2022-11-07 08:33
We experience challenging, accelerating times. Fortunately, the book “Creating The World We Want To Live In – How Positive Psychology can build a Brighter Future” offers re… Read More
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2022-10-17 13:36
As people and organizations become aware of our global environmental, social, and governance issues (ESG) the motivation to solve or mitigate these issues grows. Who doesn’t want a pos… Read More
2022-09-27 06:51
Often at work, we focus on our job and avoid sensitivities: the [bleep] topics. That’s practical. But when we ignore sensitivities or cancel other opinions we miss out on the huge oppo… Read More
2022-09-06 10:00
Welcome back to work, study, goals and plans! Welcome to september. Let’s start with a treasure chest of insights and inspiration from bloggers around the world. I’m happy to hos… Read More
2022-07-12 06:13
Is a positive organizational culture “woke”? Aren’t “wokeness” and #ESG inherently good? It depends. Wokeness should not lead to fake correctness or a cancel cu… Read More
2022-06-21 06:24
One of the challenges for investors is assessing the risks and opportunities before they invest in an organization. In addition to financial information, they need to check non-financial fac… Read More
2022-05-31 09:40
What do Environmental, Social, and Governance factors have to do with organizational culture? Everything! Culture influences how organizations respond to ESG obligations: whether they go for… Read More
2022-05-10 06:15
Are you feeling discouraged and tired? You’re not the only one. The global challenges are overwhelming and the pace of disruptive change is accelerating. Organizations and professional… Read More
2022-04-19 06:08
Are you feeling discouraged and tired? You’re not the only one. The global challenges are overwhelming and the pace of disruptive change is accelerating. Organizations and professional… Read More
2022-03-29 06:11
The Realizing a Compassionate Planet made me think about what organizations can do to help solve the global challenges, both ecological and social. A positive organizational culture is the b… Read More
2022-03-08 07:38
Do you wake up in the morning excited to come to work? Are you recognized for your contribution where you work? Do you feel part of the company as a whole? It would be wonderful if we all co… Read More
2022-02-15 07:32
Here’s a must-read for all leaders, consultants, teams and other professionals: Net Positive – How courageous companies thrive by giving more than they take. “Green strateg… Read More
2022-01-25 07:17
The Realizing a Compassionate Planet conference took place at the same time as the Glasgow climate conference COP26. And for good reason as climate change solutions start with compassion. Do… Read More
2022-01-04 11:42
Personal development is more crucial than ever before. Jeremy Hunter, founding director of the Executive Mind Leadership Institute, says we have three choices when facing an existential thre… Read More
2021-12-14 07:33
Love is the next leadership skill, says Robin Anselmi, the CEO of Conversant, a consultancy, at The Great Leadership Reset conference. By love, she means an authentic connection that helps p… Read More
2021-11-23 07:04
How can organizations lead positive change toward a World that Works for All? How to work in a Post-Covid World that’s Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous? Ronald Fry, apprecia… Read More
2021-11-04 13:23
Can for-profit companies help save the world and stop global warming and improve social issues? The answer is yes – and some already took ownership and started to create prosperity in… Read More
2021-10-11 11:24
The pandemic caused an unprecedented change and the IPCC reported accelerated climate change. Organizational culture directs how organizations respond. A positive culture helps to navigate t… Read More
2021-09-21 06:52
Here’s part 3 of building a high-performance culture, based on Daniel Coyle’s The Culture Code and my consulting practice. The third ingredient to improving collaboration is a co… Read More
2021-09-07 06:47
Here’s part 2 of building a high-performance culture, based on Daniel Coyle’s The Culture Code and my consulting practice. The second ingredient to improving collaboration is: sh… Read More
2021-08-17 07:43
What’s the secret of a high-performance culture? There’s a formula but everyone cooks differently and everyone has a different taste. True, but all humans respond to building saf… Read More
2021-07-13 06:15
Being aware of power and how power alters your and others’ perceptions and responses helps to handle power better. This is crucial if you want to develop a positive culture at work and… Read More
2021-06-22 05:57
Being aware of your power and how power alters your and others’ perceptions and responses helps to handle power better. This is crucial if you want to develop a positive culture at wor… Read More
2021-06-08 06:31
Don’t want to look ignorant? Don’t ask questions. Don’t want to look incompetent? Don’t admit to mistakes or weaknesses. Don’t want to be called disruptive? Don… Read More
2021-05-25 05:09
Humanocracy, the book by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini, presents the research and the practices that help build organizations that foster freedom and responsibility. Here’s part 5 on h… Read More
