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Curious how an owner of a high-tech growth firm gained an 18% Valuation improvement by consistently measuring the value of their human capital & improving performance?

In 14 months, this leader was able to align a Multi-Generational workforce, streamline internal communication and provide specialized staff skills training, during a time of industry disruption. https://www.theculturethinktank.com/roundup/financial-reward-for-measuring-human-capital/

Struggling to develop or align company culture in a high-growth, M&A or VC-backed environment?

Jim Tolbert, CEO of Adelante Education Group, shares his insights on driving employee motivation, building trust, delivering exceptional customer service, and making focused decisions in any business landscape.

He discusses the challenges of steering a rapidly growing organization while balancing expansion with core values. He reveals strategies for cultivating a motivated team and ensuring integrity remains central, even in tough situations. This episode offers essential lessons for VCs, angel investors, CEOs, and high-stakes leaders aiming to deliver ROI, retain talent, and boost revenue. Tune in...

Creating A Culture That Empowers Employees in High Growth Businesses with Jim Tolbert Are you struggling to develop or align company culture in a high-growth, M&A or VC-backed business environment? Jim Tolbert, CEO of Adelante Education Group joins us to provide his thoughts on how to drive employee motivation, build trust, deliver customer service success, and laser-focus decision-m...

At The Culture Think Tank we’re always learning – constantly learning. Reflecting on the previous. Discussing the new - and interpreting all of it.

Our goal is to help leaders continually work towards growing a healthy culture and improving performance. You may already know we provide leaders with the data and metrics needed to improve their company’s culture - and once they have this information, it’s time to take action.

The Performance Paradox approach helps them do just that,

The Performance Paradox - Book Review By: Eduardo Briceno Subject: Book Review Category: Leadership & Management Development By Cynthia Kyriazis, Chief Experience Officer, The Culture Think Tank At The Culture Think Tank we’re always learning – constantly learning. Reflecting on the previous. Discussing the new. And interpreting all...

Are you curious how a leader made significant performance and culture changes from a single Check-In with staff?
After logistic disruptions and retention challenges, based on staff needs, the leader was able to shift communication priorities and realign KPIs with the company's performance and financial goals

Culture Strength During Supply Chain Disruption Case Study Overview Logistics Firm Focuses Strategic Objectives & Identifies Cultural Barriers Read Time: 3 minutes Client: Logistics & Transportation Firm Product: Culture 5 – 1 Check-Ins, 5 Questions, 30 days Anxiety Rating: Managed Staff Connecting: 68% Connecting Value to Leadership Leadership...

Ever wonder how external and internal business forces shape an organization’s culture and affect its bottom-line success?

We sit down with Craig Mason, CEO of Raise Health, as we delve into a handful of workplace culture challenges.

With his extensive experience spanning over a decade and a half in the health tech landscape, Craig offers valuable insights into why fostering a healthy culture is critical and that a thriving culture serves as the key to employee fulfillment and connectivity, boosting the long-term success and sustainability of the organization

Sowing the Seeds of a Resilient Corporate Culture with Craig Mason Ever wonder how external and internal business forces shape an organization’s culture and affect its bottom-line success? We sit down with Craig Mason, CEO of Raise Health, as we delve deep into a handful of workplace culture challenges. With his extensive experience spanning over a decade and a h...

Leaders - think you know everything about your employees - what they need from you? Do you have an Unconscious Bias about people, performance or profit areas at your company?

Observe how one leader's bias got in the way - the metrics reflected a lack of action to staff needs directly impacted well being, anxiety, performance and productivity!

Listening & Feedback Case Study Overview What Happens When Requested Staff Needs Are Identified, Then Not Addressed By Leadership Read Time: 3 minutes Client: Construction Company Product: Culture 5 – 4 Check-Ins, 5 Questions, 120 days Anxiety Rating: Concern Staff Connecting: 32% Connecting Value to Leadership The di...

How can Slowing Down Versus Going Fast improve your Culture, Communication & Operational Efficiency?

In 3 minutes, you can observe a real-world example of an urban law enforcement department that:
-aligned performance
-strengthened culture
-improved department communications and
-increased participation in 120+ days
-and a few surprises too!

https://www.theculturethinktank.com/roundup/the-value-of-leadership-slowing-down/

Tired of being on the leadership hamster wheel - constantly throwing dollars at a perceived problem and not receiving an ROI? Seeking a fresh approach?

