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Build a Culture of Belonging

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We all want to create a workplace where everyone feels that they belong and are included.  It is the right thing to do, and it certainly improves teamwork. But exactly how do we do this?  A recent article from Harvard Business Review provides some insights. First, when we say “belonging,” we mean that people feel: *Seen for their unique contributions *Connected to … [Read more...] about Build a Culture of Belonging

Culture & Leadership

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Does your culture support your purpose and strategy? Do you have a “strong” culture that is clear to everyone in the organization? Peter Drucker is famously attributed as saying: Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast. A poor and/or weak culture can undermine your grandest of plans. And culture is a direct result of leadership. This may be your wake-up call. How … [Read more...] about Culture & Leadership

Compassionate Emailing

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We all know that email is out of control. A recent online Harvard Business Review article has some very good ideas on how we can all create a more “compassionate” email culture in our organizations.  Here are some of the authors’ tips: *Consider if everyone really needs to get this email.  Cut your list if not. *Be clear, specific, and to the point. *Consider if … [Read more...] about Compassionate Emailing

Culture is Key to Embracing Diversity

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While “embracing diversity” is being promoted broadly as a sound business practice, authors of a recent article in Harvard Business Review point out that it takes more than “add diversity and stir.” Simply employing a more diverse work force is not enough to leverage business results.  They suggest that organizations need to develop a “learning-and-effectiveness paradigm” … [Read more...] about Culture is Key to Embracing Diversity

Build a Culture of Appreciation

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You honestly appreciate your team and you probably think that they know it. You are probably wrong. According to research reported in Harvard Business Review*, many leaders incorrectly assume that the team they work with know how they feel about them.  They call this an “illusion of transparency.”  In other words, no – people cannot read your mind; or your heart. Here … [Read more...] about Build a Culture of Appreciation