In researching the new book (which launches Tuesday), I experienced the treat of spending time with people like Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar, R.C. Buford, GM of the San Antonio Spurs, and Dave Cooper, … keep reading
Great group chemistry is mysterious and elusive. It seems to descend by magic: certain groups have it; others don’t. But is that true? Or can it be built? Here’s something I observed while reporting The … keep reading
When you get down to it, every group on the planet is wrestling with the same problem: how can we learn better? That is, how do we build the skills to succeed in a … keep reading
By now, you have heard how Oprah’s Golden Globes speech triggered a tsunami of emotion across America and the planet. In eight minutes, she achieved what every speaker and leader wants to create: an … keep reading
From a distance, learning and innovation look simple and elegant — effortless. But that’s an optical illusion. In fact, it feels far closer to the process captured here (tip: skip the intro and go straight to … keep reading
For some time now, organizations have fallen in love with the idea of maximizing engagement at work. This has led to a proliferation of fun: foosball, Nerf, ping-pong, and pinball games — and, along … keep reading
Capturing your culture – distilling it to a few powerful sentences, a radiant set of core values — is a helluva task. Get it right, and you’ve created an identity. Get it wrong, and … keep reading
Here’s a sneak-preview of the new book (which comes out January 30th). Thanks for watching!
You should check out Chip and Dan Heath’s new book, which is essential reading for anybody who cares about culture and leadership. The core idea: the most important things in life arrive in the … keep reading
Culture is impossible to measure precisely, because it can’t be distilled. But while I was reporting for The Culture Code, I came across a cool culture-assessment hack. It comes from someone who knows a few things about … keep reading
