by Dr. Rick Goodman | May 16, 2019 | Workplace Culture
For years now, hiring and recruitment trends have been shaped by one simple idea: Cultural fit. But recently, a number of HR professionals have started second-guessing this practice; in fact, some have suggested that cultural fit, however well-intentioned, may...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Apr 25, 2019 | Leadership, Management Skills, Workplace Culture
In today’s post, I’d like to share just a few quick thoughts on how a culture of transparency is established. These days, a lot of us are skeptical about just how much we can trust the news, our politicians, and our social media feeds. At the very least, we’d like to...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Apr 22, 2019 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Workplace Culture
Here’s a secret about culture: Every company has one, regardless of whether you’re building culture intentionally or allowing it to happen by accident. This holds true even for startups. Right out of the gate, you have the choice to mold and shape the culture you...
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 1, 2019 | Leadership, Team Building, Workplace Culture
Team building can be challenging under the best of circumstances. When you’re new to the job—for example, if you’ve just been promoted into the team leader role—it can be especially daunting. After all, how are you supposed to build unity among people you barely know...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Mar 7, 2019 | Leadership, Management Skills, Workplace Culture
The one constant in life is change. People change, relationships change—even companies change. And as your business goes through seasons of transition, it’s important to show some stabilizing leadership for your team members. The thing about change is, it’s...
