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With an emphasis on positive organizational cultures that foster openness, trust and kindness to boost innovation, agility, collaboration and thus results.
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Humanocracy, the book by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini, presents the research and the practices that help build organizations that foster freedom and responsibility. Here’s part 2 on how to…
In this age of upheaval, top-down power structures and rule-choked management systems are a liability. They crush creativity and stifle initiative. As leaders, employees, investors and citizens, we deserve better.…
How do your video calls go? Do your team mates suffer from Zoom fatigue? If so, you probably have back-to-back calls all day, focused on the contents and efficiency -…
I've been inspired by the work of the Arbinger Institute (see my book Developing a Positive Culture) so I was thrilled to attend this webinar by Mitch Warner, their managing…
Kevin Eikenberry teaches how to balance new technology with timeless leadership principles. He wrote the book "The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership" with Wayne Turmel and shares his…
"Distrust is the greatest expense of every leader and organization. Since we are living in a culture of such extreme distrust, 2020, like no other year before, is giving us…
Inclusive workplaces (a.k.a. positive cultures) experience higher engagement, performance, and results. But many people feel unable to bring their true selves to work, instead spending valuable energy minimizing or managing…
During the pandemic, we've all enjoyed or suffered massive free learning. How to adjust fast to unpredictable circumstances, how to deal with uncertainty, how to keep faith and stay resilient…
Let’s look at Rutger Bregman’s inspiring book Human Kind - A Hopeful History once more. This book offers more proof for the positive as a basis for a more positive,…
Talking about positive leadership and culture, people can respond with: “You’d better be realistic! It’s a dog eats dog world out there.” But what if the “realistic” perspective is flawed?…
You spend about 75% of your adult waking time at work (or traveling to work, thinking about work, decompressing after work). That's priceless time! How are you spending it? If…
Do you aim for an open, inclusive, diverse, and positive culture in a flat organization, where all employees take ownership and feel responsible, proud, and motivated? A workplace that benefits…