How to Re-Ignite Passion in Business

It’s a proven fact that people who feel a sense of purpose are more engaged in the work they are doing....

5-Step Model to Close the Integrity Gap

When there’s a difference between what we say and what we do, there’s an Integrity Gap. If the gap is large,...

6 Questions to Ask When Conducting a Values Review

So, you’ve identified and clearly defined your organization’s core values. You’ve communicated them...

A Better Way To Be Inclusive In Business

Consider the employees and/or volunteers in your organization, or those with whom you work. How do they view...

No Surprise. The Wells Fargo Ethics Scandal was Predictable.

Wells Fargo has been fined $185 million by the city of Los Angeles, CA for generating fictitious accounts...

5-Steps to Persistent Success

Business leaders visualize how they can lead their companies to new heights. Entrepreneurs dream of building...

The One Thing That Builds a Culture of Excellence

What occupies business leaders when they think about the value of Excellence? Three things: How to build a...

The Key Leadership Principle To Creating Lasting Change

We live in a time where the need for strong and effective leaders has never been greater. The failure of...

The Right Reasons to Encourage Greater Diversity

Many business leaders feel compelled to explore greater Diversity for legal reasons. The need for more women...

What’s The Point Of Fairness In Business?

“Who says life is fair, where is that written?” This is a powerful quote from the movie classic The Princess...

The Value of People. For Management or Employees?

When evaluating organizational values, I often question if People should be a value (see previous post I...

Warning Signs of Trouble at Chick-fil-A?

I have been a fan of Chick-fil-A for many years. They are known as being a strong Christian company, and for...

7 Best Practices for Creating a Strong Employer Brand

For a company to be successful, having the right people on the team is essential. This is especially true...

Different Ways to Look at the Value of Community

If a company adds value to a community by providing employment and pays its fair share of taxes, isn’t that...

9 Ways To Become Truly Customer Focused

Lots of companies say they are “Customer Focused”. Under the category of Customers, this is one of the 17...