2021-05-11 04:49
Humanocracy, the book by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini, presents the research and the practices that help build organizations that foster freedom and responsibility. Here’s part 4 on h… Read More
2021-04-27 05:29
Humanocracy, the book by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini, presents the research and the practices that help build organizations that foster freedom and responsibility. Here’s part 3 on h… Read More
2021-04-13 06:13
Humanocracy, the book by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini, presents the research and the practices that help build organizations that foster freedom and responsibility. Here’s part 2 on h… Read More
2021-03-30 05:51
In this age of upheaval, top-down power structures and rule-choked management systems are a liability. They crush creativity and stifle initiative. As leaders, employees, investors and citiz… Read More
2021-03-15 08:09
How do your video calls go? Do your team mates suffer from Zoom fatigue? If so, you probably have back-to-back calls all day, focused on the contents and efficiency – and according to… Read More
2021-03-02 07:09
Margaret Wheatley, founder of Berkana Institute, renowned author and advisor, diagnoses the current time as an age of collapse, in her latest book “Who Do We Choose to Be?: Facing Real… Read More
2021-02-16 07:56
I’ve been inspired by the work of the Arbinger Institute (see my book Developing a Positive Culture) so I was thrilled to attend this webinar by Mitch Warner, their managing partner, a… Read More
2021-02-02 07:01
Kevin Eikenberry teaches how to balance new technology with timeless leadership principles. He wrote the book “The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership” w… Read More
2021-01-19 07:24
“Distrust is the greatest expense of every leader and organization. Since we are living in a culture of such extreme distrust, 2020, like no other year before, is giving us a tremendou… Read More
2021-01-05 07:27
Inclusive workplaces (a.k.a. positive cultures) experience higher engagement, performance, and results. But many people feel unable to bring their true selves to work, instead spending valua… Read More
2020-12-15 08:09
What a year it’s been! Wrapping up, I hope you can relax during the holidays and get ready for 2021. This was the year of rapid change, accelerated by the unexpected covid-19 pandemic… Read More
2020-12-08 07:05
During the pandemic, we’ve all enjoyed or suffered massive free learning. How to adjust fast to unpredictable circumstances, how to deal with uncertainty, how to keep faith and stay re… Read More
2020-11-23 07:06
Mary Meston is the VP of Talent Management (Executive Coaching and Leadership Development) of a technology-enabled global business services company specializing in customer engagement and im… Read More
2020-11-10 07:28
Let’s look at Rutger Bregman’s inspiring book Human Kind – A Hopeful History once more. This book offers more proof for the positive as a basis for a more positive, product… Read More
2020-10-27 07:23
Talking about positive leadership and culture, people can respond with: “You’d better be realistic! It’s a dog eats dog world out there.” But what if the “reali… Read More
2020-10-13 07:06
You spend about 75% of your adult waking time at work (or traveling to work, thinking about work, decompressing after work). That’s priceless time! How are you spending it? If you&rsqu&hell…Read More
2020-09-28 07:27
In my last post, we looked at Van Olffen’s useful organization development book “Engage”. Let’s look at change leadership and reflect on how we might do better. Chang… Read More
2020-09-15 07:54
Just like the Red Queen (in Alice in Wonderland) we have to run faster to stay in the same place, these days. The pace of change and disruption is accelerating, and change-readiness, agility… Read More
2020-09-01 07:08
Here’s the fourth part of a reflection on historian Yuval Noah Harari’s work for individuals, professionals, leaders, consultants, teams, and organizations. This series is based… Read More
2020-08-17 18:12
Here’s the third part of a reflection on historian Yuval Noah Harari’s work for individuals, professionals, leaders, consultants, teams, and organizations. This series is based o… Read More
2020-07-28 07:26
Here’s the second part of a reflection on historian Yuval Noah Harari’s work for individuals, professionals, leaders, consultants, teams, and organizations. This series is based… Read More
2020-07-14 08:57
While working with culture, change, leaders, and organizations I notice our VUCA-world: Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous. The recent Corona pandemic has emphasized this even more… Read More
2020-06-23 07:27
The concept of positive organizations, culture, and leaders is often misunderstood. It’s equated to happy-bunny fake smiles or being too soft on the slackers in your team or denial of… Read More
2020-06-09 08:44
Do you aim for an open, inclusive, diverse, and positive culture in a flat organization, where all employees take ownership and feel responsible, proud, and motivated? A workplace that benef… Read More
2020-05-26 08:03
What is going on in this Corona pandemic? In my last post, we looked at some aspects of self-leadership, organizational culture, and organizational Leadership in corona time. Let’s loo… Read More
