In my recent talks about management, I talk about cultural fit. One piece of cultural fit is knowing what you can discuss and not discuss. The problem with culture is that it’s totally context-dependent. What is ethically and reasonably acceptable to share in some organizations is not ethical in others. MORE >>

Someone I met at the SHRM conference the other week really got me thinking about culture in the workplace. think we often point to folks like Zappos or Google when we think of organizations with really distinct and killer cultures. How come no one talks about them when it comes to culture? But what about World Vision ? MORE >>

If we start thinking about new ways and creating new businesses, new ideas, new markets – that could change things and that could lead to changes in the organization and then… bam… I’m unhappy with the change.  Mad Men Season 5 started this past week. It’s awright. But… I liked it a lot more when I heard this line…. That’s energy folks. MORE >>

healthy corporate culture must ultimately be owned and championed by the CEO and his or her management team.  At the same time, a corporate culture lives and breathes by the actions front-line employees take every day.  Great cultures are built at the level of project teams and employees. Assess your organization’s balance v. MORE >>

The importance of a good cultural fit and positive office environment should not be treated as the step child. Accepting a job within an organization that is not aligned with your style can turn into a nightmare. How can you protect yourself from accepting a role within an organization that might be wrong for you? MORE >>