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BE 2.0: Why Culture Matters More Than Strategy

Paul G. Silva

Culture is Strategy This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 Why Culture Matters More Than Strategy People often say “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Jim Collins takes this further: culture doesn’t just influence strategyit becomes your strategy. .”

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4 outrageous ideas to reinvigorate company culture

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As a company leader, one of your foremost goals is to ignite a vibrant company culture with energy that inspires common goals and overall growth. 4 Outrageous ideas to boost company culture. The post 4 outrageous ideas to reinvigorate company culture appeared first on THE BLOG. Creating joy and purpose in work.

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Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast

Entrepreneurs' Organization

While commendable, this effort to invest in strategy doesn’t work unless the company also focuses on culture. After culture eats breakfast, it continues to chomp its way through strategy for lunch and dinner, too! Organizational culture is intangible; as such, it can be difficult to influence. Hire for attitude.

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Does a VCs Culture Really Matter? The Upfront Story

Both Sides of the Table

When it’s an older firm (say Fund X or XII) it is often the 3rd generation of leadership, it has historic rules & norms that haven’t been fixed, it has skewed economics and an unclear mission. And helping be our cultural ambassador. So we put in place a brand that we hope represents this. Thank you, Jordan.

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Mindful Leadership for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Rob is a member of EO in Detroit, speaker, author and an avid proponent of mindful leadership. . But, if the pressures of leadership are unavoidable, do we have to accept stress and the consequences that come with it? The responsibilities of leadership were overwhelming. Contributed by Rob Dubé, CEO at imageOne.

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BE 2.0: Focus on Responsibility, Not Tasks – The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

Paul G. Silva

Collins provides specific examples of how Southwest Airlines and other top-performing companies use responsibility-based cultures to achieve extraordinary results. What changed in your work or leadership? times more likely to go from “good to great” than their task-focused counterparts.

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5 ways founders and CEOs can diversify their leadership teams

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As a global talent acquisition leadership guru and expert on hiring diverse leadership teams, Debbie shares her insights on how to drive real change within your organization. Companies with a rich tapestry of diversity are more likely to outperform, as well as create thriving, highly engaged cultures.