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October 9, 2018 Earlier this year, I posted a SlideShare on the right way to resign a job, based on recent real-life experience. This is another in that series, providing best practices on preparing for reference checks in your job search. Checking references has, for some reason, lost its importance with some employers over the […]Read More>>
October 4, 2018 Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants just earned the No. 6 spot on Fortune 100’s Best Companies to Work For list due to their “Culture of Compassion.” This list is based on employee evaluations of their company culture, so Kimpton’s presence on the list for the ninth year begs the question: What makes them […]Read More>>
9/12/2018 This week, Culture Spark celebrates three years of sparking positive change in our clients’ corporate cultures. I would like to take this occasion to say thank you. Thank you to every client, every colleague and every email subscriber for helping shape Culture Spark into the thriving business it is today. I am grateful to each of […]Read More>>
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8/28/2018 If you really want to grow as an entrepreneur, you’ve got to learn to delegate. – Richard Branson, British entrepreneur Last month, we sent a message about managers working at the right level. This piece serves as an extension to that concept, as I know some CEO’s fall into the same category. When I […]Read More>>
ABC Home and Commercial Services specializes in pest control, pool service, repair and irrigation, lawn and landscaping, HVAC, and even Christmas lights, and they pride themselves on fast and efficient customer service. In late 2016, ABC’s customer service department faced several challenges and struggled to maintain their wonderful customer service reputation. The department’s challenges were […]Read More>>
07/15/2018 Are we limiting our success by not mastering the art of delegation? …. it’s simply a matter of preparation meeting opportunity. – Oprah Winfrey, media mogul Many managers have asked me for tips on time management over the course of my career. It is a common ailment among those who are new to management. While […]Read More>>
What has made them so successful? According to Duane Hixon, co-founder and CEO of the company, it’s their one of a kind culture. “Our purpose is greater than making money, and that is felt and picked up over time by the people you work alongside,” Hixon says. A document called a Culture Deck can be found on N2’s website. It clearly defines their values, principles, and vision in a way that’s easy to read and comprehend. It tells the world who they are and what matters to their business.Read More>>
I have found that those that make the best leaders, the ones that have the loyalty and respect of their people, are those who will fall on their sword and take the blame.Read More>>
May 24, 2018 Who would have guessed that a virtual company could be named the No.1 small company in Entrepreneur’s Top Company Cultures List? Some may argue that such a team does not even experience culture when they are working online remotely, scattered about the country. Others may say that their culture is only peaceful […]Read More>>