Few groups on the planet are more obsessed at unearthing the secrets of cultural success than Google. They use their massive analytical muscle to continually study thousands of their teams to see what works best, … keep reading
Good leadership is about having good reflexes, especially in moments of crisis. When there’s a problem in a group, most leaders tend to respond by protecting the group: letting people know it’s going to … keep reading
Let’s say you’re in a meeting, and you want to help your group think more creatively. Which of these phrases should you use? 1) “What if we….” 2) “Why don’t we….” 3) “How might we….” … keep reading
Catchphrases have a bad reputation. They are corny. They are over-obvious. They sound dumb. As a result, we tend to avoid using them. (Think about how you reacted the last time someone suggested you “work … keep reading
Every leader wants to create strong culture. After all, culture drives group performance (a tidy 756 percent increased in net revenue over 11 years). As the old saying goes, culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch, … keep reading
When you think about great leadership, you tend to think about big moments: daring decisions and inspiring speeches; moments when a great leader shows the path forward. But in my research, I kept seeing leaders … keep reading
It’s the oldest problem: what should you do about bad apples in your group, those chronically negative, team-sabotaging people who possess a genius for dragging others down? The most straightforward solution is to simply fire … keep reading
Check out this story of Eric Thames, a washed-up ballplayer who used his time in the Korean league to transform his skills. As this story shows, boredom isn’t a problem; it’s the solution, because it gives you … keep reading
Wanted to share some news: The Culture Code has an official release date: January 30, 2018. We originally were going to launch in fall, but the more we thought about it, the more we liked the … keep reading
This is the coolest/most inspiring video I’ve seen in a long time: Bruce Springsteen talking about practice. https://youtu.be/2vYbXMhTGmc?t=5m38s Anybody else get goosebumps? How about you, Allen Iverson? (Big thanks to Lisa Vahey. And also to … keep reading
