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In a recent episode of the humanscape podcast, Polina Makievsky, President and CEO of Penfield Children’s Center, shared her insights on authentic leadership, balancing professional and personal life, and fostering a culture of love and care within an organization. As someone who has been at the helm of Penfield since…
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In the fast-paced world of construction, where the focus is often on physical structures and tangible outcomes, nurturing strong company culture and values is essential for long-term success. At Miron Construction Co., Inc., leaders like Dave Walsh (Executive Vice President of Human Resources) and Jen Bauer (Senior Vice President of…
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Building a positive workplace culture is a priority for people-centric organizations, yet many still fall short. Steve Sorenson, Senior Director of Learning and Culture at Johnsonville, provides a compelling case study on how to cultivate such an environment. Through his appearance on the humanscape podcast, Steve shared valuable insights into…
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The Foundation of a Culture Everyone is familiar with the rather vintage artifact known as a compass. Its goal was to provide navigation and orientation – a sense of direction for any kind of traveler. What compass-like tool are you using to set the direction for your organization’s culture? What framework is giving…
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I can alliterate with the best of them, but sometimes I want to say “stop” with the catchy headline and get to what’s underneath. Fact: Employees have been quitting jobs forever. Some quietly and some quite loudly. I don’t know about you, but it’s less about them and more about their leader and…
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The Case for Company Core Values Core values set an expectation for how you interact with everyone – from employees to customers and everyone in between, including candidates, vendors and community members. Core values differentiate you from the competition and connect you with others who share those same values. They…
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Writing core values brings clarity, which is what most of us need more of in 2020. A leader I used to work with would often say, “clarity gives energy.” Perhaps that explains why so many people are feeling exhausted – 2020 has created more questions than answers. It’s difficult to…
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When COVID-19 came, company values and culture were put under a microscope. Business leaders had to either introduce or elevate current practices around employee well-being, work from home, technology and more while navigating other challenges like layoffs and furloughs. Enter a heightened attention to racial injustice. Business leaders then had…
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