“Without a well-designed and crafted structure that considers all of the variables, you’re building a house of cards.” The Core Challenge: Structure! One of the most overlooked yet critical factors in achieving success—whether in business, projects, or life—is structure. All too often, we charge ahead, staying “busy” without stepping back to intentionally design how we… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Business Culture
The 3 C’s of Japan’s Culture
By Todd Stukenberg and John M. Ruh Japan is a nation, and more importantly, a society, driven by a strong and ancient culture. What are some of the key foundational pillars of that culture? What does it offer to those of us from other parts of the world and cultures? The 3C’s of Japan’s culture… Read more »
3 Obvious Signs You Have a Culture Issue!
Is there a problem with your culture that is holding you back? 3 obvious signs: The people on the team can’t easily articulate where you are going or cite the immediate “big things/goals” (this is a vision issue). Not everyone understands “Why” we are in the business (other than profit which is uninspiring (mission/purpose issue)…. Read more »
No Mission…No Purpose…No Life
“Culture is the foundation of life and Work” –John Ruh We all want meaning out of life. Victor Frankl, a psychiatrist that survived Auschwitz and the author of the brilliant book, Man’s Search for Meaning, said that the essence of life is putting meaning to everything, even our sufferings. Moving toward that is challenging, but… Read more »
Non-Negotiables
Do you have Company “Non-Negotiables”? What are they? Have you taken the time to define them in writing and shared it with EVERYONE connected to your business? CULTURE is the foundation of life and business. –John Ruh One of the four key components of culture is defining your values right. Values can be considered your… Read more »
The 5 Understandings of the Power of Culture
“Culture, and only culture, provides a foundation on which to build a unique, empowering game plan for yourself, your team and/or company” John M. Ruh When working with our clients to design their culture right, we need to know and understand: History First and foremost, we need to identify why and where you started, your… Read more »
The Power of Culture
“Culture, and only culture, provides a foundation on which to build a unique empowering game plan for yourself, your team and your company”. John M. Ruh Three Culture Blogs Worth Reading Why Culture? Culture is the Foundation of your Business and Life Understanding your Business Culture Introductory offer One month’s partnering to assist your team/company… Read more »
The Golden Goose is Your Company
Sixth Century BC Business Wisdom Æsop. (Sixth century B.C.) Fables.The Harvard Classics. 1909–14. The Goose With the Golden Egg ONE day a countryman going to the nest of his Goose found there an egg all yellow and glittering. When he took it up it was as heavy as lead and he was going to throw… Read more »
The Cultural Implications of DISC
Learning to understand individual behavior and personality elements and their collective impact on groups is a significant aspect and benefit of the DISC Profile tool. Ultimately, the collective dynamics of individuals creates and sustains cultures of nations, organizations and teams. Therefore, DISC is a highly viable tool for defining and promoting effective cultures based on… Read more »
Grow Your Business with “The Game”
A successful game plan includes clarity on your business vision and core values. Having these in place allows your managers to support the business goals and coach their team to understand the impact they have individually. Successful companies that consistently chalk up winning seasons (aka growth in revenue) have all these things in place…. Read more »
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Using DISC makes recruiting easier and more effective from beginning to end. In writing a recruitmen...
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I use the DISC in two ways. 1) When selling to future clients, I ask some upfront questions to the d...
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