Cynthia Kyriazis discusses leadership behaviors' role in creating a workplace culture that focuses on strengthening performance and creating a Return On Culture (ROC) - and why she came out of retirement to work with The Culture Think Tank,

ROI on Company Culture - A Return from Retirement Story with Cynthia Kyriazis Tired of being on the Leadership Training hamster wheel – constantly throwing dollars at Learning & Development and not getting an ROI on Culture? Seeking a fresh approach? In this conversation with Cynthia Kyriazis, The Culture Think Tank’s Chief Experience Officer, we discuss leadership behavi...

Is Buying into "Buy-In" Holding Your Organization Back?

Traditional 'buy-in' strategies often fall short, offering more rhetoric than results. It's time to rethink leadership's approach to cultural change, performance, and innovation.

William Lindstrom examines the challenges of ‘buy-in’ for all leaders in our Culture Reflections Newsletter.

Stay tuned for June's reflection - Making Sense of Who We Are – Leadership & Organizational Identity.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/rethinking-buy-in-theoretical-approach-leading-change-lindstrom-5xqxe

Since we touched on leadership & trust last week with Cory Scheer, here's a graphical example of what happened in 120 days when the leader didn't communicate or listen to feedback from staff - you don't want this break in trust to happen at your company!

Listening & Feedback Case Study Overview What Happens When Requested Staff Needs Are Identified, Then Not Addressed By Leadership Read Time: 3 minutes Client: Construction Company Product: Culture 5 – 4 Check-Ins, 5 Questions, 120 days Anxiety Rating: Concern Staff Connecting: 32% Connecting Value to Leadership The di...

Seeking to build a culture rooted in Trust that delivers positive outcomes at all levels of your organization - from employee well being to customer loyalty?

Join us for a conversation with Cory Scheer, CEO & Founder of TrustCentric Consulting & author of Closing the Trust Gap.

Cory shares invaluable insights on fostering trust within your organization, Discover how mastering the 'structure of trust' - including competency, problem-solving, communication, and care - can elevate employee well-being and customer loyalty. Tune in to refine your approach trust-building!

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With the NBA semifinals wrapping up, we've been mulling over several ‘fast five’ strategies, inspired by the games - to help leaders tackle the challenge of retaining talent. These insights are part of the playbook John K. Moore developed coaching leaders - distilled into five key elements,

Playoff Strategies - Tips for Retaining Talent in Your Organization Category: Organizational Culture, Employee Performance & Retention Audience: Leaders, CEO, COO Overview: Retaining Talent Requires Alignment By: John K Moore, President, Client Performance Solutions, The Culture Think Tank Read Time: 5 minutes With the NBA playoffs heating up, I’ve been mulling ov...

Curious about how your company's culture impacts your bottom line, employees' performance and company valuation? Join us for a conversation with John K. Moore, President of The Culture Think Tank's Performance Solutions Division.

Tune in as John goes beyond culture theory, sharing practical examples of turning cultural concepts into actionable steps. He highlights how leadership behaviors impact employee connectivity, performance and retention - revealing how aligning these elements drives business revenue and growth,

The Impact of Culture on Company Performance & Financial Success with John K Moore Curious about how your company’s culture plays a pivotal role in impacting your bottom line, performance, and overall financial valuation? Join us for a conversation that promises to reshape how you think about workplace culture and its impact on performance. We sit down with John K Moore, Preside...

“Why bother asking us what we need or want and then not sharing the outcome?"
"I shared my time and thoughts hoping that our leaders will listen, but it’s been over 3 months and we still don’t know what - if anything - they plan on doing with the information we gave them."

"I feel like I wasted my time and I know I’m not the only one.”

These are conversations with employees we hear all too often and see their frustration – unfortunately, this story isn’t unique - I'm sure you can relate!

Four Factors That Impact Company Culture - Factor 4 - Leadership Fails to Take Action & Share Feedback Audience: Leaders Overview: The fourth and final post of my series on the four factors that can devastate a culture when left unaddressed By: Cynthia Kyriazis, Chief Experience Officer, The Culture Think Tank “Why bother asking us what we need or want and then not sharing the outcome? I shared my ...

If employees have expressed what they need from their leaders, what happens next?

When we first started working with leaders to help understand and improve their culture’s strength, one of the things they loved the most was the data we call Leadership Development Needs.

This is when employees identify what they need from their leaders. Over the years, a few leaders would see this data for their organization and remark, ‘At least now I know and don’t need to guess.’ Then we asked how their guessing fared. In most instances, they said it was incorrect.

The result? Money, time and focus were put into areas that did not address the real need or actual challenge,

Four Factors That Impact Company Culture - Factor 3 - Failure to Ask & Accept Staff Requested Needs Audience: Leaders Overview: The third of a four-part series on the four factors that can devastate a culture when left unaddressed By: Cynthia Kyriazis, Chief Experience Officer, The Culture Think Tank If employees have expressed what they need from their leaders, what happens next? When I first sta...

