by Dr. Rick Goodman | Apr 15, 2019 | Human Resources, Leadership, Workplace Culture
I’ve been in a lot of companies where the culture was strong; I’ve also been in a lot of companies where the culture left much to be desired. I don’t think I’ve ever been in a company where the culture was perfect. In fact, I’m not sure such a company culture even...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Apr 11, 2019 | Human Resources, Leadership, Workplace Culture
How scalable is your organizational culture? Every entrepreneur wants to see their business grow—but in some ways, that growth can be a two-edged sword. For instance, you may feel like your unique company culture is a key component of your success. having a scalable...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Apr 9, 2019 | Hiring and Retention, Human Resources, Leadership, Workplace Culture
All of us know people who like to complain. Those folks can be difficult to be around, and they can be especially tough to work with. And when you’re in a leadership role, you have little choice but to deal with these negative employees regularly. You may sometimes be...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Apr 4, 2019 | Hiring and Retention, Human Resources, Leadership, Workplace Culture
Company culture isn’t set by any one person. Rather, it’s something that emanates from the entire team. With that said, leaders invariably set the tone and establish some of the core cultural values. One of the key aspects of being a transformational leader is seeking...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 11, 2019 | Human Resources
In the life of any business, HR decisions have to be made—decisions about hiring, training, firing, and beyond. That’s why medium- and large-sized companies have HR professionals or even entire HR departments to make sure these decisions are made judiciously. Indeed:...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 7, 2019 | Human Resources, Leadership, Workplace Culture
Every company has a culture, whether you’re aware of it or not. The question is, are you being intentional about building a strong company culture—or are you simply allowing it to happen haphazardly? I don’t need to tell you that just hoping for a positive...