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 | 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 25, 2019 | Leadership, Workplace Culture
I’ve written countless times about the importance of company culture—how it can be a tool for recruiting, how it helps with engagement, how it improves performance, how it gives your business a competitive edge. All of which raises the question: what are you supposed...
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...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Mar 4, 2019 | Leadership, Workplace Culture
All of us want to connect with people—with friends, with co-workers, with clients and customers. Of course, connection isn’t something you achieve easily. It takes ongoing work and long-term commitment. What’s more, it requires a company culture that actually...
