In the quest for organizational excellence, the allure of a "family" team culture often emerges as a seemingly idyllic...
Last 8% Articles
Build the Emotional Intelligence skills required to work and lead courageously by learning and mastering the Last 8%. The Last 8% are the tough conversations, difficult decisions, and opportunities to meaningfully connect that people avoid because emotions get in the way.
Six Strategies to be Effective in Last 8% Conversations
One of the biggest challenges faced by everyone across all organizational levels, including CEOs I work with, is...
8 Ways to Become a Last 8% Culture
Your competitive advantage over competitors is not your strategy or product. If they are any good, they will be...
The Pitfalls of a Transactional Culture: Why Your Organization Needs a Shift
Is Your Organization's Culture Holding It Back? In today's rapidly changing business landscape, an organization's...
A Silent Crisis: Is Fear Silently Hurting Your Organization?
When considering the types of organizational cultures, one of the most prevalent is what we call the "fear-based"...
The Dangerous Lie of ‘Nice’ Organizations: Why Your Family Culture is Doomed to Fail.
When it comes to organizational culture, the “family” culture stands out as a unique blend of warmth, connection, and...
4 Reasons to Invest in Developing Your Leaders
Developing leaders is an investment in the future of any organization. Strong leaders are critical to achieving...
5 Ways to Win with Culture
Organizational culture refers to the set of values, beliefs, and practices that shape the behavior of individuals and...
How To Solve Any Work Conflict Skillfully and Effectively
Having good relationships at work matters to you, but you are experiencing conflict with a person on your team. It’s...
Using the Science of Goal Setting to Build Your Best Life
Life is not easy. As we go about trying to be successful, happy, and productive, we face many challenging situations....
Overcoming the Obstacles of Authenticity
Your organization is facing many tough decisions: how to return to the office, how to best respond to systemic racial...
The Last 8%: You Are a Good Person Wanting to Do Great Things
You have an aspiration to build a good career, be part of a team that is doing something worthwhile and be a provider...
4 Mistakes CEO’s Make in Difficult Conversations
One of the most important things a CEO must do is have skillful difficult conversations – holding people accountable,...