Tag Archives: Culture
Great Business Leader I Know — Roger Williams At A Non-Profit
A story well told. An organization well led. For me, these are two of the most inspirational things in life. I found a wonderful leader in an organization I never would have expected to find such a person, a national accrediting agency for vocational and… Continue reading
Anti-Shark Culture as Strategy at Harvard Business School
Few organizations are as effective at establishing a culture as the Harvard Business School — and it is very deliberate, intentional, and no accident. I am back at Harvard Business School today and being here reminds me of the strategy and hard work the school… Continue reading
Company Culture Key to Growing A Business
Every day in a small business I know, 100,000 interactions happen among employees, customers, and external parties — the only way I know to align all of those interactions is through a strong company culture. So, company culture is key to growing a business and… Continue reading
50th Post Since April — How am I doing?
Today’s post marks my 50th blog post since I began the blog on April 22, 2012. To me, it feels good to be writing posts and I hope it is helpful to some business owners and investors out there. To make sure it is helpful,… Continue reading
How much of a competitive advantage is employee longevity?
Labor Day Weekend Reading: On this Labor Day weekend, I read two articles that prompted me to think about employee longevity and how much of a competitive advantage it may be. Interestingly, both were articles about Berkshire Hathaway companies, See’s Candies in Fortune and the Nebraska Furniture Mart… Continue reading
Enemies of Effective Company Cultures — Ideas from James Heskett
Effective Company Cultures are Vital Building effective company cultures are vital, particularly in success over a long-term and in the creation of longstanding, defensible moats of competitive advantage. I enjoy writing about company cultures because they are so important to a company’s success, but also… Continue reading
To Increase Your Personal and Business Prosperity: Exchange More
A Business and Personal Prosperity Secret? What is the secret to creating value in the world for yourself and others? Exchange is the best and shortest answer I would give today. Exchange, or the act of giving one thing and receiving another in return, creates prosperity. … Continue reading
Is It Better to Make Employees Fit Roles or Roles Fit Employees?
Employee Role Playing Over a grill this past weekend, a debate arose among friends about whether it is better to help employees change to fit the role you envision for them, or change their role to fit their strengths. The VP of Sales in a… Continue reading
Company Culture a Superman-Strong Competitive Advantage
In a very difficult environment for small vocational schools recently, the National Holistic Institute, one of the best massage schools in the country where I am a co-owner, is surviving and thriving. A key reason behind the organization’s success is its unique, palpable company culture… Continue reading
Competitive Advantage, Company Culture, and Simon Sinek
Competitive Advantage as Company Culture A powerful competitive advantage, even though it is intangible, can be built through a unique company culture. I have seen it in action, and it is powerful. It works particularly well today because many people prefer to work at a company and make purchases… Continue reading
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