1500 employees, it is the world’s largest hedge fund. Dalio started investing when he… Read More >>
Leadership = Monkey See, Monkey Do
Leadership at mighty Volkswagen was embarrassed this past week when the company was caught cheating. The ensuing scandal has forced CEO Martin Winterkorn to resign. To enable its Diesel automobiles to pass rigid U.S. emission control standards without losing any noticeable power, the company has, for years, installed special software to get around the inspection system. To do… Read More >>
Amazon Corporate Culture: Sweatshop or Paradise?
The recent article in the New York Times[1] criticizing Amazon’s corporate culture as a “brutal” and cutthroat culture has the business pundits all atwitter. It seems this company that has enjoyed astronomical success in on-line retailing may not be everyone’s idea of a great place to work. Employees are reportedly expected to work up to 16… Read More >>
Culture Of Engagement Requires “Generosity Gene”
I’m presently reading The Real-Life MBA: Your No-BS Guide to Winning the Game, Building a Team, and Growing Your Career by Jack and Suzy Welch.1 So far, it’s chock full of practical suggestions on how to be a great leader in business, including how to push employee engagement up. And given their track records (Jack… Read More >>