The Other Big Lie?

The belief that the only way to work is everyone returning to campus the way we did in the past is another big lie.

Do You Have a Good Job?

What we do believe is that in thriving cultures, ALL jobs regardless of types are intentionally designed to be “good.”

Does Your Culture Feel Like It’s Sliding Backwards?

Building an extraordinary culture takes a lot of hard work.

Why is an Abundance Mindset a Must?

The current work environment and fight for talent does not allow the selfish luxury of scarcity thinking.

A FIGHT Breaks Out!

A healthy team has a constructive level of conflict. When it turns into lingering, personal hostility, the situation can rapidly move from functional to dysfunctional.

Let’s Make Sure They Fit In! Really?

There is some confusion that belonging requires compromise and fitting in.

Introducing IcE10 Fest on May 19

We’re inviting all cohorts who have participated in the IcE10 Building Extraordinary Cultures course to come reconnect, learn and have fun.

Stress: If It’s Not One Thing It’s Your Mother

One small gesture to help others propels us forward. Start with your mother.

Why Do Organizations Continue Doing Stupid?

The “stupid” bucket seems to overflow at two prime intersections in our work life: The WELCOME and the LEAVE.

Stories About Belonging - Challenge Your Assumptions

Imagine challenging your assumptions about belonging, and what it means to bring your true, authentic self to work.

Golden Oldie: Give Up Your Mitts aka Leo's Mitts

I was thinking about my dad and Garrett’s grandfather, Leo Rubis today. In spirit of his memory, I’d like to retell a story I first posted on my blog in May, 2010.

Stories About Belonging - The Worst Examples of Undignified Leaving

Imagine getting fired for some of these examples.

Please Hire the Developmentally Disabled and Become Better Now

How many developmentally disabled people are working in your organization?

How Long Before Culture Cracks Show up in the Numbers?

Let’s look at some of the “culture cracks” all leaders should look for.

Stories About Belonging - The Campfire Experience

The workplace is like a campfire.

The ‘Superstar Seduction'

One of the possible curses afflicting a team is what I call contribution balance.

Big Shot Companies Challenged by Talent

Companies that typically would attract top talent without trying very hard, are putting the following risk statements in their quarterly filings to the Security Exchange Commision:

Stories About Belonging - This NHL Team Owner Silences Conditions of Belonging

This NHL team’s owner/chairperson aggressively shuts you down.

What is Your Organization’s ‘Line Up’ Score

Leaders must pay attention to what I call the “line up” score. Both top talent and customers ideally want to line up and be part of your company.

Stories About Belonging - This Singer Started Because She Didn’t Belong

This singer started writing songs because they felt isolated. Today’s she’s one of the music industry’s most adored, accomplished and accoladed musicians. Who do you think it is?