2020-05-12 08:00
We’re working and living in this Corona pandemic. Everything changed almost overnight. We need to adjust to a different reality and come to terms with new visions of the future, shifti… Read More
2020-04-28 08:02
Who are you? You might be an individualistic, highly-educated, autonomous professional – just like many other leaders, professionals, coaches, and consultants reading this blog. You mi… Read More
2020-04-14 07:59
The Corona or Covid-19 pandemic is unprecedented and still feels a bit surreal. It’s causing disruptive change in the way we live, work, act, interact and think. In my last post, we r… Read More
2020-03-31 08:59
The pandemic of Corona or Covid-19 is unprecedented and still feels a bit surreal. Is this really happening? Uhm, yes! It’s fascinating to see what happens, how you and I respond, how… Read More
2020-03-17 09:49
We all have days that it seems we have to work with idiots. Of course, that’s not true! Sometimes we have more difficulty coping with different styles. That’s okay. As long as w… Read More
2020-03-03 09:19
How busy are you? How supported do you feel? How much time can you make to have conversations that matter – with friends, family, co-workers? Honestly, how lonely do you feel? It&rsqu&helli…Read More
2020-02-18 09:14
When we’re working with organizational culture we aim to develop a culture that helps the organization achieve its goals and be successful in the long run. Safety Psychological safety… Read More
2020-02-04 11:31
As I attended a comedy show from a relational therapist, what struck me was how much this applied to culture, leadership and collaboration at work… You bond with co-workers and you w… Read More
2020-01-20 11:27
Ethical is the most important face of the future. Ethics is at the heart of being human; to have purpose, ideals, direction, vision, and spirituality. Ethics is also about corporate behavio… Read More
2020-01-06 11:21
New beginnings! What will the future bring? Futurist Patrick Dixon summarizes the “six faces of the future” in his book “The future of almost everything” as: Fast &n&helli…Read More
2019-12-24 09:00
It’s time to wind down, take care of yourself, and rekindle the relationships with friends and family. If you like to spend some December downtime on reflection, reading, and rechargi… Read More
2019-12-10 10:06
If you’ve been a long-time reader of my blog, you know that my work on positive organizations is also inspired by Charles Eisenstein. He’s a thought leader on the big questions o… Read More
2019-11-26 09:13
By Graham Williams & Justin Kennedy Welcome to part 2 of this article on Psychological safety, based on extensive research (in the areas of neuroscience, psychology, behavioral economic… Read More
2019-11-12 09:18
By Graham Williams & Justin Kennedy Some workplaces are caring, fair and reliable. Employees know that they are appreciated, belong and are free to express themselves. They can safely e… Read More
2019-10-29 09:12
How do you manage the constant change projects going on in your organization or with clients? If you’re like most leaders, consultants, and organizations, you focus on change as a sin… Read More
2019-10-15 09:48
The Dutch professor Ruut Veenhoven of the Erasmus Happiness Economics Research Organization has been researching happiness for decades. His research is exciting and aligns with the positive… Read More
2019-10-01 08:57
Would you like to work at a healing organization that alleviates suffering and elevates joy? Raj Sisodia’s latest book describes a positive culture, with positive leadership – a… Read More
2019-09-17 07:11
Being aware of your power and how power alters your own and others’ reactions helps to handle power well. This is important for everyone that wants to develop a positive culture at wo… Read More
2019-09-02 22:00
Power doesn’t only alter our own judgment, it also changes how people perceive and relate to us. Power has a bad name, especially for those aspiring to be positive leaders. In a positi… Read More
2019-08-20 09:30
What’s keeping you from developing positive (self-)leadership? The list of advantages is compelling. Positive leaders are authentic, open, transparent, trustworthy. They coach and sup… Read More
2019-08-06 09:42
If you have some time to spare over the summer (or the winter, if you’re in the southern hemisphere), how do you recharge? Reading is a great way to both relax and recharge: great nov… Read More
2019-07-16 09:30
Do you manage energy? Most of us don’t, at least not consciously. Leaders tend to manage information and influence within their network. Traditionally, leadership is associated with i… Read More
2019-07-02 10:14
Let’s look at some more positivity research and a real positive case. Thanks to Kim Cameron for inspiring us with positive leadership research and practices – here are more thin… Read More
2019-06-18 10:09
All organizations exist to prevent deviance. Organizations aim for stability and end up in the middle. Not bad, but neither extraordinary. The natural focus is on what’s wrong and to… Read More
2019-06-04 09:27
66% of professionals are not planning to stay at their organization long-term. What are you doing to retain them longer? Do you develop your organizational culture and offer them a reason t… Read More
