“The Chief Cultural Officer (CCO)’s mission is to be directly accountable for the health and well-being of the company.” John Ruh Regardless, if you are a small startup or have thousands of employees, the mission is the same for any CCO: take care of the company and support it so that it takes care of… Read more »
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What Is Your Bubble?
By Tracy Laverty A well-known allegory suggests, “Fish don’t talk about the water”—it’s their entire world, so familiar they barely notice it. Similarly, we navigate our lives within a personal “bubble”—a constructed reality shaped by our environment, beliefs, and mindset. Without intentional reflection, we may not recognize its influence. Is Your Bubble Empowering You? Consider… Read more »
Do You Have the Right Structure?
“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 »
I Have No Time
Part One: Transforming Your Mindset Maxwell Maltz, author of Psycho-Cybernetics: “Our self-image, firmly held, essentially determines who we become.” The Point: Be mindful of the messages you send yourself – they shape the self-image you create. Part Two: Your Core Issue Might Be You If you’re struggling with time management, consider these potential roadblocks: Denial… Read more »
Are You Sleeping or Awake?
You: Are the leader of your life and master of your craft. Have an inner control system that Dr. Hal Stone brilliantly calls your “Operating Ego.” Can awaken the leader in you by Stopping, Engaging in introspection, and learning to Understand, Accept, and Support your operating ego wisely. Note: If you do not buy into… Read more »
How To Do a Quarterly Company 90/90
Keeping Your Team Engaged and Focused In today’s fast-moving business world, companies need a structured way to assess progress, align stakeholders, and reduce uncertainty. That’s where the Quarterly 90/90 Review comes in—a simple yet powerful approach to reviewing company performance and setting the stage for future success. Why Conduct a Quarterly 90/90 Review? Uncertain times… Read more »
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 »
Are you Level 1, 2, or 3 Leader?
Culture Based Leadership is built on the premise that everyone is the leader of their life and master of their craft regardless of their role. Growing one’s leadership abilities, regardless of role, needs to be a habit like “brushing one’s teeth”. To grow, however, you must first understand where your leadership skillset is. Here is… Read more »
Stubborn as a Mule?
I am slow to change and think things to death.” “My fears/concerns keep me from taking action.” “I rarely ask for help and many times when I do it is too late.” Sound Familiar? The Irony: Your steadiness/determination (also loyalty and commitment), which is your strength, when unchecked becomes “stubbornness” and your liability. You tend… Read more »
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