How does employee connectedness influence organizational culture?

By shifting away from engagement metrics (an outcome), leaders can focus on understanding employees' connected or distancing feelings in real-time. We measure connection to the organization and each other - a stronger connection fosters a healthier culture and aligns behavior with driving performance - 4 Factors That Impact Company Culture Part 2,

Four Factors That Impact Company Culture - Factor 2 - Lack of Staff Connectedness Audience: Leaders Overview: The second of a four-part series on the four factors that can devastate a culture when left unaddressed. By: Cynthia Kyriazis, Chief Experience Officer, The Culture Think Tank In this second part of my series, I’m going to talk about employee feelings of connectedness a...

Have you encountered various studies on fostering a healthy workplace culture, but noticed how few delve into the key leadership behaviors that impact culture & employee performance?

It's time to explore this in detail to help leaders stop spending on the L&D hamster wheel! Cynthia Kyriazis presents a four-part series focusing on factors crucial for assessing organizational culture's success & challenges - Part 1

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Want to create a thriving workplace culture that attracts top talent?

Tune in for a conversation that provides a roadmap for leaders and managers to foster a company culture where employees don’t just survive - they thrive.

Karen Hughey, CEO of Nucleus Learning and KR-HR, shares her expertise in helping leaders transform & strengthen company culture

Cultivating a Thriving Workforce - Tips for Employee Retention & Satisfaction with Karen Hughey Episode Link: https://leadershiplevers.buzzsprout.com/2244596/14371687-cultivating-a-thriving-workforce-tips-for-employee-retention-satisfaction-with-karen-hughey Create a thriving workplace culture that attracts top talent! Tune in for a valuable conversation that provides a roadmap for leaders and...

Ever thought about joining an online community where you can freely discuss workplace culture, employee well-being, and tackling workplace anxiety?

Leaders, managers, and employees from around the globe share insights, exchange ideas, and access resources to foster a positive work environment in our online community. And here's the kicker—it's free, no strings attached, no hidden fees, no sales pitches.

What are you waiting for? Dive in and join the culture conversation!

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How many of you have felt that familiar twinge of anxiety when walking into a doctor's office? Did the place's vibe calm your nerves or send them into overdrive? Did your blood pressure spike?

Cynthia Kyriazis our Chief Experience Officer, received a new right hip last year - she says she's not ready to dance yet, but am confident I could talk her into it!

Cultural point - she was pleasantly surprised by the replacement process the first time she visited her new doctor’s office - a surgeon strongly recommended by a friend - an office environment with an observable, great culture!

After meeting the doctor and learning how he hires for mission & values - she started thinking - what more could doctors or leaders do to enhance well-being and ease anxiety for all?

Reflections on a Strong & Healthy Culture at a Surgeon's Office & A New Hip Audience: Leaders Overview: My Hip, My Surgeon and His Staff By: Cynthia Kyriazis, Chief Experience Officer, The Culture Think Tank I’m happy to say that I’m the recipient of a new right hip. I’m not ready to dance yet, but what I was pleasantly surprised by in this process was something I obs...

Learning to communicate effectively, practicing self-awareness, self-regulation and introspection can be a daunting task for leaders & managers! Demonstrating care, gratitude and humility are critical learned leadership behaviors.

Research shows that grateful individuals are more likely to seek feedback, act with humility, and demonstrate performance improvement. Leaders & Managers displaying humility & gratitude consistently have teams with higher levels of performance and participation.

https://www.theculturethinktank.com/roundup/two-more-ways-to-help-your-team-members-feel-heard/

Learning to communicate effectively, practicing self-awareness, self-regulation and introspection can be a daunting task for leaders & managers! Demonstrating care, gratitude and humility are critical learned leadership behaviors.

Research shows that grateful individuals are more likely to seek feedback, act with humility, and demonstrate performance improvement. Leaders & Managers displaying humility & gratitude consistently have teams with higher levels of performance and participation.

Two More Ways to Help Your Team Members Feel Heard Audience: Leaders and Managers Overview: Leaders and Managers interested in what they can do to positively grow their staff and impact their organization’s culture. By: Cynthia Kyriazis, Chief Experience Officer, The Culture Think Tank The other day I ran across a blog post I’d saved from April,...

Curious about how to foster a healthy workplace culture and prioritize employee well-being?

Join Hailey Prophet, founder of Hailey Prophet Consulting, as she shares her expertise in well-being and organizational culture. Gain valuable insights for leaders ,

Unlocking Healthier Workplace Cultures with Haley Prophet Episode Link: https://leadershiplevers.buzzsprout.com/2244596/13634784-unlocking-healthier-workplace-cultures-with-haley-prophet As a leader, have you ever wondered how to cultivate a healthy workplace culture and prioritize employee well being? Hailey Prophet, the force behind Hailey Prophet Consul...