2019-05-21 09:47
Does your organizational culture attract job applicants? Culture represents the identity of the organization and it can attract people if it radiates outside the office walls. A positive cu… Read More
2019-05-07 10:00
What would you rather be: a heroic leader or a servant leader? Which do you need to develop a positive culture where people and performance thrive? Most people don’t want and cannot b… Read More
2019-04-23 10:00
Some organizations are still operating on industrial-age paradigms. One of my clients was working with the IT department of a very large insurance company. They were building an online plat… Read More
2019-04-09 09:03
Is culture less important in a tech company? While it’s crucial when you provide services, based on both research and practice, the answer is no. Culture matters everywhere. The Super… Read More
2019-03-26 11:00
How can you get buy-in to do something about the culture? It’s a question people ask me often. “It’s obvious: our associates are unhappy with the way we do things around he… Read More
2019-03-12 11:00
Flexible work isn’t just the future of work–it’s already here. Flexible work arrangements are a priority for top job seekers. If you need to recruit and retain millennials… Read More
2019-02-26 09:32
Culture can be the multiplier to either success or failure for organizations. As we’ve seen in my earlier article, a toxic culture might cause productivity to decrease by 40% while a… Read More
2019-02-12 09:00
Why would organizations invest in developing an effective organizational culture? The answer is that it impacts organizational performance and that culture, as it’s hard to copy, can… Read More
2019-01-29 10:20
Whether you are looking for a job, contemplating a move in your career, or staying where you are: what is your ideal organization culture? When would you be at your best? Remember that your… Read More
2019-01-15 10:30
Is there proof that organizational culture matters? Does it really determine performance? Let’s look at the ground-breaking study of Professors John Kotter and James Heskett. They stu… Read More
2019-01-02 10:50
Happy New Year! How was your past year? Many people told me that this year was a wild ride and that so much happened at an incredibly fast pace. It’s been a rollercoaster for many wit… Read More
2018-12-11 11:00
All of a sudden the year draws to a close. It went fast! What did you learn? What did you love? What energized you? What would you like more of? This year’s best articles on Positive… Read More
2018-11-27 09:54
Guest Post by Kimberley Barker When you’re looking to be a positive agent or leader in your workplace, here’s a great book for inspiration! That’s why I’m pleased to… Read More
2018-11-13 11:30
Culture matters during mergers and acquisitions. If you can make a positive start, you’ll ease the process of working together. Here’s the case of one of my clients. Because the… Read More
2018-10-30 11:00
“Things weren’t great”, Joyce told me. She’s an internal consultant at a large city municipality with 7,000 staff. Their social department of about 500 people showed… Read More
2018-10-16 10:25
Kanna Krishnan is a “positive agent” and holds a senior position in Human Resources. He is tasked with developing a progressive culture for BTC. That’s why he used the Org… Read More
2018-10-02 10:20
A couple of years ago, a large biotech company set up its first overseas plant in Asia where around 600 people work to date. Let’s give this real company the name BTC. Their challenge… Read More
2018-09-18 10:00
Hi, have you checked your emails? Are you short and to-the-point? Of course, you’re not at work to write a novel in emails. But using salutations in emails isn’t a big thing whi… Read More
2018-09-11 10:00
Here’s part 2 of our exploration of what is already working well at work. If we pay attention and energy to what we normally take for granted, and see how we could amplify the good th… Read More
2018-09-04 10:00
People are wired to notice what goes wrong, what could be a threat, and what is missing. It’s what saved us during our evolution, in times of danger and scarcity. Negative comments, e… Read More
2018-08-28 10:30
So you think you can change? If your culture needs to change or to improve the place to start is where you are: in current culture. What is the way we do things around here? Understanding th… Read More
2018-08-14 10:00
How positive is your current culture, on a scale of 1 to 10? It’s a question that participants of the online Positive Culture Academy work with, if needed. What would your score be, a… Read More
2018-07-31 10:00
I know. Not everyone likes to read non-fiction on vacation. It’s great to read an adventure story, a detective, or a novel. However, if you feel you’d like to catch up on culture… Read More
2018-07-17 09:28
A CEO invited some executives to a meeting from two different levels. He asked a question and then went around the table for ideas. When he got to one of the lower level executives, he said… Read More
2018-07-03 10:00
Guest post by Kartik Shah Have you ever noticed how pilgrims mentally, spiritually and/or physically prepare themselves for a pilgrimage by engaging in some customary rituals? For example, t… Read More
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