Can you guess the top need employees are requesting of their leaders - stop micromanaging - I know, shocking!

With the rise of remote, hybrid and office work environments, we also observe the emergence of 'helicopter' managers. Our stats show this can seriously harm company culture

Micromanaging isn't Pretty, Healthy or Necessary. Yet Here We Are. Audience: Leaders and Managers Overview: Micromanaging is at an all-time high. And it’s affecting every part of your organization’s culture. By: Cynthia Kyriazis, Chief Experience Officer, The Culture Think Tank When I ask clients what they think the most requested need employees have of their l...

Is establishing a flourishing company culture a luxury for leadership or the fundamental cornerstone of a sustainable business?
Discover a roadmap for cultivating a flourishing workplace culture with Rachel Keck, Founder of Mosaic-Collaborative, our last guest on Season 1 of the Leadership Levers podcast!

Cultivating Corporate Resilience in Times of Change with Rachel Keck Episode Link: https://leadershiplevers.buzzsprout.com/2244596/14379248-cultivating-corporate-resilience-in-times-of-change-with-rachel-keck Is the establishment of a flourishing company culture a luxury for leadership or the fundamental cornerstone of a sustainable business? Discover the roadmap for...

"My employees will never go for that - Our employees don’t find that valuable - I don’t believe they really mean this - Oh, they won’t be happy with our resolution. Are you sure these calculations are correct?"

These are the types of statements we've encountered over the past 3+ years from both clients and prospects alike. Their opinions. Their beliefs. Their unconscious bias.

Is your bias getting in the way of strengthening your culture initiatives?

Beyond Assumptions - Navigating Unconscious Bias in Leadership Overview: Unconscious bias. It’s affect. It’s defeat. By: Cynthia Kyriazis, Chief Experience Officer, The Culture Think Tank My employees will never go for that. Our employees don’t find that valuable. I don’t believe they really mean this. Oh, they won’t be happy with our resolution. Are ...

Curious why some businesses thrive and prosper – others do not?

We sit down with Paul Fioravanti, CEO of QORVAL PARTNERS,for a dialogue on workplace culture. Paul, with his wealth of portfolio management experience, unravels how the subtle nuances of leadership can significantly impact the well-being of employees and, by extension, the financial health of an organization,

Leadership and Organizational Prosperity with Paul Fioravanti Episode Link: https://leadershiplevers.buzzsprout.com/2244596/14371688-leadership-and-organizational-prosperity-with-paul-fioravanti Curious why some businesses thrive and prosper – others do not? We sit down with Paul Fioravanti, CEO of QORVAL Partners, for a dialogue on workplace culture. Paul, ...

Emotional Intelligence has become key for internal hiring. Financial intelligence guides resource allocation decisions. But what about Cultural Intelligence?

We specialize in Organizational Behavioral Intelligence (OBI), revealing a Return on Culture (ROC) that empowers leaders and enhances the value of their human capital

Unlocking Organizational Behavioral Intelligence - The Key to ROI on Culture Overview: Return on Culture and OBI By: Cynthia Kyriazis, Chief Experience Officer, The Culture Think Tank Over the years, Emotional Intelligence has become a leading indicator of hiring or promoting from within. Financial intelligence is a leading indicator to help make more informed decisions abou...

We are re-launching our Leadership Levers Podcast in 2024 - a few repeats, lots of new voices talking about leadership & organizational culture challenges! Tune in weekly or catch us on your favorite streaming channel below...

Get ready to embark on a journey of cultural leadership growth with our guest, Kyle Wallgren, CEO of Edsoma. Kyle shares his transition from the traditional oil field culture to the technology and education sectors and the valuable lessons he’s gleaned from his own management mistakes. He offers an unfiltered perspective on building a culture where every team member feels valued — an essential ingredient for any organization’s success, https://www.theculturethinktank.com/podcast/transitioning-from-oil-fields-to-tech-fields-leadership-growth-with-kyle-wallgren/

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While there are plenty of coaching books authored by experienced peers, the evolving organizational landscape has intensified demands on managers.

Book Review: This book offers a step-by-step approach to help managers enhance their skill sets in communication, performance and coaching.

Book Review: Performance Coaching – A Complete Guide to Best Practice Coaching and Training by Carol Wilson, foreword by Richard Branson, with whom she worked. Subject: Book Review Category: Leadership & Management Development By: Cynthia Kyriazis, Chief Experience Officer, The Culture Think Tank There is no shortage of books on coaching, often penned by experienced coaches for their peers...